I’ve got quite the to-read list ahead of me for 2018, and I’m really excited about it. There are a few titles to finish from last year, and a bunch of new releases that I’ve been looking forward to.
1.) A Conjuring of Light by V.E. Schwab
I was so excited about this book! I still am, having gotten far enough into it at launch last February that I could move past the cliffhanger that Schwab left us on at the end of A Gathering of Shadows back in 2016. It’s very high on my list to finish, because holy god damn, this series is amazing.
2.) Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman
Another that’s been on my list for forever, and another one that I already own, this one’s getting bumped a bit in priority due to the adaptation that is soon to arrive.
3.) The Worm Ouroboros by E.R. Eddison
This one’s a fantasy classic, and one that’s been in my collection for well over a decade. Gifted to me by none other than Holyoke’s legendary lady, Velma Biddle, this also happens to be one of V’s favorite books.
4.) The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss
Because my Ren Faire boss will probably kill me if I haven’t read this one by the time faire starts this year.
5.) Shadowshaper by Daniel Jose Older
Because I love urban fantasy, and need more of it in my life.
6.) God’s Last Breath by Sam Sykes
The conclusion to the Bring Down Heaven trilogy. Doorstopper fantasy. My friends playing D&D while drunk, but in book form. Bawdy, raucous, fabulous fun.
7.) Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve
Have you seen the trailer for Peter Jackson’s adaptation of this one? Wheeled cities running around the world eating smaller cities and taking their resources. What’s not to love about this concept? Bonus points for use of the word “urbivore.”
8.) Thunderhead by Neil Shusterman
The sequel to Scythe, one of the best books I read last year, Thunderhead is a promising return to a dark future where death has been all but eliminated. An elite team of Scythes are tasked with maintaining Earth’s population by selectively “gleaning” those who have chosen to die for the continued good of humanity.
9.) Sovereign by April Daniels
The sequel to Dreadnought, which is one of the most timely and creative superhero stories I’ve ever encountered.
10.) When They Severed Earth From Sky by Elizabeth Wayland Barber
I’m not normally one for non-fiction titles, but this one grabbed V pretty hard when I got it for her from the library. From what I remember being told about it, it’s a pretty amazing examination of the origin of myths.
And honestly, y’all, this is just the tip of the iceberg. I’ve got a stack of books from the library that’s taller than me, and I’m not even getting into my re-read list. It’s an occupational hazard, I know, but what can I do?
The Swords of the Ancients 