'Miss Vicki's Bookcase: Recent Episodes
Victoria Seaman
Happy Banned Book Month! Today I'm reviewing the Hate you Give by Angie Thomas a book that has been banned in several schools in the USA.
Today is the day I'm reviewing the last book on the Wilbur Smith Adventure Prize 2021 shortlist. Where does it fall on my ranking? Well find out in today's latest episode!
This week it's all about making the list and we're going for 1st in a series with Sci-Fi!
We've gotten to the 5th book on the Wilbur Smith Short list prize for 2021. Find out where the Blackout by Alex Shaw sits on our rankings!
I'm so excited to share 3 books from the genre of choosing your own adventure and solo RPG (Role Playing Game).
If you want to purchase the solo RPG books by Anna Blackwell here is the link:-
https://www.blackwellwriter.com
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A Review of A Court of Honey and Ash by Shannon Meyer and Kelly St Clair. If you like the Fan and a strong woman then this may be the book for you. Find out more in today's episode
Today is a quick list of books that have been made into board games.A little bit of fun before the UK Board Game Expo starts!
We are on our 4th Wilbur Smith Shortlist Book. What did I think about it? Tune in and find out!
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We're on the next Wilbur Smith Prize Shortlist book. Tune in to find out if I enjoyed it and where I've placed it in my list!
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I'm off to the UK Board Game Expo at the end of the month and what better way to celebrate than to make a list of books that feature gaming in some way!
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Today is my bonus episode is my TBR for the Indie Accord Readathon! What did I pick for the different prompts? Find out in today's episode!
Have a listen to my review of the Shadow of the Gods! Is it worth a read? Find out more in the podcast!
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We look today at the City of Vengeance by D.V. Bishop - one of the Shortlisted books for the Wilbur Smith Adventure Prize 2021. Have a listen to hear wether I think it will take the top spot as the best adventure for this year!
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I give my review of the Funny Thing about Norman Foreman by Julietta Henderson.
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This is part of my new mini series exploring the Wilbur Smith Adventure Prize Short list to see if they really are adventures!
Today we are looking at the Shortlist for the Wilbur Smith Adventure Prize!
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Today we are discussing books that we read when off sick.....
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We delve into the Dragon Jousters Quartet by Mercedes Lackey.
I mention a trilogy by Christian Jaqqs which is called the Judge of Egypt here is the link if you are interested....
https://www.goodreads.com/series/68246
A Review of Pawn's Gambit by Rob J. Hayes.
If you would like to sign up for his email about Self-Published books here's the link
https://www.robjhayes.co.uk
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I thought I'd review something a little different. The website Webtoons if you want to visit here is the link:-
https://www.webtoons.com/en/
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With the film Dune coming out later this year it's my opportunity to give you my review of this epic!
I look at the first 2 books in the Enchanted Forest Chronicles by Patricia C. Wrede!! (Just in case you were wondering there are 4 books in the series...)
I talk about some debut sci-fi that I have enjoyed. Please note that about 5 minutes a truck features in the background and I didn't notice till it was too late!!
This is the 2nd part of making the list where I talk about Fantasy Romances!
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Today's Review is all about Addie LaRue (hey that almost rhymes!)
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Yes they're romances but don't let that put you off! Have a listen to see if there are any that tickle your fancy or may have actually read without knowing it!
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This gem came out over 25 years ago! Does it still hold up to the test of time? Find out in today's episode
In todays episode I discuss what I am going to read for the month of January!
Mentions:-
Medievalathon - announcement video from Holly Hearts Books
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRRvc6pjPBI
Popsugar Challenge
https://www.popsugar.co.uk/entertainment/reading-challenge-2021-48019686
Welcome to a new year with Miss Vicki's Bookcase. Today we're going to have some fun recommending book that will compliment your goal setting but with a twist!
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14 (not 12 as I tell you in the podcast) of my favourite and worst books that I have read this year!!!
I discuss why I think The Christmas Carol is the best Christmas Book!
Just in case you want to know where to start if you want to volunteer:-
https://do-it.org
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I'm reviewing Ready Player 2 today. I did listen to the audiobook so this includes a bit about the narrator as well!
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We explore the world of Bookish Christmas Traditions
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Just a little episode to explore wether it's worth reading a book if it makes you feel uncomfortable!
This month I am taking part in Believathon 3 which is a middle grade and picture book readathon. If you would like to take part see the below website for further details:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QCCjpm-i8Bc
We're talking about the recent article from the times about the 100 Best all time Fantasy reads and wether they hit the nail on the head!
Here is a Link to that article - Just in case you haven't seen it!!
https://time.com/collection/100-best-fantasy-books/
Today we are reviewing Ten Thousand Doors of January by Alex Harrow (It was supposed to be Return of the King but that book only came yesterday!!!)
A fun little debate on what version is best the physical or the ebook
For those that are interested in the author (he correlates some of the best self published fantasy lists!) I mentioned during the episode his website is
http://www.robjhayes.co.uk/self-published-fantasy-releases-october-2020/
We are reviewing the book Aurora Burning by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff! (Actually I'm really reviewing the audiobook version but it equates to the same thing really. Right?)
The award I couldn't pronounce is:-
Aurealis Awards
We're talking about the books I've read this month and my thought's on them. Did I finish Bookopoloy?
We're talking about some ideas to Pick your TBR!
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Booktubers I mention in this episode:-
Codies book corner - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCurj0D-0rPKPuMryxgOKPeg/videos
Completely Melanie - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH2Awkufm96O50_cQvwqH7Q
Ella’s Novellas - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa6VK7ZGwCYkZB5w78a6GKg
Jessie Mae - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-7Fid0mztwtmf2Z7OgPRRQ
Becca and the books - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OI_stObda6s&list=PLOHGi_v5i_AGi0i0xWIVPb33ZnZ1Ctej-&index=2
Jadeyraereads - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hdNlMOBMvd0&list=PLOHGi_v5i_AGi0i0xWIVPb33ZnZ1Ctej-&index=3
Holly Heart Books -https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCINrUhoaJQRCZn2UZ47pqhQ
Current Chapter -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MEInpzZLk4&list=PLOHGi_v5i_AGi0i0xWIVPb33ZnZ1Ctej-&index=12
Claire Rousseau - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZjIIZbIkm0Q&list=PLOHGi_v5i_AGi0i0xWIVPb33ZnZ1Ctej-&index=20&t=995s
Codies Book Corner Playlist of TBR Games - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLOHGi_v5i_AGi0i0xWIVPb33ZnZ1Ctej-
Reading with Nori - https://www.youtube.com/user/WildflowerMermaid
How did it get to September already? Well here is the monthly pile of books I'm going to be reading!
Almost forgot The authors name I accidentally butchered in my podcast is:-
Tomi Adeyemi
A quick summary of the books I've read this month and super quick thoughts on them. Although the question you have to ask yourself is did I become a librarian in the world of Harry Potter
This is where I tell you all about the books I have lined up for the month. Have I bitten off more than I can chew?
I do mention the YouTuber BookRoast in the podcast. Click on the link below if you want to know more!
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsIJyv-pQSrKP4Ogj6WYIdg