For the last few months, I’ve waited not-so-patiently for the release of Star Wars: Poe Dameron Free Fall by Alex Segura. For those who follow me on Twitter, you probably know about my pilot obsession in the Star Wars universe. I’m very protective of their stories and characterizations. I even jokingly told Segura that I […]
One thing we all appreciate about Diana Gabaldon’s books is her attention to all the senses – sight, sound, touch, along with taste and smell. One way she grabs us is through her passages about food. And of course, us Outlander devotees want to walk with Jamie and Claire, even down to what they eat. […]
Recently on our radio show, the Outlander Gab on the Air, co-hosts Sam Kraupner and Alyson Bailey and I were very pleased to chat with author Tara Bennett about the brand new Making of Outlander Seasons 3 & 4! You can listen to the entire nearly hour-long interview (and another hour of our broadcast) here, […]
For all its awards and acclaims, The Handmaid’s Tale has been a little light on extras. No Funko Pops, no fashion dolls, no keychains… not that the subject matter really lends itself to toys and light-hearted accessories. Although I do like many of the fan-made t-shirts… But I started hearing people talk about a graphic […]
We say it all the time – “because she wrote a book.” Yes, Diana’s books have brought us together – but they’ve also inspired others to become authors, and drawn those who have written their own books to the fandom! So, it’s only fitting that we fill this Droughtlander with some new books by our […]
Reviewed by Ruth Reis Lake Silence is the sixth book in Anne Bishop’s series of The Others. If you haven’t read any of her previous books, don’t let that stop you, this book can stand alone in its story because Ms. Bishop weaves a world that is familiar, yet very different. And it can be […]
Imagine being a young boy, who has a family and friends that love him. Even though things have not gone the way that he probably wanted, he still had a good life. Then, on a fateful day, this young boy was in the wrong place at the wrong time. Life would never be the same […]
Divine Misfortune A. Lee Martinez Review by Ruth Reis How do you go about deciding on a God to help you get through the trials and tribulations of everyday life? Go online of course. That is what Phil and Teri do when they realize things could be better in their life; get a promotion, […]
Envision your life. Think back on everything you’ve done. Here, I’ll give you a minute. (imagine the music from Final Jeopardy playing.) Got it? OK, what have you done that was perfect? Self-sacrificing, completely unselfish, humanity-saving? What, nothing?? Me either. And having a baby doesn’t count – humanity is meant to do that. While it […]
(Press Release) Hear ye! Hear ye! Zelda™ fans far and wide! To celebrate the release of the highly anticipated The Legend of Zelda: Art and Artifacts, Dark Horse and Barnes & Noble bookstores invite you to special events taking place at select stores across the country. Each participating Barnes & Noble location below has a quest. […]
