Here’s my big old 2021 book roundup . I think graphic novels and nonfiction (!) really stood out this year (and a handful of picture books, which I didn’t draw each month because I’d be painting for another entire year).
My first #audiobook book for #2017 is going to be The Sun Is Also a star I’ve have only heard great things about this book and the audiobook too? . . #books #book #YA #youngadult #diversity #booknerd #InstaTags4Likes #read #reading #reader #page #pages #paper #instagood #kindle #nook #library #author #bestoftheday #bookworm #readinglist #love #photooftheday #imagine #plot #story #words
My #2016bestnine are…. not my best photos that’s forsure. But here here’s to #2017 a new year and to more photos! Surprise all my photos are books!! . . #books #book #InstaTags4Likes #read #reading #reader #page #pages #paper #instagood #kindle #nook #library #author #bestoftheday #bookworm #readinglist #love #photooftheday #imagine #plot #climax #story #literature #literate #stories #words #text
You saw my favorite covers but here is my favorite reads of #2016!!! So many to pick from but here’s my top nine. I love all of these book and can’t wait for #2017 books to come! What was your favorite read this year??? . . #books #book #InstaTags4Likes #read #reading #reader #page #pages #paper #instagood #kindle #nook #library #author #bestoftheday #bookworm #readinglist #love #photooftheday #imagine #plot #climax #story #literature #literate #stories #words #text
#goodreadschallenge hit!! And still have a few more books to try and finish the year with!! . . #books #book #geek #read #reading #reader #page #pages #paper #instagood #kindle #nook #library #author #bestoftheday #InstaTags4Likes #bookworm #readinglist #love #photooftheday #imagine #plot #story #literature #stories #words #nerd
My favorite covers of 2016 are…. I’ve read all but the first two on the bottom and have love the all but sharing soon my favorite #reads #2016! . . #books #book #cover #harrypotter #fangirl #InstaTags4Likes #read #reading #reader #pages #paper #instagood #kindle #nook #library #author #bestoftheday #bookworm #readinglist #love #photooftheday #imagine #plot #story #stories #words
@elisamhop shared a photo of her interview in Double the Books isn’t the photo just wonderful and fun of holiday joy!!
#Repost from @elisamhop ・・・ Thank you to @kaycee_k7 and Double the Books Magazine for such a fun interview! ❤ You can read it by subscribing for FREE as well as check out a bunch of book reviews, writing/blogger tips, book releases, etc. Link is in my bio. Happy Friday, reader friends!
Morning all!! Time to get working. Need to get questions together for author Kristen Orlando interview for Double the Books Magazine and write up review of You Don’t Know My Name! Need to finish my short story for class and finish redoing Wonder Struck blog layout. That’s just the start of my to-do list!
The 5th issue of Double the Books #magazine is out! Here’s a sneak peek! Don’t forget to #subscribe for free and get interviews with authors & bloggers, writing & blogging tip, quizzes, book lists, release lists, book reviews, poetry and so much more! You can even write for an issue, to find out more just comment below, subsvribe & more head on over to our Facebook & Twitter @ DoubletheBooks
My #ravenclaw #bulletjournal layout for this week. My drawing and layouts still suck but I really like the colors for this week. (This photo was tooken at the start of the week so there’s no writing on it unlike now, where its filled up.) . . #bookstagram #writersofinstagram #books #book #journaling #harrypotter #writerslife #blogger #journal #read #reader #pages #paper #instagood #author #bestoftheday #bookworm #readinglist #love #photooftheday #imagine #story #words #quote
New book!! Hello? By @lizamwiemer can’t wait to read this because is sounds amazibg. I also interviewed her for Double the Books magazine & had so much fun with that. . . #books #book #YA #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #InstaTags4Likes #read #reading #reader #page #pages #paper #instagood #library #author #bestoftheday #bookworm #readinglist #love #photooftheday #imagine #plot #climax #story #literature #literate #stories #words
New book!! Hello? By @lizamwiemer can’t wait to read this because is sounds amazibg. I also interviewed her for Double the Books magazine & had so much fun with that. . . #books #book #YA #bookstagram #booksofinstagram #InstaTags4Likes #read #reading #reader #page #pages #paper #instagood #library #author #bestoftheday #bookworm #readinglist #love #photooftheday #imagine #plot #climax #story #literature #literate #stories #words
Part of #alliwantforjanuaryisabook day 2 & day 1of #hootlootpairing My reading Challenge this year is only 30 books but that’s because I have a lot I want to do this year and don’t want to feel like I have to hit this lager number of books. (I hate not finishing something, so I made it low) I don’t really plan out my reading list unless I have requested a book to review other then had I wrong it . . #readingchallenge #books #book #InstaTags4Likes #read #reading #reader #pages #paper #instagood #library #author #bestoftheday #bookworm #readinglist #love #photooftheday #imagine #plot #climax #story #literature #stories #words #
The culmination of years of research and reporting across the country, the team at Monocle Tokyo have delivered what might just be the ultimate guide to japan. Weighty, densely packed and beautifully produced, The Monocle Book of Japan is a bookshelf essential for anyone planning a trip, or simply curious to delve deeper into Japan’s fathomless culture. A second-to-none insight into the people, places and products that define the nation, Monocle unpack one of the world’s most fascinating countries in a way that will have you page-turning for hours on end.
This is an attempt to make a comprehensive reading list for everything Cato Sicarius.
I’m going to put the books in the (in my opinion) best order to read them. So if you want a slice of Ultramarine perfection, look no further.
Assault on black reach - This is a great Sicarius book. While he himself does not have a lot of scenes in it, the ones he got are bangers. There is soo much Ultramarine gossip going on in the background (who will you support, Agemman or Sicarius?) and it’s easy to follow even for a beginner 40k-fan.And they are fighting orks. Orks are always fun. 10/10
Consequences - BL have retconned this book in newer editions but Pytheas used to be Sicarius (and I find that absolutely fucking stupid). It’s not a good representation of him but it is a fascinating story when you consider that Calgar, Agemman, Sicarius and Tigurius conspired together to scapegoat their newest captain just for the lulz. 6/10
Chapters Due - Haven’t read the entire book except for the Sicarius scenes, but they are really good (except for one scene where he is a complete out of character moron in front of Calgar). Can’t judge the book in its entirety yet but I will get there someday.
Two Kinds of Fool - Agemman and Sicarius compare penis sizes for 34 pages. 7/10 Fun times but not special.
Damnos - This is a big story split into two books that should have been a short story/novel. It drags on for way too long, there is way too much padding that no one cares about. It is super obvious they told the author to mix in some human characters to spice it up but he really didn’t want to so they suck. Annoyingly enough it also has some the best Sicarius scenes ever written mixed in there. I want to recommend it but please be aware that this is a long and very uneven book to read. 5/10
Veil of Darkness - This book is going to rub some people the wrong way. It has first-person perspective Sicarius, and he acts like an absolute douchebag the entire book. I think it slaps. This is where the “I Cato Sicarius meme” comes from. 10/10 would recommend if you love Cato’s chaotic ADHD-energy. 9/10
Blades of Damocles - A great fucking book in its own right. Another baby Sicarius story, back from when he was a sergeant. Excellent interactions between him and his fellow marines. I think this is better to read this after the Damnos books because that will really give perspective on how he hasn’t really changed his behaviour, he has only gotten better by surrounding himself with people who can keep up with his tempo. But it works either way. This book also contains captain Numitor who is a real fucking treasure and it’s a crime that there aren’t more books about him. 9/10
Brethren - Eh, don’t bother. A pointless battle story, that tells you nothing of the character 3/10
Knight of Talassar - One of the best Sicarius stories. It is only featured in the Ultramarines anthology so if you want it, make sure you haven’t already bought the rest of the Sicarius stories in there. It’s about a young Sicarius, he has just been made captain. It is an action heavy story with him fighting orks. He has Krieg guardsmen fighting alongside him and they complement each other perfectly. It is absolutely wonderful to see him basically say “hey guys, can we not be so reckless for a few seconds”. 10/10
Cato Sicarius: Master of the Watch - The fact that BL has the audacity to charge money for this upsets me. Completely pointless short story. Even I who get off on the mere mention of Sicarius wouldn’t bother with this. Literally nothing happens. He walks around injured for a while, and then someone else fights off nids. The End. Fuck this story. 2/10
Warlords of the dark Millenium - Sicarius - This is basically a small Sicarius codex with stats and such. But it is really old and over the top. It has some really short stories and they are absolutely delightfully dumb and have Sicarius being bonkers overpowered. This is the closest to the TTS-Sicarius. If you love Sicarius it’s a must-read, but note that it’s written in the style of a 14-year-old with a battle-boner. 8/10
Knights of Macragge - This is one of the absolute best Sicarius books. But I would recommend waiting to read it until you’ve finished everything before on the list for maximum emotional impact. I don’t want to spoil too much. It also has him walking around half the book without his armour, buff tattoed arms showing and that is magical. 8/10
The Armour of Fate - This book is so fucking cute. Both Guilliman and Sicarius are awkward nerds with a top tier charisma stat that blows people away, but put together alone in the same room they cancel each other out and are just awkward together and it’s great. It has a scene that is basically “Daaad you’re embarrassing meee.” and I live for it. 8/10
Dark Imperium trilogy - Yes! Angry, PTSD, nihilistic Cato who has been taught manners by Guilliman so now he only fantasises about being an asshole instead of saying that shit out loud. He is great, and the books are great. 9/10
I probably missed some things but please tell me in the comments and I’ll update the list.
