High Fantasy
This book is an intriguing mix of high fantasy, science fiction and horror, and features the best of these genres. Our magic system is Necromancy, and our main character is Gideon, an indentured servant of the Ninth House.
History in Writing
Comedian and writer David Mitchell’s ‘Unruly’ introduces readers to England’s early kings and queens, from the legends and lies about King Arthur to Elizabeth I.
Cosy Fantasy
What exactly is cosy fantasy? It’s a subgenre of fantasy which became popular around 2020. With everything that was going on then, it’s no surprise readers were looking for comforting, escapist books. Hence the rise of cosy fantasy.
Literary Libraries
As someone who prefers to spend my time surrounded by books, it probably won’t come as a surprise that I gravitate towards stories set in libraries. For many people, libraries are more than a place to borrow books, as wonderful as that is. They represent inclusivity, exploration and community. So, a book set in a library is already giving me ideas on what to expect. And if there’s something a bit supernatural about the library, all the better!
Across Generations
Stories that depict relationships between different generations of people are one of my personal favourites; especially when it’s family members who love each other but struggle to communicate. It’s the perfect setup for hijinks as well as some good comfort reading.
