Books

This column is a bit different than Crushworthy Characters. This series will have a wider range of features. The characters will be inspiring, deplorable, or just plain interesting for a myriad of reasons. It takes out the element that all characters Read More

Jason Bourne is one of the most popular and compelling characters in contemporary fiction. Originally created by bestselling author Robert Ludlum, the Jason Bourne series was later adapted into films that have become modern classics. Now, New York Times Read More

Truly legendary heroes require truly legendary foes, and now these world-ending menaces have arrived with Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Bestiary 6. Within this book, players will find hundreds of monsters to test their mettle against Archdevils and the Read More

The Crown and Key Trilogy features great story lines and a fun cast of characters. The world is a combination of magic, steampunk, and merry Old England. There really wasn't a character that I disliked in the series. It was hard to narrow down which one Read More

The next entry in Sterling's Popular Culture Psychology series features 20 chapters and exclusive interviews with cast members and Rod Roddenberry. In a fun and accessible way, Star Trek Psychology delves deep into the psyches of the show's well-known Read More

The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood is a famous dystopian novel and now an original series by Hulu. The story offers frightening social commentary and unforgettable characters. The actors on the show bring the story to life. When I read the book, it Read More

How does an immortal deal with death? What kind of person makes the best Companion? Why does the Doctor say he and Freud "got on very well"? How do the Daleks and Cybermen reflect concerns about losing our humanity? And what can looking at an ancient Read More

“There is no way I would pay $250 for a Yoda lamp!” The fact is, some people would pay that much for a Yoda lamp. There are those who spend thousands of dollars to buy collectibles and support their hobbies. It’s great if you have the funds to do this. Read More

The level of enjoyment from reading Neil Gaiman's Norse Mythology was high. There are two things I love: stories and mythology. The book proves they can be one and the same. There really isn't a dull moment in this book. It is funny, and Gaiman shows Read More

The Great War is over. The Robots have won. The humans who survived have two choices—they can submit and serve the vicious rulers they created or be banished to the Reserve, a desolate, unforgiving landscape where it's a crime to be human. And the Read More

I was a bit dubious about reading Marissa Meyer's Lunar Chronicles. However, the futuristic spin on classic fairy tales is a delightful surprise. The series has many interesting surprises and an extraordinary cast of characters. Meyer's series includes Read More

The Magicians on SyFy offers viewers a complex and interesting cast of characters. I believe there is a character for everyone to get behind on this show. Of course, I always seem to either fall for the underdog or the character with dazzling charisma. Read More