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The Unseen Library
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Australian book reviewer of the best and latest in fantasy, historical fiction, science fiction, crime fiction, thrillers, comics and young adult fiction.
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I just highlighted my favourite debut novels of 2025 with amazing books by @ryanprose.bsky.social @ronnisalt.bsky.social @drjennymorris.bsky.social @harlancoben.bsky.social @rad.gendervibes.online and more.
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Top Ten Tuesday – My Favourite Debuts of 2025
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme that currently resides at The Artsy Reader Girl and features bloggers sharing lists on various book topics.  The official topic for this week involved listing your …
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January 22, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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I just published a review of the intriguing 2025 debut, An Ethical Guide to Murder by @drjennymorris.bsky.social. An outstanding novel with a clever plot, this was a great book that comes highly recommended.
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Quick Review – An Ethical Guide to Murder by Jenny Morris
Publisher: Simon & Schuster (ebook – 16 January 2025) Series: Standalone/Book One Length: 400 pages My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Amazon In the mood for a curious crime fiction read with a clev…
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January 22, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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I also just reviewed the fun Japanese thriller Hotel Lucky Seven by #KōtarōIsaka. An outstanding and highly entertaining read, Hotel Lucky Seven was an amazing book I couldn't get enough of.
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Hotel Lucky Seven by Kotaro Isaka
Publisher: Harvill Secker (Trade Paperback – 12 November 2025) English Translation: Brian Bergstrom Series: Hitman – Book Four  Length: 291 pages My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Amazon One of J…
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January 21, 2026 at 12:42 PM
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I just published a review of the cool thriller Gone Before Goodbye by the fun team of @harlancoben.bsky.social and #ReeseWitherspoon. A great and entertaining read that really worth checking out.
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Quick Review – Gone Before Goodbye by Harlan Coben and Reese Witherspoon
Publisher: Century (Trade Paperback – 14 October 2025) Series: Standalone/Book One Length: 340 pages My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Amazon The unique writing team of acclaimed author Harlan Coben and …
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January 21, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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I just published a review of the fantastic debut Best Offer Wins by #MarisaKashino. An outstanding and very clever thriller about the dark side of obsession and house hunting, this was an incredible book that comes highly recommended.
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Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino
Publisher: Doubleday (Trade Paperback – 2 December 2025) Series: Standalone/Book One Length: 275 pages Rating: 4.75 out of 5 stars Amazon First-time author Marisa Kashino provides one of the more e…
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January 18, 2026 at 1:01 PM
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For this week's Waiting on Wednesday, I looked at the awesome upcoming novel Paradox by #DouglasPreston and #AletheiaPreston. An exciting and fun upcoming science fiction thriller, Paradox has a ton of potential, and I can't wait to read it.
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Waiting on Wednesday – Paradox by Douglas Preston and Aletheia Preston
Welcome to my weekly segment, Waiting on Wednesday, where I look at upcoming books that I am planning to order and review in the next few months and which I think I will really enjoy.  Stay tuned t…
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January 18, 2026 at 6:10 AM
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For this week's Top Ten Tuesday I list the top books that I wish I had read in 2025 but didn't get a chance to. This includes awesome books from @melissacaruso.bsky.social @thewordhog.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social and more.
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Top Ten Tuesday – Books I Meant to Read in 2025 but Didn’t Get To
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme that currently resides at The Artsy Reader Girl and features bloggers creating and sharing lists on various book topics.  For this week’s Top Ten Tuesday, participa…
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January 13, 2026 at 2:58 PM
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You can’t see them, but the peerless insight of the Unseen Librarian sees all.
January 11, 2026 at 4:22 PM
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So glad you enjoyed it!
January 11, 2026 at 6:07 PM
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January 11, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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I just reviewed the exceptional horror novel, The Feeding, by the always impressive @anthonyryan.bsky.social. An awesome post-apocalyptic novel with vampires, The Feeding was extremely good, and I had an exceptional time reading it.
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The Feeding by Anthony Ryan
Publisher: Orbit/Blackstone Publishing (Audiobook – 14 October 2025) Series: Standalone/Book One Length: 10 hours and 13 minutes Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Amazon Acclaimed fantasy author Antho…
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January 11, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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I also just review the outstanding thriller novel The Final Vow by @mwcraven.bsky.social. A highly entertaining and over-the-top thriller, The Final Vow was an exceptional read, and one of the most outrageous crime fiction novels of 2025. Highly recommend.
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The Final Vow by M. W. Craven
Publisher: Constable (Trade Paperback – 12 August 2025) Series: Washington Poe – Book Seven Length: 390 pages My Rating: 4.75 out of 5 stars Amazon One of world’s most outrageous and entertaining t…
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January 11, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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I just published a review of the awesome fantasy novel The Blackfire Blade by @jamesloganauthor.bsky.social. An outstanding and epic sequel from an excellent rising author, The Blackfire Blade comes highly recommended and is an exceptional read.
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The Blackfire Blade by James Logan
Publisher: Arcardia (Trade Paperback – 11 November 2025) Series: The Last Legacy – Book Two Length: 583 pages My Rating: 4.75 out of 5 stars Amazon Prepare for adventure, intrigue and some fantasti…
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January 11, 2026 at 3:11 PM
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The #BlackLibrary Readers' Hall of Fame is proud to induct Giantslayer, by William King.

"Another amazing book from King... he ended his run on this series on a great note, especially as Giantslayer contained a fantastic and fast-paced story." @theunseenlibrary.bsky.social

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January 10, 2026 at 6:35 PM
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I had another awesome week of reading, so make sure to check out my latest #WWWWednesday post with awesome books by @andyclarkauthor.bsky.social @jenniferlalvarez.bsky.social and more.
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WWW Wednesday – 7 January 2026
WWW Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning …
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January 10, 2026 at 11:46 AM
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For this week's Waiting on Wednesday, I highlight the awesome new Australian thriller Redbelly Crossing by #CandiceFox. An exciting and deep upcoming novel, Redbelly Crossing has a ton of potential, and I can't wait to check it out.
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Waiting on Wednesday – Redbelly Crossing by Candice Fox
Welcome to my weekly segment, Waiting on Wednesday, where I look at upcoming books that I am planning to order and review in the next few months and which I think I will really enjoy.  Stay tuned t…
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January 10, 2026 at 11:37 AM
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Hope I live up to it. :)
January 7, 2026 at 4:41 PM
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I just listed my 20 most anticipated books coming out in the first half of 2026, including epic reads by @timayliffe.bsky.social @jrobinsonauthor.bsky.social @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social and more (Part 1 of 2)
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Top Ten Tuesday – My Most Anticipated Books Releasing in the First Half of 2026
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme that currently resides at The Artsy Reader Girl and features bloggers sharing lists on various book topics.  For this Top Ten Tuesday, I will be listing my most ant…
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January 7, 2026 at 4:03 PM
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For this week's Waiting on Wednesday, I highlight the next awesome upcoming book from the legendary @michaelconnelly.bsky.social, Ironwood. An outstanding sounding book that will follow the author's newest protagonist, Ironwood looks set to be an epic read.
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Waiting on Wednesday – Ironwood by Michael Connelly
Welcome to my weekly segment, Waiting on Wednesday, where I look at upcoming books that I am planning to order and review in the next few months and which I think I will really enjoy.  Stay tuned t…
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January 4, 2026 at 4:42 PM
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I had another awesome week of reading, so make sure to check out my latest #WWWWednesday post with awesome books by @andyclarkauthor.bsky.social, @kenfollettauthor.bsky.social and more.
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WWW Wednesday – 31 December 2025
WWW Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning …
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January 1, 2026 at 5:21 AM
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I just listed my favourite books of 2025, including amazing novels by @joeabercrombie.com @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social @decastell.bsky.social @stephenking.bsky.social and more (Part 1 of 2)
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Top Ten Tuesday – My Favourite Books of 2025
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme that currently resides at The Artsy Reader Girl and feature bloggers sharing lists on various book topics.  As we roll into the new year I am going to list my absol…
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January 1, 2026 at 4:29 AM
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I also just reviewed the fantastic legal thriller, The Proving Ground by @michaelconnelly.bsky.social. A great continuation of the #LincolnLawyer series, The Proving Ground was an outstanding novel that I couldn't get enough of.
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The Proving Ground by Michael Connelly
Publisher: Allen & Unwin (Trade Paperback – 21 October 2025) Series: Lincoln Lawyer – Book Eight Length: 389 pages My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Amazon The always outstanding Michael Connelly con…
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December 31, 2025 at 4:23 PM
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I just published a review of the awesome science fiction novel Cold War by @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social. An outstanding sequel to NecroTek, Cold War was an exceptional read and one of my favourite books and audiobooks of 2025.
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Cold War by Jonathan Maberry
Publisher: Blackstone Audio (Audiobook – 14 October 2025) Series: NecroTek – Book Two Length: 19 hours and 33 minutes My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Amazon The insanity and complex storytelling of Jon…
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December 31, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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I had another awesome week of reading, so make sure to check out my latest #WWWWednesday post, which includes outstanding books by @kenfollettauthor.bsky.social, @andyclarkauthor.bsky.social, @adamchristopher.me @jamesloganauthor.bsky.social and more.
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WWW Wednesday – 24 December 2025
WWW Wednesday is a weekly post hosted by Taking on a World of Words, where bloggers share the books that they’ve recently finished, what they are currently reading and what books they are planning …
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December 27, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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For this week's Waiting on Wednesday, I check out the fantastic upcoming Australian thriller Dark Sanctuary by #SarahBarrie. An intriguing and dark sounding read that I cannot wait to check out.
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Waiting on Wednesday – Dark Sanctuary by Sarah Barrie
Welcome to my weekly segment, Waiting on Wednesday, where I look at upcoming books that I am planning to order and review in the next few months and which I think I will really enjoy.  Stay tuned t…
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December 27, 2025 at 1:16 PM