Fantasy is a genre that can lend itself to any time period, and historical fantasy books are especially interesting because they reimagine familiar events from the past. While realistic fiction also grapples with different time periods and major moments in world history, adding a fantasy element to these types of stories makes them even more … Read more
We can’t go on great adventures all the time, but we can read about them (see books every man should read in his lifetime). Whether it be a Nobel Prize winner driving across America with his dog, Anthony Bourdain taking us on a tour of the world’s greatest meals, exploring the mysteries of the American West with Edward … Read more
Summary The The wheel of time The TV show takes liberties with the books, but still incorporates important Egwene moments from the series. Madeleine Madden portrays Egwene well, setting up her romance with Gawyn and her future as a Dreamwalker. The show hints that Egwene will be the Amyrlin Seat, but the timeline may need … Read more
Summary The movie The Cat in the Hat starring Mike Myers was so bad that Dr. Seuss's widow forbade any live-action adaptation of his stories. Despite reflecting Seuss' quirky style, the film came off as creepy as Myers and Cat. Critically panned and a box office failure, the film caused turmoil in the Seuss estate … Read more
Summary Throne of Glass is Maas’ first book series, blending YA and high fantasy to deliver a high-stakes and compelling narrative. The earlier books in Throne of Glass have some notable flaws, though they’re still fast-paced and fun additions to Maas’ lineup. The later books showcase how much Maas expands the world, and they’re among … Read more
Summary A lot of well-known fantasy fiction is inspired by Western Europe, but there are many great books that draw inspiration from elsewhere. Books like The Poppy War , Jade City , and Daughter of the Moon Goddess offer perspectives based on Eastern history and culture. These modern additions to the fantasy genre provide rich, … Read more
The new edition of Dungeons & Dragons books will make direct reference to classic heroes and villains from the tabletop role-playing game's past. The Player's Handbook and Dungeon Master's Guide artwork for the next edition of D&D has been revealed. (Thanks GameInformer.) The artwork featured in both the Player's Handbook and Dungeon Master's Guide will … Read more