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Fantasy fiction proudly published by Emona Literary Services

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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 Renaissance illustration of the paladain Orlando.

Emona Literary Services™ Recommendations: Orlando Furioso

Oct 21, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Angry, angry young man.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged Adventure, Charlemagne, Classic Literature, European Literature, Fantasy, France, Historical Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Italy, Medieval History, Movies, Poetry, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Renaissance

Movie Recommendation Disney’s Three Musketeers

May 9, 2025May 8, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

"It's an adaptation of the original novel. In much the same way Star Wars is an adaptation of samurai movies."

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 1990s, 90s, Alexandre Dumas, Disney, Disney Plus, France, Historical Fiction, History, Movies, Nostalgia, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Streaming, Three Musketeers

Anime Recommendation — Inuyasha

Apr 27, 2025Apr 26, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Inu = Dog. Yasha = Demon.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 2024, 90s, Anime, Countdown, Fantasy, Historical Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Japan, Manga, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Rumiko Takahashi
The cover of the first Sandokan novel.

Book Recommendation — Sandokan

Apr 10, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

The greatest Malaysian pirate you've probably never heard of.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged Adventure, Books, Charlemagne, Classic Literature, Egypt, European Literature, Fantasy, Fiction, France, Historical Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Italy, literary-fiction, literature, Medieval History, Movies, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Renaissance
Images from various editions of "A General History of the Pyrates."

Book Recommendation: A General History of the Pyrates

Mar 31, 2025Mar 30, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

To paraphrase Leonard Nimoy: The following tales of piratical exploits are true. And by true, I mean false. It's all lies. But they're entertaining lies. And in the end, isn't that the real truth?

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 1700s, Book Recommendation, Books, Historical Fiction, History, History Books, Pirate History, Pirates, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique
A Renaissance illustration of the paladain Orlando.

Book Recommendation — Orlando Furioso

Mar 30, 2025Mar 30, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Angry, angry young man.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged Adventure, Charlemagne, Classic Literature, European Literature, Fantasy, France, Historical Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Italy, Medieval History, Movies, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Renaissance

Movie Recommendation: The Hunchback of Notre Dame

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

Now here is a riddle to guess if you can: We didn't I add this one to my list of recommendations sooner?

Posted in RecommendationsTagged 1996, 90s, Cartoons, Disney, France, Historical Fiction, History, Movie Review, Movies, Paris, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique
The Colosseum

Book Recommendation: The Roman Mysteries

Mar 15, 2025Mar 14, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

May your Ides of March go better than Caesar's.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged Ancient History, Book Series, Books, Children's Books, Fiction, Historical Fiction, Kids' Books, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Reading, Roman History, Rome
The cover of the first Sandokan novel.

Book Recommendation — Sandokan

Mar 5, 2025Mar 5, 2025 J.B. NormanLeave a comment

Angry, angry young man.

Posted in RecommendationsTagged Adventure, Charlemagne, Classic Literature, Egypt, European Literature, Fantasy, France, Historical Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Italy, Medieval History, Movies, Pop Culture, Pop Culture Critique, Renaissance

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