Taking ownership of the body we're in, two souls becoming one and more; Join me in exploring the trans imagery of Tamsyn Muir's novels!

Lyctors are the friends you ate along the way; what does Tamsyn Muir's fascinating creation demonstrate about gender, body and mind?

Entering the Locked Tomb from the end, in hopes of shedding light on this strange and mesmerizing universe from the mind of Tamsyn Muir.

Ghost's song Twenties speaks from the point of view of an autocrat (Trump?) on the way to securing power alongside powerful brass and drums.

Discussing the nature of truth and reality, as they relate to K.J. Parker's The Siege novels and the 2024 American Election.

K.J. Parker's series uses bleak comedy to explore the suddenly very real ideas we are now facing as a planet; let's take a look at a few!

Centered around a few ‘Great Men’ who save a race of people from genocide, with their female counterparts ready to bring them down a peg.

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?

Speculating about the future of Seth Dickinson's Masquerade series, Renascent's potential identities, the lightning in the east and more.

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

Susanna Clarke's Piranesi is an incredible novel of curiosity and wonder, with important lessons to impart beneath the surface. Why read it?

Jacqueline Holland's novel explores many essential vampire themes while telling a tale of a young woman grappling with her newfound agency.

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

The importance of history and education, through the lens of a song about losing it all.

Inside Out 2 offers some great lessons, but they need a little expanding upon. Mentopolis offers similar themes from an adult perspective.

Art imitates life, and vice versa – can we do better with the stories we tell? Comparing rulers of GRRM, Robin Hobb and real life.

Adam-Troy Castro’s short story draws you in and never lets go. What does this horror/fantasy tale have to say about obsession and meaning?

Getting to the heart of the vampiric condition, in order to learn about the human one. The hunt, memories and mind, bliss and redemption.

'Dracula' is a cultural phenomenon with few rivals. What can we learn about ourselves through the stories and voices which surround him?

Vampires are more than silly Halloween costumes. Their nature and depictions in media have a lot to teach us about our societal fears.