'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.

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?

Darwin-Moses Super Education Center prides itself on producing incredible additions to global society. Their ads follow one Class' journey.

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

Taking a broad look at gay characters and relationships in some of my favourite novels, with brief thoughts to their impact on the stories.

'The Magicians' says a lot about growing up and engaging with the world from an adult perspective. Or Quentin trying desperately not to!

Frank Herbert's Dune explores humanity under pressure. His books come to a lot of fascinating conclusions, but one is easy to miss.

Exploring consciousness and transhuman ideas in Seth Dickinson's "The Masquerade" series and Vernor Vinge's "A Fire Upon the Deep".

Exploring transhuman journeys and experiences through Adrian Tchaikovsky's depiction of Avrana Kern in his 'Children of Time' sci-fi series.

What does it mean to exist beyond our natural lifespans, in forms different from our current bodies? Brandon Sanderson's books offer a look.

I've always struggled with being alone on Valentine's Day, but have recently learned the importance of self-development and love.

I related wholeheartedly with Martha Wells' titular character on my first read, yet that feeling only grows as I explore more about myself.

Finding the valuable lessons in one man's emotional struggle - where the stakes are as large as the universe.

Examining Trump through the lens of characters from 'A Game of Thrones', 'Dune', and 'Lord of the Rings'.

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

CL Clark's novel "The Unbroken" tries to depict a world without bias against gender or sexual orientation. Where does she go wrong?

Your morals are fine: stop reading that book you can barely stand and find something better!