Category Archive: Geek Lit.

6 Ways George R. R. Martin and ‘Game of Thrones’ Changed Fantasy Forever

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    ******WARNING NOVEL AND TELEVISION SHOW SPOILERS BELOW******* For most people August 6, 1996 was probably of no great significance.  People mourned the 51st anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing, went to work, watched television,… Continue reading

Reviewing the Books I Read in High School English (Pt. 1)

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The selection of books that you are assigned to read in high school English class can be tiresome, enjoyable…even life changing. Regardless of how they impact on you as a reader you don’t… Continue reading

Horror Authors You Should Give a Shot

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When it comes to the literary world horror has always been popular, and those that write in the genre can become immortal among both mainstream readers as well as those who love all… Continue reading

Book Recommendations: October

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By Appa the Gypsy I guess it would make sense if I were going to do some Halloween related recommendations this month, for obvious reasons, but I’ve realised I don’t really read much… Continue reading

Book Review: ‘The Cuckoo’s Calling’

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Author: Robert Galbraith (better known as J.K. Rowling) Plot: In the months following the apparent suicide of world renown supermodel Lula Landry her adopted brother hires private detective Cormoran Strike to prove that it was actually… Continue reading

20 More Authors to Read This Halloween Season

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Last year I put together this list of 20 Authors to read during the Halloween season. This year I bring you 20 more! 1. H.P. Lovecraft Check out: At the Mountains of Madness… Continue reading

Book Recommendations: August (Part 2)

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By Appa the Gypsy To make up for not posting in June and July, I’ve done a two-part book recommendations post for you guys, so to continue on from my previous post, I’m… Continue reading

Book Recommendations: August, Part 1

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By Appa the Gypsy I was a terrible person in June and July and decided to pass my classes at university instead of recommend books to you guys. So I decided you deserve a… Continue reading

Book Review: “The Bling Ring”

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Author: Nancy Jo Sales Plot: The true journalistic account of how a group of celebrity obsessed teenagers staged a series of burglaries targeting the homes of Pairs Hilton, Lindsay Lohan and other trendy celebrities. Review: The… Continue reading

Book Review: ‘Encounters of Sherlock Holmes’

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Author: Various Publisher: Titan Plot: A collection of short stories by different authors exploring the trails and tribulations of Sherlock Holmes. Review: Reviewing a book like this is a complete pain in the arse.… Continue reading