What are some great new authors and books in the dystopian fiction genre?
My backlog of books to read is finally running out after six months of Covid19 and I'm looking to explore some new authors, series, and individual books in the dystopian world. I'd call "new" anything in the last 15 years or so. Any recommendations on where I should turn?...
What are some good romance novels for readers new to the genre?
I've never been the type to read romance. Hand me some classic novels, a fantasy series, or a high-octane thriller any day! I'd like to read from a wider variety of genres and romance seems hard to break into. There are so many bottom-shelf paperbacks with provocative covers that it's hard to tell w...
Graphic Novels vs. Comics
How do you differentiate between comics and graphic novels? Or is it more a thing of personal opinion?...
At what point does a plot description become a spoiler?
When describing a story, some major plot points have to be given away so that potential viewers/readers have an idea of what to expect. Obviously, it is not a spoiler that Harry Potter will discover that he is a wizard. But it would clearly be considered a spoiler to describe the way he defeats Vold...
Looking for an author similar to W. S. Maugham
W. S. Maugham is a literary genius and I have almost read his entire collection (yes, even the plays and the essays). The way he can tell a story with such ease, and so wholly capture a character with just a few simple words never fails to baffle me. I'm looking for another author who has a similar ...
What are your favorite time travel books/movies?
I absolutely love the time travel genre in science fiction, but I have a hard time finding books and/or movies about it. Do you have any recommendations? Can be books, movies or both....
What are some books in the dystopian genre that you have enjoyed reading?
I recently read a book (can’t say the name because it has not been published yet) that was in the sci-fi/dystopian fiction genre and I found it riveting and suspenseful. Have you read any books that you would recommend within this genre?...
Have you ever written or read fan fiction?
A friend wants me to rewrite endings or write sequels to some of her favorite books. Just wondering about people's experience with fan fiction. Do you love it? Hate it? Don't care about it?...