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Ovid’s Masterpiece: “The Metamorphoses”

In the summer of 1980, I remember when the legendary magician, Harry Blackstone Jr, performed his huge magic show at New York City’s Majestic Theatre. The magic show ran from May until August 1980.

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The Crystal Cave

A look at a book by author Mary Stuart.

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City of Ashes: Book Review

A review for the book City of Ashes.

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Five Reasons Why I Want to Live in a Harry Potter Novel

Why living in a Harry Potter novel would be better than living in Los Angeles.

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Eldest Literary Analysis

Literary analysis of Christopher Paolini’s novel Eldest, with emphasis on the literary element of diction, as well as a comparison to Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings. Includes detailed plot summary (with partial synopsis of Eragon) and personal reflection.

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Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

This book was the long awaited, final book of the famous “Harry Potter” series written by J.K. Rowling. Millions of people were looking forward to read how the battle between Harry Potter and Dark Lord Voldemort ended. Did the book live up to its hype?

This is a comprehensive review.

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Ptolemy’s Gate

A summary of the book Ptolemy’s Gate, by Jonathan Stroud.

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Five New Novelists Every Fantasy Fan Should Know About

These five authors know a thing or two about swords and sorcery, and they’re not afraid to share it with the latest generation of readers.

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Charmed Life by Diana Wynne Jones

A novel of magic and other worlds, “Charmed Life” is the first of the Chrestomanci novels and one of Diana Wynne Jones’ best.

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The Magician

A brief description about the book by Michael Scott.

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