I’m so glad it is August. As I mentioned in my wrap up July was horrible, but I am looking forward to good things in August. We are getting close … Continue reading August TBR: Let’s Read Some Thrillers
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Pestilence by Pamela Taylor Blog Tour Review
Today I am participating in my first blog tour. I will be reviewing Pestilence by Pamela Taylor. I was excited to be participating in the blog tour anyway, but when I received my copy of the book there was a note included. Pamela said that she recognized my address and decided to write. It turns out her father was a pharmacist at a pharmacy my family used to frequent. It was fun to be able to connect with her. It brought back great memories for me. Now on to the book.
Set at the dawn of the Renaissance, Alfred the second son must seek a destiny foreseen by his grandfather. Alfred’s brother has taken the throne, and it’s worse than anyone imagined. The kingdom is shattered and Alfred must decide how to help the kingdom built by his family.
Pestilence was a great read. The contrast between Alfred and his brother was striking. I’ve always enjoyed that element. As an only child, it’s interesting to see how siblings can be so different. Alfred’s loyalty was to the kingdom, while the king’s loyalty was to himself. The story follows Alfred on his journey to help protect the kingdom. It was a high stakes mission because he bordered on the line of treason.
I loved when Alfred decided to keep record of the actions of the king. As a history lover, I think documentation is so important. It gave a clearer picture as to what was happening in the kingdom.
I think it is important to read the first two novels to get a clearer picture of the kingdom. I am interested to see how the story develops in the next novel.
My Rating: 4/5
Books That I Am Taking Camping
We are finally getting a weekend to head to the wood. I’m hoping to get some reading done while we are there. July hasn’t been a good reading month at … Continue reading Books That I Am Taking Camping
A Short July TBR
July is always a busy month for me, so I probably won’t have a ton of reading time. I also decided to start a massive book at the end of June. I imagine it will take up a big chunk of my time. I’m hoping I have more time to read than expected, but I’m keeping it simple this month in case I don’t.
Synopsis:
Thirteen-year-old Billy Williams enters a man’s world in the Welsh mining pits…. Gus Dewar, an American law student rejected in love, finds a surprising new career in Woodrow Wilson’s White House…. Two orphaned Russian brothers, Grigori and Lev Peshkov, embark on radically different paths half a world apart when their plan to emigrate to America falls afoul of war, conscription, and revolution…. Billy’s sister, Ethel, a housekeeper for the aristocratic Fitzherberts, takes a fateful step above her station, while Lady Maud Fitzherbert herself crosses deep into forbidden territory when she falls in love with Walter von Ulrich, a spy at the German embassy in London….
These characters and many others find their lives inextricably entangled as, in a saga of unfolding drama and intriguing complexity, Fall of Giants moves seamlessly from Washington to St. Petersburg, from the dirt and danger of a coal mine to the glittering chandeliers of a palace, from the corridors of power to the bedrooms of the mighty. As always with Ken Follett, the historical background is brilliantly researched and rendered, the action fast-moving, the characters rich in nuance and emotion. It is destined to be a new classic.
I started Fall of Giants in late June. It is a tome that is going to take me awhile to read. I have made it to page 184 and I’m still only 18% in. It’s an amazing read though. I can’t wait to get further in.
Synopsis:
At the dawn of the Renaissance, Alfred – the eponymous second son – must discover the special destiny foreseen for him by his grandfather. Now, the unthinkable has happened: Alfred’s brother is king. And it isn’t long before everyone’s worst fears are realized. Traditional allegiances are shattered under a style of rule unknown since the grand bargain that formed the kingdom was struck over two hundred years ago. These will be the most dangerous years of Alfred’s life, forcing him to re-examine his duty to personal honor and to the kingdom, while the threats posed by his brother constantly remind him of his father’s final words of advice. What choices will he have to make to try to protect the things he holds most dear?
I’m so excited to read this! I will be participating in the blog tour on July 25th, so keep and eye out for that. I was excited to read it anyway, but then I found out the author’s father used to be a pharmacist at a local drugstore my family frequented. I have included the blog tour poster if you want to learn more.
So that is my simple tbr for this month. I hope to read more, but if not then so be it. What are you reading this month?
My Most Anticipated Summer Releases
Happy Solstice! It is the longest day of the year, so let’s make the most out of it. I thought today would be a great time to talk about the … Continue reading My Most Anticipated Summer Releases
June TBR
I have been in a historical fiction mood lately. I think you’ll be able to tell by this tbr. If you want to see what I will be reading in … Continue reading June TBR
Poetry for Lovers and Haters by Megan the Poet Review and Other Poetry I Want to Read
When I was contacted by the author to review her collection of poetry I was intrigued. I used to love poetry and then for some reason I just stopped reading … Continue reading Poetry for Lovers and Haters by Megan the Poet Review and Other Poetry I Want to Read
May TBR
Happy May! I am excited about the books I have lined up this month. I’m hoping it gets a little warmer out so I can start reading outside again. We … Continue reading May TBR
March TBR
It is time for another tbr. I have stuck to my tbr pretty well in January and February. I hope it’s another month of great reads. Synopsis: In a hole … Continue reading March TBR
February 2020 TBR
February is here. Let’s talk about reading plans. I hope to read at least six books this month. However, I am hitting a bit of a slump. So here is what I am hoping to read.
Synopsis:
Murder in the streets. Murder in the houses of the holy. The violent deaths of prominent figures have the populous on edge. Now, amid fire and flood, the revolt is on. The castle is taken, the lord is on the run, and the city is crumbling. With society on the verge of collapse, impulsive street-fighter Ford Barlow finds himself in just as much turmoil. Not only is he juggling his own problems, but his slippery rogue friend is embroiled in a string of high-profile assassinations. Mercenary work for a mage meant to distance him from his troubles only highlights his selfish ways and drives him back into a crumbling world of scandal and betrayal. Magic, adventure and murder combine in this fantasy-mystery!
Synopsis:
Paulie Passero, underachiever, high school junior, wants the courage to talk to a girl. A road trip from Chicago to rural Pennsylvania doesn’t interest him until his father emphasizes the need for a second driver. Why must they go? Paulie’s dying grandmother disowned her son twenty years ago, and fences must be mended. Unprepared for Smalltown USA, Paulie is bored at first but notices a girl in the back of a passing pickup and is immediately enamored. Guinevere Thompson lives just down the road from Paulie’s grandparents. She wants nothing to do with him. It’s not that she doesn’t like him; she likes him too much to see him beaten up by her three nasty brothers…or worse, her father. Paulie yearns to help this troubled girl escape the clutches of an abusive father, but will his interference only cause her more harm?
Synopsis:
“Do you trust me?”
An instant bestseller, A Map of Days launched readers into the previously unexplored world of American peculiars, one bursting with new questions, new allies, and new adversaries.
Now, with enemies behind him and the unknown ahead, Jacob Portman’s story continues as he takes a brave leap forward into The Conference of the Birds, the next installment of the beloved, bestselling Miss Peregrine’s Peculiar Children series.
Synopsis:
Now Moscow has been struck by disaster. Its people are searching for answers—and for someone to blame. Vasya finds herself alone, beset on all sides. The Grand Prince is in a rage, choosing allies that will lead him on a path to war and ruin. A wicked demon returns, stronger than ever and determined to spread chaos. Caught at the center of the conflict is Vasya, who finds the fate of two worlds resting on her shoulders. Her destiny uncertain, Vasya will uncover surprising truths about herself and her history as she desperately tries to save Russia, Morozko, and the magical world she treasures. But she may not be able to save them all.
Synopsis:
From writers Scott Snyder and Stephen King, American Vampire introduces a new strain of vampire – a more vicious species – and traces the creatures’ bloodline through decades of American history.
Snyder’s tale follows Pearl, a young woman living in 1920s Los Angeles, who is brutally turned into a vampire and sets out on a path of righteous revenge against the European monsters who tortured and abused her. And in King’s story set in the days of America’s Wild West, readers learn the origin of Skinner Sweet, the original American vampire – a stronger, faster creature than any vampire ever seen before.
Don’t miss out as Snyder and King set fire to the horror genre with this visionary, all-original take on one of the most popular monster stories!
This beautiful collection features a new introduction by Stephen King and bonus art including character sketches, variant covers and more!
Synopsis:
We all came to the powwow for different reasons. The messy, dangling threads of our lives got pulled into a braid–tied to the back of everything we’d been doing all along to get us here. There will be death and playing dead, there will be screams and unbearable silences, forever-silences, and a kind of time-travel, at the moment the gunshots start, when we look around and see ourselves as we are, in our regalia, and something in our blood will recoil then boil hot enough to burn through time and place and memory. We’ll go back to where we came from, when we were people running from bullets at the end of that old world. The tragedy of it all will be unspeakable, that we’ve been fighting for decades to be recognized as a present-tense people, modern and relevant, only to die in the grass wearing feathers.”
Those are the books I hope to read this month. I hope it is a good reading month for you!