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Celebrating a literary lifestyle dedicated *mostly to the fantasy + sci-fi genres, with the occasional review from the mortal realm.
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Book Review: Looking for an Easy intro to Sci-Fi? Try Jessie Mihalik’s ‘Hunt the Stars’, a Sci-Fi Romance Novel
Sci-fi sometimes gets a bad rep, with people saying it’s too complicated or technical and boring. And yes, there are absolutely some that fit those descriptions, but I do think there’s some great starter sci-fi out there for those looking to get into the genre.
Unmissible Audiobooks: 17 of the Best Fantasy, Sci-fi, and Historical Fiction Reads You Must Listen to
It’s always an impressive feat when a book transports you to another world. You become so immersed in the story and its characters, and suddenly hours have passed.
39+ Favorite Books You Should Read Before You Die (Celebrating 39 Trips Around the Sun)
Spy any of your favorites on this list?
17 Fantasy + Sci-Fi Bestsellers You Can Currently Find on Kindle Unlimited
I see people asking fairly often on Booktok and Bookstagram if they think Kindle Unlimited is worth it. And my answer is it really depends.
Epic Adventures Await: 15 Incredible Fantasy and Sci-Fi Books I’ve Read in 2023 that You Should Add to Your TBR, part one
Well it happened. We’re already halfway through 2023, and it’s time to share my favorite reads from the first six months of the year. I’m about to finish my 60th book
The Ultimate Book Guide for Summer 2023: 15 Must-Read Fantasy + Sci-fi New Releases to Add to Your TBR
I cannot believe the amount of amazing fantasy and sci-fi releases there are this summer. We’re truly being spoiled. Here’s my curated list of Summer 2023 releases of fantasy and sci-fi books I’m looking forward to reading!
Rapid Reading Rec: ‘Stories of Your Life and Others’ by Ted Chiang
Did you know May was National Short Story Month? I’ve got a rec for you…
Book Review: The ‘Aurora Cycle’ Delivers All the Feels of Found Family
When I first started reading book one of the Aurora Cycle, Aurora Rising by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff, I felt like I was reading a teen Freeform show with all the cheesy one-liners, and jokes. BUT…
Binge-Worthy Adaptations: 21 of the Best Books to Film/TV to Add to Your Watch Queue
Many of us see magical worlds and characters come to life vividly in our minds. But for those who don’t, adaptations to the small or big screen can be the first time a reader sees their favorite stories visualized. These are some of my favorites!
Best Book Deals: 23 Book Outlet Fiction Picks to Snag Before They’re Gone
I went through all 31 pages of their Fantasy book selection, so you don’t have to. Here are my personal picks on what to get before they sell out.
21 Favorite Reads of 2022 You Should Absolutely Add to Your TBR
Here are 21 of my absolute favorite reads from the year. Maybe some of these were also your favorite books this year, or perhaps you might find something to add to your TBR in 2023.
10+ Most Anticipated Reads for the Rest of 2022
I’ve curated a list of my most anticipated reads for the second half of 2022, including some upcoming sequels, standalones, and backlist books I haven’t managed to get around to yet.
15 Best Reads in 2022 You Should Add to Your TBR, Part One
I’m still finding it hard to grasp that we’re halfway through 2022 already, but here we are. Here you’ll find my favorite reads of 2022 so far.
Book Review: A Time-bending, Lyrical Love Story Between Enemies
There is no doubt that this novella is beautifully written. It was as if The Time Traveler’s Wife and the Ship of Theseus novel from “S” had a baby.
Martha Wells’ Murderbot Diaries, the Sci-Fi Novellas You’ll Devour in One Sitting
I found myself legitimately laughing out loud listening to these audiobooks. And I devoured four of them in a week.