This post was originally published on Tor.com. Reader, I am not what most would describe as “fit.” Dexterous, sure; I can play ping pong, darts, or Spikeball with the best of ‘em. I walk 10+ miles per week. I’m not particularly strong, but I’ll help you move for the right price (pizza). The biggest thing…
Continue reading ➞ Five Fantasy Swordsmen I’d Never, Ever Want to Challenge
Come one, come all to the Cosmere! That’s right folks, after years of Brandon Sanderson reviews and discussions, we’re finally laying down the law. Today, one and a half Brandon Sanderson experts (Andrew and Cole, respectively) shoulder the Herculean task of telling YOU the ideal Brandon Sanderson reading order. A few clean-up notes before we…
Continue reading ➞ Welcome To The Cosmere: A Brandon Sanderson Reading Order Guide
Happy Summer everyone! We here at The Quill to Live are looking back on everything we have read so far this year and have put together a short list of our nine favorites so far. Each of these is a fabulous read and has our full review linked to their picture. We highly recommend you…
This post originally appeared on Tor.com. Sometimes, endlessly singing the praises of your favorite fictional universes can pay off. Such was the case with Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere, when a friend who doesn’t read a whole lot finally picked up one of the books. It took some coaxing—in the form of a suggested reading order, a Please Adapt…
Continue reading ➞ Cosmere Cashmere: Finding the Best Fit for Sanderson’s Cosmere Planets
Science Fiction can be as expansive as our galaxy and only aims to grow larger and more diverse as time marches inexorably forward. If you’re new to the genre, or even a veteran looking to expand your horizons, it can feel overwhelming to find the right break-in points. Do you think aliens are cool? Or…
Continue reading ➞ Your Star Chart to Science Fiction, No Not That Kind of Star Chart
For the last few years, I have spent a significant amount of my free time playing Dungeons and Dragons as a game master. As it eats into my writing and reading time significantly (though I still highly recommend it) I was searching for a way to turn my D&D experiences into content. Thus the idea…
This post was originally published on Tor.com. I’ve always thought cats are the perfect companion for the bookish. You never have to put down your book to take a cat for a walk. Instead, our feline friends will curl up on our laps while we dive into our latest fantasy obsessions, as though they’re tiny,…
This article originally appeared on Tor.com. Neal Shusterman’s Arc of a Scythe series has captured the hearts of many readers, mine included, since the first installment was published in 2016. I read the first novel in one sitting. I was home sick from work with the kind of cold that kept me couch-ridden but not…
Continue reading ➞ Neal Shusterman’s Scythe Might Signal a Fresh Direction for SFF Blockbusters
I love a book with a unique narrative style. Books that incorporate how the story is told into the message and ideas of the book often become my favorite and most recommended stories. It’s a clever and deep technique that can elevate a story and drive the messages and themes to a much stronger degree…
This article originally appeared on Tor.com. Warning: this post contains no deep interpretations of animal companions and their impact on story. I won’t philosophize on the essential nature of furry, fuzzy, or squishy familiars or ask why they exist in the first place. Bottom line: they’re cute as hell, and sometimes that’s enough. I’m writing…
