2021 was a weird year for reading. The ongoing, seemingly indefinite pandemic drained alot of my mental energy, as I’m sure it did for many of you. I also got a promotion at work, which although more rewarding, has been more tiring and stressful at times. As a result, I spent more time gaming, whereContinue reading “Yearly Roundup & Favourite Books: 2021”
Author Archives: Spells and Spaceships
Mickey7 – Review
A brilliantly engaging read that really pulled me along for the ride; my favourite sci-fi of the year. Author: Edward Ashton Pages: 304 Publishing Information: Rebellion, 15th February 2022 Mickey7 will possibly be my last book I finish this year and wow, what a great read to close the year off with! I’ve read someContinue reading “Mickey7 – Review”
My 10 History Reads for 2022
While I mostly review fantasy and sci-fi books, I do actually read a lot of non fiction – history and popular science, mostly. Although I don’t review on my blog, I do on Goodreads and Amazon – for me, they’re a little trickier to review than fiction. Here are 10 history books I’m planning toContinue reading “My 10 History Reads for 2022”
Norsevember Roundup
If you like this post, please consider subscribing to my new home; Beyond the Barrow. This is a space for folklore, mythology, fantasy and history, with a special focus on Northern Europe. It’s free to subscribe: https://beyondthebarrow.substack.com/ Week 1: Setting Sail Last year, the author Thilde Kold Holdt kicked off Norsevember with our interview andContinue reading “Norsevember Roundup”
Tales of Ioth – Review
Another incredible journey into the imagination of D. P. Woolliscroft; Tales of Ioth continues the exciting trajectory of this great series Author – D. P. Woolliscroft Pages – 243 Publishing Information – Self Published, 28th April 2020 If you’re here for the review of the 4th book in the Wildfire Cycle, you’re probably just makingContinue reading “Tales of Ioth – Review”
Death Rider – Review
A thoroughly entertaining, action packed and epic story packed into a novella sized bundle, radiating grimdark bleakness and imaginative ideas. Author: Zamil Akhtar Pages: 102 Publishing Information: Self Published, 14th October 2021 My head hurts… in a good way! There was so much to get my head around within the space of 100 pages withContinue reading “Death Rider – Review”
No Song, But Silence – Review
An ambitious and fitting end to the Wind Tide Trilogy, with the poignancy and intelligent writing that has now come to define this series shining here too. Author: Jonathan Nevair Pages: 372 Publishing Info: Shadow Spark Publishing, 14th Nov 2021 Thankyou to Jonathan Nevair and Storytellers on Tour for the opportunity to read this bookContinue reading “No Song, But Silence – Review”
Strangers
A Short Story Today is the last day of Norsevember, I hope you’ve enjoyed it. I’ve written a short story that I really hope you’ll enjoy, or at least find mildly entertaining. I just want to note, I’m not an author nor has this story been professionally edited. It is purely written as a bitContinue reading “Strangers”
Diversity in the Viking Age
By now you should know the Vikings were expert traders, navigators and explorers as well as the raiders and warriors you see more often in popular culture. They mixed with a diverse range of people and cultures. Yet the Viking and Nordic imagery continues to be appropriated by neo nazi groups. You can see whyContinue reading “Diversity in the Viking Age”
Our Favourite Norse Stories
By Masquereads, Bjørn Larssen, Alex & Sue Bavey Today on the Norsevember schedule I am proud to present a look at our favourite Norse myths, or if you prefer, Norse stories. We have 4 different myths today including my favourite! Learn more about the myths or simply why people love the ones you already know.Continue reading “Our Favourite Norse Stories”
Spells and Spaceships 