With humor and style, Michael J. Sullivan quickly made me a fan of his work in The Crown Tower, which was also my first foray in Sullivan’s work. The Crown Tower is the first installment in The Riyria Chronicles, a series which takes place twelve years to the events in Riyria Revelations, […]
Nikki and I hope you’ll join us today for Story Time with Literary Escapism, a bi-weekly feature where we showcase various children books that fall directly in the fantasy & science fiction genres, as well as books we’re enjoying with our young children. We’re talking boardbooks, picture books, those books […]
I took the boys to see the movie Epic this afternoon and I have to say that I was far more impressed with it than I thought I would be. Not only did it have some fantastic characters, but the plot was rather engaging – it brought tears to my […]
I’ve mentioned a time or two that I’m a HUGE history buff. Let me make things clear, if a historical book, whether fiction or non-fiction, is within a mile of me I can sense it. Also, I must have it. It’s a weakness. So the second I saw Worlds of […]
I must preface any review of a game franchise book with stating that not only am I an accomplished gamer but I am a huge fan of the Dragon Age games. Due to this, I completely nerded out when I saw Dragon Age: The World of Thedas. A gorgeously interesting […]
The hilarious mash up in Shakespeare v Lovecraft is one for the books. In a charming novella, D.R O’Brien brings together two of my favorite topics and melds them in a classic romp. Whether you’re a fan of Shakespeare, Lovecraft, or even just looking for something new, cast your gaze […]
Nikki and I hope you’ll join us today for Story Time with Literary Escapism, a bi-weekly feature where we showcase various children books that fall directly in the fantasy & science fiction genres, as well as books we’re enjoying with our young children. We’re talking boardbooks, picture books, those books […]
The first novel in the new Shattered Kingdoms series by Evie Manieri is a thrilling fantasy adventure. In Blood’s Pride, Manieri writes of epic culture clashes and a sibling rivalry for the ages. With distinct characteristics, the races of Blood’s Pride are fully realized and as opposite as fire and ice. […]
The theme of atompunk is mixed with a film noir feel in Adam Christopher’s The Age Atomic. The sequel to Empire State, the tale continues on in this new installment. Christopher’s take feels like an old film mixed with a comic book mentality, fusing adventure with atomic era sensibility The […]
Why is it so bad to judge a book by its cover? I understand the sentiment and wholeheartedly approve, but I’d like to take it in the literal sense. I have read a good deal of books, some with covers that have artwork which is magnetic only for the story […]
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