Brandon Sanderson is a writer I learned about recently in the past year, however since that initial point of discovery, I have flown through his writing. His Stormlight Archive and Mistborn series are tremendous, and I expect his other books, such as Elantris and Warbreaker, to be equally as compelling once I get around to... Continue Reading →
Hermione Granger-Weasley: Hero or Hazard?
An in-depth look at how our new Minister of Magic may prove to be the worst possible leader for our society By Rita Skeeter Are we, my fellow witches and wizards, sure this is the right choice? I am sure you all know to what I am referring. Hermione Granger-Weasley has been elected as Minister... Continue Reading →
The Best Economic Opportunity in the Wizarding World
You're a wizard! Now what? Well, since seemingly 99% of professional employment in the wizarding world is with the Ministry of Magic, you had better hope you have an in there. But let's say you don't. How are you going to get enough Galleons to be able to buy those tasty treacle tarts? Well, I... Continue Reading →
John Scalzi’s Collapsing Empire and the Intragalactic First Mover Advantage
John Scalzi's Collapsing Empire is a fun, quick read that fits comfortably alongside some of his other sci-fi novels like Old Man's War and The Ghost Brigades. The novel, like most other Scalzi novels, balances multiple witty and humorous characters with serious galaxy-spanning plots. I have read basically all of Scalzi's work and would recommend... Continue Reading →