Musings from a Loft
Welcome to the BAMTP blog celebrating a literary lifestyle dedicated *mostly* to the fantasy + sci-fi genres. You’ll find book reviews and recs, quarterly community reading challenges, author interviews, bookish gift guides, bookish freebies, and more.
Book Review: I Finally Read “Project Hail Mary” And Here’s Why Andy Weir Might Have Written the Most Addictive Sci-Fi Book of the Decade
If you haven’t read this humorous sci-fi masterpiece, drop everything and do it immediately.
Book Review: For a Younger Reader Getting Into Fantasy, ‘Of Jade and Dragons’ is a Great YA Fantasy Intro
If you’re looking for a YA fantasy with an Asian-inspired steampunk setting, this quick read might be for you.
Complimentary Quarterly BAMTP Bookish Backgrounds + Desktop Wallpapers for Spring, 2026
Happy Spring, book lovers! Your quarterly Spring 2026 FREE bookish backgrounds are here!
Book Review: Honeysuckle is Gothic Horror Meets Welsh Fairytales in this Modern Nod to Frankenstein
What if you annoyed your big sister as a child, so she created a playmate for you out of flowers and plants, and that playmate became your best friend?
How to Read More Fiction in 2026: Join the Spring BAMTP Reading Challenge with Fantasy Book Prompts for a Perfect Spring TBR
Spring has sprung, which means new sights and stellar reads are in your future. Join BAMTP’s FREE quarterly reading challenge!
Book Review: Dark and Tragic, ‘The Poet Empress’ is the Fantasy Debut of the Year You Can’t Miss on Your 2026 TBR List
If this fantasy book isn’t on your TBR list yet, remedy that immediately. It’s one of the strongest debuts I’ve read in years.
Don’t Miss the Hype: 7 Fantasy and Romantasy Books to Read Before Their Anticipated Sequels Drop in 2026
Have you read ‘book one’ yet?! Don’t worry, you still have time. Kind of. Don’t miss starting these series before their sequels arrive!
Book Review: The Night Prince is the Perfect Sequel to Booktok’s Romantasy Sensation, The Wolf King
A sequel with no second book syndrome. This werewolf shifter romantasy is even better than book one. Here’s why.
Book Review: The Wolf King is a Fast-paced Fantasy Romance for Fans of Brooding, Banter, and Fated Love
Imagine the gritty werewolves from the movie, Underworld, but put them in tartan kilts and the time period vibes of Braveheart, and you get The Wolf King.
Book Review: Historical Fiction Romantasy Readers Will Love Italian Renaissance Standalone, Graceless Heart
If Historical Fiction Fantasy with some Romance is your vibe, listen up. Graceless Heart by Isabel Ibanez definitely needs to go on your 2026 TBR.
26 Most Anticipated Fantasy + Romantasy Novels Releasing in 2026 that You’ll Want on Your Shelf
A new year means new reads to discover and a return to some of your favorite worlds in anticipated sequels. Here are 26 you’ll definitely want on your shelf…
The Best Books of 2025: My Top 21+ Favorite Reads in Fantasy, Historical Fiction, and More For Your TBR
As 2025 comes to an end, it’s a yearly tradition to celebrate my most unforgettable reads—the one’s I can’t stop thinking about and recommending.
Complimentary Bookish Backgrounds + Desktop Wallpapers for Winter 2025 - 2026
Happy Winter, book lovers! Your quarterly Winter 2025 FREE bookish backgrounds are here!
2025 BAMTP Bookish Gift Guides: Last Minute Stocking Stuffers for Book Lovers under $35
You’ll find a little something on this list for every type of bookworm in your life. And ALL under $35, because we love a budget-friendly gift guide in this economy.
Flodesk’s New Pricing Structure and Why It’s Still the Best Email Marketing Platform for Authors to Reach Their Reader Community
If you’ve ever received an email from Books are my Third Place, then you’ve already interacted with a Flodesk email. Chances are, your favorite author’s newsletter might be powered by Flodesk too.
Your Ultimate TikTok Shop Gift Guide for Book Lovers in 2025
If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed, and want to take a break from doom scrolling, I’ve found the best deals on TikTok Shop for the book lover in your life.
Book Review: The Bookshop Below, A Magical Ode to Book Lovers Everywhere, and the Consequences of Messing with Fate
Her debut novel was very divisive, and once again, I think Georgia Summer’s new release, The Bookshop Below is going to be a book that people either love or loathe.
Book Review: ‘Hekate’ is Nikita Gill’s Dark, Female Empowering Take on Greek Myths and Magic
Is this Greek Mythology retelling of a notorious character written entirely in verse going to be for everyone? No. But for…
The Rose Bargain is a Fun YA Romantasy Romp: The Bachelor, but Make it Regency London + with Fae
If you fancy an alternate historical fiction fantasy set in Regency England, this might be the one for you.
Book Review: Marie Lu’s Adult Fantasy Novel Debut, ‘Red City’, is a Gritty, Magical Must-Read for your Fall TBR
This urban fantasy adult debut from bestselling author, Marie Lu, will have you on the edge of your seat.
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