Well, eventually the day comes when I get around to reading even really popular literature and so it arrived for this book. A friend loaned it to me and it took some time for it to rise to the top of my reading list. I’m a bit slow to grab things that have a immediate,…
I’m not a reader of the Harry Potter series, but I really like this note from Laura of Pursuing Holiness. (I worked together with Laura in forming the Philophronos Blogroll which can be seen on my threads blog. This is my “fun” blog.) To a large extent I think the difference in people’s reactions to…
I actually thought I was reading a book by an author I’d never read before, and I still can’t remember what book I read by Harry Turtledove before, but I have a feeling that I have. Beyond the Gap is what I call good fantasy writing. It’s not action packed from start to finish. It…
“Books!” muttered Bryan. “I’m hanging from this rope to get books.” Bryan was a professional caravan guard, used to crossing these mountains with expensive cargoes. Generally, he expected substantial bonuses for ensuring the safe passage of his employer’s goods. The bonuses were guaranteed by the sale of the expensive cargo. But times were hard, and…
I was looking over a few of the older paperbacks in my library, and I enjoyed a bit of time with this series, so I thought I’d mention it here. Thorarinn Gunnarsson is one of the authors I enjoy as light reading, and Starwolves is one of her series that I enjoyed. Those who enjoy…
It has been sometime since I have read a Deryni book. I find this kind of fantasy that’s informed by history quite enjoyable to read, though you’ll not find it on my “read everything that is published” lists. Childe Morgan rates quite high in terms of characterization (excellent), cultural background (excellent), and political intrigue (excellent)….
