Lightnews — Scholar-powered news

LightNews

The Unseen Library

@theunseenlibrary.bsky.social

78 followers 5 following 200 posts

Australian book reviewer of the best and latest in fantasy, historical fiction, science fiction, crime fiction, thrillers, comics and young adult fiction. https://unseenlibrary.com/

unseenlibrary.com

Posts Media Videos Starter Packs

The Unseen Library @theunseenlibrary.bsky.social · 23h

I also just reviewed the very exciting and entertaining thriller, Retreat by @knitindustrie.bsky.social. An excellent standalone novel with some fantastic twists, Retreat was a great read and one I had an amazing time with.
unseenlibrary.com/2025/10/12/r...

Retreat by Krysten Ritter (with Lindsay Jamieson)

Publisher: Sphere (Trade Paperback – 25 March 2025) Series: Standalone Length: 265 pages My Rating: 4.25 out of 5 stars Amazon In the mood for a highly entertaining thriller from a famous face ente…

unseenlibrary.com

The Unseen Library @theunseenlibrary.bsky.social · 23h

I also reviewed the impressive fantasy novel, Born of an Iron Storm by @anthonyryan.bsky.social. The second book in Ryan's Age of Wrath series, this was an incredible read full of classic fantasy goodness. A highly recommended book I couldn't get enough of.
unseenlibrary.com/2025/10/12/b...

Born of an Iron Storm by Anthony Ryan

Publisher: Orbit/Little Brown Audio (Audiobook – 26 August 2025) Series: Age of Wrath – Book Two Length: 19 hours and 33 minutes My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Amazon Acclaimed fantasy author Anthony …

unseenlibrary.com

The Unseen Library @theunseenlibrary.bsky.social · 23h

I just reviewed the highly entertaining fantasy novel, The Bone Raiders by @realjacksonford.bsky.social. An epic and fun novel that sees a group of bone covered raiders attempt to ride dragons, this is a great read that I had an awesome time with.
unseenlibrary.com/2025/10/12/t...

The Bone Raiders by Jackson Ford

Publisher: Orbit (Trade Paperback – 12 August 2025) Series: The Rakada – Book One Length: 470 pages My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Amazon Prepare for one of the most entertaining, thrilling and over…

unseenlibrary.com

The Unseen Library @theunseenlibrary.bsky.social · 2d

I had another awesome week of reading, so make sure to check out my latest #WWWWednesday post, which includes outstanding books by #JohnGrisham, #RSWilt, #ScottMariani @richardosman1.bsky.social and more.
unseenlibrary.com/2025/10/11/w...

WWW Wednesday – 8 October 2025

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 …

unseenlibrary.com

The Unseen Library @theunseenlibrary.bsky.social · 2d

For this week's Waiting on Wednesday I highlight the outstanding 2026 debut novel, City of Others by #JaredPoon. An intriguing urban fantasy set in #Singapore, City of Others sounds amazing and I cannot wait to read it. @orbitbooks.bsky.social
unseenlibrary.com/2025/10/10/w...

Waiting on Wednesday – City of Others by Jared Poon

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…

unseenlibrary.com

The Unseen Library @theunseenlibrary.bsky.social · 7d

I just published a review of the awesome and highly addictive dark science fiction thriller, Artifact by @jrobinsonauthor.bsky.social. An epic and intense read that I couldn't get enough of, this novel comes highly recommended, especially on audiobook.
unseenlibrary.com/2025/10/06/a...

Artifact by Jeremy Robinson

Publisher: Podium Audio (Audiobook – 2 July 2023) Series: Standalone Length: 9 hours and 56 minutes My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Amazon One of my very favourite authors of outrageous fiction, Jeremy…

unseenlibrary.com

The Unseen Library @theunseenlibrary.bsky.social · 7d

I recently managed to find several awesome secondhand books in my local book fair, including awesome reads by @buehlmeister.bsky.social @decastell.bsky.social, @bencounter.bsky.social and more. These books all look incredible, and I cannot wait to read them.
unseenlibrary.com/2025/10/04/b...

Book Haul – Canberra Bookfair – September 2025

During the last weekend I was able to attend the Canberra Lifeline Bookfair, an event that occurs several times a year and gives great opportunities to pick up secondhand books donated for charity.…

unseenlibrary.com

The Unseen Library @theunseenlibrary.bsky.social · 7d

I just published a review of the new #TheWitcher novel by #AndrzejSapkowski, Crossroads of Ravens. An excellent and highly entertaining fantasy novel that serves as a great prequel to the main series, this is a great read I deeply enjoyed.
unseenlibrary.com/2025/10/05/t...

The Witcher: Crossroads of Ravens by Andrzej Sapkowski

Publisher: Gollancz (Trade Paperback – 30 September 2025) English Translator: David French Series: The Witcher – 0.1 Length: 310 pages My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Amazon Legendary fantasy a…

unseenlibrary.com

Reposted by The Unseen Library

Anthony Ryan @anthonyryan.bsky.social · 15d

You must obey the wisdom of the Unseen Librarian. It’s the law.
#BookSky

The Unseen Library @theunseenlibrary.bsky.social · 15d

I had another awesome week of reading, so make sure to check out my latest #WWWWednesday post, which includes outstanding books by #DanBrown, @jrobinsonauthor.bsky.social, @anthonyryan.bsky.social and more.
unseenlibrary.com/2025/09/24/w...

WWW Wednesday – 24 September 2025

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 …

unseenlibrary.com

Reposted by The Unseen Library

Rhonda Jensen @rrrjjensen.bsky.social · 15d

bsky.app/profile/theu...

The Unseen Library @theunseenlibrary.bsky.social · 15d

For this week's Waiting on Wednesday, I highlight an awesome upcoming thriller with Red Empire by @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social. The next #JoeLedger novel, Red Empire already sounds extremely amazing, and I cannot wait to see what compelling secrets emerge.
unseenlibrary.com/2025/09/27/w...

Waiting on Wednesday – Red Empire by Jonathan Maberry

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…

unseenlibrary.com

The Unseen Library @theunseenlibrary.bsky.social · 15d

For this week's Waiting on Wednesday, I highlight an awesome upcoming thriller with Red Empire by @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social. The next #JoeLedger novel, Red Empire already sounds extremely amazing, and I cannot wait to see what compelling secrets emerge.
unseenlibrary.com/2025/09/27/w...

Waiting on Wednesday – Red Empire by Jonathan Maberry

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…

unseenlibrary.com

The Unseen Library @theunseenlibrary.bsky.social · 15d

I had another awesome week of reading, so make sure to check out my latest #WWWWednesday post, which includes outstanding books by #DanBrown, @jrobinsonauthor.bsky.social, @anthonyryan.bsky.social and more.
unseenlibrary.com/2025/09/24/w...

WWW Wednesday – 24 September 2025

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 …

unseenlibrary.com

The Unseen Library @theunseenlibrary.bsky.social · 18d

I recently had a review column run the @canberra_daily, including reviews of 3 Australian fiction authors, including #PeterPapathanasiou, @sularigentill.bsky.social and #ALBooth. All 3 books come highly recommended, and I had fun reviewing these #Canberra authors.
unseenlibrary.com/2025/09/24/c...

Canberra Weekly Column – Australian Crime Fiction – 21 August 2025

Originally published in the Canberra Weekly on 21 August 2025. A copy of this column also appeared on the Canberra Daily website. Make sure to check out my extended reviews of The Bolthole and Five…

unseenlibrary.com

The Unseen Library @theunseenlibrary.bsky.social · 18d

I was in the mood for awesome murder mystery with a fun twist so I read Five Found Dead by @sularigentill.bsky.social. A great novel that I had a great time reading, Five Found Dead comes highly recommended.
unseenlibrary.com/2025/09/24/f...

Five Found Dead by Sulari Gentill

Publisher: Poisoned Pen Press (ebook – 19 August 2025) Series: Standalone Length: 310 pages My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Amazon Those looking for a fun and very meta murder mystery that looks back…

unseenlibrary.com

The Unseen Library @theunseenlibrary.bsky.social · 18d

I also just reviewed the outstanding young adult fantasy debut Of Flame and Fury by @mikaylabridge.bsky.social. A clever and exciting read that I could turn away from, this was a great book that is really worth reading.
unseenlibrary.com/2025/09/24/o...

Of Flame and Fury by Mikayla Bridge

Publisher: Macmillan (Trade Paperback – 15 July 2025) Series: Standalone / Book One Length: 383 pages My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars Amazon Australian author Mikayla Bridge produces one of the more …

unseenlibrary.com

The Unseen Library @theunseenlibrary.bsky.social · 18d

I just published a review of The Bolthole by #PeterPapathanasiou. An intriguing and compelling Australian crime fiction novel, The Bolthole was an outstanding read that comes highly recommended.
unseenlibrary.com/2025/09/24/t...

The Bolthole by Peter Papathanasiou

Publisher: MacLehose (Trade Paperback – 29 July 2025) Series: DS George Manolis – Book Four Length: 349 pages My Rating: 4.25 out of 5 stars Amazon Acclaimed Australian crime fiction author Peter P…

unseenlibrary.com

The Unseen Library @theunseenlibrary.bsky.social · 22d

I just reviewed the 6th #DungeonCrawlerCarl novel by
@mattdinniman.bsky.social, The Eye of the Bedlam Bride. An exceptional novel with a perfect blend of comedy and tragedy, this book comes very highly recommended.
unseenlibrary.com/2025/09/21/t...

The Eye of the Bedlam Bride by Matt Dinniman

Publisher: Soundbooth Theater (Audiobook – 2 July 2023) Series: Dungeon Crawler Carl – Book Six Length: 26 hours and 46 minutes My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Amazon The chaotic fun of Matt Dinniman’s…

unseenlibrary.com

The Unseen Library @theunseenlibrary.bsky.social · 23d

For this week's Waiting on Wednesday, I highlight an exceptional upcoming fantasy release with First Mage on the Moon by @cameronjohnston.bsky.social. Featuring a particularly awesome sounding plot, this book has so much potential, and I cannot wait to read it.
unseenlibrary.com/2025/09/20/w...

Waiting on Wednesday – First Mage on the Moon by Cameron Johnston

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…

unseenlibrary.com

The Unseen Library @theunseenlibrary.bsky.social · 24d

I had another awesome week of reading, so make sure to check out my latest #WWWWednesday post, which includes outstanding books by #DanBrown @anthonyryan.bsky.social, #RFkuang, #JeffreyArcher and more.
unseenlibrary.com/2025/09/18/w...

WWW Wednesday – 17 September 2025

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 …

unseenlibrary.com

The Unseen Library @theunseenlibrary.bsky.social · 24d

I recently received several awesome books from some outstanding authors, including @richardosman1.bsky.social @anthonyryan.bsky.social @kenfollettauthor.bsky.social @taeliensalaris.bsky.social @ryanqnorth.bsky.social and more.
unseenlibrary.com/2025/09/17/b...

Book Haul – 17 September 2025

I’ve had an excellent couple of weeks for books, as I was lucky enough to receive a huge number of incredible and amazing new novels from local publishers and Netgalley. These novels include some …

unseenlibrary.com

Reposted by The Unseen Library

Anthony Ryan @anthonyryan.bsky.social · 28d

Follow ye the invisible footsteps of the Unseen Librarian.
#BookSky

The Unseen Library @theunseenlibrary.bsky.social · 28d

I had another awesome week of reading, so make sure to check out my latest #WWWWednesday post, including outstanding books by #RFkuang, @anthonyryan.bsky.social, @realjacksonford.bsky.social, #TerryPratchett and more.
unseenlibrary.com/2025/09/12/w...

WWW Wednesday – 10 September 2025

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 …

unseenlibrary.com

The Unseen Library @theunseenlibrary.bsky.social · 28d

I also just reviewed the excellent 2025 crime fiction novel, Nightshade by @michaelconnelly.bsky.social. An excellent and captivating new murder mystery from the always impressive Connelly, Nightshade was a highly recommended read that I couldn't get enough of.
unseenlibrary.com/2025/09/14/n...

Nightshade by Michael Connelly

Publisher: Allen & Unwin (ebook – 20 May 2025) Series: Detective Stilwell – Book One Length: 351 pages My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Amazon The master of American crime fiction, Michael Connelly,…

unseenlibrary.com

The Unseen Library @theunseenlibrary.bsky.social · 28d

I had another awesome week of reading, so make sure to check out my latest #WWWWednesday post, including outstanding books by #RFkuang, @anthonyryan.bsky.social, @realjacksonford.bsky.social, #TerryPratchett and more.
unseenlibrary.com/2025/09/12/w...

WWW Wednesday – 10 September 2025

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 …

unseenlibrary.com

The Unseen Library @theunseenlibrary.bsky.social · 28d

I just reviewed the epic fifth #DungeonCrawlerCarl novel by @mattdinniman.bsky.social, The Butcher's Masquerade. One of the best books in this incredible series, I powered through this exceptional novel, which was explosive fun from start to finish.
unseenlibrary.com/2025/09/12/t...

The Butcher’s Masquerade by Matt Dinniman

Publisher: Soundbooth Theater (Audiobook – 28 February 2022) Series: Dungeon Crawler Carl – Book Five Length: 23 hours and 33 minutes My Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Amazon The epic adventures of Carl …

unseenlibrary.com

Reposted by The Unseen Library

Rhonda Jensen @rrrjjensen.bsky.social · Sep 4

bsky.app/profile/theu...

The Unseen Library @theunseenlibrary.bsky.social · Sep 2

For this week's Top Ten Tuesday, I list my most anticipated books coming out in the next 3 months, including amazing books by @kenfollettauthor.bsky.social @richardosman1.bsky.social @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social @michaelconnelly.bsky.social Part 1 of 2.
unseenlibrary.com/2025/09/02/t...

Top Ten Tuesday – Books on my Spring 2025 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. The official Top Ten Tuesday topic for this week featur…

unseenlibrary.com