high fantasy

14 01, 2025

Does Magic Need Rules? Understanding Hard vs Soft Magic Systems

January 14th, 2025|General|

If you were to ask people why they enjoy fantasy stories, escapism is likely to be a common answer. Lush, whimsical worlds unlike our own with grand adventures to join and, of course, magic to marvel at. What’s not to love? The magic systems of these worlds exist on a spectrum of “soft” or “hard” [...]

12 09, 2024

New to Fantasy? Try These Audiobooks for Genre Beginners

September 12th, 2024|General|

Unique magic systems, mythical creatures, unusual humanoid races, quests of an epic nature, and vast, unfamiliar lands… Perhaps all that sounds incredibly fun and alluring, but getting into fantasy can seem daunting if you’ve never read it before. I’m here to tell you it doesn’t have to be. There are so many books out there [...]

2 09, 2024

Fall Into a New Listen with Audiobooks Releasing This September

September 2nd, 2024|General|

Let's take a beat here and acknowledge that we are currently in what many call "false fall." The leaves are beginning to color and a slight breeze seems to be blowing away that stodgy feeling of late summer, but don't be fooled. False fall can lull even the most seasoned autumn-loving bibliophiles into a sense [...]

18 07, 2024

Here Be Dragons: Fantasy Audiobooks to Ignite Your Summer Reading

July 18th, 2024|General|

We've all seen this fantasy film scene: the adventurers huddle together, preparing to plot their next quest. They unfurl an age-stained map that covers the surface of a worn, wooden table for the whole party to study. Then, a wise guide extends a finger to show where their destination lies, and there, emblazoned in blood [...]

19 10, 2023

From Blades to Magic: The Delightful Differences of Sword & Sorcery and High Fantasy

October 19th, 2023|General|

With its vast landscapes of magical creatures, powerful people, and extraordinary plots, fantasy has proven to be a popular genre when looking for a new world to jump into.   However, any fantasy lover will tell you there are a lot of subgenres within it – historical, magical realism, romantic, etc. – and that can [...]

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