Urban fantasy is a literary genre that merges the real world urban settings with fantasy elements to create a vibrant world of magic.
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House Stark’s Full History Explained
House Stark ruled the North for centuries as one of the oldest families in Westeros. Here’s all you need to know about their history and their future.
Who Is Chuck Tingle?: Author of the Worldโs Strangest Erotica
Chuck Tingle is a mysterious figure who writes strange erotica with titles like “Bigfoot Pirates Haunt My Balls.”
7 Iconic Stephen King Twitter Moments That Prove Heโs a Blessing to the Twitterverse
Stephen King has given America its favorite horror stories. Since 2013, he’s also given us some of our favorite tweets. Here’s the best of Stephen King Twitter.
Who Are House Velaryon?: 7 Facts About the New Family in House of the Dragon
House Velaryon is a new addition to the Game of Thrones TV franchise. Here’s all you need to know about this powerful house and its influential members.
Tracing the Targaryen Family Tree
Still confused about which Aegon is which? This exploration of the Targaryen family tree, or wreath, helps clarify the incestuous ancestry behind Westeros’s former rulers.
10 BookFi Alternatives for Free eBooks and Audiobooks
Whatโs a penny-pinching bookworm to do when BookFi gets shut down? Here are some free BookFi alternatives you can use.
6 Ways Effie Trinket Proved She Was a Feminine Icon
First-time viewers of the films might write her off as a one-dimensional side character, but Effie Trinket’s wardrobe makes her political views loud and clear.
Queer Books to Read Before the Next Year’s Pride
From queer love stories in ancient Greece to eye-opening insights into the Stonewall riots, these queer books can keep you entertained until next year’s Pride.
9 Good Classic Books That Aren’t Boring for People Who Are Trying to Be Well-Read
Give classic literature another shot with classic books that are fun and still easy to read for the modern reader.
A Spoiler-Free Guide to the Dance of the Dragons (And Why You Shouldn’t Be Scared of HBO’s House of the Dragon)
HBO’s upcoming GOT prequel, House of the Dragon, is all about the Targaryen civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons.
Pride and Prejudice and Adaptations: Why the 1995 Pride and Prejudice Is Still the Best One
The 2005 adaptation might have Keira Knightley, but the 1995 Pride and Prejudice still takes the cake.
8 Easy Philosophy Books That Aren’t Boring for People Who Are Trying to Think
This isn’t your Philosophy 101 professor’s recommended reading. These easy philosophy books are engaging introductions that won’t put you to sleep.
6 Classic Books Written by Authors With Mental Illness
Mental illness distorts reality in ways that don’t fit neatly into traditional nonfiction. These classic books by authors with mental illness capture that distortion and surrealness.
7 Creepy Short Stories That Will Mess With Your Mind
Remember those creepy short stories your teacher made you read for English class? This is that along with creepy gems from all over the internet.
Fanfiction Is Older Than You Think โ But Can It Survive Stricter Intellectual Property Laws?
As intellectual property laws become stricter, fanfiction finds fewer places to exist and has even landed in U.S. federal court. But remaking popular stories is a tale as old as time.
The Queen James Bible Is Redefining Christian Religious Thought in an LGBTQ+ Friendly Way
The Queen James Bible is here to help LGBTQ+ folks finally feel like their faith and their identity aren’t in conflict with each other.
10 Lord of the Rings Characters That Are Powerful in Different Ways
These Lord of the Rings characters are iconic figures in fantasy and powerful beings in Middle Earth.
Everything You Need to Know About Nilfgaard and the War Against the Northern Realms
A comprehensive guide to everything Nilfgaard that works for anyone enjoying the Witcher show, books, or video games.
8 Badass Female Jedi That Aren’t Rey
The guys don’t have a monopoly on the Jedi Order. These female Jedi are a great reminder that the Force is an equal opportunity employer.
Untangling the Rich and Brutal History of Braiding Hair
Trends come and go. Braiding hair is eternal.
A Comprehensive Guide to SCP Classes for New Foundation Recruits
You’re the new hire? Take this manual and start memorizing the SCP classes before you end up like the last researcher they sent here.
A Look Inside the Codex Seraphinianus: The Surrealistic Encyclopedia in a Made-up Language
The Codex Seraphinianus is a strange and mysterious book written by an Italian artist. Is it full of hidden truths or complete nonsense?
Shakespearean, Proustian, Kafkaesque, Orwellian: What Do These Adjectives Mean?
What do people mean when they use authors’ names as adjectives?