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So, you thought science fiction started with War of the Worlds, did you? Or maybe The Time Machine? Well, hold on to your paperback, because we’re going back even further – back to a time when corsets were in fashion, electricity was just a twinkle in Benjamin Franklin’s eye, and science fiction was yet to…
Attention Potterheads: your magical express has arrived, and it’s taking you on a tour of 20 magical academies from the pages of YA fiction! Whether you’re looking for a moody, fog-draped campus vibe or some whimsical wizardry, there’s something here for you. And because I’m feeling extra generous, all 20 entries include standout quotes, plot…
So, you’ve binged Netflix’s Firefly Lane, but have you read the book? Firefly Lane is based on Kristin Hannah’s best-selling book of the same name, which also has a sequel you can get your hands on right now. With over twenty books of emotionally compelling fiction to her name, Hannah has proven that she’s in…
It’s in our very human nature to root for someone in every story, which is why every good book needs a hero. And if you look up the definition of a “hero,” you’re likely to find something like “a person admired for his or her courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities.” Someone like King Arthur…
Science fiction isn’t just about otherworldly adventures; it’s a mirror to our world, shaped by legends like H.G. Wells, Isaac Asimov, and Arthur C. Clarke. They didn’t just write stories; they explored big ideas like time travel, robots, and what tomorrow might hold, all while digging into life’s big questions. So let’s see what they…
If you’re a fantasy fan like me, you’ve undoubtedly slogged through what feels like thousands of fantasy novels in which women are reduced to damsels in distress, the reward for the hero at the end of his quest, or any other tiresome cliche you can think of. That’s why reading about women who can wield…
Memorable villains that did their best (worst?) to make Harry’s life diffcult
Sweater weather, cinnamon lattes, and that undeniable urge to cuddle up with a book that gives you all the feels? I see you, fall enthusiasts! And, let me tell you, this season is about to get a thousand times cozier. We’ve handpicked ten YA romances that aren’t just tales of heart-flutters and stolen glances. No,…
Go ask Alice
When she’s ten feet tall
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