King of Wands

When upright, this card tells of strength, loyalty and maturity. In reverse, this card warns of intolerance and argumentativeness.

Ace of Pentacles

When this card appears upright, it is a good sign. It is a sign that there is to be a beginning of material comforts and gains. In reverse, this card warns of being greedy and power hungry.

2 of Pentacles

Upright, this card tells that communication brings changes and to be lighthearted. In reverse, this card warns of inability to juggle several situations.

Hua Hu Ching by Lao Zi (Translated by Brian Walker)

If you are a Daoist this should be a must read. The many short chapters although easily to read from start to end is best chapter to chapter and philosophised on as per the many typical books within the Daoist canon.  This book is often left unread in exchange for books such as the Dao De Jing and Zhuangzi but it is worth reading, even more so if you're serious in studying the Daoist canon.

Opening The Dragon Gate: The Making of A Modern Taoist Wizard by Chen Kaiguo and Zheng Shunchao Translated by Thomas Cleary

If you're into the more tradition forms of Daoist texts this is not going to be the book for you as the formatting is very different from what is typically presented. It is rather lengthy compared to other Daoist texts and lacks the typical notes that litter many translated Daoist texts as thankfully there is a lack of a need for notes explaining certain things.
Knowing some 20th history of China can help with understanding the book but what will be the thing that will help the most with understanding this book is alike to all other Daoist texts is rereading the book.

Strange Tales From A Chinese Studio by Pu Songling (Translated by Herbert A. Giles)

If you had to compare The Legends of Tono with its compiled short folkloric tales the best book to go with would without an ounce of doubt be this particular book. Because of this the book is one I would recommend to go to if you're into Chinese folklore and mythology or interested in learning about it.
The one downside of the book due to its many but extremely short stories is that the tone from one tale to another can have very different tones, making it a book I wouldn't recommend just reading as you would like a biography or a true crime book unless you're reading it for study or to take inspiration from artistically.

3 of Pentacles

Upright this card tells of gain in finances and to use artistic skills.
In reverse the card tells of lack of skill and mediocrity.

4 of Pentacles

Upright this card tells of gifts, possessions and good negotiations.
In reverse this card warns of covetousness, suspicion and spendthrift.

5 of Pentacles

Upright this card warns of being destitute, being lonely and unemployed.

In reverse this card is more positive, speaking of new employment and curbing stubbornness.

6 of Pentacles

Upright this card tells of generosity to and from others, of being sympathetic.
In reverse the card warns of jealously, envy and bad debts.

Dragons: The Myths, Legends, & Lore by Doug Niles

Alike to the book on vampires that I reviewed it is not necessarily the best book to review here but many readers might find worthwhile and thankfully it is just as detailed. The book is going to be a good start to begin looking into dragon related mythology and dragons in literature. This makes it a perfect book for a person who may want to further look into in regards to dragons but isn't sure where to start.

7 of Pentacles

Upright this cards tells to not be hesitant.
In reverse warns of poor investment and little gain after hard work.

8 of Pentacles

Upright this card tells of skill in material affairs.
In reverse this card warns of danger of failing and to watch for flattery.

9 of Pentacles

Upright, this card tells of material well-being, prudence and home.
In reverse the card is a warning for loss of friendship, theft and to be cautious.

10 Of Pentacles

Upright this card tells of prosperity, family matters and wills.
In reverse the card warns of family misfortune and hazards.

Vampires: The Myths, Legends, & Lore by Aubrey Sherman

While this book is probably not the best to review on this particular type of blog, the content of the book is likely to going to be interesting for many reading this due to the nature of the book itself. It is thankfully detailed and shares many of the many stories related to vampires whether is be the myths, legends or lore behind them as the title perfectly describes. The book itself also gives a small amount of books and films to look into if you're into more vampire related films and literature but such a list is limited as to list even half of vampire related media would be worthy of a book itself.

Page of Pentacles

Upright the card tells of being a scholar and introvert, of reflection.
In rever the card warns of excess, luxury and being illogical.

Knight of Pentacles

Upright this card tells of patience, reliability and being laborious.
In reverse the card warns of dullness, being dogmatic and carelessness.

Queen of Pentacles

When upright this card tells of security, responsibility and nobility.
In reverse the card warns of suspiciousness and neglect.

King of Pentacles

When upright this card tells of steadiness, leadership and trustworthiness.
In reverse this card tells of dullness, bribery and thriftlessness.

Ace of Cups

Upright this card tells of plenty, joy and the beginning of love.
In reverse this card warns of false love and a loss of faith and trust.

Chinese Mythology by Anthony Christie

If you're first getting introduced to Chinese mythology this is a good book to go straight for. It's straightforward with the content and informative but it is the type of info that is best suited for those just beginning in learning about this specific mythology.

Two of Cups

When this card is seen upright it tells of a beginning of friendship and love, a time of agreement.
In reverse the card warns of misunderstanding, folly and breaking of agreements.

Three of Cups

Upright this card tells of good fortune and healing, where solving problems is of the now.
In reverse the card tells of pain and exploitation.

Four of Cups

Upright this card tells of weariness, dissatisfaction and the need to inject enthusiasm.
In reverse this card tells of a new ambition but not to strain.

Five of Cups

Upright this card tells of sorrow, regret and loss. Warning to take alternatives.
In reverse this card tells of a return of an old friend or even love, a time of hope and meeting new people.

The Kuan Yin Chronicles by Martin Palmer And Jay Ramsey With Man-Ho Kwok

If you ever wanted a good book to tell the stories related to the bodhisattva Guanyin this is a great book to go to. The book may be rather short in length but it is comprehensive on her stories and origins, making it of interest to whomever wants to learn about this particular bodhisattva.

Six of Cups

Upright this cards tells of happiness and how past links will be of aid.
In reverse te card warns of living too much in the past and being unable to cope.

Seven of Cups

When this card is seen upright it warns of illusionary success and day dreaming, telling to be practical.
In reverse this card also warns, telling to be intelligent with selecting and to beware of of false information.

Eight of Cups

Upright this card tells of a turning point, a journey in life.
In reverse this card tells of a time of dissatisfaction and that it can be advisable to abandon present circumstance.

Nine of Cups

When this card appears upright it tells of a time of generosity, satisfaction and wishes coming to.
In reverse this card warns of unfulfillment and overindulgence.

Seven Taoist Masters: A Folk Novel of China by Eva Wong

If you're into short stories this book will thankfully prove to be of worth. As a short book it is also one worth to be read multiple times due to what is learned within its pages. Plentiful with its messages, even reading a single chapter is worth taking the time to meditate on it.

10 of Cups

Upright this card speaks of contentment, peace and a good home.
In reverse it warns of disruptions and that an assessment of motivations is needed.

Page of Cups

This card is an interesting card. Upright it tells of the arts and meditation, of seriousness.
In reverse the card speaks of what is known as a dilettante and of seduction.

Knight of Cups

As a card being a knight the upright form tells of what a knight should be, telling of a poetic, refined time with enthusiasm.
In reverse the card tells of idleness, deception and fraud.

Queen of Cups

As far as cards go the Queen of Cups is straightforward. Upright it tells of a devoted, dreamy and warm hearted time.
In reverse the card warns of inconsistency and immorality.

Chinese Mythology & Thirty-Six Stratagems by Zhang Ziyun

The book itself is an interesting thing to look into two very different things. The first half is a mythology aspect that is itself that is well detailed in writing and makes getting the book by itself worth it. The second half focuses on the stratagems the titles mentions but has a focus on mentioning on ancient Chinese history frequently which makes knowing ancient Chinese history a need to fully appreciate this section of the book. Even if you are not well versed in ancient Chinese history, there is thankfully plenty to learn from this section and can be a great aid in becoming a better strategist.

King of Cups

When this card appears upright it is relaxing to see, telling of liberality and consideration where professional assistance is a thing that may be wise to seek.
In reverse the card speaks of a fierce situation with deceit, of a craftiness.

World

This card when it appears in readings is going to be one of the more pleasant cards to see regardless of positioning. Upright the card tells of completion, recognition, rewards and dreams coming true.
In reverse the card gives warning of partial victory and completion, telling to finish what is started.

Judgement

Judgement is one of the more interesting cards to see appear in a reading and holds a powerful message. Upright the card speaks of renewal, improvement, a rebirth of plans and even forgiveness, making it often an uplifting card to see upright.
In reverse the card warns of delay and stagnation, both things to be weary of.

The Sun

This card is one of those cards that is uplifting to see provided it appears upright. It tells of achievements, that it is a period of satisfaction.
In reverse the positivity disappears, warning of broken promises and that success shall be elusive for the time.

Embryonic Breathing: The Taoist Method of Opening the Dan Tian by Stuart Alve Olson

The book itself is short and doesn't have too much to remember, with notes to help explain phrases that can be difficult to understand without context. For that, it can be rather interesting to read both in context of intending to use the practices mentioned or if you are just curious about Daoist practises.

The Moon

In tarot this card is one to pay good attention to and what it is trying to say regardless of its positioning. Upright the card warns of insincerity in both yourself and in others along with it being a time of peril and of hidden dangers.
Reversed, the moon warns not to exploit others and that deception shall be recognised.

The Star

As far as the major arcana goes in tarot seeing this card upright is frequently a force of good. Upright the card itself tells of a time of inspiration and hope, where horizons widen.
In reverse the card acts as a warning where stubbornness and pessimism is pointed out. Being weary of too closed minded is also warned.

The Tower

This card is confronting and straight to the point. Upright the card warns of a disruptive time, with breakdown around you but also of the truth surfacing.
In reverse the card warns of false accusations, that it is a time to expect change and to be weary of getting trapped into a problem.

Devil

As far as cards go, the Devil is alike to Death in regards to not being a card to be afraid of. However, when upright this particular card can be of concern as it warns of insecurity and a downfall of some sort, that it is time to examine personal motives. In reverse the Devil card is tells of a time of spiritual understanding and any fears held are not as bad as once thought or outright unfounded.

Temperance

With the appearance of this card in a reading if it is upright it is a time for negotiation and sharing personal thoughts and feeling with partners.
In reverse the card wards of quarrels, competition and to be weary of impatience.

The Construction of Space in Early China by Mark Edward Lewis

Although the book title may suggest the subject matter is of the stars and planets, 'space' in this case is more of the surrounding areas. Regardless of the technicalities of a specific word within the title the book is academic in nature, filled with references to many ancient Chinese texts that the reader can go on to check out and end notes that make up a large sum of the pages of the book. This allows this particular book to be a great start to learn of some of the mythology of China and the ancient texts that should be read.

Death

This card is one that is often misinterpreted one way or another but is one of the most positive cards to see in the upright position. Upright the card speaks of a time for transformation where the old makes way for the new.
In reverse the card warns of faulty planning and that fate is taking over.

The Hanged Man

This particular card is worthwhile paying good attention to as this card acts as a warning in both upright and reverse positions. Upright the card tells of a time to change your position, a period where a personal sacrifice or sacrifices may be very needed.
In the reverse position it tells that selfishness, arrogance and the ego needs to be kept in check. It also notes a period of time to learn how to make personal sacrifices.

Justice

Justice, being thankfully one of the easier to read cards is also one of the cards you probably should pay careful attention to. Upright the card tells to exercise fairness and that the truth shall be revealed.
In reverse the card obviously refers to injustice, a time of bias and a lack of perspective.

Wheel of Fortune

With the nature of tarot cards this is one you would want to see upright in many situations. Upright the card speaks of unexpected success and a time when problems are being solved.
In rever the Wheel of Fortune is a card that speaks of an unfortunate period; one filled with bad luck. The card warns of a turn for the worse.

Chinese Mythology: An Introduction by Anne Birrell

With this book being an introduction, it is very much straightforward with what the subject matter is on and focuses more on the lesser known gods. For this, it is much appreciated and its academic style is easy to understand making it great to read for those just beginning to learn about Chinese mythology.

There are also numerous references to ancient Chinese texts within its pages, to which at the end of the book a list of all the texts referenced in the book itself with its name in English and what it is called Chinese but with English letters. This is invaluable for such a book as this with plenty of books referenced, making it not a needed thing to have to go through the book again just to find a particular text brought up at one point or another.

For all that is mentioned above I love the book for it. I've already heard many stories on Sun Wukong, Guan Yu, Jade Emperor and Guanyin from other books on Chinese mythology so seeing a book that has little to nothing on them is rather refreshing and is different, especially when there are two classic Chinese books I can read to learn about them, even if just a bit.