The Leaning Pile of Books is a feature in which I highlight books I got over the last week that sound like they may be interesting—old or new, bought or received in the mail for review consideration (the latter of which are mainly unsolicited books from publishers). Since I hope you will find new books Discussion of some fantasy books, including THE BARDS OF BONE PLAIN by Patricia A. McKillip, THE BIRD KING by G. Willow Wilson, and HOLLOW EMPIRE by Sam Hawke.