Uptown Oracle https://www.uptownoracle.com Living Your Bookish Life ✨ Sun, 09 Mar 2025 22:12:48 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7.2 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 Book Club and Readalong Series: The Silver Chair https://www.uptownoracle.com/readalong-the-silver-chair/ https://www.uptownoracle.com/readalong-the-silver-chair/#respond Tue, 25 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.uptownoracle.com/?p=31579 As part of our 2025 Book Club and Readalong series, we’re continuing our reading of The Chronicles of Narnia with The Silver Chair. This readalong will take place from 27th – 29th March 2025, giving you the perfect time to dive back into Narnia, whether you’re new to this enchanting world or revisiting it after […]

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]]> https://www.uptownoracle.com/readalong-the-silver-chair/feed/ 0 31579 Nemo Rising by C. Courtney Joyner 📚 A Thrilling Return to the Depths of Adventure https://www.uptownoracle.com/nemo-rising-c-courtney-joyner/ https://www.uptownoracle.com/nemo-rising-c-courtney-joyner/#respond Mon, 24 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.uptownoracle.com/?p=28513 What if 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea didn’t end Captain Nemo’s story? Nemo Rising by C. Courtney Joyner offers a bold and thrilling continuation of Jules Verne’s legendary world, bringing back the enigmatic Captain Nemo and his mighty Nautilus for a new adventure filled with high-stakes action, deep-sea monsters, and political intrigue. Seamlessly blending steampunk, […]

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]]> https://www.uptownoracle.com/nemo-rising-c-courtney-joyner/feed/ 0 28513 Book Club and Readalong Series: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader https://www.uptownoracle.com/readalong-the-voyage-of-the-dawn-treader/ https://www.uptownoracle.com/readalong-the-voyage-of-the-dawn-treader/#respond Mon, 17 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.uptownoracle.com/?p=31580 As part of our 2025 Book Club and Readalong series, we’re continuing our reading of The Chronicles of Narnia with The Voyage of the Dawn Treader. This readalong will take place from 24th – 26th March 2025, giving you the perfect time to dive back into Narnia, whether you’re new to this enchanting world or […]

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]]> https://www.uptownoracle.com/readalong-the-voyage-of-the-dawn-treader/feed/ 0 31580 Genre Spotlight: Urban Fantasy 📖 A Deep Dive into Magic in the Modern World https://www.uptownoracle.com/urban-fantasy/ https://www.uptownoracle.com/urban-fantasy/#respond Fri, 14 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.uptownoracle.com/?p=31521 Urban Fantasy is one of the most dynamic and accessible subgenres of fantasy literature, blending the real world with supernatural elements. Often set in modern urban environments, these stories integrate magic, mythological creatures, and secret supernatural societies that exist alongside everyday life. But what truly defines Urban Fantasy? How has it evolved, and why does […]

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]]> https://www.uptownoracle.com/urban-fantasy/feed/ 0 31521 🏛️ Word on the Water: London’s Floating Bookshop https://www.uptownoracle.com/%f0%9f%8f%9b%ef%b8%8f-word-on-the-water-londons-floating-bookshop/ https://www.uptownoracle.com/%f0%9f%8f%9b%ef%b8%8f-word-on-the-water-londons-floating-bookshop/#respond Wed, 12 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.uptownoracle.com/?p=31625 London is home to some of the most unique and charming bookstores, but none are quite like Word on the Water. Nestled on a 100-year-old Dutch barge, this floating bookshop is moored along the Regent’s Canal, offering a magical literary experience for book lovers and curious passersby alike. Whether you’re a London local or a […]

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]]> https://www.uptownoracle.com/%f0%9f%8f%9b%ef%b8%8f-word-on-the-water-londons-floating-bookshop/feed/ 0 31625 Book Club and Readalong Series: Lord of Chaos by Robert Jordan https://www.uptownoracle.com/readalong-lord-of-chaos/ https://www.uptownoracle.com/readalong-lord-of-chaos/#respond Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.uptownoracle.com/?p=31577 The journey through The Wheel of Time continues! Join us for a deep dive into Lord of Chaos, the sixth book in Robert Jordan’s legendary fantasy series. From March 17th to 23rd, 2025, we’ll be following Rand al’Thor, the Dragon Reborn, as he consolidates his power, faces growing threats, and navigates the dangerous web of […]

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]]> https://www.uptownoracle.com/readalong-lord-of-chaos/feed/ 0 31577 The Rogue Queen by Emily R. King – A Fierce and Thrilling Fantasy Sequel https://www.uptownoracle.com/the-rogue-queen-emily-r-king/ https://www.uptownoracle.com/the-rogue-queen-emily-r-king/#respond Mon, 10 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.uptownoracle.com/?p=28519 The Hundredth Queen series continues to captivate with its third installment, The Rogue Queen by Emily R. King. This gripping novel takes readers deeper into the world of Kalinda as she battles powerful enemies, navigates political intrigue, and faces the ultimate test of leadership. With a blend of action, romance, and high-stakes magic, The Rogue […]

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]]> https://www.uptownoracle.com/the-rogue-queen-emily-r-king/feed/ 0 28519 Book Club and Readalong Series: The High Lord by Trudi Canavan https://www.uptownoracle.com/readalong-the-high-lord/ https://www.uptownoracle.com/readalong-the-high-lord/#respond Sun, 09 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.uptownoracle.com/?p=31576 Join us as we conclude The Black Magician Trilogy with The High Lord by Trudi Canavan! From March 10th to 16th, 2025, we’ll be diving into the final book in this thrilling fantasy series. Packed with intrigue, power struggles, and revelations, The High Lord takes us deeper into the world of the Magicians’ Guild as […]

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]]> https://www.uptownoracle.com/readalong-the-high-lord/feed/ 0 31576 The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis | Book Discussion 📖 https://www.uptownoracle.com/the-magicians-nephew-by-c-s-lewis-book-discussion/ https://www.uptownoracle.com/the-magicians-nephew-by-c-s-lewis-book-discussion/#respond Sat, 08 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.uptownoracle.com/?p=30891 As the sixth book published but the chronological starting point for The Chronicles of Narnia series, The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis serves as a rich, imaginative prequel to the beloved classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. C.S. Lewis’s The Magician’s Nephew offers an abundance of themes, characters, and philosophical ideas for reflection. […]

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]]> https://www.uptownoracle.com/the-magicians-nephew-by-c-s-lewis-book-discussion/feed/ 0 30891 The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis | Book Review 📖 https://www.uptownoracle.com/the-magicians-nephew-by-c-s-lewis/ https://www.uptownoracle.com/the-magicians-nephew-by-c-s-lewis/#respond Fri, 07 Mar 2025 19:00:00 +0000 https://www.uptownoracle.com/?p=28937 As the sixth book published but the chronological starting point for The Chronicles of Narnia series, The Magician’s Nephew by C.S. Lewis serves as a rich, imaginative prequel to the beloved classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Filled with enchanting world-building, layered characters, and poignant themes, it delivers both a sense of wonder […]

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