John Mauro Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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Annihilation: A Novel (10th Anniversary Edition)
Jeff VanderMeer
I still can't believe this, but @BethTabler and I recently had the honor of interviewing the amazing @jeffvandermeer, author of over ten novels including Veniss Undergound and Annihilation. Check out our interview here: https://t.co/zx5mBKM8r0 @fsgbooks https://t.co/68Ljw95ifM
Paperback, 2024
$18.00$9.00 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Emperor's Soul
Brandon Sanderson
Just wanted to show some love for @brandSanderson. Here is my review of The Emperor’s Soul, a beautifully written novella that has left a permanent impression on me: https://t.co/5LHyPdSlYW
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The Ocean at the End of the Lane
Neil Gaiman
REVIEW: The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ https://t.co/6XAX7AcGzD "a story of friendship and sacrifice, lost innocence, and the wondrous power of imagination" @neilhimself @BethTabler
Paperback, 2021
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
A Day of Fallen Night
Samantha Shannon
REVIEW: A Day of Fallen Night by Samantha Shannon ⭐⭐⭐ "a beautifully written epic fantasy full of nuanced character development" https://t.co/pZpBIGxZ69
Hardcover, 2023
$35.00$17.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Earthlings
Sayaka Murata
Day 13 of #womenshistorymonth features Earthlings by @sayakamurata, an exceptionally dark and quirky horror that achieves a perfect combination of the kawaii (cute) and the obscene: https://t.co/sz8eZXTrUi
Paperback, 2021
$17.00$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Emperor of Thorns
Mark Lawrence
REVIEW: Emperor of Thorns by @Mark__Lawrence ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "The Broken Empire trilogy comes to a Shakespearean end in Emperor of Thorns, which finds Mark Lawrence soaring to new literary heights." https://t.co/gmdQjJFMAH Day #3 of Mark Lawrence content during SPFBO9 launch month!
Paperback, Mass Market, 2014
$9.99$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
A Dance for the Dead
Nuzo Onoh
Day 27 of #womenshistorymonth features A Dance for the Dead by @NuzoOnoh, the Queen of African Horror. Check out this excellent review by Carrie Chi Lough for @AdrianGdMag: https://t.co/6MdnN4BqbE
Paperback, 2022
$14.95$7.47 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Militia House
John Milas
REVIEW: The Militia House by John Milas ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ https://t.co/Hdkzqt4fNM "the unsettling nature...gradually builds throughout the novel, leading up to a perfectly executed climax that kept me flipping the pages till the very end" @HenryHolt @johnmilaslit
Hardcover, 2023
$26.99$13.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Spite House
Johnny Compton
Happy Book Birthday to @ComptonWrites for his exhilarating debut novel, The Spite House! Be sure to check it out. My review below: https://t.co/IgfMipQflg @TorNightfire
Paperback, 2024
$18.99$9.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Salt Grows Heavy
Cassandra Khaw
Happy Book Birthday to @casskhaw! The Salt Grows Heavy drops today. I can't say enough good things about this novella. My 5-⭐ review below: https://t.co/mLQ1q43Zav Be sure to check it out! @TorNightfire https://t.co/QWnePhRSUL
Hardcover, 2023
$21.99$10.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book