It’s hard to explain how a book that steals so much from existing children’s fantasy series can feel so original. And yet it does. The Magicians by Lev Grossman is unlike most of the fantasy you’re probably reading. It’s a book within a book, homage to great children’s fantasy worlds like Narnia and Harry Potter. …
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My Review of a Review: Sword & Laser Episode 1
Last weekend I watched the first episode of Sword & Laser, a science fiction/fantasy show that airs on Felicia Day’s You Tube channel, Geek & Sundry. Okay, that was a mouthful. I thought I’d post a brief review of the show, in case you’re interested. Sword & Laser is hosted by Veronica Belmont and Tom…
The Book Stop 