My 2020 in Book Covers

Hi everyone! Time for a quick post on this last day of 2020... Thank god for that! Last year I did this same post with all the book covers from that year and really enjoyed it. It is very gratifying to see all the books I have read this year in one place and share …

Book Review: We Are The Dead by Mike Shackle

We Are The Dead is a grimdark story about hope. Yeah, I know, that sounds weird, but hope is the underlying theme of the story here. It is story about war and invasion, after the invasion. And quite simply, it is a superb opening novel to The Last War series that takes you on a …

My Favourite Books of 2020

Hi everyone! 2020. What a year, right? With only a few days left, I thought it was about time I told you all about my favourite books of the year. This type of post is the closest thing I have to a tradition here on Jack’s Bedtime Reading! The premise here is quite simple: I …

Book Review: Troy by Stephen Fry

I won't lie to you. I was pretty excited for this book. Mythos and Heroes, the previous books in this 'series' (I use the term loosely as the author has stated he thinks each book can be read on their own), have been fantastic, so I had high hopes for this one. In case you're …

2021 Book Badge Challenge

2021 is nearly here! Now normally, at this time of year, I start to think about my reading and blog goals for the next year, but this year I am going to try and do something a bit different, something a bit more fun. I'll still stick up a Goodreads goal, but otherwise I am …

Book Review: Call of the Bone Ships by RJ Barker

Warning: This review may contain spoilers for the previous book in the series, The Bone Ships. The Bone Ships by RJ Barker was one of my favourite books of 2019 – you can read my review for it here. It was a roller-coaster ride of unrelenting pace, emotional hammer blows and fantastic world-building overflowing with …

Reviewing my 2020 Reading Goals

2020 is nearly done, and honestly, I think we can all say that we’re quite pleased, right? I don’t think I have ever related to Bilbo feeling thin so much! Away from the real-world craziness that has been 2020, the end of the year gives me a chance to reflect on how the year has …

A Beginner’s Guide to Novels set in the World of Warhammer Fantasy

There are just so many fantastic, richly-developed fantasy worlds out there to explore! I couldn’t actually pick an absolute favourite, I don’t think; if I had to, the world of Warhammer Fantasy would definitely be in contention, though! It’s a veritable gold mine of lore, background and fully-fleshed out civilisations and races. Of course, all …