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SIGN UP: Learn more about Book Club, the guidelines, Book Reviews, and the rating system here.I actually own the entire Throne of Glass Set, with the exception of the newest book Kingdom of Ash that came out this month.I had read Throne of Glass (Book One) and really enjoyed it, but then seemed to be devoured in other series and genres (I went on a Business/Mystery/Biography spree before making my way back to Young Adult/Fantasy/Sci-Fi).Then I saw Sarah J. Maas announced a TV Show for TOG, and … [Read more...] about Crown of Midnight by Sarah J. Maas Book Review

SIGN UP: Learn more about Book Club, the guidelines, Book Reviews, and the rating system here.This book was absolutely incredible from start to finish.I can't stress enough how much I enjoyed the mixture of humor, fun and the series of life lessons I was able to draw from the experiences in this one.Our main character, Arthur Less, is a forty nine year old who decides to avoid the humiliation of his ex-boyfriend's sudden wedding by accepting invitations to literary events around the world in … [Read more...] about Less by Andrew Sean Greer Book Review

SIGN UP: Learn more about Book Club, the guidelines, Book Reviews, and the rating system here.This was another quick and easy read.  It was only around 300 pages in length, and seemed to move through rather nicely. I would definitely say it was refreshing.  Great pacing, fun characters, really really enjoyable addition of old characters and the past coming into play, and a lot more.We get a story driven by a team of our beloved Dr. Watson, his son, and the daughter, Joanna … [Read more...] about The Daughter of Sherlock Holmes Book Review

SIGN UP: Learn more about Book Club, the guidelines, Book Reviews, and the rating system here.This book immediately started out very promising. Actually, I was really excited before I even started it.I'm familiar with V.E. Schwab's Shade's of Magic Series, in which I read the first book: A Darker Shade of Magic. (Which I also intend to re-read when I make my way through that entire series)That being said, I was really excited to learn about this series when I recently picked up a signed copy of … [Read more...] about Vicious by V.E. Schwab Book Review

SIGN UP: Learn more about Book Club, the guidelines, Book Reviews, and the rating system here.Okay. First things first.I need to let anyone who isn't in on the secret...in on the secret....Robert Galbraith is a pseudonym for J.K. Rowling.Yes, Harry Potter's J.K. Rowling.And I know what you're thinking: "Mike, you're a Harry Potter fanboy, of course you're going to love this series."But, I promise you, that is not the only reason I love this series. I didn't even read J.K. Rowling's "The Casual … [Read more...] about Lethal White by Robert Galbraith Book Review

SIGN UP: Learn more about Book Club, the guidelines, Book Reviews, and the rating system here.The IntroductionThe book starts with an introduction from Gaiman talking to us about how his liking to Norse Mythology was sparked.  We hear about Thor and Loki from Marvel Comics and Gaiman's research thereon after reading about them.He tells us how the mythology differs from what we see in the comics and prepares us for the storytelling we're about to embark on with him.Immediately I felt excited … [Read more...] about Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman Book Review for SHJ Book Club October 2018