Category: Lists

This May 2025 On My Radar is a bit shorter than usual for a number of reasons. I took an international vacation for over a week in the UK and wasn’t super present within the book blogosphere. I’ve also been in a bit of a reading slump and as such lacked motivation to do a lot of bookish things. Nevertheless, I did blog hop a little, so please feel free to pay these folks a visit!

Reviews

• The Incandescent by Emily Tesh by Jenna at Falling Letters
• THE INCANDESCENT by Emily Tesh by Caitlin at Realms of My Mind
• SHIELD OF SPARROWS by Devney Perry by Tammy at Books, Bones & Buffy
• OVERGROWTH by Mira Grant by Tammy at Books, Bones & Buffy
• The Sun Blessed Prince by Lindsey Byrd by Janette at Wicked Witch’s Blog
• Paladin’s Grace by T Kingfisher by David at Blue Book Balloon
• The Land of the Living and the Dead by Shauna Lawless by Matt at Runalong the Shelves
• GREENTEETH OR A FASCINATING TALE THAT FELL FLAT FOR ME by Susy at The Road to Hell is Paved With Books
• Hive (Madders of Time Book 1) by D.L. Orton by Jodie at Witty & Sarcastic Bookclub
• The Love Haters by Katherine Center – A Feel-Good Rom-Com You’ll Love by Jodie at That Happy Reader
• The Ashfire King by Chelsea Abdullah by Chris at Biblio Nerd Reflections

Discussion

• If Only All Books in Series Had Recaps by Krysta at Pages Unbound

Bookish Miscellany

• The Best Books I’ve Read in 2025 (so far) by Daniel Fugate

I wasn’t sure I’d saved enough posts this month because there were multiple periods where I was a little MIA during April. But I thank past me for favoriting things on BlueSky to add to my April 2025 On My Radar. I also added a “News” section. While I don’t typically read a ton of bookish news, I though on the occasion that I do, perhaps others might be interested, too. Anyway, allons-y to the April 2025 On My Radar goodies!

Reviews

• A Song of Legends Lost by M H Ayinde by Matt at Run Along the Shelves
• A SONG OF LEGENDS LOST by M.H. Ayinde by Caitlin at Realms of My Mind
• A Song of Legends Lost by M.H. Ayind by Fantasy Book Nerd
• THE KNIGHT AND THE MOTH by Rachel Gillig by Caitlin at Realms of My Mind
• Any Trope But You by Victoria Lavine by Amanda Kay at Your Book Friend
• The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson by Jodie at Witty & Sarcastic Bookclub
• The Raven Scholar by Antonia Hodgson by Janette at Wicked Witch’s Blog
• The Mythmakers: The Remarkable Fellowship of C.S. Lewis & J.R.R. Tolkien by John Hendrix by Krysta at Pages Unbound
• Alone With You In The Ether by Olivie Blake by Danni at For Books Sake
• The Half-Life Empire by Shami Stovall by Esther at Cozy With Books
• A Palace Near the Wind by Ai Jiang by Esther at Cozy With Books
• Basil Dreams Big by Lu Fraser and Sarah Warburton by Big Bearded Bookseller
• Stolen Pride: Loss, Shame, and the Rise of the Right by Arlie Russell Hochschild by Jenna at Falling Letters
• Bad Dolls by Rachel Harrison by Mehsi at Twirling Book Princess
• Hemlock & Silver by T. Kingfisher by Kate at Blogging With Dragons
• The Rules of Royalty by Cale Dietrich by Chris at Biblio Nerd Reflections
• Eat the Ones You Love by Sarah Maria Griffin by Tammy at Books, Bones & Buffy

Discussion

• Remembering the Average Reader by Krysta at Pages Unbound
• Could Your Local Library Lose Access to Interlibrary Loan and Other Crucial Services? by Pages Unbound
• Libby vs. Hoopla (Library E-book Apps) by Krysta at Pages Unbound

Bookish Miscellany

• Prepare to set sail with Wyrd & Wonder by imyril at There’s Always Room for One More
• SFINCS2 Champion: Majordomo by Tim Carter over on the SFINCS website

News

• North Dakota’s GOP governor vetoes library restrictions, school voucher program – AP News
• How to Write a Powerful Letter to the Editor or Op-Ed on Book Bans – Freadom to Read Project
• ‘Banned Together’ Documentary Celebrating Student Advocacy To Stream April 10 – Library Journal
• Four of the Big Five Publishers Sign Letter Urging Congress to Restore IMLS – Words & Money

And that’s a wrap for my April 2025 On My Radar!