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Everything You Need to Know About the Ilvermorny Houses
Horned Serpent, Pukwudgie, Wampus, or Thunderbird? These Ilvermorny houses bear resemblance to Hogwarts houses – but with their own unique twist.
Michael Poore’s Reincarnation Blues Is the Funniest Book About Death You’ll Ever Read
Michael Poore’s second novel, Reincarnation Blues, takes you through the 10,000 lives of its main character Milo. This imaginative work will make you laugh, cry, and reflect on the nature of life and death.
8 Badass Famous Vikings That Aren’t Ragnar Lothbrok
These famous Vikings were poets, thought leaders, matriarchs, and kings of their day.
The Problem With the Strong Female Protagonist and Why It’s Time We Grow Past Her
The strong female protagonist was a good step in the right direction, but what ‘strong’ means for her reflects very little of what it’s like to be a woman.
6 Books About Magic Schools That Aren’t Harry Potter
From a convent school of killer nuns to an orphanage educating the antichrist, here are 6 books about magic schools that aren’t Harry Potter.
The Dark Inspiration Behind Peter Pan
The origins of Disney’s Peter Pan are far darker and more sad than the animated version suggests.
Shadow and Bone | Explaining the Map of a Russian-Inspired Fantasy World
Shadow and Bone’s rich fantasy world can be quite overwhelming to learn. Let’s breakdown this Russian-inspired fantasy realm and fully explore the map of this land.
The 10 Smartest Marvel Characters in the Comic Books
In a universe populated with super-powered beings, it’s easy to assume that the strongest will rule, but the smartest Marvel characters beg to differ.
George R.R. Martin, Grisham, Picoult, and More Authors are Suing OpenAI’s ChatGPT for Using Their Books As Data Sets
OpenAI has yet to issue an official response to these allegations, but it’s not the first lawsuit of its kind and it won’t be the last.
The 6 Best Stephen King Novels That Terrify and Intrigue
Stephen King is undoubtedly the most prolific horror writer ever. Here are the 6 best novels of his career that are bound to terrify you.
Why It’s Okay To Be Mad at George R.R. Martin
Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin has put off finishing the next book in his series for 12 years. And you know what, it’s okay to feel like he let you down.
4 Movies You May Not Have Known Are Retellings of Classic Literature
Whether you’ve known it or not, you’ve probably seen a movie based on a classic piece of literature. Here are four of them.
5 of the Best Apps for Book Lovers
It can be fun and helpful to record the books you’ve read and want to read in the future. Here are 5 best apps for book lovers that will help you do so!
Daniel Abraham’s Long Price Quartet Mixes Fantasy With the Sorrows of Growing Up
Daniel Abraham’s heroes are old and aging people saving the world (or as close to that as they can) by simply doing their jobs.
5 Children’s Books Encouraging Young Activists
Children’s books authors are working to inspire children to be activists, even at their young age. Here are 5 books working to do so.
7 Great Non-binary and Trans-Inclusive Fantasy Books
If your favorite author turned out to be transphobic and you want fantasy books with less real-world bigotry, here are 7 titles to add to your TBR list.
Are Self-Help Books Actually Useful?
Have you ever wondered if self-help books actually work? Here’s my own experience with them and whether or not I think they can help you in your daily life.
6 Things Female Game of Thrones Characters Get Right That Other Fantasy Books Don’t
They’re not perfect, but George R.R. Martin’s female characters are real in ways that few fantasy female characters, or even female characters, tend to be.
Essos’ Wonders and Terrors: Why the East Needs a GOT Spin Off
Move over House of the Dragon, we want to go on an Essos adventure. (P.S. Corlys Velaryon please take us with you.)
A Harry Potter Fan’s Guide to the Slytherin Aesthetic
Before Dark Academia, the Slytherin Aesthetic was the gothic boarding school look of the internet.
Everything We Know About Oshi no Ko | Anime and Manga Status Update, Plot, Characters, Where to Watch It
Oshi no Ko is a thriller centered on the twin children of a murdered pop idol as they try to solve the mystery behind their mother’s death.
6 Fantasy Books to Read if You’re Sick of Chosen Ones
The chosen one is a fixture of the fantasy genre, but can be a bit boring. If you’re looking for a book without a chosen one, here are our top picks.
10 of the Worst Movie Adaptations to Hit Theaters
Hollywood turning a book into a movie never ends well. Here are 10 movie adaptations to hit theaters that upset fans around the world for a variety of reasons.