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The Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury has reported record profits despite supply chain issues

Bloomsbury, the book publisher of the Harry Potter franchise, has announced record sales and profits thanks to the popularity of new titles such as Tom Kerridge’s latest cookbook, this despite the ongoing supply chain issues affecting the UK. The company said that the increase in reading during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic led people to “rediscover … Continue reading “The Harry Potter publisher Bloomsbury has reported record profits despite supply chain issues”

Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett Review

I am a huge Terry Pratchett fan, his Discworld collection is a majestic vision of a humorous, dangerous and quite absurd universe within which anything is possible. That being said some of those stories are better than others. His first two books in the series, The Colour of Magic and The Light Fantastic, for instance … Continue reading “Equal Rites by Terry Pratchett Review”

Spellbreaker by Charlie N. Holmbury Review

Spellbreaker is the first book book in a brand new two book series written by bestselling author Charlie N. Holmberg. This series will be set in an alternate Victorian-era England where magic is common, and where those who can wield it are the powerful and wealthy elite. The books heroine, Elsie Camden, is a lowly … Continue reading “Spellbreaker by Charlie N. Holmbury Review”

Hollow Road (Maer Cycle book 1) by Dan Fitzgerald Review

On the face of it Hollow Road (The Maer Cycle Book 1) by Dan Fitzgerald sounds like a straightforward and very formulaic fantasy novel. Three characters, Sinnie, Carl, and Finn are sent off on an adventure by a wealthy benefactor, and of course each character has devoted their life to a different profession. Sinnie works … Continue reading “Hollow Road (Maer Cycle book 1) by Dan Fitzgerald Review”

Author Spotlight: Dominic Hodgson discusses his love for writing and his series The Ragnarök Chronicles

By Dominic Hodgson When I saw the posting for being among the authors contributing to this series, the examples given for the kinds of topics that could be covered included discussing why I got into writing in the first place. Well, the answer to that is that I always have been, at the latest since … Continue reading “Author Spotlight: Dominic Hodgson discusses his love for writing and his series The Ragnarök Chronicles”

The Hobbit by JRR Tolkein Review

The Hobbit is one of the greatest fantasy novels ever written. Written for a younger audience The Hobbit is far shorter and less complex than it’s big brother The Lord of the Rings. While the plot of The Hobbit is a lot weaker than that of the Lord of the Rings it still packs an … Continue reading “The Hobbit by JRR Tolkein Review”

Sorcerer’s Duel Review

Before you read this review I’d suggest checking out my thoughts on the first book in the series. W H Cann brings back Grogaan and his friends to take us on a brand new adventure into the heart of the inky darkness of space. This time Grogaan and his soul-mate Ellarna learn to harness their … Continue reading “Sorcerer’s Duel Review”

Path to Vengeance Review

With his father, brother and fiancée lying dead at the hands of Krelathan raiders, Grogaan’s life is ripped apart, he is consumed with grief, anger and rage. He vows to himself that he will have his revenge and he sets out on his ‘path to vengeance’ by purchasing four starfighters for him and his friends, … Continue reading “Path to Vengeance Review”

The Amulet of Kings Review

The Amulet of Kings (The Banned Underground book series) By Will Jones was a fascinating novel to devour. It’s pages are filled to bursting point with all manner of magic, Dwarves, Witches, Wizards, Trolls and oddly enough, pizza boxes. It’s not hyperbole to say that this book was a righteous laugh from the first word … Continue reading “The Amulet of Kings Review”

Hero Book Review

If we take it at face value Hero seems like a simple run of the mill Tolkien-esq novel of grand adventure. It’s pages are filled with larger than like villains and a small unknown hero who is tasked with nothing short of saving the entire world. Sound’s familiar doesn’t it? Unlike Frodo though the 16 … Continue reading “Hero Book Review”