Fantasy on Digital Pensieve

Dragon Lance Novels

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 03:32:00 +0000

I recently revisited two books from my past: Dragons of Winter Night and Dragons of Spring Dawning, and this time around I chose to experience them differently as audiobooks. The narrator, Paul Boehmer, delivered a great performance, and I very much enjoyed the chance to revisit both stories.

I read both books a long time ago, so a lot of the details had slipped my mind. Listening allowed me to pick up things I had forgotten — small scenes, character beats, world-building details that faded with time.

Dragons of Autumn Twilight by Margaret Weis & Tracy Hickman

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 23:57:00 +0000

This was a return to my teenage reading years, revisiting the first book of the Dragonlance Chronicles. It had been long enough that I had forgotten many of the details, which made the story feel fresh again while still carrying that sense of familiarity. The world-building, the companions, and the unfolding quest reminded me why these books became such a staple of fantasy in the first place.

Blood of Ashaheim

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 15:31:00 +0000

I recently finished Blood of Asaheim by Chris Wraight and overall, I’d say it was a solid read, though not outstanding—it’s enjoyable but doesn’t quite break new ground.

The story follows Ingvar, a Space Wolf returning to his old pack after decades with the Deathwatch. That setup—homecoming meets culture clashes is the book’s strongest point. Wraight does a good job depicting the tension: Ingvar has changed, and his battle brothers aren’t sure what to make of him. It’s one of those character-centric arcs that hold your attention, even when the broader plot falters.

Lockwood and Co -The Whispering Skull

Wed, 07 May 2025 21:58:00 +0000

After finishing The Screaming Staircase, I dove straight into The Whispering Skull. This book lines up with episodes 4–8 from the Netflix adaptation, so if you’ve seen the show, you’ll recognize some of the major moments — but the book still holds plenty of surprises. I picked up the second installment with high expectations, and it absolutely delivered. If anything, it felt darker, sharper, and even funnier in places.

Lockwood and Co - The Screaming Staircase

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 21:38:00 +0000

I first came across this series through the Netflix adaptation of the first two books of Jonathan Stroud’s Lockwood & Co. — and it was pure chance that I even turned it on. I was immediately hooked by the first episode. When Jen came by while I was watching the third or fourth episode, she asked, “What is that? It looks cool.” I told her all about it, and both she and Sergio were intrigued. So, we went back and started from episode one together. They both loved it, and like me, were really disappointed when Netflix canceled it — especially since it was the #1 show worldwide at the time. Honestly, I was so mad, I canceled my Netflix subscription and haven’t been back since.