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Classic books—old ones, new ones, and those at risk of being forgotten.
Come explore my library with me, where I hope you’ll discover books that capture your imagination or spark a desire to read something a little different than your usual fare.
Featured genres include children’s books, science fiction, fantasy, mystery, thrillers & adventure, horror, literature and antiquarian nonfiction books. I’ll also provide reviews, suggestions and recommendations.
20 of the Best Horror Short Story Anthologies - Old, New, 'Wet' & 'Dry' Varieties
The 200-Year Debate over Tasteful Horror Fiction || A History of Horror Short Story Anthologies
More content, more genres, more formats -- How my channel will be changing for the better
How LitFic Authors and Women Destroy the World || A History of Literary and Female-Led Apocalypses
How the Philosophies of Hobbes, Locke, Rousseau & Sartre Shape Apocalyptic Fiction
How Apocalyptic Fiction Reflects Society's Fears || 270+ Novels and 220 Years of Cyclical History
Chinese-Inspired Literary & Genre Classics That Rejected 'Yellow Peril' Fearmongering
How Elric Became the Patron Saint of Rebellious Youth || Michael Moorcock's Eternal Champion
The Many Rogues, Rascals & Scoundrels of Jack Vance || An Overview of His Works
The Best of Connie Willis || An Overview of Her Science Fiction Works
15 Essential and Rewarding King Arthur Retellings
King Arthur's Journey from Myth to History and Back Again
Who Put the "Punk" in Steampunk? The Roots and Evolution of Steampunk
The 20th Century Renaissance Man Who Pioneered Much of the Modern Fantasy Genre
The Best Science Fiction Short Story Anthologies
Why Short Story Anthologies Are the Best Introduction to Science Fiction
The Ballantine Adult Fantasy Series Charted the History of the Fantasy Genre
The Sparrow Duology Asks Bold Questions For Readers to Answer | Literary Science Fiction
Tad Williams Was Late to His Own Revolution | A Spoiler-free Overview of His Fantasy & SF Works
Ten Tips to Build the Book Collection You've Always Wanted
Nine Great Fantasy Books for Middle Grade Readers; February 2023
Tier Ranking Dan Simmons' Literary, Historical, Crime & Short Fiction || Part 3 SPOILER-FREE
Tier Ranking Every Dan Simmons Horror & Science Fiction Novel || Part 2 SPOILER-FREE
Why Dan Simmons Is Essential Reading || Overview and Tier Ranking, Part 1 of 3
Michael Moorcock's Eternal Champion: Hawkmoon & the Runestaff || Spoiler-free review
Where to Start Reading Classic Science Fiction; Three Great Choices for Skeptics & Newbies
Science Fiction Recommendations for Middle Grade Readers; December 2022
Modern Spy Fiction's Debt to Poe, Arsene Lupin & the Crime Pulps; An Early History of the Genre
When Haunted Hayrides Turn Savage
The Greatest Small Publisher of Horror, Science Fiction and Fantasy in History