The Power of Books
“I have lived a thousand lives and I’ve loved a thousand loves. I’ve walked on distant worlds and seen the end of time. Because I read.” -George R.R. Martin Books […]
Change and the Worth of Words
For those who have been paying attention, you may have noticed a small change on the ol’ website as of today. Geeksnbarbells, which has graced the URL for the past […]
Why Fantasy and Sci-fi are Amazing(And Better than Old Literature)
There is a narrative put out into the world about books that goes something like this. Philosophy, biographies, novels written based upon real events or based upon reality, this is […]
Do Schools Kill the Desire to Read?(And be Creative?)-BookTalk
Do Schools ruin our desire to read, be creative, and learn? There’s a strong case to be made. Check out Seth Godins work at: https://seths.blog/ Stealing dreams article: https://medium.com/@thisissethsblog/stop-stealing-dreams-4116c7dbff7b Stealing […]
Why Fantasy Books Should be Used in School(Even University!)-BookTalk
Why are Fantasy and Science Fiction Novels not used in school? I argue why stories, especially fantastical ones, are better vehicles for sharing knowledge, especially philosophical and moral knowledge, which […]
Magicians Impossible Review -BookTalk
Brad Abrahams Debut Novel is a fun ride that would have been better off as a tv show than a book, let’s explore why.
The Joy of Post-Book Depression
Coming to the end of a book can be a heart-rending moment. When you find yourself caring for the characters that an author has brought to life within the pages […]
Why You Should Read Children of Blood and Bone(It’s Awesome!)-BookTalk
Tomi Adeyemis breakthrough novel children of blood and bone is an awesome read from start to finish. I fanboy my way through this review, but also give what I consider […]
An Echo of Things to Come(And Why You Should Read it)-BookTalk
An Echo of Things to Come is the second book in James Islingtons Phenom Licanius Trilogy. Join me as I fanboy my way through my review of this suspenseful, satisfying […]
How Books Saved Me(And Can Help You Also)- BookTalk
Books can be the portal to new worlds that can help you out in any situation. They saved me so many times in my life, and should hold so much […]
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets: A Roomful of Issues-BookTalk
I delve into Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets and why I consider it to be one of most problematic books of the series. It is riddled with issues […]
Fantasy Books for Beginners-BookTalk
What books should a beginner in the fantasy realm begin with? Let’s explore.
Storycrafting in Games: What Happened to RPGS?
The State of Storycrafting within the gamesphere. Rant time!
Why the Graveyard Book is the Perfect Gift for New Readers -BookTalk
The book everyone should be reading. Find out why!
Why You Should Re read Books Again and AGAIN! -BookTalk
Delving into the benefits of re-reading novels.
The Shadow of What Was Lost Review -BookTalk
Another day, another review. Let’s geek out on another great book!
