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Fantasy fiction proudly published by Emona Literary Services

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The cover of 'Goblins.'

Check out my Book Review of Goblins

Dec 17, 2025Dec 17, 2025 Joel BalkovecLeave a comment

I've just posted my latest Book Recommendation, Philip Reeve's Goblins – a book that absolutely delivers what it promises…

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2010s Books, Book Review, Books, British Books, Children's Books, Fantasy, Goblins, Kids' Books, Philip Reeve
The Colosseum

Book Recommendation: The Roman Mysteries

Nov 20, 2025Nov 20, 2025 Joel BalkovecLeave a comment

Four kids driving around in a chariot solving crimes.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged Book Review, Books, Emona Literary Services, Historical Fiction, Kids' Books, Roman History, Rome
A social media post to promote a 100-word book review of The Book of the New Sun with the caption "This is the most impenetrable book I have ever read not written by a German philosopher."

Check out Emona Literary Services™ 100-word Book Reviews

Apr 28, 2025Apr 28, 2025 Joel BalkovecLeave a comment

Check out my first 100-word book review from Emona Literary Services

Posted in NewsTagged Blogging, Book of the New Sun, Book Review, book-blogging, book-review, Emona Literary Services, Gene Wolfe, Sci Fi, Science Fantasy, Science Fiction, Self-Promotion, Substack

Book Recommendation: Goblins

Mar 28, 2025Mar 27, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"And how Reeve ultimately answers the question of 'What happens to Goblins when they're given a chance to not be evil?' is one of the most interesting and unique (and funny) things he does with the story."

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2010s, Adventure, Book Review, Books, British Books, Fantasy, Goblins, Kids' Books, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique

Book Recommendation: Goblins

Jan 25, 2025Jan 25, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

A heartwarming tale of exile by catapult.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2010s, Adventure, Book Review, Book Series, book-review, Books, British Books, Children's Books, Fantasy, Fantasy Books, Fiction, Goblins, Kids' Books, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique

Book Recommendation: Horrible Histories

Jan 7, 2025Jan 7, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Brought to you by Prussian historian and well-known lawn bowling partner to Leibniz: Aloysius von Horrible. [That's a joke.]

Posted in UncategorizedTagged Book Review, Book Series, Books, British Books, History, Kids' Books, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Reading, UK Writers
A woman in a fairy costume.

Book Recommendation: Tales from the Perilous Realm

Jan 3, 2025Jan 3, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

That IS how you spell "fairy tale…"

Posted in RecommendationsTagged Anthology, Book Recommendation, Book Review, Books, Fairy Tales, Fantasy, Fiction, Mythology, Poetry, Reading, Reading Community, Tolkien

Top Posts of 2024 Countdown: Ranger’s Apprentice

Dec 11, 2024Dec 11, 2024 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

'A series about a young man drafted to a minor league deal by New York's hockey team.' [Note: That is a joke.]

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2024, Adventure, Australia, Book Recommendation, Book Review, Books, Fantasy, games, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Recap, Recommendation, YA Books

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