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The Book in Hand is a SFF Book Review Blog but also you can find Book Recaps, TBR related posts and other feature posts like Sundays Seven!
- BOOK REVIEW | THE JUSTICE OF KINGS REVIEW BY RICHARD SWAN
I always find these to be the hardest reviews to write, so I haven’t helped myself by writing this so late after reading it. I have no excuse as to why this review has taken so long other than life and work ruining me! BUT… NEW JOB + FEWER HOURS = MORE TIME DOING WHAT … Read More - Blood Song by Anthony Ryan
Vaelin Al Sorna is destined for a future he has yet to comprehend. A future that will alter not only the Realm but the world - The Emperor’s Soul | Short Story ReviewI picked up The Emperor’s Soul as part of my first time read through Sanderson’s Cosmere. I recently read and loved Elantris. Just like Elantris, The Emperor’s Soul is set in the same world: Sel. Sanderson’s short story was published in 2012 and won the 2013 Hugo Award. Depending on what version of short story … Read More
- In the Orbit of Sirens: An Edpool ReviewThis review is part of my judging effort for the SPSFC. For a little intro to the whole thing and an explanation of my judging style, see this practice review. Next up, we had In the Orbit of Sirens, The Song of Kamaria Book 1, by T.A. Bruno. This is the last book in the … Read More
- Dead Star: An Edpool ReviewThis review is part of my judging effort for the SPSFC. For a little intro to the whole thing and an explanation of my judging style, see this practice review. Next up on the SPSFC semi-finals roster for Team Space Lasagna was Dead Star, The Triple Stars Book 1, by Simon Kewin. From my initial … Read More
- BOOK REVIEW | Just One Damned Thing After Another by Jodi Taylor
My chaotic counter parts, Eleni and David, brought this book to my attention when deciding on our next buddy read. I had never heard of the series, so naturally when I looked it up I knew I had to try it! Just One Damned Thing After Another is book one of The Chronicles of St … Read More - BOOK REVIEW | The Girl in the Tower by Katherine Arden
So, the weather is getting colder and I both love and hate it. I love that I get to snuggle in luscious blankets with a cup of Horlicks and read lovely books like this, but also I ride a motorbike. So, Yano. It’s fucking cold. But the relevant point here is that ‘The Girl in … Read More - Steel Guardian: An Edpool ReviewThis review is part of my judging effort for the SPSFC. For a little intro to the whole thing and an explanation of my judging style, see this practice review. Our next SPSFC semi-finalist was Steel Guardian, Rusted Wasteland Book 1, by Cameron Coral. I was immediately charmed by this story, the opening is just … Read More
- Underlord by Will Wight
Hello everyone. I know I have been MIA for quite a while. I got a bit burned out reading and writing. I have also started playing Skyrim for the first time in my life…I know I know…crazy. Plus, life in general has been busy with kids, financial setbacks, work, etc. I’m finally finishing up my … Read More - Iron Truth: An Edpool ReviewThis review is part of my judging effort for the SPSFC. For a little intro to the whole thing and an explanation of my judging style, see this practice review. Next on our semi-finalist roster for the SPSFC was Iron Truth, Book 1 (of 4) of the Primaterre, by S.A. Tholin. Let me divert before … Read More
“She read books as one would breathe air, to fill up and live..”
Annie Dillard
ALL THE BOOKS I HAVE BEEN MEANING TO READ…
Ahhh the TBR, a hopeful list that begins off small, but as the years fly by that once small list grows and grows and grows. Until one day it is no longer a little hopeful list but an unruly beast flooded with all the glories of the book world…
“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.”
C.S. Lewis
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