Maude’s Book Club
Maude’s Book Club
Convincing You To Read ‘A Darker Shade of Magic’ by V.E. Schwab
If you’re new to ‘Maude’s Book Club’, then you don’t know that V.E. Schwab is one of Maude Garrett’s favourite authors. Garrett has said that Schwab will always be a day one “insta-buy” because of how talented of a writer she is. Today we are highlighting ‘A Darker Shade of Magic’ and the wonderful trilogy.
10 Queer Fantasy/Sci-fi Books You Should Pick Up tHIS Pride Month
Happy Pride Month everyone! At Maude’s Book Club, we want to celebrate all stories. Our sci-fi/fantasy book club finds unique stories that represent the genres incredibly well. Maude Garrett’s favourite books have a sprinkle of romance in a heavy space epic of a fantastical world.
10 Sci-Fi/Fantasy Novels by AAPI Authors to Pick Up
GoodReads knows how to get their readers to add books to their TBR pile. Each month, whatever the celebration, they have always compiled a strong list of books! This month, it is AAPI Heritage Month, and there are some interesting Sci-Fi/Fantasy novels that everyone should be on the lookout for.
Asian and Pacific Islander Authors to Add to Your Insta-Buy List
The month of May is observed as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Americans recognize the contributions and influence of Asian Americans and Pacific Islander Americans to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States. The authors of this list have all created unique Fantasy and Sci-Fi stories.
5 Fantasy Books About Mermaids You Should Read
With The Little Mermaid being released, the lore of mermaids has been misunderstood. For many years mermaids have been understood because of the Pirate lore that came with it. Many men at sea would be out there for months, and they could have begun to hallucinate. Whether they were starving or dehydrated, those men would claim that mermaids, or a term more associated with evil, a siren, would lure men to their deaths. Here are some fantasy books that have unique stories.
May 2023 New Releases to Add to Your TBR Pile
May has had some great releases to kick off the summer season. There is a nice variety of genres that our book club would like to shed some light on. From Fantasy to Romance to Friendship, the characters in these novels will connect with many.
Book Chat: ‘Golden Son’ by Pierce Brown
Golden Son is a 2015 science fiction novel by American author Pierce Brown, the second in his Red Rising trilogy. Maude Garrett sits down with our Patreon members and lovely community to discuss the novel in great detail. This has become one of Maude’s favourite series, so you don’t want to miss out on the discussion.
5 Books To Get Maudivated
It is Mental Health Awareness month and it’s important to end the stigma surrounding mental health. Having conversations or reading self-help books can definitely help. Our Maude Garrett gives her five book recommendations that have helped change certain perspectives on life.
‘XO, Kitty’ Review: Kitty Song Covey Gets Her Spin-Off!
Xo, Kitty is a spin-off series of Jenny Han’s To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before trilogy. Anna Cathcart reprises her role and commands the screen every episode. Han wanted an extension of her series and instead of writing another book, she decide to be a co-showrunner and write this new coming-of-age story for Kitty. It’s sweet and heartfelt as Kitty finds herself, a new love, and pieces of her mother at boarding school.
‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ Series Timeline
‘Daisy Jones & the Six’ by Taylor Jenkins Reid is a heartbreaking love story between three people and the hectic life of rockstars. The 10 episodes in the series explore the relationships between band members and how they navigate fame.
8 Books To Read If You Like ‘Lockwood & Co’
Netflix has gone the route of another adaptation that has a niche group of book readers. Jonathan Stroud’s Lockwood and Co consists of five books…
6 Books To Pick Up This Week
As we close off January, the books released this week (and next week) are leaning more toward some mysteries. There…
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