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April 2024 TBR List

Published on April 3, 2024April 6, 2024 by Celeste19 Comments

Another month, another TBR! I did pretty well with my March one and read all but two books. For my April 2024 TBR List I plan to focus almost exclusively on ARCs. While I, of course, want to read from my own pile, the following month is quite busy for me. Sure, I can read whatever I want whenever. But I know myself and if I don’t get started on what I can, then I’ll stress myself out.

So, come check out what’s on my April 2024 TBR List. Let me know if any of these are on yours as well!

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Cover Reveal: Cosmic Widow by Jonathan Nevair

Published on April 2, 2024April 1, 2024 by Celeste6 Comments

Good morning, fellow readers! I’m happy to be part of the crew revealing the cover of Jonathan Nevair’s latest book, COSMIC WIDOW. It’s Mission: Impossible meets The Da Vinci Code in space – a classic secret agent adventure with a cast of unique, fun, and quirky characters reminiscent of books by Becky Chambers.

As part of this big reveal, Jonathan also has a special cover reveal sale! TO SPY A STAR and STELLAR INSTINCT will be $0.99 today! You can purchase your copies of these two books here.

Now, before I reveal the goods, here’s some information about the book as well as a link to request an ARC.

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ARC Review: The Last Phi Hunter by Salinee Goldenberg

Published on April 1, 2024April 1, 2024 by Celeste11 Comments

Today’s review is about THE LAST PHI HUNTER by Salinee Goldenberg. This debut novel incorporates Thai folklore and inspiration from THE WITCHER. Ex, a phi hunter, seeks glory by killing a great demon. However, he must set aside his primary goal and instead help a woman through spirit-filled lands.

Author: Salinee Goldenberg
Series: None
Age Category: Adult
Publisher: Angry Robot
Publish Date: April 9, 2024
Print Length: 384

Want to support local bookstores? Buy a copy of The Last Phi Hunter on Bookshop.org!*

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March 2024 Book Blog Wrap-Up

Published on March 29, 2024March 28, 2024 by Celeste9 Comments

Why does every month seem to go by so quickly, including the longer ones?! Clearly time flies when you’re having fun. Fellow readers, you know what that means: it’s time for my March 2024 book blog wrap-up! This month marks the end of the SFINCS competition. So my reading will revert back to mostly novels rather than novellas. (And probably way less reviews per month.) Anyway, keep reading my March 2024 book blog wrap-up to see what I was up to!

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On My Radar: March 2024

Published on March 28, 2024March 25, 2024 by Celeste11 Comments

Once again, the end of the month is near. So that means it’s time for an On My Radar March 2024 post. If you thought my February post was large, well, this one is in the same vein! Below are various book reviews, discussions, and bookish miscellany that I enjoyed this month. Feel free to blog hop around and visit some or all of wonderful posts.

Reviews

To Gaze Upon Wicked Gods by Bon the Book Witch (a must read review!!)
The Holocaust By Dan Stone by Leah at Leah’s Books
The Principle of Moments – Book Review by Janette at Wicked Witch’s Blog
ARC Review – The Phoenix Bride by Chris at Biblio Nerd Reflections
THAT TIME I GOT DRUNK AND SAVED A DEMON By Kimberly Lemming – Review by Tammy at Books, Bones & Buffy
Review: THE LAST PHI HUNTER by Salinee Goldenberg by Caitlin at Realms of My Mind
The Gilded Ones by Namina Forna Book Review by Tabitha at Behind the Pages
A Magic Steeped In Poison by Judy I. Lin by Briana at Pages Unbound
The Body’s Keepers (Audiobook) by Paul L. Kimmel, M.D., Lane Hakel (Narrator): The Social History I Didn’t Realize I Needed by H.C. Newton at The Irresponsible Reader
Book Review: Fathomfolk by Eliza Chan by Kat at The Lily Cafe
Fathomfolk by Eliza Chan by Matt/Womble at Runalong the Shelves
The Woman They Could Not Silence [Book Review] by Carol at Reading Ladies Book Club
Book Review : A Letter To The Luminous Deep by Kate at Blogging With Dragons
The Husbands by Ellie at Curiosity Killed the Bookworm
Book Review: Annie Bot by Sierra Greer by Shazzie at reader@work
The Porcelain Moon by Janie Chang by Lizzie at Elementary My Dear
Book Review: A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal by Athena at One Reading Nurse

Discussion

Is it time for libraries to get personal?; Or, should libraries use AI? by Krysta at Pages Unbound
Are young teens embarrassed to be seen in the middle grade section? by Briana at Pages Unbound
Teaching Doctor Who’s 60th Anniversary and Reflecting on the Specials Four Months Later by Michael at My Comic Relief
Thoughts From a Grumpy Year of Reading by Peat at Peat Long’s Blog
Behold the Music (Tolkien Guest Post by Michael) at Pages Unbound

Bookish Miscellany

International Women’s Day 2024 by Shelleyrae at Book’d Out
2023 Book Blogging Stats Transparency Post by Kal at Reader Voracious
Witty and Sarcastic Book Club Features Tough Questions with various book bloggers
Bookmark Chat: Guess Who’s Back… by Kerri at Kerri McBookNerd
Top Ten Tuesday: Books To Read If You Love Sarah J. Maas by Julie at One Book More
Upcoming Tolkien Media to Look Forward To by Briana at Pages Unbound

That’s a wrap for the On My Radar March 2024 roundup! I hope you found something interesting to hop over to from the list!