I had another outstanding week of reading, so make sure to check out my latest #WWWWednesday, where I highlight great books by #JimButcher, #AmieKaufman, @mikebrooks668.bsky.social and more. unseenlibrary.com/2026/01/31/w...

For this week's Waiting on Wednesday I highlight the outstanding upcoming thriller, The Unknown by #RileySager. An excellent book with some interesting thriller vibes to it, The Unknown sounds very awesome and I look forward to reading it. unseenlibrary.com/2026/01/31/w...

I just listed my favourite Australian novels of 2025, including impressive reads from @longlukearnold.bsky.social #VikkiPetraitis #JackHeath #BronwynRivers and more. unseenlibrary.com/2026/01/31/t...

I just reviewed the exceptional and clever Australian crime fiction novel Kill Your Boss by #JackHeath. An outstanding read that combines mystery with a very fun concept, this is an amazing book to check out. @AllenAndUnwin unseenlibrary.com/2026/01/31/k...

I also just reviewed the exceptional fantasy novel, Whisper in the Wind by @longlukearnold.bsky.social. An incredible read that combines an outstanding crime fiction story with Arnold's impressive dark fantasy world, this book comes very highly recommended. unseenlibrary.com/2026/01/31/w...

I recently published a review of the outstanding Australian crime fiction novel, Broke Road by #MatthewSpencer. An impressive and incredible read with a dark plot behind it, I cannot recommend this book enough. unseenlibrary.com/2026/01/28/b...

Thank you so much for the lovely review and including Ethical Guide on your list. Hope 2026 is full of many more great reads ❤️

Yaaay I made the favourite's list Thanks Michael 🙏🏽

Thanks so much Michael. I was pleased to also see my stablemate, Brownyn in there for The Reunion And thank you for this recommendation: A Sociopath’s Guide to a Successful Marriage by M. K. Oliver. I'm onto it now I mean, how could anybody resist that title? 😬 🙏🏽

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I just highlighted my favourite debut novels of 2025 with amazing books by @ryanprose.bsky.social @ronnisalt.bsky.social @drjennymorris.bsky.social @harlancoben.bsky.social @rad.gendervibes.online and more. unseenlibrary.com/2026/01/22/t...

I just published a review of the intriguing 2025 debut, An Ethical Guide to Murder by @drjennymorris.bsky.social. An outstanding novel with a clever plot, this was a great book that comes highly recommended. unseenlibrary.com/2026/01/22/q...

I also just reviewed the fun Japanese thriller Hotel Lucky Seven by #KōtarōIsaka. An outstanding and highly entertaining read, Hotel Lucky Seven was an amazing book I couldn't get enough of. unseenlibrary.com/2026/01/21/h...

I just published a review of the cool thriller Gone Before Goodbye by the fun team of @harlancoben.bsky.social and #ReeseWitherspoon. A great and entertaining read that really worth checking out. unseenlibrary.com/2026/01/21/q...

I just published a review of the fantastic debut Best Offer Wins by #MarisaKashino. An outstanding and very clever thriller about the dark side of obsession and house hunting, this was an incredible book that comes highly recommended. unseenlibrary.com/2026/01/18/b...

For this week's Waiting on Wednesday, I looked at the awesome upcoming novel Paradox by #DouglasPreston and #AletheiaPreston. An exciting and fun upcoming science fiction thriller, Paradox has a ton of potential, and I can't wait to read it. unseenlibrary.com/2026/01/17/w...

For this week's Top Ten Tuesday I list the top books that I wish I had read in 2025 but didn't get a chance to. This includes awesome books from @melissacaruso.bsky.social @thewordhog.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social @marklawrenceauthor.bsky.social and more. unseenlibrary.com/2026/01/13/t...

You can’t see them, but the peerless insight of the Unseen Librarian sees all.

So glad you enjoyed it!

I just reviewed the exceptional horror novel, The Feeding, by the always impressive @anthonyryan.bsky.social. An awesome post-apocalyptic novel with vampires, The Feeding was extremely good, and I had an exceptional time reading it. unseenlibrary.com/2026/01/11/t...

I also just review the outstanding thriller novel The Final Vow by @mwcraven.bsky.social. A highly entertaining and over-the-top thriller, The Final Vow was an exceptional read, and one of the most outrageous crime fiction novels of 2025. Highly recommend. unseenlibrary.com/2026/01/11/t...

I just published a review of the awesome fantasy novel The Blackfire Blade by @jamesloganauthor.bsky.social. An outstanding and epic sequel from an excellent rising author, The Blackfire Blade comes highly recommended and is an exceptional read. unseenlibrary.com/2026/01/11/t...

The #BlackLibrary Readers' Hall of Fame is proud to induct Giantslayer, by William King. "Another amazing book from King... he ended his run on this series on a great note, especially as Giantslayer contained a fantastic and fast-paced story." @theunseenlibrary.bsky.social #Warhammer #BookSky

I had another awesome week of reading, so make sure to check out my latest #WWWWednesday post with awesome books by @andyclarkauthor.bsky.social @jenniferlalvarez.bsky.social and more. unseenlibrary.com/2026/01/10/w...

For this week's Waiting on Wednesday, I highlight the awesome new Australian thriller Redbelly Crossing by #CandiceFox. An exciting and deep upcoming novel, Redbelly Crossing has a ton of potential, and I can't wait to check it out. unseenlibrary.com/2026/01/10/w...

Hope I live up to it. :)

I just listed my 20 most anticipated books coming out in the first half of 2026, including epic reads by @timayliffe.bsky.social @jrobinsonauthor.bsky.social @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social and more (Part 1 of 2) unseenlibrary.com/2026/01/07/t...

For this week's Waiting on Wednesday, I highlight the next awesome upcoming book from the legendary @michaelconnelly.bsky.social, Ironwood. An outstanding sounding book that will follow the author's newest protagonist, Ironwood looks set to be an epic read. unseenlibrary.com/2026/01/04/w...

I had another awesome week of reading, so make sure to check out my latest #WWWWednesday post with awesome books by @andyclarkauthor.bsky.social, @kenfollettauthor.bsky.social and more. unseenlibrary.com/2026/01/01/w...

I just listed my favourite books of 2025, including amazing novels by @joeabercrombie.com @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social @decastell.bsky.social @stephenking.bsky.social and more (Part 1 of 2) unseenlibrary.com/2025/12/31/t...

I also just reviewed the fantastic legal thriller, The Proving Ground by @michaelconnelly.bsky.social. A great continuation of the #LincolnLawyer series, The Proving Ground was an outstanding novel that I couldn't get enough of. unseenlibrary.com/2025/12/31/t...

I just published a review of the awesome science fiction novel Cold War by @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social. An outstanding sequel to NecroTek, Cold War was an exceptional read and one of my favourite books and audiobooks of 2025. unseenlibrary.com/2025/12/31/c...

I had another awesome week of reading, so make sure to check out my latest #WWWWednesday post, which includes outstanding books by @kenfollettauthor.bsky.social, @andyclarkauthor.bsky.social, @adamchristopher.me @jamesloganauthor.bsky.social and more. unseenlibrary.com/2025/12/27/w...

For this week's Waiting on Wednesday, I check out the fantastic upcoming Australian thriller Dark Sanctuary by #SarahBarrie. An intriguing and dark sounding read that I cannot wait to check out. unseenlibrary.com/2025/12/27/w...

Feast thine ears upon the audio wisdom of the Unseen Librarian.

I listed my favourite audiobooks of 2025, which includes amazing books by @joeabercrombie.com @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social @stephenking.bsky.social @lamargiles.bsky.social @aptshadow.bsky.social @jrobinsonauthor.bsky.social @anthonyryan.bsky.social (Part 1 of 2). unseenlibrary.com/2025/12/25/t...

I reviewed the epic #warhammer40k novel Grotsnik: Da Mad Dok by @denny-flowers.bsky.social. An outstanding and hilarious read, this book comes highly recommended, especially for those looking for a fun #Warhammer novel. @harrymyersvo.bsky.social #WarhammerCommunity unseenlibrary.com/2025/12/24/w...

I just published a review of the awesome #StarWars novel, Master of Evil by @adamchristopher.me. An intriguing book that focuses on the iconic #DarthVader, Master of Evil is really worth checking out, especially on audiobook. @marcthompsonvo.bsky.social unseenlibrary.com/2025/12/24/s...

I recently received several excellent books to review, including awesome new releases from @gregghurwitzbooks.bsky.social, @amiekaufman.bsky.social, @jenniferlalvarez.bsky.social, and more. unseenlibrary.com/2025/12/22/b...

Two of my upcoming 2026 releases highlighted here. (Also next year: Children of Strife, the gothic horror sf novella Preaching to the Choir and a short story collection, among others)

Heed ye the word of the Unseen Librarian (he’ll know if you don’t). #BookSky

Really enjoyed this article and added about 6 books to my list.

For this week's Waiting on Wednesday, I highlighted two 2026 releases from the always awesome @aptshadow.bsky.social, with Pretenders to the Throne of God and Green City Wars. Both sound like a ton of fun and I cannot wait to dive into them next year. unseenlibrary.com/2025/12/20/w...

For this week's Top Ten Tuesday, I listed my favourite sequels released in 2025, including exceptional novels by @stephenking.bsky.social @decastell.bsky.social @anthonyryan.bsky.social @jonathanmaberry.bsky.social @djangowexler.bsky.social and more. unseenlibrary.com/2025/12/18/t...

I had a mixed genre book review column run in the #CanberraWeekly earlier this year, featuring outstanding books by @stephenking.bsky.social, @joeabercrombie.com and @michaelconnelly.bsky.social. All 3 novels are quite outstanding and come highly recommended. unseenlibrary.com/2025/12/18/c...

I also just published a review of Never Flinch by the always impressive @stephenking.bsky.social. An outstanding entry in the author's #HollyGibney series, Never Flinch was an excellent read with a fantastic story behind it. unseenlibrary.com/2025/12/17/n...

I recently published a review of The Strength of the Few by #JamesIslington. A deeply impressive and captivating fantasy read, The Strength of the Few was an exceptional read and one that comes very highly recommended. unseenlibrary.com/2025/12/17/t...

I had another awesome week of reading, so make sure to check out my latest #WWWWednesday post, which includes outstanding books by @joe-hill.bsky.social, @adamchristopher.me, @harlancoben.bsky.social, @jamesloganauthor.bsky.social and more. unseenlibrary.com/2025/12/10/w...

For this week's Top Ten Tuesday, I highlight the best new-to-me authors I read for the first time in 2025, including talented writers like @mattdinniman.bsky.social @realjacksonford.bsky.social @rfkuang.bsky.social @edashtonwriting.bsky.social and more. unseenlibrary.com/2025/12/10/t...