Book Reviews and More
"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 two onwards, with book three being particularly excellent. Overall, it is...
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 will actually level up and gain skills, abilities, or other...
Dive into the enchanting world of Progression Fantasy, a subgenre that has been taking the literary world by storm over the last decade. In this realm, characters grow and evolve, unlocking extraordinary powers and abilities through relentless determination. Join me as I explore some of the most gripping books in this genre, where underdog protagonists challenge the odds, form found families, and...
The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness by Morgan Housel captured my interest from the start of the book and kept me engaged all the way to the end. The basic idea is that we are too quick to treat money as though it has natural rules and laws like we would with issues of physics or biology and not nearly as interested in applying principles of psychology with...
Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us by Daniel Pink sets out to provide a summary of the recent findings in the fields of positive and motivational psychology and how modern business practices have failed to take modern science into account. I loved how Pink analyzed the shift in worker needs as worker tasks have changed, his discussion of real motivational psychology, and the...
Book Reviews and More
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.
