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Everyone wonders what it would be like to meet their ancestors. But imagine if you suddenly were transported through time and space and came face to face with one of them. What if you found yourself in the position of saving their lives (and by extension yours)? Now imagine that ancestor is someone you never could have dreamed of having, nor
Read MoreThe story of Lyra that began in The Golden Compass (Northern Lights outside the US) continues and expands in Philip Pullman’s The Subtle Knife. At the end of The Golden Compass, Lyra leaves her world and enters an entirely new universe and that is where we start in The Subtle Knife. For a quick recap of the first entry in Pullman’s
Read MoreLooking for that perfect gift for your nerdy family member who is obsessed with Doctor Who? Well step inside my Santa workshop and let the elves and I guide you in making the perfect selection. Although before we arrive at the right present, there are a few questions we have to stop and ask ourselves. Is the person we’re buying the gift
Read MoreThe Golden Compass (Northern Lights outside the US) by Philip Pullman has been a favorite book of mine for literally twenty-seven years. I bought my copy from a book order in the third grade and I have read it… more than twenty-seven times! Something about this fantasy world where people have daemons and polar bears can talk caught my eight-year-old imagination
Read MoreThe Cuckoo is the third installment in the Under the Northern Sky trilogy from writer Leo Carew. His first two books in the series The Wolf and The Spider were released to a great deal of both critical and reader acclaim. He has been called the next George R.R. Martin by some and fans have been eagerly awaiting The Cuckoo. It
Read MoreThe holiday season is here, and many people are looking to buy the perfect gifts for their loved ones. If you know a fan of The Witcher, we’ve got you covered! Below you will find a list of ideal gifts for anyone who loves The Witcher universe, whether they’re a fan of the series, the games, or the books! The full
Read MoreWhat would that first contact with an alien species be like? In The Stars Beyond: A Twilight Imperium Anthology six authors imagine exactly that, but not necessarily from the human perspective. An anthology edited by Charlotte Llewelyn-Wells, The Stars Beyond is set in the same world as the galactic conquest game Twilight Imperium. The authors use the framework of alien races and
Read MoreSpider-Man is undeniably one of the most beloved pop culture icons of the 20th and 21st centuries. It all started in August 1962, when Spider-Man creators Stan Lee, and Steve Ditko decided to introduce Peter Parker in the 15th issue of the Amazing Fantasy comic series. A few months after his introduction, a wave of commercial and public success followed the
Read MoreImagine a mutant who can convert sound energy into light energy. Doesn’t that sound like the perfect power for a rockstar? Marvel thought so too and Dazzler was born. But Dazzler isn’t interested in being an X-man or working for S.H.I.E.L.D., she just wants to sing. But now she’s being pulled back. Her father is missing and it’s related to her
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