It was misting when I first set eyes on Bag End. But even preoccupied by the mud on my shoes and the lady behind me thwacking my head with the rim of her umbrella, I could feel the tingly excitement bubbling up at the sight of that familiar green door. Even bookish folks—those most often […]

Joseph Brassey’s Skyfarer is a bold, brash fantasy saga packed with admirable heroes and dastardly villains. But not all heroes are created equal. Today, he joins us to talk about the kind of male heroes that inspire him. 

Sometimes you just want to snack; other times you’d like to sit down for a nice dinner. But for these 9 characters, the right time to eat is all the time. They can’t really be blamed for their love of noms though; when presented with a plate of warm cookies, a never-ending pasta pot, or a most glorious […]