Tag: On My Radar

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!

Wow, do I have a lot of reviews to highlight in this March 2025 On My Radar! This might be my longest list yet! So do peruse the list and take some time hopping over to all these wonderful bloggers’ posts. Happy spring, everyone!

Reviews

• Book Review : Under Loch and Key by Kate at Blogging With Dragons
• Review: SWORDHEART by T. Kingfisher by Caitlin at Realms of My Mind
• Swordheart by T. Kingfisher by Deb/Curly Geek at The Book Stop
• Blog Tour Review: The Scorpion and the Night Blossom by Amélie Wen Zhao by Dini at Dini Panda Reads
• GO LUCK YOURSELF by Sara Raasch – Review by Tammy at Books, Bones & Buffy
• Bitter Greens by Kate Forsyth by Kelly at From Belgium With Book Love
• Weyward by Emilia Hart by Nicole at Of Worlds Forgotten
• The In Between Bookstore by Edward Underhill by Tabitha at Behind the Pages
• Frost Bite by Angela Sylvaine by C.J. Daley at FanFiAddict
• The Prince Without Sorrow – ARC Review by Chris at Biblio Nerd Reflections
• The Prince Without Sorrow by Maithree Wijesekara by Charlotte at Bewitching Books, Ravenous Reads
• The Quiet Damage: QAnon and the Destruction of the American Family by Jesselyn Cook [Non-Fiction Review] by Jenna at Falling Letters
• Earl Crush by Alexandra Vasti by Preena at Bookshortie
• Roll For Romance by Lenora Woods by Jordyn at Birdie’s Book Nook
• The Ragpicker King by Cassandra Clare by Janette at Wicked Witch’s Blog
• Once Was Willem by MR Carey by David at Blue Book Balloon
• How To Rate A Cat by Matthew McGlasson by Mehsi at Twirling Book Princess

Discussion

• What Kind of Reviews Do You Write? (Let’s Talk Bookish) by Briana at Pages Unbound
• Where Would You Like to See More Book Coverage? by Briana at Pages Unbound
• Sunday Bookish Discussion — Double Standards by Leah at Leah’s Books
• Everybody Wants to Rule the World Except Me by Django Wexler by Daniel Fugate

Bookish Miscellany

• Legal Pages Bloggers Need And How To Write Them by Jo Linsdell
• The Fantasy Book Tag by Dini at Dini Panda Reads
• The Hope Book Tag by Jodie at Witty and Sarcastic Bookclub
• Twelve Books That Made Me A Better Person by Michael at My Comic Relief
• Best Amazon Alternatives for Book Lovers by Amanda Kay at Your Book Friend
• Announcing Year 8 of Wyrd and Wonder by Annemieke at A Dance With Books

Well, it’s a short month, but we’re not short on good content! If you have a moment, come check out this February 2025 On My Radar and visit these folks’ posts.

Reviews

• The Book of Azrael by Amber V. Nicole by RoXXie at The Art of Reading
• Review: What Moves the Dead by Mehsi at Twirling Book Princess
• Greenteeth by Ellie at Curiosity Killed the Bookworm
• Review: MURDER BY MEMORY by Olivia Waite by Caitlin at Realms of My Mind
• THE BONES BENEATH MY SKIN by T.J. Klune – Review by Tammy at Books, Bones & Buffy
• The Bones Beneath My Skin – ARC Review by Chris at Biblio Nerd Reflections
• Five Broken Blades by Mai Corland by Briana at Pages Unbound
• The Galaxy, and the Ground Within by Becky Chambers Book Review by Tabitha at Behind the Pages
• Book Review: Juniper & Thorn by Ava Reid by Charlotte at Bewitching Books, Ravenous Reads
• Maya And Natasha By Elyse Durham by Leah at Leah’s Books
• Blog Tour Review: Buddy the Knight and the Queen of Sorrow by Peter David by Sue at Sue’s Musings
• Notorious Sorcerer by Davinia Evans by Nicole at Of Worlds Forgotten

Discussion

• How to break up with Amazon as a Book Lover by Kal at Reader Voracious
• Do You Enjoy Reading Challenges? (Let’s Talk Bookish) by Krysta at Pages Unbound
• What Are Kindle Points & How Do You Use Them? by Amanda Kay at Your Book Friend
• The Health Benefits of Reading Every Day by Jo Linsdell

Bookish Miscellany

• Fantastical Romantic Reads–A Valentine’s Day Special by Maggy at The Reading Stray
• #TopTenTuesday: BIPOC Romances by Dini at Dini Panda Reads
• Books with Relationships for People Who Don’t Love Love: 2025 Edition by Jodie at Witty & Sarcastic Bookclub
• 10 Books Displays I’d Love to See at the Public Library by Briana at Pages Unbound
• The Valentine’s Day Book Tag by Ashlee at Books Are 42

With January almost over, of course that means it’s time for the January 2025 On My Radar. Enjoy this roundup of reviews, discussions, and bookish miscellany.

Reviews

• Book Review: a 4-Star Review of The Witch Collector by Laur at Laur’s Book Nook
• A Song to Drown Rivers by Ann Liang by Briana at Pages Unbound
• SFINCS2 Semifinalist Review: Gothel and the Maiden Prince by W. R. Gingell by Sue at Sue’s Musings
• ARC Review: A Language of Dragons by S. F. Williamson by Dini at Dini Panda Reads
• The Notebook – Book Review (nonfiction) by Janette at Wicked Witch’s Blog
• Dragonfall – Book Review by Janette at Wicked Witch’s Blog
• The Stone Witch of Florence by Anna Rasche by Krysta at Pages Unbound
• The Map of Lost Places: An Attempted Review by Daniel Fugate
• Review: DARK WATER DAUGHTER by HM Long by Caitlin at Realms of My Mind
• The Scorpion Queen by Mina Fears by Charlotte at Bewitching Books, Ravenous Reads
• Monday Minis – January 20th: Underrated Reads From 2024 (mini book reviews) by Mackenzie at Colour Me Read
• Heavenly Tyrant – Book Review by Chris @ Biblio Nerd Reflections
• WOOING THE WITCH QUEEN by Stephanie Burgis – Review by Tammy @ Books, Bones & Buffy
• GREENTEETH by Molly O’Neill – Review by Tammy @ Books, Bones & Buffy

Discussion

• Does anyone care about book blogging anymore? by Alice at Over Caffeinated Nerd
• Trends I Think We’ll See in Book Blogging in 2025 by Briana at Pages Unbound

Bookish Miscellany

• Book Tag: Get to Know the Fantasy Reader by Laur at Laur’s Book Nook
• New Year’s Book Tag (2025) by Ashlee at Books Are 42
• Book Recommendations: January 2025 by Shazzie at reader@work
• My Most Anticipated Sequels, Prequels & Companion Series Of 2025 by Charlotte at Bewitching Books, Ravenous Reads
• Celebrating Six Years ft. The Book Blogger Anniversary Tag! by Dini at Dini Panda Reads
• HC Chats with Witty & Sarcastic Book Club about 2024/2025
• Rediscovering the Joy of Reading by Isabella at The Inkbound Reader

There are a lot of posts to write this month and in January 2025, so I had an earlier cutoff than usual for the December 2024 On My Radar. Regardless, I still hope you all find some interesting blog posts below to hop on over to. I hope everyone’s enjoying the holiday season!

Reviews

• Blog Tour Review: A Cruel Thirst by Angela Montoya by Dini at Dini Panda Reads
• Book Review: NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART by Lex Croucher by Sifa Elizabeth at Sifa Elizabeth Reads
• We Are All Ghosts In The Forest by Lorraine Wilson by Matt at Runalong the Shelves
• ARC Review: Wooing the Witch Queen by Susy at Susy’s Cozy World
• A Monsoon Rising – Book Review by Janette at Wicked Witch’s Blog
• The Third Rule of Time Travel Review by Daniel
• The In-Between Bookstore Review by Daniel
• Heads Will Roll: A Slasher Horror with a Twist by Jim at Ginger Nuts of Horror
• Where the Dead Brides Gather by Nuzo Onoh by Fantasy Book Nerd
• Book review: Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle by Fantasy Book Critic
• THE RETURN by Rachel Harrison – Review by Tammy at Books, Bones & Buffy
• Book Review: Daughter Of The Moon Goddess by Sue Lynn Tan by Charlotte at Bewitching Books, Ravenous Reads

Discussion

• Do You Enjoy When Your Library Receipt Says How Much You Saved? by Krysta at Pages Unbound
• The Fandom Menace: Do You Approve or Ignore Negative Comments? by Michael at My Comic Relief
• How We Can Create a Reading Culture Part Two by Krysta at Pages Unbound

Bookish Miscellany

• 2024 Queer Adult Science Fiction & Fantasy Books by K.A. Doore
• My most anticipated 2025 releases – Part 1 by Jamedi at JamReads
• New Jersey becomes latest state to prohibit bans on books in school, public libraries by AP News
• 8 Books Similar to Silo the Apple TV+ Adaptation by Inkish Kingdoms
• The Firsts of 2024 Book Tag by Angela at Angel’s Book Nook
• Top 12 Graphic Novels Read in 2024 by Krysta at Pages Unbound
• Behind the Musings SFINCs2 Semi-Finalists Announcement by Tabitha at Behind the Pages