by Cole Salao
Spy fiction is a genre that deals with espionage, the act of secretly obtaining valuable information, as a major plot element. Inspired by real-life politicking, tensions between major powers, and military movements, it closely follows human nature. As a genre,...
by Cole Salao
In a nutshell, urban fantasy is a genre that adds fantasy elements in an urban, present day society. It often takes place in the “real world,” or an equivalent of it, where the fantastic exists in secret or in the open. When reading this kind of genre,...
by Cole Salao
Reading a fantasy novel has a way of transporting you to different worlds and fantastical lands; but listening to one gives your imagination a whole lot more to work with. A great audiobook gives voices to your favorite characters, adding another dimension for you to...
by Yen Cabag
Best known for his books The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn, Mark Twain is one of the most influential names in American literature. Born Samuel Langhorne Clemens in a small town by the Mississippi River in the 1800s, his pen name is said to be inspired...
by Cole Salao
Dragons have been a staple in the human imagination. These legendary fire-breathers frequently populate our myths and folklore in various forms. The fantasy genre, in particular, has long held a fascination with these creatures. They’re often depicted as...
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Steampunk is a subgenre of science fiction where the past is paired with retro-futuristic technology that is largely powered by steam. Unlike cyberpunk (which is a vision of a hypothetical future), steampunk is a throwback to the past. It speculates on what the 19th...
