Mara Franzen

Nov 23, 2023 | bookriot.com | Mara Franzen

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Nov 23, 2023 | flipboard.com | Mara Franzen

1 day agoScience fiction writers and artificial intelligence researchers have long feared the machine you can’t turn off. The story goes something like this: A powerful A.I. is developed. Its designers are thrilled, then unsettled, then terrified. They go to pull the plug, only to learn the A.I. has copied …

Oct 24, 2023 | bookriot.com | Mara Franzen

Now, don’t get me wrong, I love books with wild and unique magic systems as much as the next fantasy nerd. But sometimes, the magic use becomes a whole subplot of the book, and it can be hard to keep track of what’s happening. Sometimes, it’s just easier to read about simple magic that’s a lot more straightforward. I’m such a fan of characters like Gandalf, who just mutters some words, and magic happens because he’s a wizard. That’s all you need to know, and I think that’s incredible.

Oct 24, 2023 | flipboard.com | Mara Franzen

Popular Fiction15 hours agoA New Fantasy and a 20th Anniversary for Christopher Paolinipublishersweekly.com - By Sally Lodge • 15hTwo decades after Christopher Paolini self-published his debut book, Eragon, which launched The Inheritance Cycle, this year is unfolding as a …Books1 day ago5 Books I Plan to Read this Fallhercampus.com - Vivian Wong • 1dWith the start of every new season, I make it a goal to create a list of books to tackle from my ever-growing pile of TBR (to-be-read) books.

Oct 10, 2023 | bookriot.com | Mara Franzen

This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. I never was an avid Choose Your Own Adventure reader as a kid.