The Essential Zombie Fiction Reading List
Judging by the reviews of World War Z, the epic zombie flick starring Brad Pitt (loosely based on the novel…
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Why I Love Dean Koontz’s ODD THOMAS Series
“…humanity is a turbulent family aboard an endless train, on an infinite journey to shores that can only dimly be…
The 9 Best Audio Books to Listen to While Mowing the Lawn
You may have seen me last weekend. I was the moron out mowing his yard in 90+ degree weather. Drenched…
10 Things I Learned From Star Trek Into Darkness
Wisdom can be gained in the unlikeliest of places—like in a crowded movie theater, watching the new Star Trek movie…
So Long, Sookie. Thanks for the Iced Tea and Fried Pickles.
Don’t get it wrong. Dead Ever After is a monumental release—arguably the paranormal fantasy release of the year. It marks…
The Next Big Thing in YA Dystopia
I think we as a society don’t give our young adults enough credit—we’re continually underestimating what they can understand. That’s…
You May Be a Book Hoarder If…
Do you have books in almost every room of your house? Do you have at least one pile of “to…
10 Science Fiction Movies That Will Blow Your Mind
Before I start, let me be clear about one thing: this is not a list of the best SF movies…
5 Reasons Horror in Children’s Literature Is a Good Thing
I’m a genre fiction book reviewer, so it’s sometimes my job to read really creepy stuff. I’m also the father…
“The Greater the Risk, the Greater the Reward”: An Interview with R.A. Salvatore
For the past 25 years, millions of fantasy fans worldwide have followed R.A. Salvatore—and his signature character, the introspective dark…
The Top 20 Zombie Novels of the Last Decade
Back in the ‘80s and ’90s—during my time as a bookstore manager—zombies weren’t even on the radar when it came…
Going Through Walking Dead Withdrawal? Ease the Pain With These Zombie Epics
The Season 3 finale of The Walking Dead aired yesterday, which means millions of fans are going through the torturous…
5 Fantasy Characters That Should Be on the Next Season of Splash
I wasted an hour of my life last Monday evening watching the premiere episode of a reality television show called…
The 20 Best Paranormal Fantasy Novels of the Last Decade
We are in the midst of a glorious Golden Age of paranormal fantasy—the last ten years, specifically, in genre fiction…
Where Have All the Leprechauns Gone?
Leprechauns, the mischievous creatures from Irish folklore, are undeniably entrenched in American pop culture—or at least their homogenized stereotypes are.…
10 Profound Science Fiction Quotes From the ‘50s
I know more than a few people who absolutely refuse to read genre novels that have been out for more…