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‘Hex’ by Thomas Olde Heuvelt Book Review

In making his English language debut with the horror novel Hex, Dutch author Thomas Olde Heuvelt has shown readers all over the world that he is a force to reckoned with on the bookshelves. Beautifully...

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Kylie Chan Interview, 2016 Perth Oz Comic Con

With Oz Comic Con season right around the corner here in Australia, I thought I might give you all a long overdue treat. Last year at Oz Comic Con in Perth we had the opportunity to interview the...

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Marianne de Pierres Interview, 2016 Perth Oz Comic Con

With Oz Comic Con season right around the corner here in Australia, I thought I might give you all a long overdue treat. Last year at Oz Comic Con in Perth we had the opportunity to interview the...

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Isobelle Carmody Interview, 2016 Perth Oz Comic Con

With Oz Comic Con season starting up again here in Australia, I thought I might give you all a long overdue treat. Last year at Oz Comic Con in Perth we had the opportunity to interview the authors in...

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Isobelle Carmody Interview, 2017 Perth Oz Comic Con

So, last year I did an interview with the wonderful author, Isobelle Carmody at Oz Comic Con, which you can read here. But I felt that interview was a bit long and in-depth for anyone who hasn’t read...

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9 Classes That Hogwarts Really Should be Teaching

Ah, Hogwarts. To attend this magical school in Scotland would be a dream come true. If you’re stoopid. We’ve spoken before about why attending this school would be a bad idea. Today we’re going to be...

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‘The Cat’s Pajamas’ by Ray Bradbury-Book Review

As many fans of fantasy and science fiction literature know, the late Ray Bradbury was an absolute treasure trove of stories. In a career that spanned decades, the legendary writer expanded our...

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Book Review: ‘The Essex Serpent’

I remember once hearing an interview with a literary agent on NPR, where he discussed regularly receiving manuscripts where the writer made no attempt at hiding the influence Victorian-era authors had...

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Book Review: ‘A Secret History of Memphis Hoodoo’

My hometown of Memphis, Tennessee is famous throughout the world for our cultural contributions to society. We have the best bar-b-que on the planet, we are the birthplace of the blues and rock n’...

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The Geekery Guide: ‘Ready Player One’

By now you’ve likely seen the trailer for upcoming Steven Spielberg film Ready Player One. In the event that you haven’t, voila! If you’re on this site it’s very likely that you’re at least familiar...

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Book Review: ‘Floating Staircase’ by Ronald Malfi

Recently I was recommended the book The Night Parade by Ronald Malfi, as someone always looking for a good scary read I went to check it out. Unfortunately the copy belonging to my local library had...

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10 Short Vampire Tales You Can Read Online

There are some wonderful classic vampire stories out there, led by the amazing Dracula and followed up by modern favorites such as Interview with a Vampire. I enjoy reading about vampires (at least...

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Reading Lists for the Hogwarts Houses

I really love reading. I love books, I love exploring new authors and genres, and I love making lists. I also love Harry Potter. When you put all of these interests together, what do you get?...

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10 Upcoming 2018 Films Based on Books

2018 has shown us some great films based on books so far including Ready Player One, A Wrinkle in Time, and Annihilation. We’re not even halfway through the year yet though and there are plenty more...

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Book Review: Doctor Who “Rose”, by Russell T Davies

If you were a Doctor Who fan during the classic run, the Target Books range of novelisations was a must have. They were a way to access stories which it seemed would never again see the light of day...

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Book Review: I’ll be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamra

Beginning in the late 1970’s a rapist and serial killer preyed on innocent victims around Southern California. He was given many nicknames, but for a while the one that stuck the most was, the Original...

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5 Awesome Nonfiction Science Reads

I’m Jamie and I like science. I also like reading about science, which can certainly be boring and difficult if you choose the wrong sources. So today I bring you five different nonfiction books about...

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Spotlight On: Ray Bradbury

When it comes to science fiction, fantasy, and horror in the literary world there seems to be one name which stands above so many others, Ray Bradbury. Originally from America’s Midwest, Bradbury is...

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Book Review: ‘Universal Harvester’ by John Darnielle

Singer John Darniellereleased his follow-up to 2014’s Wolf in the White Van, and it has garnered mixed reactions from around the reading world. This new book Universal Harvester follows three separate...

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20 Even More Authors to Read During the Halloween Season

I’m baaaaaaack. This time with yet another installment of fantastic authors worth reading during the spookiest time of year. Check out my first list here and my second list here.   1. Neil Gaiman Check...

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