Anyone who thinks that fairytales are just for children are sadly mistaken. If you were to give them a copy of Grimm’s fairytales I would put money on them being shocked by the dark content of these so-called children’s stories. ...
Read More »Science Fiction and Fantasy Worlds
On September 30th, Penny Arcade ran a comic, ‘Sanderfuge’. It poked fun at the obsessive Brandon Sanderson fans who go on and on about the magic systems and worlds he creates in his fiction. I think it would be easy ...
Read More »Summer Reading: A time for well-thumbed favourites
When summer hits, I invariably find myself lounging on the sofa in front of a fan, not wanting to do a whole lot of moving. I’m not much for sunbathing or beach reading, but summer sofa reading is a must. ...
Read More »Deerskin by Robin McKinley
It is no secret that I love Robin McKinley. The book that I most often reread is The Hero and the Crown, a favourite of mine since I was a child. Having previously only known her as a children’s writer, ...
Read More »Sunshine by Robin McKinley
One of my favourite books of all time, that book that I reread every year whenever I need a pick me up, is Robin McKinley’s Newberry Award winning The Hero and the Crown. If you haven’t read it, and get ...
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