Books & Novels

Like most years lately, there have been a lot of good science fiction and fantasy books published in 2024, but which ones are worth reading? Here are ten of the best fantasy and sci-fi books of the year...

This is an essay on the psychological elements of MacBeth, the play by the great William Shakespeare. It deals mostly with the relationship between Lady MacBeth and MacBeth. Please enjoy and do not be afraid to leave a comment!

Kazuo Ishiguro, the Japanese-born English writer needs no introduction. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in the year 2017. "A Pale View of Hills" was his debut novel.

Journey through the Cultures of Vietnam offers a wide-ranging and detailed history of Vietnamese society and culture. It's an invaluable book to better understand many aspects of the country.

My book review of 'Think and Grow Rich' by Napoleon Hill. The secret of earning money and becoming rich with the best career choices. Self help books can help you achieve your dreams and this is one of the best books I have read..

Ninth installment in the Domestic Diva series

Third installment in the Call of the Wilde Mysteries

Fifth installment in the Wishcraft Mysteries

Third installment in the Paws & Claws Mysteries

Second installment in the Pickled Preserved Mysteries

Fourth and final installment in the Raven’s Nest Bookstore Mysteries.

Third and final installment in the Baker’s Treat Mysteries

Second installment in the Perfect Proposals Mysteries

Second installment in the Biscuit Bowl Food Truck Mysteries

Third and final installment in the Magic Potion Mysteries

Fourth and final installment in the Haunted Souvenir Shop Mysteries

Second installment in the Teapot Collector Mysteries

First installment in the Alan Miller Thrillers

Fourth installment in the Bookmobile Cat Mysteries

Third installment in the Bookmobile Cat Mysteries

Second installment in the Stained Glass Mysteries

Second installment in the Material Witness Mystery series

Seventh installment in the Books By the Bay Mysteries

Third installment of The Family Fortune Mysteries

Don’t crowdsource the revolution because Seth Tomko Reviews Joe Abercrombie’s The Wisdom of Crowds.

Put on a trench coat because Seth Tomko reviews Raymond Chandler's hardboiled noir classic The Big Sleep.

Why do some books receive undeservedly glowing reviews? Why are books by authors from certain cultures given an easy pass? Would the same book receive such treatment if written by a native English author?

Superheroes are all around us, in comicbooks, on TV, in films, and in prose novels as well. With JSA: Ragnarök, writer Paul Kupperberg gives us a view of comicbook heroes that pre-date the current age of heroes, and it is a fascinating read.

Although not a very in-depth book, Vietnamese Art is a good introduction to the subject and has some excellent illustrations, as well as interesting cultural notes.

Peter Kay book TV, big Adventures On the small Screen reading his novel was so amusing and never laughed so much his humour and his true to life chapters was worth buying . As He tells us all of his Life story in a way we all in joy As he explains how Dusty bin to name but a few was television shows

We all have kindred spirits and they come into our lives when we least expect it, for Anais hers came after a near-death experience.

Hanukkah is coming and Mendel is excited to participate in all of the events. The rabbi gives Mendel a special task to do but he is afraid that he will make mistakes to ruin the holiday. Mendel learns to fix his mistakes and he participates in a joyful holiday after all.

Sometime after I'd given my notice, I was out and about with one of the kids and turned around to find myself confronted by Jimmy, the allegedly prescient boy from Cedar Ward. How he'd suddenly got there I still don't know, but this time he wasn't...

First in the Cookie Cutter Shop Mysteries

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is an American classic. It is a masterful social commentary about a boy and his adventures along the Mississippi River in the early nineteenth century.

The conclusion of the Cold War saw the once familiar and often predictable state of world affairs enter a new state of uncertainty or 'disarray'. In "A World in Disarray", experienced US diplomat Richard Haass reviews recent events and offers solutions and challenges for the US in the 21st century.

Where can I download eBooks by Jane Austen. Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice and Emma. Book review

Learn how you can visit Wales on vacation and stay at some wonderful hotels and B&Bs. I attended the Alice in Wonderland themed birthday party in Llandudno Wales UK. They broke the Guinness Book of Records for the most jam tarts eaten in one party sitting.

A short analysis of Kathryn & Byron Jackson’s children’s book

A short analysis of Gertrude Crampton’s children’s story

Favorite character Peter Rabbit has a problem with missing Christmas presents. He thought he put them in a safe place but the presents seem to be lost. Can he find them in time for Christmas?

My 4th published book is a unique historical novel, called "THE CHRISTMAS VICTORY, A Gem of a Sermon All Wrapped Up in A Historicak Novel." It's about H.W. Longfellow, his son and and Mark Twain.

Although with some inaccuracies due to its age, the Penguin Atlas of Medieval History is highly readable, with a great collection of maps, and does a good job at showing the ebb and flow of Medieval history.

The celebration of many winter holidays for a variety of cultures is featured in this beautiful picture book. Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and several other winter celebrations will take place in December.

This is a book review of Chuck Tingle's sci-fi horror, "Bury Your Gays", an exciting story about a horror screenwriter who is forced to kill of his queer characters.

Join the wagon train because Seth Tomko reviews Joe Abercrombie’s Red Country.

Let your eyes adjust to the dark because Seth Tomko reviews The Buried Life by Carrie Patel.

Sharpen your sword because Seth Tomko reviews Lian Hern’s Autumn Princess, Dragon Child.