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Book Review Brian Ash Whos Who in Science Fiction 1976 Sphere Books

A very early guide to the SF genre.

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Hero’s Journey Essay

A Essay written looking into the significant themes of The Hobbit by J.J.R. Tolkien.

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Tolkien and Dickens. Family Ties

What’s the connection between J R R Tolkien and Charles Dickens? We know that they were two of the most incredible and well respected authors of their time and their popularity has endured over the years, but what other connection could there possibly be?

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Similarities Between Rowling’s Harry Potter and Tolkien’s Lord of The Rings

I have to question the originality of Rowling’s idea. Did she get her ideas of Tolkien? Did Tolkien influence Rowling so much with his book LOTR that she has used the plot in her book? An analysis between Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings.

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Betrayal in Sir Gawain

Betrayal often hold lots of significance in literature, and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight in no exception.

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My Personal Book Reading History

How books shaped my life.

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Story Review Sir Gawain and The Green Knight

One of the most famous stories concerning King Arthur’s Knights of the Round Table, focussing on Gawain, second only in importance to Sir Lancelot. Gawain is the noblest and most chivalrous of the knights, totally honourable to women, even though few return his affection.

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The 10 Best Books of All Time

Counting down the 10 greatest pieces of literature to date.

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Lord of The Rings Inspires Real Hobbit Houses

JRR Tolkien wrote his epic fantasy novel, The Lord of the Rings, between 1937 and 1949. Since then it has inspired a huge amount of fan art, focusing on Tolkien’s detailed characters. Lord of the Ring fanatics have even recreated scenery from Tolkien’s Middle Earth, such as these Hobbit houses.

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Book Review: The Lord of The Rings: The Fellowship of The Ring

J.R.R. Tolkien’s fantasy masterpiece transports you to another world, don’t miss this one, it’s worth your time, but is it worth your money? Brief summary and recommendations inside.

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