Book Haul – 26 October 2026

On October 26, 2026 By The Unseen LibraryIn Book HaulLeave a comment

I’ve had an excellent couple of weeks for books, as I was lucky enough to receive some incredible and amazing new novels from publishers and Netgalley, plus a few purchases of my own. These novels include some truly awesome new releases, including books that have the potential to be some of my top reads of the year. I cannot wait to dive into them, and I so excited to see how they all turn out.

The Hollow by Michael Connelly

The first recent acquisition I want to highlight is the epic new novel from Michael Connelly, The Hollow. Once again focusing on Connelly’s iconic protagonist Harry Bosch, The Hollow will see Bosch attempt to investigate a murder from his childhood in an intriguing cold-case investigation. The Hollow sounds pretty damn interesting and I cannot wait to dive into it.

The French Illusion by John Grisham

The year wouldn’t be complete without the new novel from legendary author John Grisham, The French Connection. This time following a young lawyer involved in an unusual kidnapping in Paris, The French Connection has the feel of a unique spy thriller from Grisham and I’m very curious to see how it unfolds.

He Who Fights With Monsters – Hero by Travis Deverell

After having such an awesome time with the first two books in Travis Deverell’s He Who Fights With Monsters series (Outworlder and Adventurer), I was extremely eager to continue exploring the series, so I went out and grabbed a copy of the third book Hero, and I may have already read it. Once again following the series’ interdimensional protagonist as he adventures through a cool fantasy world, Hero was an extremely impressive entry in the series, with some major and impactful moments. I’m hoping to get a review of Hero up soon, and I can confirm that it’s a highly recommended book that I’m really glad I grabbed.

The Wolves of War by John Gwynne

One of the more impressive books I recently received was the awesome fantasy novel, The Wolves of Winter by John Gwynne. Another Viking inspired fantasy novel from Gwynne, The Wolves of Winter sets up a cool new series filled with magic, monsters and war. I cannot wait to dive into this novel, and I already know I’m going to love it.

Other Worlds Than These by Stephen King and Peter Straub

I recently received a copy of the massive novel, Other Worlds Than These. The third and final Talisman book from the team of Stephen King and Peter Straub, Other Worlds Than These brings back the series protagonist, now a retired cop who must once again deal with evils of two worlds. Sure to be an epic and powerful read, I’ve very excited to try out Other Worlds Than These.

The Unknown by Riley Sager

I finally got my hands on the intriguing horror thriller, The Unknown by Riley Sager. A fantastic sounding novel about a film crew attempting make a film about an infamous mystery on an isolated island which inevitably results in weird events, The Unknown has been on my radar for a while and I’m very keen to check it out.

Penitent by A. W. Hammond

An intriguing new thriller from Australian author A. W. Hammond, Penitent sees a priest forced to confront a violent killer and decide whether to keep silent or violate the rules of confession. This sounds like an amazing novel and I’m curious to see how it unfolds.

The Crack by Michelle Stephens

The 2027 novels are already starting to appear, including the Australian crime fiction novel The Crack by Michelle Stephens. Set in a coastal town, The Crack sees a troubled protagonist attempt to avenge the unsolved death of her sister before her own crimes are exposed. I’m already intrigued by this upcoming book, and I look forward to diving into it in the new year.

Hero Adjacent by Alexis Veenendaal

The final book I want to highlight in this Book Haul post is the fun sounding 2027 fantasy novel Hero Adjacent by Alexis Veenendaal. An entertaining take on the classic hero’s journey narrative, Hero Adjacent sees a very unlikely group of budget adventurers band together to save the day. This sounds like quite the entertaining novel and I’m sure I’m going to have a wonderful time with this upcoming debut.

Well, that’s the end of this latest Book Haul post. As you can see I have quite a bit of reading to do at the moment thanks to all these awesome books that have come in. Let me know which of the above you are most interested in and make sure to check back in a few weeks to see my reviews of them.

WWW Wednesday – 21 October 2026

On October 25, 2026 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

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 to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

We Are For The Dark by Gretchen McNeil (ebook)

I’ve started reading the cool horror thriller We Are For The Dark by Gretchen McNeil this week. Following a priest and a cop as they attempt to investigate unusual events at an isolated island, We Are For The Dark is an intriguing and dark read that I’m really enjoying. I’m haven’t made a ton of progress on this book yet, but I’m hoping to get through it this week to see how it all comes together.

Warhammer 40,000: Bjorn: The Fell-Handed by Justin D. Hill (Audiobook)

I was in the mood for some Warhammer 40,000 fun this week, so I started listening to the cool character-focused novel Bjorn: The Fell-Handed by Justin D. Hill. Following a legendary Space Marine as he attempts to protect his fellow Space Wolves from a deadly threat. I’m making very good progress through this relatively short Warhammer audiobook, and I should finish it off in the next couple of days.

What did you recently finish reading?

He Who Fights With Monsters – Hero by Travis Deverell (Trade Paperback)

After having a blast with the first two volumes of the awesome He Who Fights With Monsters series, Outworlder and Adventurer, I powered through the third volume of this series, Hero, this week. Once again following the adventures of a complex protagonist as he explores a cool LitRPG world, Hero was an epic read full of adventure, clever humour and impressive moments. Highly recommended.

The Only Way Out is Up by Django Wexler (Audiobook)

I also finished off the awesome fantasy audiobook The Only Way Out Is Up by Django Wexler this week. An outstanding novel set around magical robot fights in a layered underground city, The Only Way Out Is Up was an exceptional read with some amazing concepts and great humour. I had an absolute blast with this book, and I’m hoping to review it soon.

What do you think you’ll read next?

Warhammer 40,000: Cold Covenant by Peter Fehervari (Audiobook)

I’m probably still going to be in a Warhammer 40,000 mood this week, so I think I’m going to check out the recently released book, Cold Covenant by Peter Fehervari. Part of Fehervari’s loosely connected Dark Coil series, Cold Covenant has been getting a lot of love from fellow Warhammer fans and I’m expecting this to be a particularly epic read.

That’s it for this week; check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 14 October 2026

On October 17, 2026 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

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 to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

He Who Fights With Monsters – Hero by Travis Deverell

After having a blast with the first two volumes of the awesome He Who Fights With Monsters series, Outworlder and Adventurer, I have quickly dived into the third volume, Hero. Once again following the adventures of a complex protagonist as he explores a cool LitRPG world, Hero is off to a great start with some impressive moments. I’ve only made a bit of progress on Hero so far, but I’m expecting to power through a lot of it in the coming days.

The Only Way Out is Up by Django Wexler (Audiobook)

I’ve been having a blast listening to the awesome fantasy audiobook The Only Way Out Is Up by Django Wexler this week. An outstanding novel set around magical robot fights in an layered underground city, The Only Way Out Is Up is proving to be an exceptional read with some amazing concepts and great humour. I am currently halfway through this audiobook, and I look forward to seeing how this fantastic novel continues.

What did you recently finish reading?

Serenity Falls by C. J. Tudor (Trade Paperback)

I managed to finish off the new C. J. Tudor horror novel Serenity Falls this week. An intriguing read that explores the dark side of a seemingly perfect community, Serenity Falls has an excellent plot behind it, backed up by the very talented writing of Tudor. An outstanding novel I’m glad I checked out.

Warhammer 40,000: Voice of Command by Richard Swan (Audiobook)

I also finished of the impressive Warhammer 40,000 novel, Voice of Command by Richard Swan this week. One of the darker Warhammer novels of 2026, Voice of Command an outstanding book that I am hoping to review soon.

What do you think you’ll read next?

We Are For The Dark by Gretchen McNeil

I’m hoping to dive into the cool horror thriller We Are For The Dark by Gretchen McNeil this week. Set to follow a priest and a cop as they attempt to investigate unusual events at an isolated island, We Are For The Dark sounds really cool, and I’m very keen to check it out.

That’s it for this week; check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.

WWW Wednesday – 7 October 2026

On October 9, 2026 By The Unseen LibraryIn WWW WednesdayLeave a comment

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 to read next. Essentially you have to answer three questions (the Three Ws):

What are you currently reading?
What did you recently finish reading?
What do you think you’ll read next?

So, let’s get to it.

What are you currently reading:

Serenity Falls by C. J. Tudor (Trade Paperback)

I was in a horror mood this week, so I decided to check out the new C. J. Tudor novel Serenity Falls. An intriguing read that explores the dark side of a seemingly perfect community, Serenity Falls has an excellent plot behind it, backed up by the very talented writing of Tudor. I’ve only made a little progress on Serenity Falls so far, but it has already captured my interest and I cannot wait to see where the story goes next.

Warhammer 40,000: Voice of Command by Richard Swan (Audiobook)

After having an incredible time with Richard Swan’s other science fiction novel of 2026, The Infinite State, I just had to listen to his recently released Warhammer 40,000 novel, Voice of Command. Swan’s first full Warhammer 40,000 novel, Voice of Command follows a demoralised regiment as they encounter betrayal, dissent and corruption, putting down a manipulative rebellion. One of the darker Warhammer novels of 2026, Voice of Command is proving to be pretty damn incredible, and I am hoping to finish it off in the next few days.

What did you recently finish reading?

We Chase Shadows by Richard Osman (Audiobook)

I managed to finish off the highly entertaining murder mystery, We Chase Shadows by Richard Osman this week. One of my most anticipated novels for the second half of 2026, We Chase Shadows is the sequel to Osman’s previous exceptional novel, We Solve Murders and follows some of Osman’s more unique protagonists as they attempt to solve another international mystery. An exceptional read with some real heart and brilliant humour behind it; this book comes very highly recommended.

Scion by James Islington (Trade Paperback)

I also recently got through the cool science fiction thriller, Scion by Australian author James Islington. A futuristic thriller that sees an enhanced assassin try to protect her target rather than kill him, Scion was an excellent read that I had a lot of fun with.

138 Main Street by Gavin Bell (Hardcover)

An intense and compelling thriller with a brilliant story hook behind it, 138 Main Street was a fantastic novel, and I’m hoping to review it soon.

He Who Fights With Monsters – Adventurer by Travis Deverell (Trade Paperback)

After falling in love with the first He Who Fights With Monsters novel, Outworlder, I made sure to also read the recently re-released second novel, Adventurer. A highly entertaining and addictive fantasy novel, I powered through the massive volume of Adventurer in no time at all. I will be publishing a review up for Adventurer this weekend with a full five-star rating.

Hard Town by Adam Plantinga (Trade Paperback)

An intense and brutal thriller that I got through extremely quickly. Highly recommended.

What do you think you’ll read next?

He Who Fights With Monsters – Hero by Travis Deverell

My plan for this week is to dive into the next volume of He Who Fights With Monsters the very second I finish off Serenity Falls. This next volume, Hero, will continue to follow the adventures of a complex protagonist as he explores a cool LitRPG world, and I cannot wait to see what carnage and insanity he unleashes in this third volume. An epic read I already know I am going to love.

That’s it for this week; check back in next Wednesday to see what progress I’ve made on my reading and what books I’ll be looking at next.