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 […]
What Defines a Great Artist?
“It’s like everyone tells a story about themselves inside their own head. Always. All the time. That story makes you what you are. We build ourselves out of that story.” […]
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 […]
Balance vs The Geek Life
One of the most difficult struggles I have had over the years is choosing which aspect of my geekhood to focus on. Should I play more games? Read more books? […]
When Someone Expresses How you Feel(The Misery Tax)
Sometimes you know something in your heart yet no one has ever put down the words for you to connect with. Sometimes someone does though, and it is a magical […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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!
Why You Should Try to Read Books when you Don’t Like to Read- BookTalk
Has school destroyed any desire you have to read a book? Do you waste time slogging through books you don’t enjoy out of habit? Let’s figure out a way to […]
Why Adults Should Read Harry Potter
A little attempt to convince adults to give Harry Potter a shot, at least one time.
BookTalk: Dresden Files Storm Front Review
A little meandering review of storm front, the first novel in the dresden files series authored by Jim Butcher. Let’s explore folks!
