The Land of the Green Man. A Journey Through the Supernatural Landscapes of the British Isles, by Carolyne Larrington
This enchanting, immensely readable book can be read in several ways: it is a vastly entertaining thematic collection of folktales and fairy stories, perfect for autumn reading at a time … Continue reading
Beyond the Northlands by Eleanor Rosamund Barraclough
‘In the centuries that followed the sacking of Lindisfarne, Norse ships of oak and iron transported these northern voyagers to all corners of the medieval word and beyond, where they … Continue reading
Writing in Rivendell
When I was a baby my mother discovered that the easiest way of calming me when I was being fractious was not rocking me, or tickling me or distracting me … Continue reading
The Worm Ourobouros
This is an epic fantasy novel by E R Eddison, published in 1922, and my new edition has glowing remarks on the front and back cover by JRR Tolkien and … Continue reading
The Hobbit by J R R Tolkien
When the Book Foxes decided to run a week of fantasy-themed pieces to coincide with the opening of Peter Jackson’s film version of The Hobbit, Moira (who had read the … Continue reading
Where are the women in Tolkien? (Part 2)
In Part 2 of this post on why there are so few women in Tolkien’s Middle-Earth, Kate works out why Eowyn is a terrific heroine, why Arwen cannot compete, and … Continue reading
Coming up – Fantasy Week on Vulpes Libris
Let it not be said that the Book Foxes don’t know what to do when they spot a bandwagon: and here we are leaping with all four feet onto the … Continue reading
J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings
As the title suggests, I’m going to review J.R.R. Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings trilogy (and I should point out that here be spoilers). But first, let’s set the scene. … Continue reading
Coming Up on Vulpes Libris
Drum roll… After eighteen months of working on Vulpes Libris, we’ve finally done it. We have a review of the most famous novel trilogy on the planet. Oh yes, we … Continue reading
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