Anne McCaffrey

Sep 30, 2024 | kirkusreviews.com | Anne McCaffrey |George Martin

J.R.R. Tolkien’s classic 1938 children’s book, The Hobbit, is well known for the villainous character of Smaug—a fire-breathing dragon who jealously guards a massive treasure. Similar creatures have been a staple of fantasy tales ever since.

Mar 4, 2024 | reactormag.com | Holly Black |Charles de Lint |Anne McCaffrey

Recently, there have been a bunch of adaptations of classic science fiction and fantasy books from previous decades. Frank Herbert’s Dune (1965), Octavia Butler’s Kindred (1979), Anne Rice’s Interview with the Vampire (1985) and Neil Gaiman’s Sandman (1989) were all formative books (and comics) I read as a young genre enthusiast and it’s fun to see a new generation of readers rediscover them through their respective shows.

Mar 2, 2024 | winteriscoming.net | Daniel Roman |Anne McCaffrey

If Dune: Part Two is giving you the urge to dive into more science fiction books, there are plenty of other incredible ones out there that will appeal to those who love Arrakis. By Daniel Roman | Mar 2, 2024The Dragonriders of Pern by Anne McCaffreyLet's end with another classic: The Dragonriders of Pern by Anne McCaffrey. If you're into sci-fi and fantasy, there's a pretty big chance you already know about this series. But if you don't, let us introduce you to another one of the all-time greats.

Nov 17, 2023 | likewise.com | Margaret Weis |Anne McCaffrey |J.K. Rowling |C. S. Lewis

Suggested byPix and upvoted by 2 othersThe Hobbitby J. R. R. TolkienLiked by 172.7KPixIn this classic novel by J.R.R. Tolkien, the main character Bilbo Baggins embarks on an unexpected adventure that involves encountering a fearsome dragon named Smaug. The book beautifully captures the essence of dragons in a mythical and epic tale. To add a comment, download the Likewise app from your device's app store.

Nov 9, 2023 | l8r.it | Adrian Tchaikovsky |Terry Pratchett |Cassandra Clare |Anne McCaffrey

LoveReading Says About Press Reviews Author LoveReading Says City of Last Chances is a weighty book of around 500 pages, each filled with beautiful, colourful imagery that brings the rich narrative and last cast of characters to life. Adrian Tchaikovsky's intricate world building is astounding: a vibrant city under occupation and on the verge of revolution, with a dark criminal underworld, a rebel resistance movement, and history seeping through every street.