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.
Complimentary Bookish Tech Backgrounds + Templates for May 2023
May’s bookish wallpaper freebies are here! We’re celebrating soem new and upcoming fantasy releases, as well as a recent sci-fi favorite! Spruce up your desktop or phone…it needs it.
Book Review: The ‘Aurora Cycle’ Delivers All the Feels of Found Family
When I first started reading book one of the Aurora Cycle, Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff, I felt like I was reading a teen Freeform show with all the cheesy one-liners, and jokes. BUT…
Book Review: ‘Fourth Wing’ is Destined to be THE Romantasy Read Favorite of the Summer
I’m calling it now: Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros is going to be the IT Romantasy read of the summer. And I’m fully convinced Booktok and Bookstagram are going to be filled with posts about this book.
Book Review: ‘The Darkening’ is Great….if You’re a 14-Year-Old YA Fantasy Lover
There’s no way around it—if you like your magic systems clear and structured, this is not the book for you. Mara plays fast and loose with her magic system, and as someone who reads a lot of epic fantasy, I found it so frustrating.
Where to Buy Books Online After Book Depository's Closure: 7+ Alternative Sites You Need to Know
With the closing announcement, many of us have been wondering where to go next? While none of these are a perfect replacement for our beloved Book Depository, here you’ll find a list of alternatives.
Complimentary Bookish Tech Backgrounds for April 2023
April’s bookish wallpaper freebies are here! All meant to evoke the freshness of Spring, and a love of books! Fandom neutral this time.
Book Review: ‘The Ivory Key’, a Family-Centric South Asian-inspired YA Fantasy
This South Asian-inspired YA Fantasy is a quick read and centers around four royal siblings who all pretty much hate each other. However…
Binge-Worthy Adaptations: 21 of the Best Books to Film/TV to Add to Your Watch Queue
Many of us see magical worlds and characters come to life vividly in our minds. But for those who don’t, adaptations to the small or big screen can be the first time a reader sees their favorite stories visualized. These are some of my favorites!
Book Review: ‘Alone with You in the Ether’, a Beautifully Complex Read
It’s been almost a week since I’ve finished Alone with You in the Ether by Olivie Blake, and I’m still processing my feelings on it. It’s not a romance in the traditional sense.
27 Thoughtful Ways to Romanticize Your Life This Spring, Bookish Edition
There’s something beautiful about slowing things down and romanticizing your life a bit. So here’s some inspo…but make it bookish.
The LOTR Creators You Should be Following on TikTok, or ‘Tolkientok’
Now, there are some people, like myself, who do create LOTR content on a somewhat regular basis, but the Creators I’ve mentioned below, post almost exclusively about Tolkien, LOTR, and Middle-earth.
Book Review: Mother of Death and Dawn, the Finale in the War of Lost Hearts Trilogy
I’m still reeling with emotions after just finishing the finale book in the War of Lost Hearts series, Mother of Death and Dawn, a stunning conclusion to this completed fantasy romance series
The Ultimate Guide to Reading Tolkien’s, ‘The Lord of the Rings’
Reading The Lord of the Rings can be an intimidating task for many readers, especially those who are new to the fantasy genre or an older style of writing. Here’s your ultimate guide…
Book Review: Children of Fallen Gods, Book Two in Booktok’s Latest Fantasy Romance Obsession
The War of Lost Hearts series continues to pick up steam on Booktok and Bookstagram, and I can now fully understand why. It’s SO good.
Book Review: The Winter of the Witch, *Spoilers*
I have so many feelings after finishing this third installment in The Winternight Trilogy by Katherine Arden. The Winter of the Witch book picks up directly where book two ended, and it’s not a happy beginning.
Complimentary Bookish Tech Backgrounds for March 2023
March’s wallpapers are here! More from our Lord of the Rings buddy read and Booktok’s Romantasy fave, Carissa Broadbent…
How to Create a ‘DNF’ Shelf on Your Goodreads Profile
I’m a big proponent of DNF’ing (Did Not Finish) a book. But how do you categorize these books on your Goodreads shelf?
Book Review: The Girl in the Tower, a Magnificent Must-read Sequel
If The Horse and His Boy was your favorite Chronicles of Narnia book growing up, you will love this book. As you know from my review of book one of The Winternight Trilogy, I wasn’t convinced this series was for me at first.
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