Fiction from long established or historically relevant novelists. Includes classical literature (Greek and Roman, Elizabethian, American, European). Novels written 50+ years ago.
Skye Kingston, a shy girl who hides behind her camera more often than not, is a typical teen novel protagonist. She’s gorgeous, but doesn’t know it. She’s terrified by the high school “royalty”, and even has the common crush on the hot, jock, Craig. Everything … Continue Reading ››
As a reviewer I find that most of my reading time is spent on upcoming or recently published books. While new books hold the promise of undiscovered greatness, there are multuitudes of already published books that I miss out on. So from time to time … Continue Reading ››
Dark Horse continues its trend of reprinting golden and silver age comics in collectable editions with this compendium from Gleason. These 282 pages are filled with pulp comic after pulp comic, moving from superhero to boy genius to sleuth to a clear Tarzan knock-off; this … Continue Reading ››
Originally published as a four part serial in Amazing Stories in 1934, E. E. Smith, called "Doc" for his PhD, later turned these stories into a prequel to his popular Lensmen series in 1948. Doc Smith was a contemporary of other such early 20th century Science … Continue Reading ››
After the death of his parents, young man David Balfour determines to spend time travelling before settling down to a family and home. As he is leaving the town of his birth, his good friend and minister Mr. Campbell gives him a sealed letter from … Continue Reading ››
I'm going through a phase where I'm reading quite a few classics and - as in this case - books by authors of classics. There is something special about the way that English in literature was used a hundred years ago. I love the tempo … Continue Reading ››
Skye Kingston, a shy girl who hides behind her camera more often than not, is a typical teen novel protagonist. She’s gorgeous, but doesn’t know it. She’s terrified by the high school “royalty”, and even has the common crush on the hot, jock, Craig. Everything … Continue Reading ›› 
Originally published as a four part serial in Amazing Stories in 1934, E. E. Smith, called "Doc" for his PhD, later turned these stories into a prequel to his popular Lensmen series in 1948. Doc Smith was a contemporary of other such early 20th century Science … 
