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I probably haven't read as many How To books on writing as I should, but I've read a few and I came across this one as a recommendation for further reading from another one. They talked very highly of it and of Dwight Swain, so I figured "Why the hell not?" First thing's first: This... Continue Reading →
This is slightly embarrassing to admit, but I'd never heard of James Herbert until I came across this book - at the same time, this is some of the most terrifying horror I've ever read. I love horror, but more often than not, it fails to scare me. Sure, it's creepy, and there's a dark... Continue Reading →
This is the second book in the series and boy did it just get interesting. It picks up pretty much exactly where book one left off (book review here!), and without saying too much, let me just say that armies are gathering, wars are starting, and our protagonists are in deep trouble. Oh, and not... Continue Reading →
I don't know how I ended up reading Bill Bryson. I think a colleague recommended him with something along the lines of: "You just have to read him!" I think I asked why; what kind of stuff he wrote and if my friend wanted to suggest any specific book but I just got the same... Continue Reading →
They've done it again! Shepherd's Watch is the second book in the Shepherd and Wolfe series, the first of which I've reviewed here, and it follows unlikely friends Anthony Shepherd and Charlie Wolfe who somehow always seemed to end up in the middle of trouble (but that's probably because Charlie keeps dragging Anthony into it).... Continue Reading →
Finally, another book review. Sorry it's been a bit quiet on my end - lots of isolating to do and I've been kinda busy. But I had the time to read this, which I've been excited about for a while. I first heard of Matt Haig on Twitter, and when I did, I couldn't stop... Continue Reading →
Warcraft is the best fantasy series I've ever read! For those of you who have paid any attention to this blog and my other Warcraft reviews, you've probably heard me say it before. And I'll probably say it again. It doesn't hurt that I love the games, and know a lot of the lore and... Continue Reading →
Since I'm on a King binge that I just can't seem to quit, I carried on with The Dead Zone, on someone's recommendation. I'd never heard of this book before, at all, and was surprised to find out that it's one of his earlier works. Again, going in blind makes King's books not feel so... Continue Reading →
A friend of mine gave me this whole series (four books in total) and recommended that I read them because he was sure I would love them. So far I've only gotten through this first one, but he's not entirely wrong. The plot is one you probably feel like you've heard before. In a fantasy... Continue Reading →
Pure, undeniable fantasy. I loved it. This is the first warhammer book I've read, and I got it for two reason: 1) it was on offer, and 2) I love warhammer and everything about. I never used to play much other than a few stints while I was at uni, but I loved the models... Continue Reading →