Uptown Oracle https://www.uptownoracle.com Living Your Bookish Life ✨ Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:23:07 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 https://i0.wp.com/www.uptownoracle.com/755/2021/05/cropped-Uptown-Oracle-Logo-File-NOTAG.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Uptown Oracle https://www.uptownoracle.com 32 32 117146186 Fable for the End of the World by Ava Reid https://www.uptownoracle.com/fable-for-the-end-of-the-world-ava-reid/ https://www.uptownoracle.com/fable-for-the-end-of-the-world-ava-reid/#respond Thu, 12 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.uptownoracle.com/?p=32421 Fable for the End of the World by Ava Reid is a tense, dystopian fantasy that brings together survival, corporate control, and complex human relationships in a world buckling under climate and economic collapse. With dual points of view, enemies-to-lovers romance, and a sharp commentary on power and isolation, this novel offers an emotionally charged […]

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]]> https://www.uptownoracle.com/fable-for-the-end-of-the-world-ava-reid/feed/ 0 32421 Seven Recipes for Revolution 🥩 Monstrous meals, magical recipes, and a rising rebellion… served with a side of societal unrest https://www.uptownoracle.com/seven-recipes-for-revolution/ https://www.uptownoracle.com/seven-recipes-for-revolution/#respond Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.uptownoracle.com/?p=32412 Seven Recipes for Revolution is a bold and imaginative fantasy debut that blends magical culinary arts with sharp political commentary. Following the story of a young butcher-turned-revolutionary, this is a tale that simmers with rage, cooks up chaos, and leaves you hungry for more. With its rich worldbuilding, layered themes, and a unique storytelling format, […]

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]]> https://www.uptownoracle.com/seven-recipes-for-revolution/feed/ 0 32412 Author Spotlight: Susan Cooper https://www.uptownoracle.com/author-spotlight-susan-cooper/ https://www.uptownoracle.com/author-spotlight-susan-cooper/#respond Sat, 07 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.uptownoracle.com/?p=32401 Susan Cooper is a name every fantasy lover should know. Best known for her acclaimed The Dark Is Rising sequence, Cooper has carved out a lasting legacy in children’s and young adult fantasy, blending myth, folklore, and the timeless battle between Light and Dark into unforgettable stories. Who is Susan Cooper? Born in 1935 in […]

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]]> https://www.uptownoracle.com/author-spotlight-susan-cooper/feed/ 0 32401 Book Club and Readalong: A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin https://www.uptownoracle.com/readalong-a-storm-of-swords-george-r-r-martin/ https://www.uptownoracle.com/readalong-a-storm-of-swords-george-r-r-martin/#respond Fri, 06 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.uptownoracle.com/?p=32387 Join me for a deep dive into A Storm of Swords by George R.R. Martin, the third book in the iconic A Song of Ice and Fire series. From 8th-14th June 2025, we’ll be tackling both Part 1 (Steel and Snow) and Part 2 (Blood and Gold) as one combined readalong, experiencing every betrayal, alliance, […]

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]]> https://www.uptownoracle.com/readalong-a-storm-of-swords-george-r-r-martin/feed/ 0 32387 Small Miracles 🪽 A heartwarming tale of angels, temptation, and the quiet power of kindness. https://www.uptownoracle.com/small-miracles/ https://www.uptownoracle.com/small-miracles/#respond Thu, 05 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.uptownoracle.com/?p=32411 What if a fallen angel could perform miracles, but only the small kind? And what if that angel found themselves tempted not into sin, but into kindness, love, and perhaps even self-redemption? Olivia Atwater’s Small Miracles delivers a cosy, funny fantasy that feels like a warm drink on a rainy day, complete with celestial bureaucracy, […]

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]]> https://www.uptownoracle.com/small-miracles/feed/ 0 32411 Genre Spotlight: Arthurian Fantasy https://www.uptownoracle.com/genre-spotlight-arthurian-fantasy/ https://www.uptownoracle.com/genre-spotlight-arthurian-fantasy/#respond Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.uptownoracle.com/?p=32400 Arthurian fantasy is one of the most enduring and beloved subgenres in fantasy literature, weaving together history, myth, magic, and timeless human struggles. From medieval romances to modern feminist retellings, the legends of King Arthur, Merlin, and the Knights of the Round Table continue to inspire readers and writers alike. What is Arthurian Fantasy? Arthurian […]

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]]> https://www.uptownoracle.com/genre-spotlight-arthurian-fantasy/feed/ 0 32400 Reading Slumps: Why They Happen & How to Get Through Them https://www.uptownoracle.com/reading-slumps-why-they-happen-how-to-get-through-them/ https://www.uptownoracle.com/reading-slumps-why-they-happen-how-to-get-through-them/#respond Tue, 03 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.uptownoracle.com/?p=32502 If you’ve ever stared at your bookshelf and felt… nothing, you’re not alone. Reading slumps happen to everyone. Whether you’re a casual book lover or a voracious reader with five books on the go, there will come a time when picking up a book feels like a chore instead of a comfort. That sense of […]

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]]> https://www.uptownoracle.com/reading-slumps-why-they-happen-how-to-get-through-them/feed/ 0 32502 North is the Night ✨ Death gods, witch queens, and sisterhood in a haunting Finnish-inspired fantasy https://www.uptownoracle.com/north-is-the-night/ https://www.uptownoracle.com/north-is-the-night/#respond Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.uptownoracle.com/?p=32410 Looking for a fantasy read steeped in folklore and emotional depth? North is the Night by Emily Rath blends mythic storytelling, atmospheric worldbuilding, and two compelling lead characters into a tale that explores life, death, and the lengths we go to for love. Inspired by Finnish mythology and set in the snow-draped mortal realm and […]

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]]> https://www.uptownoracle.com/north-is-the-night/feed/ 0 32410 Start of a Chapter 📖 June 2025 TBR | Lost Tales, Epic Battles, and a Return to Westeros https://www.uptownoracle.com/june-2025-tbr/ https://www.uptownoracle.com/june-2025-tbr/#respond Sun, 01 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://www.uptownoracle.com/?p=28909 Welcome to June’s TBR! This month, we’re diving into a mix of deep lore, epic fantasy sequels, and the continuing struggles for power and survival. With a blend of new instalments in long-running series and re-reads of some of the most gripping fantasy ever written, June’s line-up promises to be an unforgettable reading adventure. Let’s […]

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]]> https://www.uptownoracle.com/june-2025-tbr/feed/ 0 28909 Book Club and Readalong: Winter’s Heart by Robert Jordan https://www.uptownoracle.com/readalong-winters-heart-robert-jordan/ https://www.uptownoracle.com/readalong-winters-heart-robert-jordan/#respond Fri, 30 May 2025 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.uptownoracle.com/?p=32386 Join me for a deep dive into Winter’s Heart, the ninth book in Robert Jordan’s legendary fantasy series. From June 1st to June 7th, 2025, we’ll follow Rand al’Thor as he grapples with the burdens of the Dragon Reborn, faces emotional fallout, and makes one of the most pivotal decisions in the series so far. […]

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