Tag Archives: alternate history

EAGLE AND EMPIRE

Eagle and Empire by Alan Smale Genre: Alternate History Series: Hesperian Trilogy #3 Publisher: Del Rey (May 16, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 656 pages My Rating: 4 stars Eagle and Empire is the stunning conclusion of a detailed, realistic re-imagining of world history. … Continue reading

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FUNDAY MONDAY, OR THE BOOKS THAT WILL HELP ME SURVIVE THE WEEK AHEAD (MAY 8, 2017)

Another week begins.  I quickly slip into my business suit and head back into the office to save a few innocent people. But while I try to fool myself into being excited about the promise of a new year and … Continue reading

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WAITING ON WEDNESDAY — EAGLE AND EMPIRE

Eagle and Empire by Alan Smale Genre: Alternate History Series: Hesperian Trilogy #3 Publisher: Del Rey (May 16, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 656 pages Roman Praetor Gaius Marcellinus came to North America as a conqueror, but after meeting with defeat at the hands … Continue reading

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THE GATES OF HELL

The Gates of Hell by Michael Livingston. Genre: Historical-Fiction Series: The Shards of Heaven #2 Publisher: Tor Books (November 15, 2016) Author Information: Website | Twitter Length: 400 pages My Rating: 4 stars The Shards of Heaven was a magnificent historical fantasy; … Continue reading

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FLASHBACK FRIDAY: KING OF THE WOOD

Flashback Friday is something I do here at Bookwraiths every once in a while; a time when I can post my thoughts about books that I’ve read in the past but never gotten around to reviewing. With the hectic schedule … Continue reading

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EVERFAIR

Everfair by Nisi Shawl Genre: Alternate History / Historical Fantasy / Steampunk Publisher: Tor (September 6, 2016) Series: Stand Alone Author Information: Website | Twitter  Length: 384 pages My Rating:  3 stars Blending alternate history, steampunk, and fantasy elements as well as tackling … Continue reading

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TOP 5 WEDNESDAY: GATEWAY BOOKS TO MY FAVORITE GENRES

Today, the guys in the Goodreads Top 5 Wednesday group had a great topic: Gateway Books to My Favorite Genres! Another great topic again this week.  One I can’t wait to get to, because who doesn’t like to introduce readers to your favorite … Continue reading

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TEASER TUESDAY

Teaser Tuesday is a meme held over at Books and a Beat. To participate, all you have to do is: • Grab your current read • Open to a random page • Share at least two (2) “teaser” sentences from … Continue reading

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FUNDAY MONDAY, OR THE BOOKS THAT WILL HELP ME SURVIVE THE WEEK AHEAD (SEPTEMBER 19, 2016)

The work week begins. I quickly slip into my business suit and head back into the office to save a few innocent people. But while I try to fool myself into being excited about the grind, deep down, I’m not, … Continue reading

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STACKING THE SHELVES, VOL. 34

Stacking the Shelves over at Tynga’s Reviews is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, whether it be physically or virtually. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you … Continue reading

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