Tag Archives: fantasy fiction

January Literary Celebrations

Posted on January 11, 2018 by

January comes with a break from the holidays, but if you enjoy celebrating and love books, here are some ideas for literary celebrations for January. We’ll start off with Tolkien day on January 3. It’s his birthday and a day celebrated by the … Continue reading →

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My Favorite 2017 Science Fiction and Fantasy

Posted on December 25, 2017 by

Every year I set reading goals for myself. One of those goals is to read as much as possible. I also try to get to a few older books I have been meaning to read. But trying to read the … Continue reading →

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Awesome Upcoming Children’s Fantasy Titles

Posted on February 19, 2016 by

-posted by Selby G.  This is your ‘fair warning’ to get your ‘fantastic eyes’ on these great kids’ fantasy books and become a ‘reader’ before the latest installments come out. I am insanely excited for March 1st, and not because it … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Checklist Challenge: Romantic Fantasy

Posted on September 30, 2015 by

~posted by Selby G. Romance novels, by their very nature, are usually not considered great literature. This is not to say that romance novels are not worth reading, but perhaps they should be judged with relaxed criteria. It is no … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Checklist Challenge: Young Adult

Posted on September 16, 2015 by

~posted by Jessica W. Young adult novels appeal to many people, often because of the plot-driven storylines, but also because they’re about people finding themselves through turmoil, whether it’s a breakup or the world literally ending.  The protagonist enters the … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Checklist Challenge: Mythopoeia

Posted on September 9, 2015 by

Mythopoeia: The creation of a myth or myths. –Oxford English Dictionary How do you decide if it’s a mythopoetic book? I’m not entirely sure, but to me these books display a deep and believable magical system, drawn from old gods and stories. … Continue reading →

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Fantasy Checklist Challenge: Thieves

Posted on September 2, 2015 by

~posted by Deborah B. Fantasy tales are rife with characters from the seedy underbelly of society. Robin Hood, a mythical English robber, is the hero of Disney’s 1973 animated film, where many children are first introduced to the “loveable rascal” thief-type. … Continue reading →

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