Title: Tales from the Perilous Realm Author: J.R.R. Tolkein Genre: Fantasy Pages: 403 pages Synopsis: The definitive collection of Tolkien’s classic “fairie” tales, in the vein of The Hobbit , illustrated by Oscar winner Alan Lee. The book is the perfect opportunity for fans of Middle-earth to enjoy some of Tolkien’s often overlooked yet mostContinue reading “Tales from the Perilous Realm”
Category Archives: Adventure
Deadpool: Back in Black
Title: Deadpool: Back in Black Author: Cullen Bunn Genre: Superheroes Pages: 112 pages Synopsis: During 1984’s Secret Wars, Deadpool was introduced to an alien symbiote who went on to become Spider-Man’s black costume and, eventually, Venom. OK, OK, maybe that really happened in Deadpool’s Secret Secret Wars. Point is, did you know that after Spider-Man rejected theContinue reading “Deadpool: Back in Black”
The Blade Itself
Title: The Blade Itself Author: Joe Abercrombie Genre: Fantasy Series: The First Law #1 Pages: 515 pages Synopsis: Logen Ninefingers, infamous barbarian, has finally run out of luck. Caught in one feud too many, he’s on the verge of becoming a dead barbarian – leaving nothing behind him but bad songs, dead friends, and aContinue reading “The Blade Itself”
Avengers: Unleashed, Vol. 1: Kang War One
Title: Avengers: Unleashed, Vol 1: Kang War One Author: Mark Waid Genre: Superheroes Pages: 136 pages Synopsis: The time has come! Their ranks shattered by CIVIL WAR II, their spirits weighted down by a toll both personal and spiritual, Earth’s Mightiest Heroes must find the resolve to stand united one final time against their greatestContinue reading “Avengers: Unleashed, Vol. 1: Kang War One”
The Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 4: Hunted
Title: The Amazing Spider-Man, Vol.4. Hunted Author: Nick Spencer Genre: Superheroes Pages: 304 Pages Synopsis: When Kraven returns, Spider-Man becomes the hunted! Sergei Kravinoff and his minions have been kidnapping animal-themed superhumans for months, and they need one more to complete the collection: the Spider. But what does Kraven want with all of them?! InContinue reading “The Amazing Spider-Man, Vol. 4: Hunted”
New Spring
Title: New Spring Author: Robert Jordan Genre: Fantasy Series: The Wheel of Time #0 Pages: 304 pages Synopsis: The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and go, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth, and even myth is long forgotten when the Age that gave it birth returns again. In the ThirdContinue reading “New Spring”
Around the World in 80 Days
Title: Around the world in 80 Days Author: Jules Verne Genre: Adventure, Classic Pages: 317 Pages Synopsis: One night in the reform club, Phileas Fogg bets his companions that he can travel across the globe in just eighty days. Breaking the well-established routine of his daily life, he immediately sets off for Dover with hisContinue reading “Around the World in 80 Days”
Monthly Wrap-Up: May 2022
Hello everyone! Welcome to the Monthly Wrap-Up where I give updates on my reading and other things I’m up to in the past month. So let’s get to it! Books Read: 5 I actually was able to read a little more than I was expecting at five books… however, the amount I read in termsContinue reading “Monthly Wrap-Up: May 2022”
Journey to the Centre of the Earth
Title: Journey to the Centre of the Earth Author: Jules Verne Genre: Science Fiction, Adventure, Classics Pages: 188 pages Synopsis: When Axel deciphers an old parchment that describes a secret passage through a volcano to the centre of the earth, nothing will stop him and his eccentric uncle from embarking on a perilous, terrifying journeyContinue reading “Journey to the Centre of the Earth”
The Amber Spyglass
Title: The Amber Spyglass Author: Philip Pullman Genre: Fantasy, Adventure Series: His Dark Materials #3 Pages: 461 pages Synopsis: Will is the bearer of the knife. Now, accompanied by angels, his task is to deliver that powerful, dangerous weapon to Lord Asriel – by the command of his dying father. But how can he goContinue reading “The Amber Spyglass”
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