The Unseen Library

Waiting on Wednesday – The Dungeon Book by Gareth Hanrahan 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…

For this week's Waiting on Wednesday, I highlight a cool and amusing upcoming fantasy novel, The Dungeon Book by @mytholder.bsky.social. I am really looking forward to this awesome read and I cannot wait to check it out.
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Book Haul – 2 March 2026 I’ve had an excellent couple of weeks for books, as I was lucky enough to receive some incredible and amazing new novels from publishers and Netgalley.  These novels include some truly awesome new …

I have recently received a ton of awesome new books to read and review, including some great sounding reads from @decastell.bsky.social, @ifyoucantwell.bsky.social, @glenncooper-author.bsky.social, @natconyer.bsky.social, @pennytangey.bsky.social and more.
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Sins of the Fathers by John Byrnes Publisher: Macmillan (Trade Paperback – 1 July 2025) Series: Standalone Length: 399 pages My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Amazon A rising author in the field of Australian drama and historical fictio…

I just reviewed the fun Australian historical fiction novel, Sins of the Fathers by #JohnByrnes. A great read that follows damaged characters throughout Australia in the 1910s, this was a compelling book that comes highly recommended. @panmacmillan.bsky.social
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Quick Review – Barren Cape by Michelle Prak Publisher: Simon & Schuster Australia (ebook – 2 April 2025) Series: Standalone Length: 352 pages My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Amazon Australian author Michelle Prak takes aim at a serious issue…

I just published a review of the compelling Australian novel, Barren Cape by @prakky.bsky.social. A complex read that sets an intense narrative around a major modern social concern, Barren Cape is an excellent read that is really worth checking out.
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Canberra Weekly Column – Fantasy and Science Fiction – 20 February 2025 Originally published in the Canberra Weekly on 20 February 2025. A copy of this column also appeared on the Canberra Daily website. Make sure to check out my extended reviews of Four Ruined Realms,…

I also wanted to highlight a review column of mine that ran in the Canberra Daily early last year, featuring cool fantasy and science fiction reads from #MaiCorland, @drjennymorris.bsky.social and @liliwilkinson.bsky.social. Three outstanding reads!
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Quick Review – Unhallowed Halls by Lili Wilkinson Publisher: Allen & Unwin (ebook– 18 February 2025) Series: Standalone Length: 464 pages My Rating: 3.75 out of 5 stars Amazon Prepare for magic and drama with the young adult, dark academia nov…

I just reviewed the intriguing 2025 young adult fantasy novel, Unhallowed Halls by Australian author @liliwilkinson.bsky.social. A cool novel with a great story behind it, Unhallowed Halls is well worth a read and I'm glad I checked it out.
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Waiting on Wednesday – The Infinite State by Richard Swan 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…

For this week's Waiting on Wednesday, I highlight on an awesome and relevant upcoming science fiction novel, The Infinite State by @richardswanauthor.bsky.social. Featuring an intriguing plot I'm curious to check out, this is going to be an outstanding read.
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WWW Wednesday – 25 February 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 …

I had another awesome week of reading so make sure to check out my latest #WWWWednesday post, that features outstanding books by #DavidAnnandale, @aptshadow.bsky.social, @jrobinsonauthor.bsky.social, @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social #KJParker and more.
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Top Ten Tuesday – Books on my Autumn 2026 To Be Read (TBR) List 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 week’s Top Ten Tuesday participants have a Than…

I listed my most top books coming out in Autumn, including novels by @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social @cameronjohnston.bsky.social @realjacksonford.bsky.social @decastell.bsky.social @mattdinniman.bsky.social @rjbarker.bsky.social @michaelconnelly.bsky.social and more.
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Canberra Weekly Column – Fantasy and Science Fiction – 20 November 2025 Originally published in the Canberra Weekly on 20 November 2025. Make sure to check out my extended reviews of Seven Recipes for Revolution, The Feeding and Cold War.

I recently had a review run in the @canberra_daily, featuring amazing fantasy and science fiction novels with a hungry twist to them by @ryanprose.bsky.social, @anthonyryan.bsky.social and @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social. Three outstanding and highly recommended reads.
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Seven Recipes for Revolution by Ryan Rose Publisher: Daphne Press (ebook – 25 November 2025) Series: What We Eat – Book One Length: 480 pages Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Amazon In the mood for a tasty fantasy debut? Then look no furth…

I also reviewed the cool 2025 fantasy debut, Seven Recipes for Revolution by @ryanprose.bsky.social, a clever and inventive fantasy novel filled with distinctive food-based magic. This was an awesome novel and a great start to a compelling new fantasy series.
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A Sociopath’s Guide to a Successful Marriage by M. K. Oliver Publisher: Hemlock Press (ebook – 31 December 2025) Series: Standalone/Book One Length: 384 pages Rating: 4.75 out of 5 stars Amazon Brillant new author M. K. Oliver presents one of the more entert…

I just reviewed the hilarious thriller debut, A Sociopath's Guide to a Successful Marriage by #MKOliver. An awesome book that followed an unhinged protagonist through her crazy life, this thriller was just amazing and I had a ton of fun reading it.
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Waiting on Wednesday – A Trade of Blood by Robert Jackson Bennett 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…

For this week's Waiting on Wednesday, I highlight an outstanding upcoming fantasy novel, A Trade of Blood by @robertjbennett.bsky.social. An awesome entry in one of the best ongoing fantasy series, A Trade of Blood promises to be epic and I cannot wait to read it.
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Just finished reading this and really enjoyed it 😊

WWW Wednesday – 28 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 …

I had another outstanding week of reading, so make sure to check out my latest #WWWWednesday, where I highlight great books by #JimButcher, #AmieKaufman, @mikebrooks668.bsky.social and more.
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Waiting on Wednesday – The Unknown by Riley Sager 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…

For this week's Waiting on Wednesday I highlight the outstanding upcoming thriller, The Unknown by #RileySager. An excellent book with some interesting thriller vibes to it, The Unknown sounds very awesome and I look forward to reading it.
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Top Ten Tuesday – My Favourite Australian Books of 2025 Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly task that currently resides at The Artsy Reader Girl and features bloggers sharing lists on various book topics.  For this week’s Top Ten Tuesday participants were suppo…

I just listed my favourite Australian novels of 2025, including impressive reads from @longlukearnold.bsky.social
#VikkiPetraitis #JackHeath #BronwynRivers and more.
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Kill Your Boss by Jack Heath Publisher: Allen & Unwin Australia (Trade Paperback – 4 November 2025) Series: Kill Your Brother – Book Three Length: 368 pages My Rating: 4.75 out of 5 stars Amazon The most relatable new Aust…

I just reviewed the exceptional and clever Australian crime fiction novel Kill Your Boss by #JackHeath. An outstanding read that combines mystery with a very fun concept, this is an amazing book to check out. @AllenAndUnwin
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Whisper in the Wind by Luke Arnold Publisher: Orbit (Trade Paperback – 29 April 2025) Series: Fetch Phillips – Book Four Length: 381 pages My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Amazon Australian author Luke Arnold delivers another incredible …

I also just reviewed the exceptional fantasy novel, Whisper in the Wind by @longlukearnold.bsky.social. An incredible read that combines an outstanding crime fiction story with Arnold's impressive dark fantasy world, this book comes very highly recommended.
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Broke Road by Matthew Spencer Publisher: Allen & Unwin (Trade Paperback – 1 July 2025) Series: Rose Riley – Book Two Length: 389 pages My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Amazon Australian author Matthew Spencer presented one of th…

I recently published a review of the outstanding Australian crime fiction novel, Broke Road by #MatthewSpencer. An impressive and incredible read with a dark plot behind it, I cannot recommend this book enough.
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Thank you so much for the lovely review and including Ethical Guide on your list. Hope 2026 is full of many more great reads ❤️

Yaaay

I made the favourite's list

Thanks Michael 🙏🏽

Thanks so much Michael. I was pleased to also see my stablemate, Brownyn in there for The Reunion

And thank you for this recommendation: A Sociopath’s Guide to a Successful Marriage by M. K. Oliver. I'm onto it now

I mean, how could anybody resist that title? 😬

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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 …

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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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…

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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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…

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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