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The book format battle

Posted on 29 May 202330 May 2023 By Graham 2 Comments on The book format battle
The book format battle

So the other day my wife and I were out for the day and as we do we were charity shop checking, her for teddys or clothes and me for books. While doing this I visited a bookshop I like in Pickering. It’s called Yorkshire Quality Books. I like this one as it has a…

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Red Rising, Pierce Brown

Posted on 14 April 202314 April 2023 By Graham No Comments on Red Rising, Pierce Brown
Red Rising, Pierce Brown

Pierce Brown is an American Science Fiction / Fantasy author. This was his debut novel, released in 2014. the Red Rising series is what Pierce is known for. The book became a New York Times best seller. The Red Rising series consists of six released books and the final one is yet to be published…

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Vatta’s War Series, Elizabeth Moon

Posted on 26 March 202327 March 2023 By Graham No Comments on Vatta’s War Series, Elizabeth Moon
Vatta’s War Series, Elizabeth Moon

Elizabeth Moon is an American Science Fiction and Fantasy writer. Her novel the Speed of Dark won the 2003 Nebula Award. Before she was a writer she was in the United States Marine Core. Elizabeth started with Fantasy but her sci-fi has a military feel and given her past it’s not surprising. The review is…

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Elder Race, Adrian Tchaikovsky

Posted on 18 February 20238 March 2024 By Graham No Comments on Elder Race, Adrian Tchaikovsky
Elder Race, Adrian Tchaikovsky

Adrian Tchaikovsky is best known for the Final Architecture and Children trilogy and is an amazingly talented Fantasy / Sci-Fi writer. This story is based on a culture that is around the medieval level of technology and follows Lynesse who is the fourth daughter of the Queen. Being the fourth daughter she is “spare” and…

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