September's preview!

I can't believe it is almost September! Where did the summer (and all the opportunities to read on the beach, sand in my toes) go? I love the fall and am definitely welcoming the excuse to curl up and read a few of the books on my to-read list.

Since this blog is still relatively new, I'm still experimenting a little to see what works best. Let me know if there is something you'd love to see! For my part, I am hoping to bring the following to you in the upcoming month:

- a review of Robin Hobb's new novel Fool's Assassin

- continuation of the Sunday Shorts series, where I highlight great short speculative fiction available online.

- a new monthly feature called Battle of the Books -- where I delve into two books with a similar theme. This month's will be Wizard of Oz retellings with Dorothy Must Die and Wicked 

- my review of Book 5 and Book 6 of my current obsession, Stephen King's Dark Tower series 

So much awesome! I may be a little optimistic, but I am also hoping to get a chance to read the Sword and Laser bookclub pick for the month (Stories of Your Life and Others by Ted Chiang) in there somewhere. I am enamored with short stories right now, so a collection seems right up my alley.

What awesome reads are you planning on delving into in September? Any suggestions for features for this blog? Leave a comment below!