Michael @ Track Of Words Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
Michael @ Track Of Words on XHe/him. I write SFF book reviews, author interviews & articles. Also a reviewer at @BritFantasySoc & Grimdark Magazine. Email: michael@trackofwords.com

Piranesi
Susanna ClarkeWhat’s everyone reading so far this year? For my first book of 2022 I’m revisiting probably my favourite book of last year - PIRANESI by Susanna Clarke. It’s just a total joy to read, I love it! https://t.co/I98iRrJuh2
Paperback, 2021
$17.99Member price:$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Keeper's Six
Kate ElliottICYMI earlier, check out my review of Kate Elliott's upcoming fantasy novella THE KEEPER'S SIX - out in January from Tordotcom. I really, really want more of these characters and this world! #ToWAdvent https://t.co/Mh2OYoOK5g https://t.co/sLJJ08KiH1
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Perhaps the Stars
Ada PalmerAs part of the #PerhapsTheStars blog tour I'm delighted to present a brilliant, in-depth interview with @Ada_Palmer talking about her fascinating #TerraIgnota series as a whole. PERHAPS THE STARS is out tomorrow in the US from @torbooks! https://www.trackofwords.com/2021/11/01/author-interview-ada-palmer-talks-the-terra-ignota-series/
Paperback, 2022
$24.99Member price:$12.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
In the Coils of the Labyrinth: An Arkham Horror Novel
David Annandale"All these straight lines, but so few straight paths." IN THE COILS OF THE LABYRINTH, an #ArkhamHorror novel by @David_Annandale, is out now from @AconyteBooks. It's a quiet, subtle sort of horror story, and it works brilliantly! Here's my review: https://t.co/vLruwegAMV
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Under Fortunate Stars
Ren HutchingsFrom the archives: on this day in 2022 I published my review of UNDER FORTUNATE STARS by @voidcricket. I loved this clever space opera with its accidental time travel and 'meeting your heroes is dangerous' themes - and it's out in paperback now too! https://t.co/PDOptCTXSd
Paperback, 2023
$16.99Member price:$8.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Lies of the Ajungo
Moses Ose UtomiICYMI yesterday, check out my review of THE LIES OF THE AJUNGO by Moses Ose Utomi (out in March from Tordotcom). It's my favourite book of the year so far - I loved everything about this powerul part-parable, part-fantasy novella. Highly recommended! https://t.co/xrGcFmHH8E https://t.co/zvNy8ZMqUu
Hardcover, 2023
$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Velvet Was the Night
Silvia Moreno-GarciaToday’s #BookPost is a *super* cool proof copy of Silvia Moreno-Garcia’s upcoming novel VELVET WAS THE NIGHT - out in August from @JoFletcherBooks! Very much looking forward to reading this :) https://t.co/Ac6VhK808o
Paperback, 2022
$17.00Member price:$8.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Children of Gods and Fighting Men
Shauna LawlessOn day 13 of #ToWAdvent here's @shaunaLwrites - author of THE CHILDREN OF GODS AND FIGHTING MEN - with a brilliant article talking about what historical fantasy is and why it's such a popular genre right now, along with loads of great book recommendations! https://t.co/X4Cw8GhwZU
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The Cartographers
Peng ShepherdIt's time for my latest Short and Sweet review roundup, where this month I'm taking a quick look at MEXICAN GOTHIC by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, THE CARTOGRAPHERS by Peng Shepherd, and GARRO: KNIGHT OF GREY by James Swallow! https://t.co/SqmLwfJsVx
Paperback, 2023
$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Let the Right One in
John Ajvide LindqvistMy latest #BookPost is a whopper! THE KINDNESS by John Ajvide Lindqvist (author of Let The Right One In) - translated by Marlaine Delargy - coming in August from @riverrunbooks. Thanks so much @JoeChristie for the review copy! https://t.co/5TvlaMT4Dy
Paperback, 2008
$19.99Member price:$9.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book