Book Reviews

With 'The Fiends of Nightmaria' Steven Erickson has created both a wonderful piece of satire on contemporary society and one of the funniest horror comedies you'll ever read.

'Tono Monogatari' is Shigeru Mizuki’s graphic narrative take on the classic Japanese book of legends for a fascinating read on folklore.

'Sparks Like Stars' by Nadia Hashimi is riveting and you will find yourself hanging onto every word and breathing in every sentence.

In 'Last Stands' Micheal Walsh takes tales of famous last stands and turns them into engaging and entertaining history.

'Keats's Odes: A Lover's Discourse' by Anahid Nersessian is a deep and accessible delve into the poetry of one of the great Romantic poets.

'Metaphysical Africa: Truth and Blackness in the Ansaru Allah Community by Michael Muhammad Knight is an important and well researched book.

'The Absolute Book' by Elizabeth Knox is a delight and will leave readers wistful for a world as magical as the one she's created.

Dorothy, Wendy, and Alice do battle with the Wicked Witch of the West and Captain Hook in Andy Weir's exciting graphic novel.

Listen in as an obscure folksinger transforms herself into an internationally beloved artist. Plus, two books about a Beatle's solo years.

'Reynard the Fox' as retold by Anne Louise Avery is a delight to read and an example of how our oldest tales are still some of the best ones around.