Time for another round up of books from my TBR to go through! Each week I’ll be going over a selection from my physical unread books and deciding what to keep and what to purge. There will be a third option–undecided–which I might ask for your input on why you think I should keep or purge that title from my list. You can also check out my full TBR pile here.

Karavans by Jennifer Roberson

A NEW JOURNEY DAWNS

Audrun and her husband Davyd, along with the others of the land of Sancorra, have been left homeless because of the brutal Hecari. Consulting diviners, they learn that their newest child must be born in the peaceful province of Atalanda. They must now travel close to the sinister woodlands of Alisanos, where darkness awaits. Joining a karavan for safety, the family moves ever closer to the dangerous, mystical forest. And, as they are all about to discover, Alisanos is moving ever closer to them.

 

I’ve read the first two books of Jennifer Roberson’s Tiger and Del series of sword and sorcery books and liked those but have also heard that this series is good too! So while out and about used book browsing I picked it up and it’s remained in my TBR ever since. I love epic fantasy but also it takes so long for me to read, which is why I keep putting certain series off, haha. I’m still interested in this one for now though, so I’ll hold on to it for a bit longer. KEEP

Winter Rose by Patricia McKillip

Sorrow and trouble and bitterness will bound you and yours and the children of yours…

Some said the dying words of Nial Lynn, murdered by his own son, were a wicked curse. To others, it was a winter’s tale spun by firelight on cold, dark nights. But when Corbet Lynn came to rebuild his family estate, memories of his grandfather’s curse were rekindled by young and old – and rumours filled the heavy air of summer.

In the woods that border Lynn Hall, free-spirited Rois Melior roams wild and barefooted in search of healing herbs. She is as hopelessly unbridled – and unsuited for marriage – as her betrothed sister Laurel is domestic. In Corbet’s pale green eyes, Rois senses a desperate longing. In her restless dreams, mixed with the heady warmth of harvest wine, she hears him beckon. And as autumn gold fades, Rois is consumed with Corbet Lynn, obsessed with his secret past – until, across the frozed countryside and in flight from her own imagination, truth and dreams become inseparable…

Another McKillip! Definitely keeping this as I plan to keep all my McKillip books and read them eventually. They’re just too pretty looking to get rid of is my reasoning. Also, McKillip’s prose is amazing so if you haven’t read any of her work yet I highly recommend checking some out. KEEP

The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan

Percy Jackson is a good kid, but he can’t seem to focus on his schoolwork or control his temper. And lately, being away at boarding school is only getting worse – Percy could have sworn his pre-algebra teacher turned into a monster and tried to kill him. When Percy’s mom finds out, she knows it’s time that he knew the truth about where he came from, and that he go to the one place he’ll be safe. She sends Percy to Camp Half Blood, a summer camp for demigods (on Long Island), where he learns that the father he never knew is Poseidon, God of the Sea. Soon a mystery unfolds and together with his friends—one a satyr and the other the demigod daughter of Athena – Percy sets out on a quest across the United States to reach the gates of the Underworld (located in a recording studio in Hollywood) and prevent a catastrophic war between the gods.

I picked this one and its sequels up at the thrift store, I can clearly remember doing so. I don’t know why I did except ‘oooh, fantasy!’ and they were cheap. But to be honest I don’t really have much interest in reading this series. PURGE

Last of the Wilds by Trudi Canavan

After pitched battle, The White—the avatars of the Five Gods—have briefly turned back the vicious invaders. And now, the priestess Auraya is sent on an urgent mission to reconcile with the powerful, outcast Dreamweavers, for their magical healing abilities may be the key to saving the land. But as a deadly plague devastates their allies and old adversaries resurface, a dreadful surprise may ruin the chance for peace. For Auraya’s terrible discovery will force her into a desperate choice—one whose consequences will change the world forever.

 

 

I read a bunch of Trudi Canavan books a looooong time ago and loved them. I remember liking the first book in this series and can recall a little of the plot and characters. Still, if I decide to continue then I might have to reread the first one as a refresher. And the sequels have been on my shelf for an embarrisingly long time. Am I ever actually going to read these? Ugh, the completionist in me wants to complete the series though. And I do like Canavan’s stuff. Help! UNDECIDED

To Say Nothing of the Dog by Connie Willis

Connie Willis’ Hugo and Nebula Award-winning Doomsday Book uses time travel for a serious look at how people connect with each other. In this Hugo-winning companion to that novel, she offers a completely different kind of time travel adventure: a delightful romantic comedy that pays hilarious homage to Jerome K. Jerome’s Three Men in a Boat.

When too many jumps back to 1940 leave 21st century Oxford history student Ned Henry exhausted, a relaxing trip to Victorian England seems the perfect solution. But complexities like recalcitrant rowboats, missing cats, and love at first sight make Ned’s holiday anything but restful – to say nothing of the way hideous pieces of Victorian art can jeopardize the entire course of history.

I definitely still want to read this book! Several people have told me how great it is and I haven’t yet read any of Connie Willis’ work. That being said, I also have an ebook version of this so I can happily let go of my physical copy. PURGE (sorta)

Well, that’s all for this week. That brings my running total so far:

Keep	Purge	Undecided
25	10	4

A few more books leaving my TBR and one undecided that I could use some help with. 🙂  Leave a note in the comments, I’d love to chat!