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Should You Read _______?

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There are too many books in the world to read so let me take a bit of the burden from you. I will share my thoughts, favorite quotations, key ideas, and similar book recommendations for every book that I read. Are you considering picking a new book up? See my thoughts below on any number of books.

  • Robin Hobb’s Ship of Magic – Here’s Why I loved it (Spoiler Free Video Review)

    Ever since I started this blog in the fall of 2023, I have intended to eventually begin posting video content for the books, ideas, and stories that enter my life and today is my first posted Youtube video! Below is a link to my best read so far in 2025, Ship of Magic by Robin…

  • Should You Read Gardens of the Moon by Steven Erickson?

    “Gardens of the Moon” is the first book in the Malazan Book of the Fallen series by Steven Erickson. Although it may not be exceptional on its own, it serves as an introduction to a more captivating story. The book has good plotting, an interesting world, and unique characters. The series improves significantly from book…

  • Want to Explore the LitRPG Genre? Here are my 5 Favorite Series in the Genre

    What is LitRPG LitRPG, short for Literary Role-Playing Game, is a new genre of fantasy literature that is inspired by the leveling up and other elements found within Role Playing Games ranging from Dungeons and Dragons to actual video games. The magic system in these stories is often developed around a leveling system where characters…

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Wyatt McGilllen

Hey there! I'm Wyatt McGillen, a 26-year-old book enthusiast from Wisconsin. My background includes a bachelors of arts with majors in Philosophy, History, and Politics and Government and a national finalist in impromptu speaking.

I love learning about our world and how we fit into it. This blog is an accumulation of philosophy, sociology, and impromptu speaking. These topics are all filled with captivating stories, interesting facts, and profound ideas. All of which enrich my life and hopefully yours.

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