This is a big question with so many perspectives and asterisks involved. It surely depends on the genre, the themes, the tone, and writer’s intentions, and even more besides. As a professional book critic and ex high school English teacher, it’s my opinion that books are, in general, unjustifiably long. But there is a lot …
Fantasy books
If you’re looking for the best romantasy books filled with magic, action, and love, you’re in the right place. In this article, we’re sharing must-read books from the romantasy genre, including spicy romance books, tales of adventure and intrigue, and so much more. What is romantasy genre vs. fantasy with romance? The difference between romantasy …
A rapidly growing sub-genre, there’s no feeling like reading charming, cozy fantasy books when you’re looking for a low-stakes, slice-of-life story brimming with whimsy and the connection of found family. Cozy fantasy books are often the kinds of stories defined by friendship, curiosity, and self-discovery — they also typically centre queer characters and stories, which …
History through the lens of the unrighteous is sometimes the most compelling. In our age, demons and the devil can represent things only certain people think are evil, a difficult decision, or they can just be plain cool. In the past, writing about Hell could represent how they felt about the world, when they otherwise …
Fantasy books are, more often than not, very epic things. Expansive worlds with entire histories, all built out of the imaginations of a single author. When you have a fictional fantasy world with its own laws, politics, lore, traditions, and geography, it makes sense to want to make a series out of it. For that …
British author Sir Terry Pratchett transformed the world of fantasy fiction with his Discworld. Much like how Douglas Adams injected humour and absurdism into science fiction, without removing any of the philosophy and political allegories, Pratchett did the same with fantasy. But when he passed, Sir Terry left us with forty-one Discworld novels; and if …
Fantasy is a colossal genre that has had an enormous impact on the lives of its readers and fans. This is a fiercely beloved genre that goes far beyond literature. For these reasons, selecting the best fantasy books of all time is a tall order, as is simply defining what fantasy actually is. Originally inspired …
It’s hard to ignore the fact that, historically, the genres of sci-fi and fantasy have been dominated by straight, white men, with a few notable exceptions. Over the past few years, however, there has been a colourful shift to queer fantasy and sci-fi books, and books of that genre written by incredible women and authors …
When imagining winter books, there are probably two images that come to mind: books set during winter, and books to keep you feeling warm and comfortable. There’s also a third image: something dark, isolating, possibly frightening. You’ll find all three kinds of books on this list. Some of these winter books are simply books set …
The world of fantasy fiction has been turned on its head in recent years by authors who are pushing boundaries and blurring lines. The distance between fantasy, sci-fi, horror, and fairy tales has been reduced, and it’s all for the better. Modern fantasy books are wholly unique and exciting stories for this reason. Exciting Modern …