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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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Show Review: ‘The Rings of Power’ Season Two, Ep 1-3: What Tolkien Fans Will Love (And Hate)
A while back I saw someone on TikTok mention they like to think of The Rings of Power like fanfiction.
Book Review: Another Masterpiece Epic Fantasy from Brandon Sanderson — Words of Radiance and Why This Sequel Shines Even Brighter
Why did I wait so long to read this sequel to The Way of Kings?! It's truly a masterpiece and here's why.
Bookstore Recs: Must Visit Bookstores on a Trip to Los Angeles
Traveling to LA? You definitely don't want to miss visiting these bookstores!
Book Review: Vampires of El Norte is Not the Vampire Thriller You Think it is
You might absolutely love Vampires of El Norte by Isabel Cañas if you were a fan of...
7+ Must-Read Fantasy Novels with Academic Settings for Your Fall Back to School TBR
Ready for back to school and fall?! Here are some must read novels with an academic setting for your fall TBR.
Book Review: ‘The Familiar’ by Leigh Bardugo Isn’t for Everyone, but Historical Fiction Lovers, This One’s For You
This book is not going to be for everyone. It moves at a much more languid pace than what the average reader might prefer However, I loved it.
An Inside Look at TikTok’s First Ever ‘Booktok Book Fair’ in Los Angeles with Harper Collins
When TikTok invites you to a book fair with less than 24 hour notice…you just GO!
The Third Annual, Ultimate Bookish Prime Day Guide for Book Lovers
Have you tried sifting through the pages and pages and pages of Amazon Prime Day deals for the best bookish finds this year? It can get overwhelming quickly. But you’re in luck! I’ve done all the hard work for you, and curated my third annual list below of all my favorite limited time deals for book lovers for Prime Day 2024.
Book Review: Your Next Non-Western Historical Fiction Fantasy Read Should be ‘Masquerade’ by O.O. Sangoyomi
If you’ve been looking to expand your reads to settings outside the western world and culture, Masquerade by O.O. Sangoyomi is a great place to start.
9 Quotes from Virginia Woolf’s Must-Read Essay, ‘A Room of One’s Own’ That I Couldn’t Stop Thinking About
After sitting on my bedside table for the last five years or so, I finally read my 1957 edition of A Room of One’s Own by Virginia Woolf, and WOW. What an essay.
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.
A Reading Adventure: Join the Second Annual BAMTP Summer Reading Challenge with a Guide + Workbook
Happy Summer Solstice! If reading more this summer is a priority for you, join the second annucl BAMTP Summer Reading Challenge!
Complimentary Bookish Tech Backgrounds + Wallpapers June 2024
Happy almost summer! Enjoy this month’s free digital bookish wallpapers!
Book Review: ‘When The Moon Hatched’ is the Start of What Could be an Amazing High Fantasy Romance Series
I get why Booktok and Bookstagram are going feral for When the Moon Hatched by Sarah A. Parker. On the surface, it’s got it all: dragons, elemental magic, a high fantasy setting, a badass FMC with a tragic, mysterious past, and a broody, protective love interest. Sounds perfect, right?
Book Review: The City of Stardust is NOT for Everyone, but It Could Be YOUR New Favorite Read
We’ve all picked up a book because of a gorgeous cover. But it’s always a treat when the actual story matches the gorgeous exterior. It’s been a while since a book has captured the same feeling of tragic romanticism like that of The Night Circus.
Reading Fantasy & Making ‘Frens’ with Fantasy Booktok Creator and Publisher, Zoranne Host
If you’ve spent any time on Fantasy Booktok, you’ve probably seen Zoranne come across your FYP with “Another week! Another reading update!”. About a year-and-a-half ago, she decided to go all in on being a full time bookish content creator, and left her hospital desk job for a world of swords, quests, and fantastical tales.
Book Review: Five Broken Blades Might Be Your New Favorite Fantasy Read of the Summer
For the second year in a row (I’m calling it now), Red Tower Books has published the fantasy/romantasy read of the summer.
39+ Favorite Books You Should Read Before You Die (Celebrating 39 Trips Around the Sun)
Spy any of your favorites on this list?
Complimentary Bookish Tech Backgrounds + Wallpapers May 2024
It’s Taurus season, peony season, my birthday month, and I can almost taste the summer in the air! Here’s this month’s bookish wallpapers.
Book Review: The Unmaking of June Farrow
I almost DNF’d this one, but I’m glad I stuck with it. I think. For some reason, this book, while not being very lengthy, took me forever to finish.
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