Book Review: Guards! Guards! by Terry Pratchett (Discworld # 8)

Blurb: This is where the dragons went. They lie … not dead, not asleep, but … dormant. And although the space they occupy isn’t like normal space, nevertheless they are packed in tightly. They could put you in mind of a can of sardines, if …

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Book review: Oathbringer by Brandon Sanderson (Stormlight Archive #3)

My rating: 4/5. Words of Radiance (the previous book in this series) was the best fiction book I had the privilege of reading last year, out of the 49 books I read. Even though I knew Sanderson (my favourite author) probably couldn’t top the sheer …

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Reviews of all 49 Books I Read in 2019 (Plus: my top pick)

Reviews posted below are in chronological order, not the order of enjoyment. At the end of the post, you’ll get to see my top fiction and non-fiction pick from this year. Enjoy – and let me know if you’ve read any of the same books …

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Book Review: Seinfeldia: How a Show About Nothing Changed Everything by Jennifer Keishin Armstrong

4/5. Seinfeld is my all-time favourite TV show. I’ve probably watched each episode 4-6 times – and they only get funnier with repeat viewings. As you can imagine, then, this book was an easy sell. Armstrong dives deep into the creative process of Seinfeld, in …

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Review: The Blinding Knife (Lightbringer, #2) by Brent Weeks – Amazing fantasy world building

4.5/5. So close to a perfect fantasy read! If you enjoyed the previous book in the series, this one delivers an even stronger plot, and arguably more character development.

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Review: Bedlam (Skulduggery Pleasant #12) by Derek Landy

4.5/5. To me, this series is an old, comfortable sweater – in the best way possible. Let me explain. Out of the many middle-grade/YA books I read as a kid (Harry Potter, CHERUB, Rangers Apprentice, etc.), Skulduggery Pleasant is the only series that continues to …

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