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Hello, Seekers! You may recall that Jonathan and Kristina are avid gamers. Jonathan, like many, got swept up by the juggernaut of a video game that is Baldur’s Gate 3 (BG3). This role-playing game (RPG) set in the Dungeons & Dragons world of Faerûn boasts an elaborate storyline, complex characters, and a plethora of romance options. If, like Jonathan, you have completed several playthroughs and find yourself pining for more content that gives you the same feeling as this beloved game, we are here to help. Check out this list of book recs based on your BG3 romance.  Astarion Silver-tongued, sly, and handsome, it’s little wonder the Internet explodedRead More →

Bringing you book siblings! National Brothers and Sisters Day, observed on May 2, is a celebration of the bond between brothers and sisters. This special day provides an opportunity to reflect on the memories shared and appreciate the relationships that only siblings can have. Fiction has captured some fantastic sibling interactions from wild antics to heartwarming moments. We have ten to share with you. Book Siblings Mr. Darcy and Georgiana In Pride and Prejudice, Mr. Darcy is the guardian of his younger sister Georgiana and protected her from an attempted seduction by George Wickham who was only after her money. Mr. Darcy encourages his sister’s herRead More →

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Science fiction is a criminally underappreciated genre among today’s readers. Few people realize that Apple TV+’s glittering Foundation saga is based on the eponymous book series by Isaac Asimov. Fewer still have even read those books. This is disheartening given how much Asimov and other sci-fi writers like him contributed to pop culture. All right, the soap box moment is over. I’m here to remind everyone that science fiction has been pushing boundaries and quite literally broadening horizons for decades in ways that other genres (*cough* fantasy *cough*) have only tentatively embraced. Intrigued? Read on for a list of J’s favorite sci-fi reads. The IllustratedRead More →