Check the end for promos, free books, and special sales. The Zoologist's Guide to the Galaxy: What Animals on Earth Reveal About Aliens and OurselvesDr. Arik KershenbaumNon-fiction Biology, 2020 From Storygraph: "Using his own expert understanding of life on Earth and Darwin's theory of evolution - which applies throughout the universe - Cambridge zoologist Dr.… Continue reading May Reads and Reviews
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Some of Y’all Just Don’t Want to Admit You Actually Like Fanfiction
Fanfiction is defined, at its core, is a piece of new work created by the fan of an existing work that borrows characters, settings, and other elements to craft a new narrative. A retelling is defined, at its core, is a piece of new work created by the fan of an existing work that borrows… Continue reading Some of Y’all Just Don’t Want to Admit You Actually Like Fanfiction
April Reads and Reviews
Check the end for promos, free books, and special sales. Sweet VengeanceViano OniomohErotic Horror, 2023 After being raped and brutally assaulted Joy seeks out the help of the demon Malachi to help her get revenge and ultimate kill her rapist. She wants to do the deed herself, but needs Malachi’s help to enact her plan… Continue reading April Reads and Reviews
I Don’t Understand How Bookstores Work
This past weekend (the last Saturday of April) was Indie Bookstore Day. My usual indie bookstore was actually closed, however, their day dedicated to working the Texas Teen Book Festival. They moved their celebrations, instead, to Sunday. So, instead, I took to two stores that I had never been to before. One was newly opened,… Continue reading I Don’t Understand How Bookstores Work
But I WANT to Like It
There are a few authors and series in the science fiction and fantasy community that are, ostensibly, considered essential reads. But not every person is going to like any given book, even if it is a staple. Yet people still sit down to read them, not generally knowing how they’ll feel in the end.This leads… Continue reading But I WANT to Like It
Why Do We Actually Need Romantasy?
A large chunk of my book marketing information, lately, comes in the form of one of the big social media sites. BookTok, BookStagram, BookTube here and there. So it’s hard for me to gauge whether this problem persists in other places where books are talked about. I imagine it does, as I see its ramifications… Continue reading Why Do We Actually Need Romantasy?
Dune is a Science Fiction Novel and You’re NOT ALLOWED to Fight About It
I’ll make two strong statements regarding how we label our favorite books: 1. Genres are made up marketing terms. 2. Genres are an integral element in how we navigate the the reading and literary landscape. The nature of language where all things are made up, in the end, makes both these things true and addressable… Continue reading Dune is a Science Fiction Novel and You’re NOT ALLOWED to Fight About It
Half the Wheel of Time Books are Bad, Yet We Still Recommend Them
For the uninitiated, there’s a well-known fantasy series called the Wheel of Time. It’s a fourteen book saga begun by Robert Jordan and ended by Brandon Sanderson on Jordan’s passing. It’s considered a modern classic in fantasy circles. Those same groups will argue up one side and down the other about the overall quality of… Continue reading Half the Wheel of Time Books are Bad, Yet We Still Recommend Them
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