Goodreads Challenge and planned reads for 2022 #amreading #bookchallenge

Posted on January 4, 2022 by suzannerogersonfantasyauthor

I love the start of the year where I look at the books I own, check my TBR list and decide what to read throughout 2022.

I aim to read 25 books and have set my Goodreads challenge accordingly. I want to focus on writing more this year, but I do love escaping into a good book so I’m hoping that figure is not too ambitious.

Here are some books I’m really looking forward to getting stuck into though I’m not sure what order I will read them:

Fantasy and Urban fantasy

Revenge de los Muertos by Talis Jones – I won this in a competition and I’m currently reading it. I’m 40% in and it’s very intriguing. I’ve also pre-ordered bk 2 which comes out in a few days.

Nightborn by Jessica Thorne – I loved book one last year. It was one of my fav fantasy reads. See my post about them here.

Echo Murder by Laura Laakso – I really loved book 1 and keep meaning to catch up with the rest of the series.

Shadow and Bone trilogy – Christmas present I can’t wait to read. I loved the Netflix show and have already started the first book.

Thunderhead by Neal Shusterman in audio – This was on my list in 2021 so I really need to give it a listen.

Romance

New Hope for the Little Cornish Farmhouse – Nancy Barone. I love the premise of this book.

The Summer Island Festival – Rachel Burton – another book premise that drew me in.

Tanglewood Flower Shop and The Tanglewood Wedding Shop – Lilac Mills

I have loads of romance paperbacks to choose from so I expect there to be plenty of mood reads coming up in 2022.

Classics

Dracula Bram Stoker – my daughter loves this book and says I should read it.

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Are any of these books on your radar? Have you made a reading list for 2022?

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Suzanne Rogerson – Author of epic fantasy and heart-warming romance

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Goodreads Challenge 2021 complete #fantasy #romance #netgalley

Posted on December 28, 2021 by suzannerogersonfantasyauthor

In 2021 I set a target of reading 20 books. I’m pleased to say at the time of writing this I have read 32 and will hopefully get the chance to finish another by the end of the year.

Since deciding to write a romance series I’ve been devouring romance books, especially those by my fav authors in the genre Sue Moorcroft, Jo Thomas and Jill Mansell. I’ve also discovered some new authors I can’t wait to read more of. I’ve read a lot of books through Netgalley this year, which is a wonderful way to read new books, but not great at clearing my TBR pile.

I’m disappointed to see that I haven’t read much fantasy, but those I have read have been brilliant.

I read a few non-fiction about writing and nature and I’ve tried a classic which I had to DNF because I just didn’t care at all about the characters. I might go back and try to read the end at some point.

So here is my list of books split into genres for easy reference and links to my reviews where available.

Fantasy

**Book Reviews;**
**The Sixth Fire**
**Raven Storm**
**Mageborn**

Romance

Sue Moorcroft

Book Reviews
**A Home in the Sun**
**Under the Italian Sun**
**Christmas Wishes**

Jo Thomas

**Book Reviews**
**Celebrations at the Chateau**
**Chasing the Italian Dream**
**Winter Beneath the Stars**

Jill Mansell

Lilac Mills

Book Reviews
Waste Not, Want Not in Applewell
**Tanglewood teashop**

Jenny Colegan

Other great authors

**Book Reviews**
**Elle’s A to Z of Love**
**A Bookshop Christmas**
**The Hotel ay Honeymoon Station**
**The River Between Us**
**Summer Kisses at Mermaid Point**

Writing Guide

Other Genres

**Book Reviews**
**Capital Action**
**Beginning of the End**

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I’ll share my favourite books of 2021 in another post.

Have you beat your Goodreads challenge? Have you read any of these books? Let me know what you think.

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Suzanne Rogerson – Author of epic fantasy and heart-warming romance

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WWW Wednesdays – 25th April #amreading

Posted on April 25, 2018 by suzannerogersonfantasyauthor

I’ve decided to take part in this book tag for a change to try and keep my reading on track. The book meme is hosted by Taking on a World of Words

Three questions; What are you reading? What have you just read? What will you read next?

What I’m currently reading…

I picked up Ninja School Mum during its recent blog tour as I really like the cover and fancied something different to read.

I re-read the first few chapters of Visions of Zarua before starting to submit to agents and decided I should read the whole thing again. If it’s not too big-headed to admit, I still enjoy my own writing and still love the characters.

What I’ve just read…

I read an ARC copy of The Sand Scuttler and will be sharing my review in May. In the meantime, I would definitely recommend it to fantasy fans. It’s currently on pre-order.

All the Birds in the Sky is my book group choice and after 294 pages I decided to DNF this book. I just didn’t care enough for the characters and not enough seemed to happen. Once I’ve heard what the others in the reading group have to say, I may change my mind though.

What I will read next…

I decided this year that I would commit to finishing a few trilogies. These two in particular I’ve been looking forward to reading.

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Don’t forget to head on over to Taking in the World of Words and check out who else is taking part in this weekly event.

Blog Tour: The Lost Sentinel by @rogersonsm #fantasynovel #excerpt

Posted on June 23, 2017 by suzannerogersonfantasyauthor

I’m really pleased to share this excerpt post for The Lost Sentinel’s blog tour. A book review follows, also from Book Savvy Reviews. I hope you enjoy.

Book Savvy Reviews

Hello! Thank you for visiting Book Savvy Reviews on this book tour! Enjoy your stop here. I’ll be posting a review as well as an excerpt from The Lost Sentinel.

Here are the next stops along the way:

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The Lost Sentinel – Book 1

The magical island of Kalaya is dying, along with its Sentinel. With the Kalayan people turning their back on magic, can Tei help the exiles find their new Sentinel before it’s too late?

Kalaya is controlled by the Assembly – set up to govern but now under the control of Rathnor, who is intent on persecuting those who have magic, many of whom have taken refuge in the Turrak Mountains.

Tei has been raised to hide her magic, until her father, Migil, is visited by an old friend who warns them that they must seek refuge in the mountains.

On the journey, an…

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July Read-A-Thon book challenge #booksavvyreaders #somethingolde

Posted on July 4, 2016 by suzannerogersonfantasyauthor

Sissy Lu is hosting a July Read-A-Thon over on booksavvyreviews.

The idea is to read 5 books in a month and the theme is the wedding rhyme #somethingolde

My books for this July challenge will be;

Somethingold – ‘Children of Hurin – J R R Tolkien’

Somethingnew – ‘The Wedding Proposal – Sue Moorcroft’ desperate to read as I’m going to Malta soon.

Somethingborrowed – ‘The Devil’s Detective – Simon Kurt Unsworth’ Book group’s choice

Somethingblue – ‘The Blue Ridge Project – Neil Rochford’ Review book for Rosie Amber’s book review team.

Sixpenceina shoe – ‘Rise of the Sparrows by Sarina Langer’ a paperback I won recently in a blog tour competition, which happens to be the 6th novel on my shelf.

It’s already day 4 of July and I’ve only just started the challenge. Along with my blog tour, finishing a novel, preparing for the kids to break up from school etc, I may not complete the challenge, but I’ll give it a go.

Why don’t you join us?