Tag Archives: fantasy

By the Hands of Fools, by Grace Mathis

Posted on November 29, 2025 by skullsinthestars

Book 30 for my 2025 goal of 30 books for the year — I MADE MY GOAL! Now I’ll probably read a couple of additional books by the end of the year to get ahead and prep for my 36 book … Continue reading →

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Solomon Kane: The Serpent Ring, by Patrick Zercher

Posted on October 19, 2025 by skullsinthestars

Book 28 for my 2025 goal of 30 books for the year! As is now default for me, my link to the book is through my bookshop dot org affiliate account. Not long ago, Titan comics sent me a review copy of a recent … Continue reading →

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Appendix N: The Eldritch Roots of Dungeons & Dragons, edited by Peter Bebergal

Posted on August 29, 2025 by skullsinthestars

Book 25 for my 2025 goal of 30 books for the year! As is now default for me, my link to the book is through my bookshop dot org affiliate account. As folks are probably aware from this blog, I am a big … Continue reading →

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Conan the Barbarian: Twisting Loyalties, by Jim Zub

Posted on August 17, 2025 by skullsinthestars

Book 23 for my 2025 goal of 30 books for the year! As is now default for me, my link to the book is through my bookshop dot org affiliate account. I haven’t read many comics in recent years, even though I was … Continue reading →

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Old School Dungeons & Dragons: Part 33

Posted on April 2, 2025 by skullsinthestars

Well, it’s been a hot minute since I did one of these compilations, hasn’t it? Turns out I’ve done a few threads on social media about #OldSchoolDungeonsAndDragons and didn’t realize I had enough for a new blog post. So, here’s … Continue reading →

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Prince of Annwn, by Evangeline Walton

Posted on March 13, 2025 by skullsinthestars

Book 13 for my 2025 goal of 30 books for the year! A few weeks ago I visited some friends in Rochester and, as always, that was a good opportunity to play some boardgames and snoop around on their bookshelves … Continue reading →

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Berserker’s Planet, by Fred Saberhagen

Posted on March 1, 2025 by skullsinthestars

Book 11 for my 2025 goal of 30 books for the year! Still going! Suddenly, I found myself back in a Fred Saberhagen mood. Saberhagen is one of those science fiction/fantasy authors who doesn’t get enough attention these days, considering … Continue reading →

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Ms. Adventure, by Jess Phoenix

Posted on December 30, 2024 by skullsinthestars

Book 22 of 26 books for 2024! I made my secondary goal for the year, considering I fell short of my original goal. However, for 2025, I think I’ll aim for 30 books, to push myself… One thing I love … Continue reading →

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Hiero’s Journey, by Sterling E. Lanier

Posted on December 25, 2024 by skullsinthestars

Book 20 of 26 books for 2024! I should be able to reach 22, because I can read a book every 2 days, roughly… This one caught my eye a while back while I was browsing my favorite vintage gaming store … Continue reading →

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