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Top Ten Tuesday – Top New-to-Me Authors I Read in 2022
On January 18, 2023 By The Unseen LibraryIn List2 Comments
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme that currently resides at The Artsy Reader Girl and features bloggers sharing lists on various book topics. The official topic for this week's Top Ten Tuesday was Bookish Goals for 2023. While this was an interesting topic, I have a slightly different Top Ten Tuesday schedule planned and instead I will be moving forward the official topic from next week and looking at New-to-Me Authors I discovered in 2022. This is a list I have covered for the last couple of years (make sure to check out my 2019, 2020 and 2021 versions), and it is one that I always have fun doing.
Each year I am lucky enough to read a great number of awesome novels and this often includes some that were written by authors whose work I was previously unfamiliar with. 2022 was a particularly good example of this as there were an incredible collection of amazing novels written by authors who were completely new to me. This included some debuting authors, as well as more established writers whose work I only got around to this year. Many of these new-to-me authors produced some truly exceptional reads, some of which I consider to be some of the best books released in 2022, and I really feel the need to highlight them here. As a result, this list may feature a bit of overlap with my top books, pre-2022 books and audiobooks lists of 2022 that I have previously published on this blog.
To appear on this list, the book had to be one I read last year and be written by an author who I was unfamiliar with before 2022. If I had not read anything from this author before last year, it was eligible for this latest list, although I did exclude debut novels as I had another list prepared for them. Despite this, I ended up with a massive list of potential inclusions on this list, as it appears that I read a ton of great new authors in the last year. Despite my best efforts, I had a very hard time whittling this list down, so in the end I decided to face the inevitable and leave it as a top 20 list. While I still had to exclude several great authors whose books I really liked, I think that I came up with a good overall list that represents which authors I am really glad that I decided to try out for the first time last year.
Top Twenty List:
Andy Clark – Steel Tread
One of the first new-to-me authors I check out in 2022 was Andy Clark, who immediately blew me away with his impressive writing skill in the Warhammer 40,000 novel, Steel Tread. A gritty and character driven war story set in the close confines of a tank, Steel Tread was an exceptional read and one that I was instantly addicted to. Easily one of the top Warhammer books of 2022, I loved Steel Tread so much and I will be diving back into Andy Clark's catalogue of Warhammer novels when I get a chance.
Sarah Barrie – Unforgiven and Retribution
I actually enjoyed two books from talented Australian crime fiction author Sarah Barrie this year, her 2021 book Unforgiven and the sequel Retribution. Both were excellent dark crime thrillers that saw a damaged vigilante go after the very worst criminals Sydney had to offer. I deeply enjoyed both books and their unique style has made Barrie a must-read Australian author from now on.
Adrian Tchaikovsky – Day of Ascension
It seems ridiculous that it took me until 2022 to finally read something from acclaimed science fiction and fantasy author Adrian Tchaikovsky, but that's what happened. While I have had the opportunity to read some of his other established series before, my first experience with Tchaikovsky's writing was his debut Warhammer 40,000 novel Day of Ascension. A complex and captivating read that sees a Genestealer Cult rise to overthrow a despotic government. This was an outstanding book that combined Tchaikovsky's unique writing style with the iconic Warhammer 40,000 setting. I loved the gruesome and impressive story that resulted and I will have to make an effort to read more of Tchaikovsky's books in the future.
Boyd and Beth Morrison – The Lawless Land
This was an interesting entry that actually features two new-to-me authors with the writing duo of thriller author Boyd Morrison and historian Beth Morrison. Together these talented authors wrote one of my favourite books of 2022, The Lawless Land, an exciting and deeply entertaining historical epic that followed a fallen knight on a quest around war-torn Europe. I had so much fun with The Lawless Land, which featured intrigue, betrayal, duels, jousts, war and so much more, and I ended up coming away a big fan of this brother/sister writing team. There is a sequel to The Lawless Land coming out later this year, and I will make damn sure to get a copy of it when it comes out.
Steve Lyons –Krieg
Steve Lyons was a new-to-me author who particularly impressed me this year with his compelling and concise Warhammer 40,000 audiobook exclusive, Krieg. Following one of the more iconic regiments of Imperial Guard in the franchise, the Death Korps of Krieg, Krieg is an excellent read that combines a harrowing modern war tale with an intriguing dive into the history of the planet Krieg and its deadly soldiers. A tight and effective audiobook, Krieg comes highly recommended and I had an outstanding time listening to it.
Dan Koboldt – Silver Queendom
I was very lucky to enjoy the latest works from awesome fantasy author Dan Koboldt this year with Silver Queendom. A deeply entertaining fantasy heist read, Silver Queendom was a lot of fun and I will be making a huge effort to read more of Koboldt's work in the future, especially if he comes up with a sequel to this great book.
Justin D. Hill – The Bookkeeper's Skull
Justin D. Hill is a very well-known author in Warhammer circles, and I was very happy to finally read one of his books this year with the Warhammer Horror novel, The Bookkeeper's Skull. A compelling read that told a harrowing tale of murder and mutilation on a cursed farm, The Bookkeeper's Skull was a great horror read centred around a clever mystery. I was really impressed with the dark and tangible feeling of dread that hung over everything, and I think it really speaks to the author's skill that he was able to tell such a compelling read in such a concise book. I cannot wait to try out some of Hill's other books in 2023, and I already know I am going to love them.
Neil Gaiman – The Sandman
I finally got around to reading something from epic author Neil Gaiman and boy was it a doozy of a tale. I actually listened to the audiobook adaptation of his iconic The Sandman comic, which was such an incredible and dark story. Following the immortal Dream, The Sandman features a complex and captivating tale all read out by an all-star cast. Gaiman really showcases his incredible, if slightly insane, inventiveness in this comic and I loved how well this new format portrayed this fantastic story.
Robert Rath – Assassinorum: Kingmaker
Few 2022 Warhammer books impressed me as much as the excellent and highly addictive Assassinorum: Kingmaker by new-to-me author Robert Rath. A complex and action-packed tale of assassins, royal politics and mecha warfare, Assassinorum: Kingmaker is very over-the-top, even for a Warhammer 40,000 novel, and I loved every damn second of it. The entire intense story came together perfectly and Robert Rath is definitely an author I will be reading more Warhammer books from in the future.
Gillian McAllister – Wrong Place Wrong Time
Gillian McAllister had a brilliant year in 2022 when she released her compelling science fiction thriller, Wrong Place Wrong Time. A twisty and complex novel that saw a mother forced back through time as she attempts to uncover the dark story behind the murder her son committed. This was such a clever read and I have a feeling that McAllister is an author I am going to see a lot of in the future.
Ben Counter – Van Horstmann
A lucky find in a second-hand bookshop introduced me to the writings of Ben Counter when I grabbed a copy of his Warhammer Fantasy novel Van Horstmann. An intense and entertaining read that followed a magical student's quick slide into darkness, Van Horstmann was one of the better Warhammer Fantasy books I have ever had the pleasure of reading and I cannot wait to see what other delicious and impressive reads Counter has produced for the Black Library.
Zoraida Cordova – Star Wars: Convergence
Outstanding new Star Wars author, Zoraida Cordova, ensured that the second phase of The High Republic sub-series started off in a big way with her amazing Star Wars novel Convergence. An exciting and powerful novel that perfectly sets up future storylines while following several complex characters, Convergence was a brilliant read and one that really sets up Cordova as an author to watch out for.
C. L. Werner – Runefang
Another new-to-me Warhammer Fantasy author I deeply enjoyed in 2022 was C. L. Werner, who wrote the gritty adventure novel Runefang. An awesome book, Runefang followed a band of doomed heroes on a quest to recover a legendary sword to stop an undead horde, in a great, classic fantasy narrative. Loaded with twists and surprise deaths, Runefang was an excellent read and Werner really shows off his talents with this great book.
Justin Woolley – Catachan Devil
I had to include Justin Woolley on this list, especially after I had such a fun time with his Warhammer 40,000 book, Catachan Devil. A compelling and thoroughly entertaining story that completely explored the legendary Catachan Imperial Guards regiment, Catachan Devil was a brilliant, soldier-focused story that is really worth a read. I look forward to seeing what other brilliant books Justin Woolley has coming out, especially if they are as good as Catachan Devil.
Jon Hollins – Fool's Gold
One of the more entertaining new authors I tried out in 2022 was fantasy writer Jon Hollins (Jonathan Wood), as I started his epic Dragon Lords trilogy with Fool's Gold. A comedic and relentless fantasy heist book, Fool's Gold followed a group of desperate adventurers as they attempt to steal a tyrannical dragons hoard. However, when their plans go terribly wrong, they find the fate of the entire realm resting on their shoulders and must come up with an even more elaborate plan to survive. A sharp and very, very fun book, Fool's Gold was pretty damn awesome and I cannot wait to see what craziness Hollins featured in his other Dragon Lords novels.
Graham McNeill – Storm of Iron
One Warhammer author I am particularly glad I got the chance to read in 2022 was Graham McNeill with his awesome standalone novel, Storm of Iron. A brutal and captivating siege tale that sees a giant army of Chaos Space Marines besiege an impregnable space fortress, Storm of Iron was a blast from start to finish and was near impossible to put down. I always intended to read all of McNeill's books at some point, but Storm of Iron ensured that I will be moving most of his novels to the very front of my to-read pile.
M. L. Spencer – Dragon Mage
I finally got around to reading M. L. Spencer's Dragon Mage in 2022, a book I have had my mind on for a while. Dragon Mage was an elaborate and classic fantasy tale about heroes and dragons which really showcased Spencer's imagination and writing talent and took the reader on a complex, character-driven ride. A great book from an exceptional author.
Alec Worley – Dredge Runners and The Wraithbone Phoenix
Another exceptional new-to-me Warhammer author I read for the first time in 2022 was Alec Worley, who really impressed me with his outstanding work. I actually read two things from Worley this year, the fun novella Dredge Runners and the exciting and compelling full novel The Wraithbone Phoenix. Both books followed a unique duo of criminals in a futuristic Warhammer city as they engage in a series of bungled heists and cons against a range of outrageous foes. Both of these entries were pretty damn exceptional, and Worley really showcased his amazing writing ability with them. A very talented author who I am very glad I came across.
Tessa Gratton and Justina Ireland – Path of Deceit
The cool team of Tessa Gratton and Justina Ireland pulled out an awesome and solid young adult Star Wars book with Path of Deceit. Serving as an outstanding prequel to the previous High Republic novels, Path of Deceit was an amazing novel from these authors, and I had a wonderful time reading some from this cool team for the first time.
Edoardo Albert – Kasrkin
I doubt anyone is too surprised that the final author on this list, Edoardo Albert is yet another writer of Warhammer fiction. I was very happy to come across Albert's latest novel in 2022, Kasrkin, which follows an elite unit of soldiers as they brave a desert planet, only to face off against a series of dangerous foes. Tight, action-packed, and making excellent use of its Warhammer 40,000 elements, Kasrkin did a good job of highlighting Albert's superb ability and I had an outstanding time with this great book.
Well, that's the end of this latest Top Ten list. I think it turned out rather well and it encapsulates some of the best new authors I checked out in 2022. I look forward to reading more books from these authors in the future and I have no doubt they will produce more epic and incredible reads. Make sure to let me know which new authors you enjoyed in 2022 in the comments below and make sure to check back next week for another exciting list.
Top Ten Tuesday – My Favourite Pre-2022 Novels
On December 6, 2022 By The Unseen LibraryIn List7 Comments
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme that currently resides at The Artsy Reader Girl and features bloggers sharing lists on various book topics. This week participants of Top Ten Tuesday get a freebie to list whatever topics they want. So, I am going to take this opportunity to start my annual end-of-year lists here by looking at my favourite pre-2022 novels that I read this year.
Each December I have a lot of fun looking at some of the best and most impressive books and comics that I have read throughout the year in a series of Top Ten Lists. While these lists usually focus on 2022 releases, for the last few years, I have also taken the time to list out some of the best novels with pre-2022 release dates that I have read in the last 12 months. There are some excellent older novels out there that I haven't had the chance to read before this year, and it is always fun to go back and explore them. I ended up reading a bunch of awesome older books throughout 2022, including some pretty incredible novels that got easy five-star ratings from me and are really worth checking out.
To come up with this list I had a look at all the novels I read this year that had their initial release before 2022. This list includes a range of pre-2022 releases, including quite a few that I had been meaning to read for a while. I was eventually able to cull this down to a workable Top Ten list, with a descent honourable mentions section. This new list ended up containing an interesting combination of novels, although there was a bit of an overload of entries from the Dresden Files' series by Jim Butcher, as well as some Warhammer 40,000 novels, both of which I really got into throughout this year. Still this honestly reflects the best pre-2022 novels I read throughout the year, so let us see what made the cut.
Honourable Mentions:
Space Wolf by William King – 1999
I was lucky enough to find a copy of this book in a second-hand shop and started reading it as soon as I could. A brilliant start to a great Warhammer 40,000 series about a group of Viking inspired, werewolf Space Marines, Space Wolf was an awesome, classic Warhammer read that I am really glad I got a chance to read.
Tribe by Jeremy Robinson – 2019
After having an epic time with Jeremy Robinson's epic 2021 novels, The Dark and Mind Bullet, I went back to check out the preceding novel, Tribe. Following a mismatched pair of newly discovered Greek demi-gods as they are chased by a deranged cult, Tribe was a fun and fast-paced read, loaded with so much action and excitement. I can't wait to continue this series in the future, as everything Robinson writes is pure fun.
Dredge Runners by Alec Worley – 2020
A compelling and impressive Warhammer 40,000 audiobook presentation, Dredge Runners was a clever listen that followed two dangerous abhuman criminals as they navigate the deadly underbelly of an industrial planet. Thanks to a clever story and some amazing narrators, this was an outstanding presentation, although I left it as an honourable mention due to it being a short story. However, it did inspire me to check out Worley's follow-up release, the 2022 book The Wraithbone Phoenix, which was particularly epic.
Unforgiven by Sarah Barrie – 2021
A dark and captivating Australian crime thriller from last year, Unforgiven was an excellent book I checked out towards the start of 2022, which proved to be a gritty and memorable read.
Top Ten List (by original publication year):
Vampireslayer by William King – 2001
This year I made an effort to continue the excellent Gotrek and Felix series that was part of the awesome Warhammer Fantasy franchise. Following on from such fantastic reads as Trollslayer, Skavenslayer, Daemonslayer, Dragonslayer and Beastslayer, Vampireslayer was a particularly epic entry in this series, that saw the protagonists chase a powerful vampire across the continent to most dangerous place imaginable. A quick paced and exciting novel that explored vampires in the Warhammer Fantasy setting, Vampireslayer was an excellent read and one I powered through very quickly.
Storm of Iron by Graham McNeill – 2002
I was in the mood for some cool siege warfare this year, so I turned to the outstanding sounding Warhammer 40,000 book, Storm of Iron by one of the franchises best authors, Graham McNeill. Storm of Iron sees a vast futuristic citadel besieged by the Iron Warriors, legendary siege experts, resulting in a massive and bloody battle to the very end. I had an outstanding time with this elaborate and wildly entertaining read, especially as McNeill did a wonderful job setting the focus on the villains and showcasing their twisted tales. A highly recommended read, this is easily one of the best siege novels I have ever had the pleasure of reading.
Death Masks by Jim Butcher – 2003
After all the amazing fun I've been having with Jim Butcher's Dresden Files (see my reviews for Storm Front, Fool Moon, Grave Peril, Summer Knight, Battle Ground and The Law), I had to continue this series in 2022 and I am exceedingly happy that I did. I started by going back to the fifth book in the outstanding urban fantasy series, Death Mask, which placed the protagonist in the middle of a bloody battle to recover a sacred artifact from criminals and fallen angels. Tense, powerful and so much fun, this was a particularly epic entry in the series, and I had an exceptional time reading it.
Blood Rites by Jim Butcher – 2004
I had so much fun with Death Masks that I immediately listened to the next book in the Dresden Files series, Blood Rites, which saw the protagonist once again tangling with vampires. While this was one of the more controversial entries in the series, I deeply enjoyed it, especially as Butcher featured several great enemies, a compelling murder mystery, and some major revelations that will haunt the protagonist for books to come. A very fun and highly addictive read, I can't wait to get through more of these books in the new year.
World War Z by Max Brooks – 2006
I finally got the chance to listen to the iconic zombie novel, World War Z, by Max Brooks, who previously impressed me with Devolution. World War Z lived up to all the hype surrounding it as it explored a world-ending zombie apocalypse through a series of testimonials from survivors on the ground. Extremely clever and highly inventive, this was an exceptional book, and it is made even better by its epic audiobook format which contains a ton of brilliant actors doing the narration. Easily one of the best books I have read in a long time, World War Z comes highly recommended and I am exceedingly glad I managed to listen to it this year.
Star Wars: Darth Plagueis by James Luceno – 2012
I was in a Star Wars mood earlier this year, so I went back and listened to the deeply intriguing Star Wars Legends novel, Darth Plagueis. Telling the story of the Emperor's hidden master, Darth Plagueis, this is a very compelling read that explores a never before seen figure in Star Wars lore, while also giving some insight into his apprentice, Darth Sidious. Despite no longer being canon, this is a very compelling read for Star Wars fans, and I loved how it filled in several gaps in the Legends lore. Highly recommended, this is one of the best Star Wars books I have ever read.
Van Horstmann by Ben Counter – 2013
Warhammer Fantasy fiction really does not get much better than the clever standalone read, Van Horstmann by Ben Counter. A twisted tale of ambition, revenge and change, Van Horstmann gives history to an old-school character from the Warhammer game and showed the reader his complex youth as a student wizard in the enlightened and pure Light Order. However, Van Horstmann has his own plans, which see him burn the order down from the inside to get what he wants most in the world. This was a brilliant and very intense read, and I loved all the awesome twists and turns that Counter featured throughout it.
Star Wars: Kenobi by John Jackson Miller – 2013
Another excellent Star Wars Legends book I checked out this year was the intriguing Kenobi by John Jackson Miller. An outstanding, currently non-canon, book that explored the early years of Kenobi's exile, this great read sees the titular character caught up in all manner of trouble as he tries to settle down on Tatooine. I mainly read it in preparation for the Obi-Wan Kenobi series this year, but this book really stands on its own and is very much worth a read.
Dragon Mage by M. L. Spencer – 2020
The most recent pre-2022 book I read was Dragon Mage by M. L. Spencer, a massive fantasy epic that has been on my radar for a while. Following a gifted protagonist and his friend as they discover their inner magic and learn to ride dragons, Dragon Mage is a highly compelling read with a great, classic fantasy vibe to it. While it took me a while to get through this book, it was extremely worth it, and I am very happy I managed to cross this off my to-read list this year.
The Sandman – Act 1 by Neil Gaiman – 2020
The final entry on this list is the audiobook adaptation of Neil Gaiman's epic comic series, The Sandman. Read by an all-star cast, this audiobook production perfectly brought to life the first several The Sandman comics and told the elaborate story of Dream, who is captured and imprisoned by a magician, who must escape and reclaim his kingdom. I loved the complex and multifaceted narrative contained within this comic, and I cannot emphasise how impressive the audiobook version was, especially as you have some major talented really diving into these insane characters. Easily one of the best audio productions released in recent years, this is a highly recommended listen that I could not get enough of.
And that is the end of this list. As you can see I have managed to check out a bunch of epic pre-2022 novels this year. Each of the above were exceptional and fun reads and I would strongly recommend them, especially if you are in the mood for some fun fantasy or science fiction adventures. I look forward to reading some other older books in 2023, and it will be interesting to see what makes my next version of this list then. I imagine it will end up looking a little similar, especially as I have plans to continue several of these series, especially the Dresden Files, as well as examining some other outstanding Star Wars and Warhammer novels. Make sure to check back in next week for some other end-of-year lists as I continue to highlight some of my favourite reads from 2022.
Top Ten Tuesday – My Favourite Sieges in Literature
On October 19, 2022 By The Unseen LibraryIn List4 Comments
Top Ten Tuesday is a weekly meme that currently resides at The Artsy Reader Girl and features bloggers sharing lists on various book topics. The official topic for this week's Top Ten Tuesday revolves around favourite words, which, while interesting, isn't something that I felt I could really contribute to. So instead, I thought I would dive into one of my favourite story elements from fiction, the good old-fashioned siege.
Now I have made it very clear over multiple reviews that I absolutely love sieges in fiction. To me, there are few battle scenarios more awesome, more epic, and more impressive than watching a powerful attacker attempting to wipe out a fortress garrisoned by a group of desperate defenders. Whether you are rooting for the besiegers or the defenders, there are so many outstanding moments that can be woven into a siege scenario. From fighting on the walls, to a desperate stand in a breach, to watching an attacker slowly gain ground on the defender by a careful and elaborate series of siegeworks, artillery bombardments and the careful administration of traitors from within the walls, everything about a siege is just so amazing to me and I love reading about them in fiction. Sieges don't even have to be that long or epic, as even a quick and bloody siege can be pretty impressive, especially if the attackers are desperate to achieve their goals.
Fans of this blog might have noticed that in recent weeks I have read a couple of books that contain some great sieges. Well, after getting really caught up in a few of them, it started making me think back to all the other awesome sieges scenes I have enjoyed over the years. Naturally my only option then was to come up with a list of my favourite sieges in literature and it did not take long for me to come up with an intriguing list of books.
This proved to be quite a fun list to come up with, and it was really interesting to dive back into some books from the past to see what great sieges I could find. I didn't put a lot of limits on this list, and if the scenario in the book could be considered some sort of siege, I would consider it for this list. I did try to come up with a few examples that were outside the traditional medieval castle situation most people would associate with a siege, and I wanted to show a little variety. Despite that, most of the books I have featured on this list ended up being fantasy reads, which isn't too unexpected. There are a few good historical fiction reads thrown into the mix, as well as entries from other genres, and I think this ended up being a very well-balanced top ten, with my usual generous honourable mentions section. So, lets dive into the breach and find out which glorious sieges made the cut.
River of Gold by Anthony Riches
A fantastic historical fiction read that saw an outnumbered group of elite Roman soldiers take control of an abandoned fort in the middle of Africa to stop an invading army. An excellent example of a Roman siege from historical fiction.
Devolution by Max Brooks – Siege of Greenloop
One of the more unusual examples I could think of was the fantastic novel Devolution by World War Z author Max Brooks. Devolution sees the residence of a small, elite community get cut off from the rest of the world by a natural disaster, only to be then attacked by a group of sasquatches driven out of hiding by the same calamity. Forced to defend themselves against the hungry beasts, the community finds themselves in an impromptu siege against a group of monsters, which results in a very inventive and intense read.
Warhammer: Beastslayer by William King – Siege of Praag
William King has featured several awesome sieges in his legendary Gotrek and Felix Warhammer Fantasy series, however, my favourite so far had to be the siege of Praag in Beastslayer. This book-long siege sees the doomed duo face off against all manner of monsters and demon worshipers on the walls, while traitors attempt to destroy them from within. A classic siege scenario that fit perfectly into the iconic Warhammer setting.
Inheritance by Christopher Paolini – Siege of Aroughs
I have a lot of love for Christopher Paolini's Inheritance Cycle, especially as it features several awesome sieges. However, my favourite probably occurred in the final book, Inheritance, when the protagonist's cousin, Roran, is sent to take the fortified town of Aroughs with a small force. Running out of time and resources, Roran uses some unconventional tactics to invade it. Not only did this show how much Roran had grown as a tactician and commander over the series, but it featured some fantastic scenes of a great siege.
Legend by David Gemmell – Siege of Dros Delnoch
Let us start this list off with the book that might have the very best siege scenario I have ever read, with Legend by David Gemmell. Legend is an exceptional read that sees an invincible army attempt to conquer their world's most impregnable fortress, Dros Delnoch. Utterly outnumbers, the defenders of Dros Delnoch have one advantage aside from their six walls, they are led by Druss the Legend, the greatest hero of all time. This is such an epic siege, which the late, great, David Gemmell, set up perfectly. Loaded with amazing characters, you really grow close to the defenders as you watch their desperate battle to hold off an unstoppable enemy till the very end. A must read for all fans of the siege; you will not be disappointed by this book.
Servant of the Empire by Raymond E. Feist by Janny Wurts – Siege of the Acoma Suite
Next, we have a book that shows that sieges don't have to feature giant fortresses to be epic, with Servant of the Empire by Raymond E. Feist and Janny Wurts. The second book in the outstanding Empire trilogy, Servant of the Empire has many amazing moments, but the best is the compelling and intense siege of the Acoma Suite in the Imperial Palace. Following a massive calamity that plunges the Empire into chaos, all the great lords flock to the Imperial Palace to be close to the action. However, many take this as an opportunity to take out their rivals and the protagonist, Mara of the Acoma, finds herself one of the main targets. Barricaded in her suite in the palace, Mara, her allies, and their bodyguards must fight off waves of assassins that come for them during the night. This proves to be extremely impressive, and you really get caught up in the action watching the defenders attempting to hold a luxury apartment against an unending horde of assassins. A clever and amazing siege that makes full use of its smaller setting and intriguing scenario to create some exciting moments.
Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City by K. J. Parker – Siege of the City
I had to feature the brilliant and hilarious Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City by K. J. Parker, as it contained an extremely fun take on the siege concept. This hilarious read sees the massive City besieged by an army of vengeful folk, intend on killing everyone within. With their army already destroyed, the defence of the city falls to a conman siege engineer, who uses his engineering knowhow and ability to BS anyone, to establish one of the most elaborate and inventive defences ever. This ended up being an incredible story, that perfectly blends humour and fun characters with the compelling siege scenario, to create an utterly addictive read. I have so much love for this siege novel, and Parker followed it up with the equally good How to Rule and Empire and Get Away With It, that showed the surprising outcome to the siege, which I really loved.
Fire in the East by Harry Sidebottom – Siege of Arete
While much of this list is focussed on fantasy fiction, I had to include the outstanding historical fiction read, Fire in the East, the debut novel of the amazing Harry Sidebottom. Set in AD 255, this book follows Roman siege specialist, Ballista, who travels to the Roman town of Arete to reinforce it against a besieging Persian army. Forced to hold out for months with no reinforcements, Ballista prepares a complex and deadly defence, while dealing with traitors and discontent from within his walls. A fast-paced, but extremely detailed read, this is easily one of the best historical sieges I have ever read, and it made me a life-long fan of Harry Sidebottom, who is still releasing distinctive and captivating historical fiction reads.
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling – Siege of Hogwarts
After six books spent within the magical castle of Hogwarts, it was appropriate that the Harry Potter series end there, and the author chose to finish everything off in a big way. With Harry, Ron and Hermione attempting to find and destroy the final Horcrux, Lord Voldemort sends all his forces in a massive assault on the magical school, facing off against students, teachers and the Order of the Phoenix. This is a pretty epic siege, which, while great in the movie, comes across as a lot more exciting and complex in the novel. Seeing the various dark forces attempt to destroy the castle you have come to know and love is pretty heartbreaking, and you can't help but cheer at the desperate defence the supporting characters put up to give Harry time. Throw in a ton of tragic deaths, as many of your favourite characters are brutally killed off, and this becomes a key moment in the series that you will never forget.
The Martyr by Anthony Ryan – Sieges of Walvern Castle and Highsahl
One of the more recent siege-based books I have read, The Martyr is the second Covenant of Steel novel by Anthony Ryan, and its elaborate chronicle narrative quickly drags the reader in with an amazing siege scenario. The Martyr actually has two sieges in it, but as they occur back-to-back early in the book, I decided to combine them. The first, sees the protagonists occupy and defend a dilapidated castle against a massive host in a foreign land, which proves to be a lot of fun as the series canny protagonist and his apparently blessed leader, engage in quite an elaborate defence of their new bastion. I got pretty stuck into this book during the first siege and was pleasantly surprised when Ryan immediately followed it up with a second siege, with the protagonists this time acting as the attackers. Using the lessons they learned from defending the first time, they soon attempt a deadly attack on the city, which results in a particularly bloody and intense struggle through the breach. I had an outstanding time with this book, and I was absolutely spoiled with the two sieges it contained.
Before They Are Hanged by Joe Abercrombie – Siege of Dagoska
The First Law trilogy is one of the bloodiest dark fantasy series out there, so naturally it is going to feature at least a couple of great sieges. There are actually several impressive sieges I could talk about here, especially in the third book, Last Argument of Kings, but my favourite siege occurred in the second book, Before They Are Hanged. This novel sees fan-favourite character, the crippled Inquisitor Glokta, take control of the city of Dagoska and hold it against a massive Gurkish army. Striking a devil's bargain with a mysterious benefactor for resources, Glokta is able to fund a sustained defence, while trying to keep the city from turning against his forces. However, his greatest threat is within the walls, as several magical assassins are planning to kill and eat him to win the battle. This is such an awesome siege, especially as it sees Glokta in his element as a master manipulator, and there are some amazing scenes set around it.
The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers by J. R. R. Tolkein – Siege of Helm's Deep
I was never not going to include a siege from The Lord of the Rings on this list, and naturally I had a couple of good choices here, such as the siege of Minas Tirith in The Return of the King. However, based on the recommendation of my wife, who recently re-read these books, I went with the siege of Helm's Deep in The Two Towers. A much more fast-paced siege, the battle of Helm's Deep sees a small force from Rohan face off against a giant army of Uruk-hai over a single night in their ancestral fortress. A classic siege which got an easy place on this list.
Warhammer 40,000: Storm of Iron by Graham McNeill – Siege of Hydra Cordatus
I had a hard time coming up with any good science fiction books for this list, but luckily, I only just finished reading an older Warhammer 40,000 novel, Storm of Iron by Graham McNeill, that was essentially one giant siege. This book sees the defender of the planet Hydra Cordatus, come under attack by a massive army of Iron Warriors Chaos Space Marines, who besiege the planet's seemingly impregnable fortress. However, the Iron Warriors are the universes' best siege engineers, and they soon start smashing down the walls to get to their foes. A very elaborate and detailed siege book, there is so much incredible action in this book, and McNeill did an outstanding job setting up a siege story in the Warhammer 40,000 universe.
City of Lies by Sam Hawke – Siege of Silasta
The final entry on this list is the extremely impressive City of Lies by Australian author Sam Hawke. Another great fantasy read, this novel sees the culturally rich city of Silasta suddenly come under attack by a mysterious army, intent on destroying it. With their army mostly away, the cities artists are forced to abandon their works and take up weapons. At the same time, the book's protagonists, a pair of poison-eating siblings, work to defeat a massive conspiracy that is building within their walls. The encroaching attackers adds a great layer to the intrigue and politics going on within the walls in City of Lies, and I loved how well Hawke established this siege in this fantastic book.
Well, that is the end of this list. As you can see from the above entries, I have had a lot of fun reading about sieges over the years, and I love when they are fit into a good book. All the above books have some exceptional sieges in them, and they all come highly recommended to those people who love a great siege storyline. I am pretty happy with how this list turned out, and I will probably revisit this at some point in the future, especially if I am lucky enough to read some more siege-focussed books. In the meantime, let me know what your favourite sieges in literature are in the comments below.
Throwback Thursday – Warhammer 40,000: Storm of Iron by Graham McNeill
On October 13, 2022 By The Unseen LibraryIn Audiobook, Extended Universe, Science Fiction, Throwback Thursday, Tie-in Novel, Warhammer3 Comments
Publisher: Black Library (Audiobook – July 2002)
Series: Warhammer 40,000
Length: 11 hours and 3 minutes
My Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Welcome back to my Throwback Thursday series, where I republish old reviews, review books I have read before or review older books I have only just had a chance to read. For this latest Throwback Thursday, I dive into some old-school Warhammer 40,000 fiction with the exceptional Storm of Iron by one of the most prolific Warhammer authors, Graham McNeill.
Readers of this blog will know that I have been really getting back into Warhammer fiction in the last few years, and I have had an outstanding time reading all the exciting and captivating reads the franchise's extended universe contains. I have been particularly impressed by the sheer number of talented authors who contribute to this extended universe, and I already have a few favourites due to how epic and complex their novels have turned out to be. However, one of the main contributors to the current Warhammer canon I had not really explored yet is the superbly talented Graham McNeill. McNeill has been writing Warhammer fiction for 20 years now, and he has produced multiple books for both the Warhammer 40,000 and Warhammer Fantasy sub-franchises. Best known for The Ambassador Chronicles, Legend of Sigma, Ultramarines and Forges of Mars series, as well as his entries in the massive Horus Heresy series, McNeill has produced some outstanding sounding books throughout his career (including several books I really want to read) and had an incalculable impact on Warhammer fiction universe. I however, have not had too much experience with his works, although I do have several of his novels sitting on my shelf. I am hoping to read more of his stuff in the future, but I ended up starting with one of his earlier books, the standalone Warhammer 40,000 novel, Storm of Iron.
The Adeptus Mechanicus Forge World of Hydra Cordatus is a barren and desolate place, garrisoned by Imperial Guard of the 383rd Jouran Dragoons and members of Adeptus Mechanicus, who rule from one of the mightiest and seemingly impregnable fortresses in the galaxy. No-one ever expected that the many wars that plague the universe would ever come to a planet as seemingly inhospitable as Hydra Cordatus, but hell has descended upon the planet in the form of Chaos Space Marines from the feared Iron Warriors legion.
Under the leadership of the dread Warsmith Barban Falk, the Iron Warriors have arrived on Hydra Cordatus in substantial numbers, determined to destroy all the Imperial defenders and take the planet's main citadel. After a blistering landing upon the surface of the planet that cuts off all hope of relief, the Iron Warriors deploy their full force of warriors, slaves, labourers and even several corrupt Titans to assault the enemy. But they have not chosen an easy target, as the citadel of Hydra Cordatus is no ordinary fortress. It is an ancient and mysterious stronghold, whose walls are designed to stymy any attack, and few foes would have a chance of defeating its defences.
However, the Iron Warriors have long been considered the greatest siege warfare specialists in all the universe. Having honed their bloody craft for millennia since their betrayal of the Emperor, the corrupt Iron Warriors soon embark on an ambitious and fast campaign that soon threatens to completely destroy the Imperial forces. Only the arrival of members of the Iron Warrior's greatest enemies, the Space Marines of the Imperial Fists, gives any hope to the defenders. But can even the legendary Imperial Fists stand against the ancient fury of the Iron Warriors? And what secrets truly lay hidden in the depths of Hydra Cordatus's citadel?
Well, this was a pretty damn awesome Warhammer book. McNeill did a remarkable job with Storm of Iron, producing an intense and action-packed novel that might be one of the best siege novels I have ever had the pleasure of reading. Loaded with impressive battle-sequence after impressive battle-sequence, as well as a ton of intriguing and fun characters, Storm of Iron was an outstanding read, and I had so much fun getting through it.
I will admit that one of the things that really drew me to Storm of Iron is that it showcases a massive siege in the gothic future of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. I have always deeply enjoyed books with sieges in them, and the Warhammer universe is naturally filled with some good examples of this, although these mostly occurred in the fantasy focussed books. As such, I was quite intrigued to see how a science fiction siege would occur, and McNeill really did not disappoint, painting a powerful and captivating picture and using the Iron Warriors and Imperial Fists, both of whom are known for their siege craft, as central figures in the narrative.
McNeill starts Storm of Iron off with a bang, showing the Iron Warrior's initial move as they launch a lightning-fast raid and landing upon Hydra Cordatus in the opening chapters. From there, the siege of the citadel starts in earnest as the Iron Warriors deploy their entire army towards it. Told from multiple character perspectives of both the attackers and defenders, you swiftly get to know all the key players of the book and see their various personal and military struggles as the siege unfolds. The author sets everything up perfectly, and you are soon engrossed in the novel-spanning siege, which McNeill explores in intricate detail, examining the various moves and countermoves that the two sides are doing. You get some awesome scenes throughout Storm of Iron, and it really has everything you could want from a siege book, including artillery barrages, trench warfare, sapping, sallies, reinforcements, counterattacks and desperate fighting in breaches. The entire story moves pretty quickly, and there are barely any pauses in between battle scenes. Any delays that do occur serve an essential part of the plot, showing the various personal issues impacting the participants, introducing new characters, or exploring some of the hidden intrigue going on within the besieged citadel.
The story picks up even further around the middle, with the arrival of the Imperial Fists Space Marines who give the defenders more of a fighting chance. As such, you are never quite certain how the book is going to unfold, and the battle really could go any way. I liked how McNeill balanced the book between the Chaos and Imperial characters (or the attackers and defenders), and I deeply enjoyed seeing how each side conducted their war, especially as both had to deal with internal dissension and setbacks. I think that the narrative had a great blend of cool story elements, and the combination of action, intrigue and character work fit the story very well. Naturally, the best part of the book is the exceptional battle scenes, and thanks to author's detailed depictions, it is extremely easy to envision all the intense fight sequences that unfold. There are some outstanding scenes here, and there is a little bit of everything, included destructive ranged warfare, brutal close combat fights, desperate last stands and even some over-the-top battles between the massive Titans (essentially intense mecha warfare). This entire story comes together pretty well, and I really liked the fantastic and dark notes that McNeill left it on. While I wasn't too shocked by one of the book's main twists, there honestly wasn't a moment where I wasn't entertained by Storm of Iron's story, and I had such a fantastic time seeing this entire epic siege unfold. I managed to power through this book extremely quickly, and I had so much fun seeing how this protracted battle unfolded. As such, this is a must-read for all those who love a good siege book, and I really appreciate the awesome story that McNeill featured here.
I love all the cool Warhammer 40,000 elements that McNeill was able to fit into this awesome book, and fans of the franchise will appreciate his attention to detail and fun depictions of the various factions and their iconic regiments/toys. While the Imperial Guard, Adeptus Mechanicus and Imperial Fists are all featured here, this book is mainly about the Iron Warriors, and it was fascinating to see them in action. These traitorous and corrupt siege specialists have a rich history of hatred, and while the author doesn't go completely into their fall from grace, you get a good idea of why they turned and some of the terrors they have inflicted. Indeed, all the depictions of the Chaos side are extremely powerful, and you get an impressive view of just how twisted and dangerous they and their dark gods are. That being said, you get a much more nuanced viewpoint of the Chaos side here than most Warhammer books have, and it was utterly fascinating to see their views on the conflict. That, combined with some of the secrets that the Adeptus Mechanicus are hiding, continues to reinforce one of the key concepts of the Warhammer 40,000 universe: that there really are no good guys here, just winners and dead people. Thanks to author's ability to highlight key universe and faction details, this is one of those Warhammer 40,000 books that could serve as a great introduction to Warhammer fiction, and if a massive and bloody siege doesn't get your attention and make you interested in this franchise, nothing will. As such, you don't need to come into Storm of Iron with too much pre-knowledge of the Warhammer 40,000 universe to enjoy this book, although established fans will naturally get a lot more out of it. I am personally glad that, of all of McNeill's books, I chose to start with Storm of Iron, especially as it apparently sets up some of his future Warhammer entries. In particular, it introduces one of the key antagonists of his Ultramarines series, which has long been on my to-read list, and I look forward to enjoying more of McNeill's epic Warhammer books in the future.
I also deeply appreciated some of the excellent character work that was featured within Storm of Iron. Due to how McNeill writes the story, the book features a huge range of different point-of-view characters, broken up between the Iron Warriors and the members of the 383rd Jouran Dragoons who are defending the citadel. While the quick-paced story and multiple character perspectives cuts down on development a little, you do get to know all the key characters very quickly, and McNeill fits in some absolutely fascinating character arcs that I deeply enjoyed. Three of the most interesting characters are the Iron Warriors captains who are leading the assault on Hydra Cordatus, Honsou, Forrix and Kroeger. All three are pretty interesting in their own right, with Honsou the true believer ostracised by his comrades due to his heritage, Forrix the disillusioned veteran, and Kroeger the mad berserker who is slowly going insane serving the Blood God Khorne. Their personal storylines are all amazing, but the real fun is seeing their interactions, especially as they all hate each other and are vying for their master's favour. McNeill spends a lot of time with these three villains, and you really get a sense of whole Iron Warrior's legion through their disparate viewpoints. I will say that I didn't think any of the Imperial characters quite measured up to these Chaos characters, especially as McNeill really worked to make them as compelling as possible. I did deeply enjoy the character of Guardsman Julius Hawke, a slacker who finds himself alone in the wilds and serves an interesting role in the battle. I was also quite intrigued by Lieutenant Larana Ultorian, a defiant soldier who is captured by the Chaos forces and slowly driven insane by her forced service to them. These characters, and more, all help to turn Storm of Iron into a much more complex and powerful read, and I had a great time explore all their unique stories and histories here.
I doubt anyone is going to be too surprised that I made sure to grab the recently released audiobook version, which in my opinion is one of the best ways to enjoy a cool Warhammer book. The Storm of Iron audiobook was a pretty good example of this, as I quickly got drawn into it, especially as the awesome action sequences became even more epic when they are read out. With a run time of just over 11 hours, this was a decent length Warhammer audiobook, although I managed to power through it in less than a week, mainly because of how much I got caught up in the story. I was also pretty impressed by the narration from Michael Geary, who really dove into the various roles contained within Storm of Iron's story. Geary clearly had a lot of fun telling this dark tale, and I felt his fast-paced narration really added the intensity and excitement of the story. I also felt that he did a great job bringing the various characters of Storm of Iron to life, and each of the main figures is given a unique voice or accent to help set them apart. While I liked all the cool voices he did, Geary's take on the various Chaos Space Marines was very memorable, especially as he really captures the cruelty, hatred and dark demonic influences that affect them. An overall excellent Warhammer audiobook, I had such an exceptional time listening to this version of Storm of Iron, and this format comes highly recommended.
Overall, I am extremely happy that I chose to read this fantastic Warhammer 40,000 novel, and it was one of the more interesting older entries in the franchise I have so far read. The extremely talented Graham McNeill did a wonderful job on Storm of Iron, and I had such an amazing time getting through its elaborate and action-packed narrative. This book featured such an impressive depiction of a siege in the gothic far future, and readers are in for an intense and captivating time as they see this complex battle between besiegers and defenders unfold. Clever, compelling, and filled with pulse-pounding fun, Siege of Iron was an excellent book and I look forward to reading more of McNeill's Warhammer books in the future.
WWW Wednesday – 12 October 2022
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Fairy Tale by Stephen King (Trade Paperback)
I just started reading the new Stephen King novel, Fairy Tale, today, which is so far proving to be quite an impressive read. An intense coming of age story that will see its teenage protagonist and his dog venture into a dangerous fairy realm, this book is pretty awesome so far and I am quite intrigued to see how this entire novel unfolds.
In the Shadow of Lightning by Brian McClellan (Audiobook)
I had several awesome audiobooks to start up this week, but in the end I went with In the Shadow of Lightning by Brian McClellan, mainly because of how much I enjoyed his previous book, Promise of Blood. I have made a fair bit of progress on this audiobook already and it is proving to be just as epic as I thought it would be. Set in a new fantasy realm where magic is contained in glass, In the Shadow of Lightning has a great blend of intrigue, politics, action and character development, and I am already very hooked. I can't wait to see how this book continues and at the rate I'm going with it, I'll probably finish it off by this time next week.
Star Wars: The Princess and the Scoundrel by Beth Revis (Trade Paperback)
An excellent Star Wars novel that did a wonderful job capturing the romance between Han Solo and Princess Leia. I deeply enjoyed this cool book and it ended up being quite an intriguing read.
Warhammer 40,000: Storm of Iron by Graham McNeill (Audiobook)
This has to have been one of the better Warhammer 40,000 novels I have read recently, especially as it had a brilliant and dark story to it. Depicting a massive siege of formidable fortress, this was a very exciting book, and I loved the cool directions that McNeill took the story. I am hoping to get a review up for this soon in a Throwback Thursday article, but this is a must-read for all Warhammer fans.
Seventeen by John Brownlow
My plan, after I get through the massive brick that is Fairy Tale, is to dive into some of the intriguing thrillers I have sitting in my to-read pile. The first one of these that I need to check out is the compelling debut, Seventeen by John Brownlow. Set to feature a bunch of awesome assassin characters duking it out, Seventeen sounds pretty incredible and I look forward to seeing what happens in it.
WWW Wednesday – 5 October 2022
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I didn't make as much progress with the new Star Wars release, The Princess and the Scoundrel by Beth Revis, this week as I would have liked. Still, I am about halfway through it at the moment, and I will make an effort to finish it off in the next day or so, especially as this is proving to be quite an interesting read. Set immediately after the events of Return of the Jedi, this book explores the relationship between Han Solo and Princess Leia in the current Star Wars canon. Featuring both their wedding and their turbulent honeymoon, this is a must-read for all Star Wars fans, and I am already having a great time getting through it.
I was in the mood for some classic Warhammer 40,000 adventures so I decided to check out the awesome sounding Storm of Iron by Graham McNeill. An older Warhammer 40,000 novel, Storm of Iron depicts a massive siege that see the infamous Iron Warriors Chaos Space Marines use all their craft to attack an impregnatable fortress. I have only just started listening to this book, but I know I am going to have an outstanding time with Storm of Iron.
The Martyr by Anthony Ryan (Audiobook)
I absolutely powered through the new Anthony Ryan book, The Martyr, in the last week and it really lived up to all my expectations and more. One of my most anticipated books of the year and the sequel to the impressive 2021 novel, The Pariah, The Martyr is a brilliant fantasy adventure about a young bandit turned scribe who finds his fate bound to a bold and pious warrior woman, who is set to bring real change to an intriguing fantasy realm. This second novel sees his quest get even more dangerous and complex, as he begins to understand the full implications of everything he is involved with, while also finding himself thrust into several deadly wars. This was a deeply captivating, powerful and exciting read that I had such an exceptional time getting through. A perfect follow-up to The Pariah, The Martyr is one of the best fantasy books of 2022 and comes highly recommended. Review to follow soon.
Fairy Tale by Stephen King
I am still planning to read the new Stephen King novel, Fairy Tale, next, which should prove to be pretty epic. An intense and dark novel about a dangerous fairy realm, this book is going to be awesome and I can't wait to see how it all unfolds.
Nona the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir
I am also hoping to read the next book in the epic Locked Tomb series by intriguing author Tamsyn Muir, Nona the Ninth. Part of an awesome series about damaged necromancers in a desolate far future, Nona the Ninth follows on from the impressive Gideon the Ninth (one of my favourite debuts of 2019) and Harrow the Ninth (one of my favourite books and audiobooks of 2020). I have no doubt this is going to be one of the more unique and captivating books of 2022 and I can't wait to read it.

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Changes to small RNA in sperm may help fertilization
by University of Massachusetts Medical School
Human sperm stained for semen quality testing in the clinical laboratory. Credit: Bobjgalindo/Wikipedia
Two papers by UMass Medical School Professor Oliver J. Rando, MD, Ph.D., shed new light on the processes of fertilization and epigenetic inheritance in mammals. Together, the research provides important insight into how epigenetics—the study of inheritable traits that are carried outside the genome—work from father to offspring. The studies appear in the journal Developmental Cell and provide new information about the epigenetic contribution of males to their offspring.
Studies over the past decade in the field of epigenetics have provided unexpected support to the notion that conditions experienced by a parent can affect disease risk and other traits in future generations. Contributions of mammalian females to their offspring are apparent—both nuclear and mitochondrial DNA, for example, as well as exposure to various factors during gestation—but less is known about male contributions beyond the DNA found in sperm.
"The study of paternal contributions to development, including environmental contributions to the health of sperm, is a burgeoning field of research," said Dr. Rando, professor of biochemistry and molecular pharmacology at UMMS. "In addition, because of the rise in the use of assisted reproduction, it's also vital to look at the differences between sperm removed directly from the testicles and ejaculated sperm, to investigate whether these differences may have an impact on the long-term health of the offspring."
Both studies looked at small RNAs to determine how these molecules contribute to epigenetic changes in sperm in mice.
In the first study, led by Upasna Sharma, Ph.D., postdoctoral fellow at UMMS, the investigators looked at what happens to small RNAs when sperm leave the testes and travel through the epididymis toward the vas deferens, a process that takes about two weeks. Researchers found that the sperm underwent dramatic changes to its their RNA "payload—small RNAs carrying information -during this time. They also confirmed that some of the RNA found in sperm originates in the paternal epididymis and is later transferred to sperm cells.
The second study looked at the functional implications of small RNAs in sperm and whether these small RNAs have any effect on sperm or the fertilized egg. The team, led by UMMS Postdoctoral Associate Colin C. Conine, Ph.D., found that small RNAs in sperm are essential for normal pre-implantation development. Specifically, they showed that embryos fertilized using sperm from early in the epididymis—where sperm have not yet gained a full payload of regulatory RNAs—exhibit gene misregulation early in development and then fail to implant in the uterus efficiently. The researchers could correct these defects by injecting small RNAs from the end of the epidydimal pathway into the newly formed embryo.
Earlier studies from Rando and others suggested that paternal environmental conditions can affect the health of their offspring and that a man's lifestyle and exposure to potentially hazardous elements—such as stress and toxins—can affect the levels and types of small RNA in the sperm. The researchers plan to continue studying the role of small RNAs in reproduction and development.
"A substantial subset of embryos are created using fertilization with testicular sperm, which have subtly different RNA contents from ejaculated sperm," said Rando. "Since we now show that even relatively subtle RNA differences between sperm from the beginning versus the end of the epididymis can impact offspring it will be interesting to explore these effects of sperm used in assisted reproduction."
Prolonged stress can impact quality of sperm, study says
More information: Developmental Cell, Sharma et al.: "Small RNAs are trafficked from the epididymis to developing mammalian sperm." www.cell.com/developmental-cel … 1534-5807(18)30540-9 , DOI: 10.1016/j.devcel.2018.06.023
Developmental Cell, Conine et al.: "Small RNAs gained during epididymal transit of sperm are essential for embryonic development in mice." www.cell.com/developmental-cel … 1534-5807(18)30541-0 , DOI: 10.1016/j.devcel.2018.06.024
Journal information: Developmental Cell
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Citation: Changes to small RNA in sperm may help fertilization (2018, July 26) retrieved 19 July 2019 from https://phys.org/news/2018-07-small-rna-sperm-fertilization.html
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Ever thought how before the industrial revolution fertility was not a problem. Now we have a growing number of people and there offspring that are infertile.
What happens to our species when the last fertile person on this rock dies?


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Q: Regex match just one time I'm using this regex to mach some words without numbers and it works well
(?:searchfor|\G).+?(\b[^\d\s]+?\b)

The problem that it's searching the hole document and not only in the line that contains searchfor
So if I have 2 times searchfor it will take them twice
I want to stop it only on that 1st line so it will not search the other lines after
Any help please?
I'm using Regex with php
Thank you

A: you can reference two function:
 preg_match
 preg_match_all

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Aides to Senator McCain, the Republican presidential nominee, said it was too soon to say whether he would oppose the plan being hashed out by the Bush administration and Congress, noting that the final details had yet to be presented. But Mr. McCain repeated his calls to add several provisions that the administration has opposed, including a guarantee that taxpayer money would not be used to enrich the executives of failing companies.
The Republican presidential candidate says he will work with the Rudd Government to establish a global framework that would encourage China and India to become part of the solution to man-made climate change. Senator McCain says he is committed to a market-based cap-and-trade system aimed at reducing carbon emissions. And he wants a closer bilateral partnership on other key issues such as nuclear proliferation, trade liberalisation and combating terrorism.
Senator Barack Obama significantly outspent Senator John McCain in August as the two campaigns ramped up their general election fight, with the Obama campaign spending $53 million that month, $32 million of which went to advertising. That compared with the $41 million spent by the McCain campaign, $23 million of which went to advertising.
Incensed by Republican advertisements critical of Senator Barack Obama, several current and former executives came forward to discuss the role that Rick Davis, Senator John McCain's campaign manager and longtime adviser, played in helping Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac beat back regulatory challenges when he served as president of their advocacy group, the Homeownership Alliance, formed in the summer of 2000.
The candidates echoed each other in assessing the threat from the financial crisis as severe enough to warrant government intervention. But Senator John McCain said that he would press on with his plan to extend the Bush tax cuts and to cut others. Contrary to the warnings of fiscal analysts, he said he could still balance the federal budget, which was falling deeper into deficit even before the financial crisis, by the end of his first term.
Republican candidate John McCain faces the daunting task of trying to square his long history of advocating corporate and financial deregulation - the sort of loose controls many blame for the turmoil on Wall Street. Senator McCain now says more controls are needed to prevent a repeat of the turmoil that sent the stock market plunging, as he tries to recover from a damaging series of gaffes regarding the unfolding crisis.
John McCain and Barack Obama have made it clear that they would pick very different kinds of justices. The results could be particularly dramatic under Mr. McCain, who is likely to complete President Bush's campaign to make the court an aggressive right-wing force.
The main thrust of the McCain campaign has been to cover up his history of economic malpractice. Senator McCain has largely pulled it off so far, under the guidance of Steve Schmidt, a Karl Rove protégé. A Rovian political strategy by definition means all slime, all the time. But the more crucial Rove game plan is to envelop the entire presidential race in a thick fog of truthiness.
The Obama and McCain campaigns have agreed to an unusual free-flowing format for the three televised presidential debates, which begin Friday, but the McCain camp fought for and won a much more structured approach for the questioning at the vice-presidential debate, advisers to both campaigns said Saturday.
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Whether eat dairy free or not, nut milks have made their way into our everyday diets. We have them in drinks like coffee, smoothies and also curries and soups. They taste great and they are incredibly easy to make. I'm going to show you how to make 3 of the most popular non-dairy milks.
Coconut Milk is a refreshing plant milk and can be used in both sweet and savory recipes like curries and soups. If you want to make more non-dairy milks, check out my recipes for Cashew milk and Almond milk.
) Soak your coconut in 4 cups of hot water (2 pints) for 2 hours.
) Place soaked cocnut and the soaking water in a high speed blender. Cover and blend on high for 1-2 minutes. It will be milky and have a bit of foam on the top.
) If you are using for soups or curries you can use as it. If you are using it for a drink the strain coconut milk through a clean tea towel or a nut bag and squeeze into a bowl.
can I use coconut flakes that come in a bag in the baking aisle? Sweet or not sweeten?
Hi, i would not suggest that for this recipe.
I'm planning on using the coconut milk recipe. Would I be able to store it for 7 days? I know you said 4-5 days in the recipe.
Hi, i think i would stick to no longer than 5 days for this to be fresh.
Thank you Gemma for these great dairy-free-milks and recipes: so wholesome! Was wondering… Those are really cute glass containers with the word "milk" stenciled on them, also noticed the threading at the top for a lid, where did you get them? Does the lid come with them? I would appreciate the link… you know, like you post for your ice cream containers… Loving your videos and website! I'm always a little intimidated trying new recipes, but you take away that fear when you show me "how" (video), then tell me "how" (recipe), all in one place. You're like having a friend with me in the kitchen.
I got these (stole) from my mum! She brought them from Perth Australia when she as visiting my sister, I think she got them in a dollar store, do not tell her I took them! it is our secret 😉 There are some here though not the same (https://amzn.to/2NDLTOF).
Thank you Martha for your very kind comments, I appreciate your loyal support.
hi gemma! hope you're well.
do you know if i can keep the coconut soaked for more than two hours? say, overnight?
sending love all the way from egypt!
Thank you very much Chef Gemma for this very helpful recipe, well done! By the way, can I use a cheese cloth instead of a tea towel or a nut bag.
In my country, Macedonia, coconut milk is very expensive, so this homemade have solved my problem :D. And you know what, tastes even better, because is fresh and without any artificial things. I made it with hand blender, but worked as well as others. Thank you so much.
I'm thrilled to hear that.
Hi Gemma, I'm loving learning so much from your recipes and especially how to make ingredients from what we already have. Please could you look into making your dairy free ice cream with pure creamed coconut block? It comes in a packet and its pure coconut compacted. Like a brick. It does have the oil in it too as you can see it sometimes separated at the top of the block. I also prefer this to make the milk with, either simply dissolved in hot water or blended and strained. Much tastier then dried coconut. Also I have made nut milks with jar or homemade nut butters. Nice n creamy. You probably know all this, but on a free from gluten, dairy, eggs, oat and sugar it takes a lot of experimentation. Ill be using your full on recipes to whip up plenty for my family, they're gonna love the finishes results. Perhaps a look at gluten free flour/starch blends too, without the standard rice flour? It's so difficult to find one or two good working gluten free flours and the internet can become so confusing.
First of all I am delighted to hear that it is sunny in Lancashire, summer is on the way!
I know how difficult it is for so many people with food in tolerances, to all sorts of foods. GF foods are a special area of interest for many chefs, mostly coming out of their own issues with gluten, and they have worked hard at developing recipes around this. (www.glutenfreegirl.com) is one that I refer to, finding her genuinely interested, and focused on finding solutions. It will take a lot of research for me to get to that place, and I worry about not getting it right!
So, i continue to read up on this, but I am not sure I can add anything to what is there already. I try to think about this when developing recipes too, and note it where it applies.
Creamed coconut as you know is the creamed fresh flesh of coconut, and it does indeed have the cream/fats in it. It is perfect for making coconut milk, and the fat/cream should separate nicely too, for use with the dairy free recipes. The problem for me is that it is not widely available in large enough quantities to be useful, the organic coconut milk in the cans is a more economic option for most, and generally more available too. I love creamed coconut as an addition to spicy food, or even added to cookies, it is a great thing to have in the larder.
do let us know of any advances you make, other bold bakers will be really interested in this post.
Thank you and your lovely family for all the work you do!
Dried coconut will need to be soaked, fresh coconut will not!
The process is the same otherwise.


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Q: `Building wheel for opencv-python (PEP 517) ... -` runs forever When I run
!pip install imgaug==0.4.0

the following is the output
Collecting imgaug==0.4.0
  Using cached https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/66/b1/af3142c4a85cba6da9f4ebb5ff4e21e2616309552caca5e8acefe9840622/imgaug-0.4.0-py2.py3-none-any.whl
Requirement already satisfied: Pillow in /opt/conda/envs/Python-3.6/lib/python3.6/site-packages (from imgaug==0.4.0) (5.4.1)
Requirement already satisfied: numpy>=1.15 in /opt/conda/envs/Python-3.6/lib/python3.6/site-packages (from imgaug==0.4.0) (1.15.4)
Collecting Shapely (from imgaug==0.4.0)
  Using cached https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/9d/18/557d4f55453fe00f59807b111cc7b39ce53594e13ada88e16738fb4ff7fb/Shapely-1.7.1-cp36-cp36m-manylinux1_x86_64.whl
Requirement already satisfied: six in /opt/conda/envs/Python-3.6/lib/python3.6/site-packages (from imgaug==0.4.0) (1.12.0)
Requirement already satisfied: matplotlib in /opt/conda/envs/Python-3.6/lib/python3.6/site-packages (from imgaug==0.4.0) (3.0.2)
Collecting scikit-image>=0.14.2 (from imgaug==0.4.0)
  Using cached https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/0e/ba/53e1bfbdfd0f94514d71502e3acea494a8b4b57c457adbc333ef386485da/scikit_image-0.17.2-cp36-cp36m-manylinux1_x86_64.whl
Requirement already satisfied: imageio in /opt/conda/envs/Python-3.6/lib/python3.6/site-packages (from imgaug==0.4.0) (2.4.1)
Collecting opencv-python (from imgaug==0.4.0)
  Using cached https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/77/f5/49f034f8d109efcf9b7e98fbc051878b83b2f02a1c73f92bbd37f317288e/opencv-python-4.4.0.42.tar.gz
  Installing build dependencies ... done
  Getting requirements to build wheel ... done
    Preparing wheel metadata ... done
Requirement already satisfied: scipy in /opt/conda/envs/Python-3.6/lib/python3.6/site-packages (from imgaug==0.4.0) (1.2.0)
Requirement already satisfied: cycler>=0.10 in /opt/conda/envs/Python-3.6/lib/python3.6/site-packages (from matplotlib->imgaug==0.4.0) (0.10.0)
Requirement already satisfied: kiwisolver>=1.0.1 in /opt/conda/envs/Python-3.6/lib/python3.6/site-packages (from matplotlib->imgaug==0.4.0) (1.0.1)
Requirement already satisfied: pyparsing!=2.0.4,!=2.1.2,!=2.1.6,>=2.0.1 in /opt/conda/envs/Python-3.6/lib/python3.6/site-packages (from matplotlib->imgaug==0.4.0) (2.3.1)
Requirement already satisfied: python-dateutil>=2.1 in /opt/conda/envs/Python-3.6/lib/python3.6/site-packages (from matplotlib->imgaug==0.4.0) (2.7.5)
Collecting tifffile>=2019.7.26 (from scikit-image>=0.14.2->imgaug==0.4.0)
  Using cached https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/3c/13/4f873f6b167c2e77288ce8db1c9f742d1e0e1463644e2df4e3bd3c40a422/tifffile-2020.8.25-py3-none-any.whl
Requirement already satisfied: networkx>=2.0 in /opt/conda/envs/Python-3.6/lib/python3.6/site-packages (from scikit-image>=0.14.2->imgaug==0.4.0) (2.2)
Collecting PyWavelets>=1.1.1 (from scikit-image>=0.14.2->imgaug==0.4.0)
  Using cached https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/59/bb/d2b85265ec9fa3c1922210c9393d4cdf7075cc87cce6fe671d7455f80fbc/PyWavelets-1.1.1-cp36-cp36m-manylinux1_x86_64.whl
Requirement already satisfied: setuptools in /opt/conda/envs/Python-3.6/lib/python3.6/site-packages (from kiwisolver>=1.0.1->matplotlib->imgaug==0.4.0) (40.8.0)
Requirement already satisfied: decorator>=4.3.0 in /opt/conda/envs/Python-3.6/lib/python3.6/site-packages (from networkx>=2.0->scikit-image>=0.14.2->imgaug==0.4.0) (4.3.2)
Building wheels for collected packages: opencv-python
  Building wheel for opencv-python (PEP 517) ... -

But the Building wheel for opencv-python (PEP 517) ... - runs forever, how to resolve this problem?

A: i had the same problem, everything worked out:
pip install --upgrade pip setuptools wheel

A: Solve by install openCV-Python explicitly first using
!pip install opencv-python==4.3.0.38
If this version does not exist it would open version that exist.
Then you can run !pip install imgaug.
As the older version of opencv-python doesn't require wheel compilation.

A: If you are using Raspberry pi then use command pip install opencv-python==4.5.3.56 then update numpy using pip install -U numpy and then install package you need to install which has OpenCV dependency.

A: Small PSA for anyone trying to run the command pip install opencv-contrib-python on a Raspberry Pi.
If it seems stuck, know that the installation will take 2 hours.
Edit: Google led me here, and it's very hard to find this information otherwise. So yeah.

A: It happened to me as well while i was downloading pip install opencv-python
Just go to the preferences, go to python interpreter and then check for the wheels package and delete it by clicking on it and pressing the minus mark next to the add mark. This error comes because to download it, the package should first build thousands of dependencies for wheels as opencv is a big package. If you uninstall wheels then they don't have to build dependencies. Note that uninstalling wheels won't affect anything in the code. I have a mac and use pycharm as the IDE so, i am not sure whether it works on other devices.
This is a image of the the interpreter that is after uninstalling wheels

A: python -m pip install --upgrade opencv-python --user


We got an email from our reader, Susan, that she has already received her coupon for a FREE loaf of Rudi's Gluten Free Bread coupon! If you didn't already request your free coupon, go here to request a FREE loaf of bread if you live in the Portland area and here if you live in the Seattle area.
Portland ran out of them. So, they are now offering a $2.00/1. However, the Seattle website still has free ones! I signed up for Seattle one even if I live in Portland. They are no different, right? A coupon is a coupon! So, that means I can get TWO loaves for $4.99. Pretty great price for me considering it's gluten free.
I looked at Freddy's, but didn't find them in the health food or regular section. Only certain Freddy's must carry them. Anyone seen them and if so can you tell me which location? Thanks!
I live in Portland and received my free loaf coupon today. So fast!
I signed up for one last week and it's already come in the mail! The fastest coupon I've ever gotten via USPS!
mine was only $2 off too! dangit. time to unsubscribe from Rudi's….
IT"S NOT FREE – it's a $2 off coupon. Get so tired of something advertised for "Free" only to find out it's not – it's either a shipping charge or just a $ off coupon.
They must have run out of the FREE coupons for the Portland area! They are still offering a FREE product if you live in the Seattle area.
I got a FREE coupon!
Which stores sell this brand?


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Ándros, en  ou Chóra (), est la capitale de l'île d'Ándros en Égée-Méridionale, Grèce. Elle est située dans la partie orientale de l'île, construite le long d'une petite péninsule et entourée de deux plages de sable, Parapórti au sud et Niborió au nord.

Selon le recensement de 2011, la population de la localité s'élève à .

Notes et références

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Village en Égée-Méridionale
Dème d'Ándros

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Victor Moses retires from International football at 27
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Nigerian footballer Victor Moses has announced his retirement from International Football.
Moses made this known on Wednesday on his verified Instagram page.
The Chelsea mid fielder said he has made this decision in order to focus on his club career and family.
He said: "I would like to announce that after much thought I have made the decision to retire from playing international football.
I have experienced some of the best moments of my life wearing the Super Eagles shirt and have memories with me that will last a lifetime.
Nothing will ever compete to what it felt like to represent Nigeria on behalf of our country.
However I feel that now is the right time to step away in order to be able to focus fully on club career and my young family as well as to allow the next generation of Super Eagles stars the opportunity to step up and to flourish. We are blessed as a nation to have so many exciting young players coming through and now is their time.
There are so many highlights that stand out for me over the years; from making my debut, to playing in two World Cups and being a part of the team to win the African Nations Cup for first time for our nation since 1994 being just a few of them.
I have already spoken to the manager by telephone and would like to say thank you to him and his staff, the NFF and all of my teammates for all of their support over the years. Most importantly I would like to say thank you to the Nigerian people for believing in me and supporting me over the years. It's meant the world to me and my family and I will always be a proud Nigerian supporting the team.
Thank you for the memories and good luck to the team for the future 🇳🇬"
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Get festive at the Deliciously Ella Christmas Dinner Party, hosted by Ella at our Weighhouse St deli!
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Then you'll head downstairs to enjoy a three-course festive feast served by our fantastic team. After a warming seasonal soup to start the meal, you'll enjoy a delicious plant-based Christmas roast, followed by a festive dessert.
At the end of the evening, we'll wish you a Merry Christmas with a goodie bag to take away, full of our favourite products.
Please let us know at the time of booking if you have any dietary requirements and we will do our best to accommodate your request. If you would prefer a non-alcoholic welcome drink, please also let us know!
Dinner starts at 7.30pm. We look forward to seeing you then!


Does it make sense for investors to embrace more than one real estate exit strategy at a time?
Real estate investors have traditionally been very selective of their chosen investment strategy. Specializing in one exit strategy awards them the opportunity to become an expert in that particular field. However, the debate as to which strategy is the best continues to unfold in today's market. In the end, investors agree to disagree in regards to the best exit strategy.
Wholesalers, flippers, buy and hold landlords and debt investors all have their own perspective on real estate.
Ironically, each strategy has proven it is capable of generating great incomes and building significant wealth. So it's not really a matter or right or wrong, but of choice. Some real estate investors are certainly impressionable. Whatever they hear from a self-proclaimed professional is the law. However, when you really think about it, the best primary real estate investment strategy for any individual is determined by personal goals, talents and resources.
So what about mixing it up and engaging in several different real estate investment strategies at once? What are the dangers of such diversity and how can juggling multiple strategies actually be beneficial?
For those just starting out in the real estate investing business, diversifying can be an incredible challenge. Focusing on several exit strategies can not only be incredibly distracting, but it can prevent you from becoming an expert in one area.
Engaging in multiple exit strategies can be devastating to those who are not prepared to make the jump.
However, there are many excellent reasons for embracing more than one real estate investment strategy at a time. The benefits can be huge, if not critical for survival.
Just about any real estate investing strategies can be combined. Wholesaling mortgage notes can be balanced with fixing and flipping luxury homes. Building a portfolio of single family rentals can easily be paired with commercial real estate. Acquiring land can even work in conjunction with selling custom homes. Virtually any other combination is possible as well.
You may even want to consider offering additional, complimentary services. These can include moving, finance, auctions, home staging and more.
This is great, not only for diversifying income sources, but for steadying income through different real estate cycles. Additionally, it means balancing returns and cash flow while expanding networks.
Wholesaling houses can be used to bring in lump sums of cash while building up passive income from cash flowing rentals. In this example, flipping can also be used to generate those larger sums of capital to expand holdings and fund renovations. No matter which real estate investing niche you are in, using dual strategies maximizes more opportunities and increases overall returns.


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Cordelia C Woodruff
June 1833–after 1900 (Age 66)
Livonia, Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States
The Life of Cordelia C
When Cordelia C Woodruff was born in June 1833, in Livonia, Livonia, Livingston, New York, United States, her father, Burr A Woodruff, was 23 and her mother, Almira Clark, was 22. She married Rodman W Clark on 14 July 1859, in Coles, Illinois, United States. They were the parents of at least 1 son. She lived in Illinois, United States in 1870 and Chester Township, Logan, Illinois, United States for about 20 years. She died after 1900, at the age of 68.
Learn about Cordelia C's homeland.
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Rodman W Clark
Marriage: 14 July 1859
Moroni B Clark
Coles, Illinois, United States
Burr A Woodruff
Almira Clark
Almira N Woodruff
Adeline R Woodruff
Maria H Woodruff
Delecta Helen Woodruff
1836 · Remember the Alamo
Being a monumental event in the Texas Revolution, The Battle of the Alamo was a thirteen-day battle at the Alamo Mission near San Antonio. In the early morning of the final battle, the Mexican Army advanced on the Alamo. Quickly being overrun, the Texian Soldiers quickly withdrew inside the building. The battle has often been overshadowed by events from the Mexican–American War, But the Alamo gradually became known as a national battle site and later named an official Texas State Shrine.
1839 · From Swamp to Beautiful Place
By 1829 Venus, Illinois had grown sufficiently and in 1832 was one of the contenders for the new county seat. However, the honor was awarded to a nearby city, Carthage. In 1834 the name Venus was changed to Commerce because the settlers felt that the new name better suited their plans. But during late 1839, arriving members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints bought the small town of Commerce and in April 1840 it was renamed Nauvoo by Joseph Smith Jr., who led the Latter-Day Saints to Nauvoo to escape persecution in Missouri. The name Nauvoo is derived from the traditional Hebrew language. It is notable that by 1844 Nauvoo's population had swollen to around 12,000 residents, rivaling the size of Chicago at the time. After the Latter-Day Saints left the population settled down toward 2,000 people.
1856 · The Largest Map Company in the World
William Rand opened a small printing shop in Chicago. Doing most of the work himself for the first two years he decided to hire some help. Rand Hired Andrew McNally, an Irish Immigrant, to work in his shop. After doing business with the Chicago Tribune, Rand and McNally were hired to run the Tribune's entire printing operation. Years later, Rand and McNally established Rand McNally & Co after purchasing the Tribune's printing business. They focused mainly on printing tickets, complete railroad guides and timetables for the booming railroad industry around the city. What made the company successful was the detailed maps of roadways, along with directions to certain places. Rand McNally was the first major map publisher to embrace a system of numbered highways and erected many of the roadside highway signs that have been adopted by state and federal highway authorities. The company is still making and updating the world maps that are looked at every day.
English: topographic name for someone who lived on a patch of land where woodruff grew, Old English wudurofe (a compound of wudu 'wood' with a second element of unknown origin). The leaves of the plant have a sweet smell and the surname may also have been a nickname for one who used it as a perfume, or perhaps an ironical nickname for a malodorous person.
Woodroof
D C Clark in household of R H Clark, "United States Census, 1870"
Delia Clark in household of R W Clark, "United States Census, 1880"
Cordelia Woodruff in household of Burr Woodruff, "United States Census, 1850"