A running shelf of books I’ve read and written about, from children’s fantasy and classic adventures to science fiction and other stories that catch my attention. This is a reading log, not a blanket endorsement: I’ll tell you when a book delights me and when it doesn’t. Explore the reviews, and check back as I add more titles.
Some entries are awaiting full reviews. New books and links will be added as the archive grows.
Latest review: Star Wars: The Living Force by John Jackson Miller — An uneven Jedi Council adventure with a beautiful payoff: helping one person can change the fate of millions. READ MY FULL REVIEW (ending spoilers).
Silver Buster Book 1 – BUY
Silver Buster follows a British teen who bonds with a symbiote fleeing mercenary aliens. It’s a fast, fun light novel series with a strong tokusatsu and sci-fi action vibe. REVIEW.
How to Defeat a Demon King in Ten Easy Steps – BUY
This send-up of The Legend of Zelda is a book I return to whenever I’m looking for a good time. It’s one of the very few first-person books I genuinely enjoy. REVIEW.
The Alchemist – BUY
I love this book deeply. Its beauty and simplicity inspire me every time I listen to it. REVIEW IN PROGRESS.
Dragon School: First Flight – BUY
I checked this out to help a friend. I’m glad I did, but not because I liked it. It isn’t a bad book, but it isn’t very good either. REVIEW IN PROGRESS.
A Hero Born – Book 1 of Legends of the Condor Heroes – BUY
I listened to it and then waited a week or two, then I listened to it again 🙂 I might be getting co-opted. REVIEW IN PROGRESS.
The Living Shadow – BUY – READ FREE
The Shadow is a Pulp icon who heavily inspired Batman. Without him there would likely be no Red Panda either… REVIEW IN PROGRESS.
The Giant Chronicles: Tip of the Spear – BUY
Larry Whitaker worked on one of my favorite childhood movies: FernGully! REVIEW IN PROGRESS.
The Princess and the Goblin – BUY – READ FREE – LISTEN FREE
The first time I read it I was terrified and delighted. George MacDonald is a treasure. REVIEW IN PROGRESS.
Star Wars: The Living Force by John Jackson Miller — BUY
I expected to love this Jedi Council adventure, but the sprawling cast sometimes made it a slog. Still, Miller brings everything together in a beautiful ending about how helping one person can change the fate of millions. REVIEW