January TBR 2021

My January TBR is quite a stack, fingers crossed I am able to set aside as much reading time as I hope I can.

See my reading goals for 2021 here

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The lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch

Thorn of Camorr is a myth, he steals from the rich and gives to the poor, rumors of him each everyone in Camorr. But they are wrong, Locke Lamora is a con man who uses his wit and skills to get what he wants, no matter the mark.

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In the Dream House by Carmen Maria Machado

Following an abusive same-sex relationship, Carmen Maria Machado struggled for years with how to articulate what she went through. This memoir is her way of bringing life to her story, approaching it with both wit, and classic horror themes.

Part of the Buzzword Reading challenge and Book Riots Read Harder Challenge

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Gracie Fairshaw and the mysterious Guest by Susan Brownrigg

Strange things are afoot at the Blackpool boarding house The Majestic, Ma has gone missing and Gracie needs to get her back before it’s too late.

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The Only Good Indians by Stephen Graham Jones

The Only Good Indians follows four American Indian men after a disturbing event from their childhood comes back to haunt them, leaving them struggling for their lives!

Part of the 50 states, 50 horror books challenge and Book Riots Read Harder Challenge

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My Best Friend’s Exorcism by Grady Hendrix

Packed full of 80’s nostalgia, how will Abby and Gretchen’s friendship survive a demon possesion?

Part of the 50 states, 50 horror books challenge

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Jane Steele by Lindsay Faye

A gothic retelling of Jane Eyre, Jane Steele is on the run from the authorities when she sees an advert for a governess. Could this be the answer to all her problems?

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The Ritual by Adam Nevill

Four old university friends reunite for a hiking trip in the Scandinavian Wilderness. After taking a shortcut, they find themselves trapped in a nightmare that they may not escape.

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The Colour of Magic by Terry Pratchett

The first in my attempt to read the Discworld books in 2021. The colour of magic delves into the history of Dsicworld and its impossibility.

Part of the Around the Discworld in 365 days challenge

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The Light Fantastic by Terry Pratchett

The second Discworld novel in the The Wizards/Rincewind reading list. (see the reading list suggestions here)

Part of the Around the Discworld in 365 days challenge

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The Last Wish by Andrzej Sapkowski

This is a short story collection that acts as the first in The Witcher series. Geralt is a witcher, a man with magical powers that have made him a merciless fighter and assassin.

Part of the StoryGraphs Translation Challenge and my Monthly Reading Challenge and Buzzword

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The Ruin of Kings by Jenny Lyons

As a bard’s apprentice, Kihrin grew up with tales of legendary deeds. However, after robbing the wrong house he finds himself marked by a demon, and his life changed forever!

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Five Nights at Freddy’s, Book one: The Silver Eyes by Scott Cawthon and Kira Breed-Wrisley

Based on the bestselling horror video game series, The Silver Eyes a young women who goes back to her hometown for the ten year anniversary of the murders at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza.

Part of my Monthly Reading Challenge and Buzzword and 50 states, 50 horror books challenge

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Let me know in the comments if you’ve read any of these, or what you are hoping to read this month.