by Erik Kain on February 8, 2012
Before there was Harry Potter there were many fewer readers of young adult science fiction and fantasy. But that doesn’t mean there weren’t some amazing young adult authors and novels out there. And while the Potter books have opened the door for what can rightfully be described as a renaissance in fantasy and science fiction, [...]
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by Erik Kain on January 11, 2012
2012 is shaping up to be a dream-year for science fiction and fantasy fans. The end of the Harry Potter saga hasn’t spelled the end for big magic at the box office. Comic book and science fiction adaptations, original fantasies, and conclusions and prequels to epic tales all litter the coming months. Indeed, warrior princesses [...]
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I admit, I’m skeptical that this movie can do the books justice. It basically has to be PG-13 given the target demographic, but the violence in the books is absolutely R-rated. Indeed, The Hunger Games books are among the most violent young adult novels I’ve read, but it’s a violence that works to really drive [...]
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With the launch of a new library service, Amazon is changing the e-book market forever. If you happen to own a Kindle and if you belong to Amazon’s Prime service, you’re in luck. Not only will the $79/year service get you free 2-day shipping and access to thousands of streaming movies and television shows at [...]
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E.D. Kain is a blogger and freelance writer. Currently he serves as Editor-in-Chief of The League of Ordinary Gentlemen and writes a policy blog at Forbes. He can be found occasionally composing 140 character cultural analysis on Twitter. His writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The National Review, The Washington Examiner, and the now-defunct True/Slant.
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