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Happy Friday Bookish people! Today I am bringing you the ten books I want to read in the month of August.
Happy Friday bookish people! How are you all doing so far this year? I can’t believe it is July already. Over halfway through the year. I am really looking forward to the chances I have to read this month, I will be travelling a bit so lots of time for these books!
Happy Thursday bookish people! I hope you are all having a good day today. Today I am bringing you a book spotlight of Sealed Empire by Norbert Zsivicz as part of @BreakevenBooks book tour.
Synopsis:
First published: 01. Sept. 2021, Budapest.
English translation digital release: 22. Nov. 2022, London.
385 pages (Kindle edition)
-Norbert Zsivicz first book, the Hungarian Literary Award winner Sealed Empire now available in English by the famous translator Tamás Pétersz (Game of Thrones).
Blurb
Ser Edward, an experienced sailor, embarks on perhaps the most daring expedition of the Kingdom of Esenworth so far. His mission is to try to earn the blessing of the Reverend Sven, who is none other than his love’s father, probably the most influential man in the realm. But on his journey beset by fierce storms, he and his men encounter something that could shake to the core not only their faith, but their very concept of the world as well. Meanwhile, far from the oceans, his love, Emma, is trying to disentangle herself from the spider’s web of intrigue and scheming, into which she is being drawn ever deeper by Erick the new king.
And the dark clouds just keep gathering above – ancient beasts, stranger than ever, appear at sea, on land and even in the skies more and more frequently. They roar with a metallic screech, their eyes glow with an unnatural light, their skin hard and rigid as armor.
Can order be upheld in this age blind to divine prophecy, in the largest kingdom of the North, where the monarch’s mind is coming undone just like reality itself?
Our heroes must struggle ceaselessly to understand the hidden secrets of their world and their own origins. But what are they going to do once they have the answers?
Author Bio:
The book you will be reading is the fruit of many years of work and was, strangely enough, finished during the pandemic. Let me offer you a behind-the-scenes glimpse into my Sealed Empire so that you can get to know me a little bit better.
My name is Norbert Zsivicz, I was born in 1992, Szeged, Hungary. Now I live in London.
Ever since childhood, fantasy/science-fiction literature has had a huge impact on me. I used to pore over various comics in my parents’ grocery shop even before I could read. Thanks to my father, during my primary school years I probably saw more science fiction films than all my group mates combined. Add to this, there was a video rental shop next door, where I loved passing the time.
As soon as I learned to read, I started devouring books indiscriminately – fantasy, western, history but also romantic novels. I could perhaps be best described as a geek, since I keep up with the latest video games and films as much as I enjoy retreating with a good book. On the other hand, I love the outdoors and socializing, getting to know new people, places, cultures and flavours.
The concept of the Sealed Empire was born in my head about six years ago, shortly after I moved to London. I had experimented with several versions before finding the ideal style and the appropriate age for the novel. In the next five years expanded this mysterious world of mine with many characters and subplots.
I am determined to finish each of the five planned volumes of this series as soon as possible, while also aiming to keep them all equally compelling. Even a film adaptation is not inconceivable in the future. For all this, I will need your opinion, help and inspiring power. So, jump in, enjoy reading, and have fun in the World of Sealed Empire!
If you would like to see more content about this book check out this schedule:
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Shawn Blog: https://treatyoshelf.blog/ June 26th, 2023
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Mel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crazyforbooksandcoffee/ July 1st, 2023
S.Anny Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_obstinate_owlbear/ July 1st, 2023
Happy Friday bookish people! Today I thought it would be fun to share with you some of the books I have read that I would recommend that gives me the feeling of summer, let me know if you agree or disagree with this books!
Death and Croissants by Ian Moore
Love in the Time of Serial Killers by Alicia Thompson
Lying About Last Summer by Sue Wallman
Hot Dog Girl by Jennifer Dugan
The Girl of Ink and Stars by Kiran Millwood Hargrave
The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton
The Maid by Nita Prose
Dead Man’s Folly by Agatha Christie
The Marlow Murder Club by Robert Thorogood
The Three Dahlias by Katy Watson
Take A Hint Dani Brown by Talia Hibbert
Happy Friday bookish people! I hope you’re all having a good day today.
today I am doing the Fae book tag that I found on metaphors and moonlight.com but was created by Jordan Reads.
A faerie bargain: pick a book in which a character makes a bad deal or is blackmailed – I instantly thought of Throne of Glass for this answer, the competition is definitely a bad deal.
changeling: pick a book in which a character is dropped into a new world- pages and co by Anna James, I would love to be dropped into a bookish world like the characters in this series.
Wings or magic: pick one or the other and lost three books with that trait – wings! Just so I could choose Good Omens and Crescent city.
animal companions: pick a book in which there is a talking animal – spellslinger by Sebastian de castell
fated mates: pick a book in which there is a mating bind or true love – once upon a broken heart by Stephanie Garber
the spring court: pick a book in which plants feature in a large role – the stardust series by Tanya landman
the summer court: pick a book in which the ocean features a large role – a fatal crossing by Tom hindle
the autumn court: pick a book in which fire plays a large role- set fire to the gods
the winter court: pick a book in which a character almost freezes to death- what an interesting question, I literally can’t think of any book I have read that features this.
that’s it for this book tag, I hope you all enjoyed it, what would you have answered for the questions?
Happy Monday bookish people! I hope you’re all having a good day today. Today I am bringing you the books that I hope to read in June.
Daughters of Night by Laura Shepherd Robinson
The Hemlock Cure
Murder at the House on the Hill by Victoria Walters
Assassins Apprentice by Robin Hobb
In the Shadow of Queens by Alison Weir
How to Kill men and get away with it by Katy brent
The double clue by Agatha christie
Plus One by Kelsey Rodkey
Taste for poison
Anatomy by Dana Schwartz
what are you all looking forward to reading in June?
Happy Friday bookish people! I hope you’re all doing good today. I am actually writing this post a lot earlier than usual, it’s actually the 21st May as I’m writing this, so I’ve still got time to read more books – two in particular that I am taking on holiday with me.
But for now, here are the books I have read so far in May!
First I read Northranger, a graphic novel that I am grateful to have been sent by publishers, and I thought it was okay, considering I don’t love graphic novels.
Next, I started Murder Before Evensong by Richard Coles- I won’t be writing a review for this book because I DNFd it after 100 pages, I got the feeling that the book was trying to sound too clever and the murder took way too long to happen, I found it boring.
Then I read A pen Dipped In Poison which I will be reviewing here this month so make sure to come back and see what I thought of this book.
Finally, I read Vera Wang’s unsolicited advice for Murderers which has been my favourite read for the month of May so far.
So, I have read four books this month definitely which is not bad at all and I still plan on reading the london seance society and I hope you’re listening this month.
what have you been reading in May?
Happy Friday bookish people! I hope you all enjoy my answers to the Book Courtship Tag which was created by Socially Awkward Bookworm.
This isn’t the first book in the series, but it is the first book I read from the series then I went out and bought them all
I tag everyone!
Happy Friday bookish people! I found this Astrological Book Tag from Peace Love Veggies, I hope you all enjoy it!
This is my star sign and there is one book I think of instantly..
What a difficult question! I don’t think I have read any books that have twins in them, if you know of one then let me know down below!
I am not really the person that cries at books but Gwen and Art are not in love did actually make me cry, I am not even sure why because it was not an overly emotional book
I am cheating here a little bit, every book makes me think in a different way.
Happy Friday bookish people! I am going on a week long holiday this month so I have made sure that my TBR has a lot of choice and variety.
What are you reading in May?
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