It's easy to get lost in excitement for a story and forget that things might not turn out the way you expect – as happened with Severance.

Wrapping up our exploration of the House by meeting our faithful unreliable narrator Johnny Truant and his even more questionable mother.

Let's delve into the mysterious mind of the man who invented The Navidson Record, the House and so much more. Who is Zampanò?

Welcome to my exploration of 'House of Leaves', what this experimental novel is, why you should try reading it and how we can learn from it.

When the world around us has taken on the grimdark genre, let's turn to hopepunk both as an escape and as a beacon of good will to share.

Speculative fiction has seen a real shift in the past decades towards diverse voices and norm-questioning narratives. Here's a reason why!

Reaching out, being to being, and being heard. Seeing empathy and understanding, in spite of differences. All on an unimaginable scale.

Wind and Truth is out! If you're curious about the title's meaning (or that of another Stormlight book), you're in the right place!

K.J. Parker's darkly humourous stories poke a lot of holes in the ideas of empire and history. But first, who is this author anyway?

Micro-fiction is a fascinating space for SFF writers to tell stories filled with emotion and important ideas on the smallest scale. Join me!

Focusing on reading a book with ADHD can be close to impossible. But with a bit of patience, I hope to help you find your stride in reading.

Seth Dickinson's Masquerade novels explore the reach and influence of empire and colonialism, and attempt to show how we might break free.

Spotify's new feature lets you listen 15 hours per month, included in your premium subscription. Here's how to make the most of your time!

Perhaps the perfect entry point into speculative fiction, suitable for all ages and with a few unrivalled scenes to set it forever apart.

When the collective imagination of a fandom diverges from the future of the work itself, and how to prepare for possible disappointment.

What makes a book easy to read, as opposed to a difficult slog? I give my opinions with examples of books I've enjoyed and struggle with.

Does great worldbuilding entail comprehensive structure or minimal hints which feed the imagination? I'll offer my take on a few novels.

A Multimedia dive into one of the greatest works of speculative fiction ever written. The future is Red, the future is Blue; what is love?

What are the pros and cons of different formats of reading? Audiobooks can be easier, but are physical texts more satisfying?

Fantasy books sometimes include footnotes. Authorial asides can offer dedicated readers an incredible experience - but might lose the rest.