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Anticipated Third Quarter Book Releases in 2024

Published on June 20, 2024September 15, 2024 by Celeste22 Comments

If I had the motivation, I would have requested a lot of ARCs in July. But I decided I needed a break to focus on the physical books I bought for myself. Regardless, there are quite a few anticipated 2024 third quarter book releases that I’m looking forward to. Again, I don’t know if I’ll ever get to all of them. But I can still dream.

There are quite a few that I strongly suspect I’ll receive in my book subscriptions. However, I won’t mark those as preorders to avoid spoiling the surprise for anyone. This also played into why I didn’t request ARCs from one of my favorite publishers. Now, let’s take a look at those anticipated 2024 third quarter book releases. (For reference, you can also view my anticipated 2024 book releases for this first and second quarters, too.)

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On My Radar: May 2024

Published on June 7, 2024June 4, 2024 by Celeste11 Comments

Well, better late than never, but here’s the May 2024 On My Radar list! I’m a few days late because I was on vacation. Here are a few of the posts on my radar around the blogosphere in May. Notably, check out Jodie’s post on Self-Published Authors Appreciation Week 2024, also listed below in the “Bookish Miscellany” section. Hopefully this introduces you to a few more bookish posts you might’ve missed last month!

Reviews

ARC Review – Swordcrossed by Chris at Biblio Nerd Reflections
Book Review: The Library of the Unwritten by A. J. Hackwith by Sarah at Exploring All Genres
Review: HOW TO BECOME THE DARK LORD (AND DIE TRYING) by Django Wexler by Caitlin at Realms of My Mind
Book Review: A Sorceress Comes to Call by Kate at Blogging With Dragons
A Villian’s Story: A Long Live Evil Review by Daniel at Just A Dream
Long Live Evil by Sarah Rees Brennan by Jodie at Witty and Sarcastic Bookclub
A Short Walk Through a Wide World by Douglas Westerbeke by Jodie at Witty and Sarcastic Bookclub
Review: Daughter of the Merciful Deep by Leslye Penelope by Nathan at Before We Go Blog
Post-Apocalyptic Fantasy—Reviewing “Celestial Academy: Essence” by Anca Antoci at Summon Fantasy
The Love of my Afterlife by Kirsty Greenwood – ARC Review! by Becky at Becky’s Book Blog
Book Review: Artificial Wisdom by Thomas R. Weaver! by Esther at Cozy With Books

Discussion

Let’s Talk Bookish: AI and Books by Raji at Worlds Unlike Our Own
Authors: How NOT to Ask a Book Blogger for a Review by Cat at The Strawberry Post

Bookish Miscellany

Eurovision 2024 Looks as Fantasy Book Covers by Ariana at The Book Nook
The Cosymeter by Ellie at Curiosity Killed the Bookworm
Disabled and Neurodivergent Books and Comics out in 2024! by Heather at Just Geeking By
Master Your Reading List: 10 Practical Tips for Avid Readers by Gina Rae Mitchell
Happy 11th Blogiversary to Me by H.C. Newton at The Irresponsible Reader
Most Anticipated June 2024 Book Releases by Chris at Biblio Nerd Reflections
Paws and Portals is Out in the Wild! by Ellie at Curiosity Killed the Bookworm
Book Blogging in 2024 Survey by Jo Linsdell
Self-Published Authors Appreciation Week 2024! by Jodie at Witty and Sarcastic Bookclub

June 2024 TBR

Published on June 6, 2024June 5, 2024 by Celeste10 Comments

Just like last month, I still have some older ARCs that I have yet to read. For the sake of brevity I only listed their titles this time. I also have a ridiculous number of books started, which I included here in the hopes of finishing them this month. My June 2024 TBR is light on ARCs, which I’m happy about. I have a grand total of one June ARC and I already read it. This gives me a little bit of breathing space (if I choose to ignore my backlist ARCs). My June 2024 TBR is also a little different than my typical TBR and includes books in genres other than fantasy. It’s good to mix it up sometimes! Onward!

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Wyrd and Wonder: Twin Peaks

Published on May 23, 2024May 1, 2024 by Celeste15 Comments

After indulging at the Fountain of Youth, my next stop is the Wyrd and Wonder Twin Peaks. This destination is all about featuring duologies. While I haven’t read that many duologies, I do love the relative brevity of them. That is, I love that I don’t have to commit to 3+ books in a series. Lately I’ve been avoiding longer series so that I can (try to) focus on my physical backlog. A description really has to grab me to start a new series.

So, with that said, let’s take a look at some duologies I enjoyed, need to finish, or want to read. The “want to read” section focuses on completed duologies.

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Wyrd and Wonder: Fountain of Youth

Published on May 21, 2024April 30, 2024 by Celeste7 Comments

After mucking around in the Icy Waters of Waiting for the Next Book, I decided it was time to say goodbye. Next up is the Wyrd and Wonder Fountain of Youth! While on this conglomerate of islands I’ll mention some books that feature immortal characters. Thinking back on what I’ve read, I suppose I’ve read a fair amount that fall into this category.

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