The penultimate book in the PJO series set the tone for what would be a brilliant ending to Riordan's debut mythology books. It's in this book our titular character (and friends) start to mature along with the themes of the story. In what was undoubtedly a meticulously thought out plan we see the return of... Continue Reading →

Though I enjoyed this read I do have to make mention that this isn't actually a book. Very Good Lives is the speech J.K. Rowling delivered to the Harvard graduating class of 2008. It may be a short read but I do believe it has value for not only those who are aspiring to make... Continue Reading →

Rick Riordan's stand alone novel Daughter of the Deep (DOTD) was nothing short of the hype and praise it received upon release. I found myself so enthralled by this world that I've added the books that inspired the story - Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea and Mysterious Island - to my reading list.... Continue Reading →

The third instalment of the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series was a lot to unpack... in the good way. Returning to Camp Half-Blood we pick up off book two's monster sized cliff hanger in the semi resurrection of the daughter of Zeus, Thalia Grace. For those of you who've been paying attention so far... Continue Reading →

Despite the novel being about Stephen King's process and tips in writing, On Writing is more than a book about the craft, rather it is an autobiographical teacher. It is the perfect combination of memoir and guide to improving your writing. King separates the book into three main parts, C.V. On Writing, and On Life.... Continue Reading →

V.V. James' Sanctuary is perfect for fans of the fantasy genre who are looking to dip their toes into murder mystery. It is the perfect blend of the two categories being set in the real world, where all things mimic our own, with one exception. Witches are real and coexist in society as their own... Continue Reading →

Stephen King, best known for his horror books decided to mix it up with his 1987 novel, Misery. Moving away from traditional supernatural horror that rose him to fame amongst the book world, he dove into the psychological horror thriller genre. The novel follows Paul Sheldon, a famous novelist best known for the romantic 'Misery'... Continue Reading →

This is the first, and only book I was unable to finish, therefore I'll keep it short. Sitting in the Murder mystery and crime genres, Nora Roberts' or better known through her pseudonym, J.D. Robb, Vendetta In Death is a recent instalment in the In Death series...

The follow up to Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief was at it’s very core modern take on Homer’s Iliad (The Odyssey). Through the lens of book one’s protagonist, Percy, the plot picks up where it was left off, with the betrayal of Luke. We revisit the stories central characters with a deeper... Continue Reading →

James Dashner's The Maze Runner was the book that kicked off a best selling trilogy series that paved the way for its blockbuster onscreen adaptations. The series is set in a futuristic dystopian society where the protagonist, Thomas, wakes up with no memory. He is launched into a maze filled with only teenage boys, all... Continue Reading →