Author Archives: Adam Randall

It by Stephen King

Posted on January 7, 2023 by Adam Randall

This was a behemoth of a book that took me the better part of a year to read (as an aside, I am very glad I have multiple books on the go these days, rather than just one, like when … Continue reading →

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Lydia’s 2022

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Adam Randall

After posting my last blog post, I was touched to hear from my friend Lydia McNeil that she had been inspired to write a similar reflection based on her own year. She asked if I would be happy to publish … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on 2022

Posted on December 26, 2022 by Adam Randall

As I come towards the end of this year, I can’t help but think about how lucky I am. I pretty much have everything I wany in life – I work as a full time writer, make a comfortable living, … Continue reading →

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The Nutcracker and the Mouse King by E. T. A. Hoffmann (St. Simon translation)

Posted on December 17, 2022 by Adam Randall

Everybody knows that nutcracker soldiers are associated with Christmas time, but who really knows why? Until very recently, I certainly didn’t. I knew The Nutcracker was a ballet and thought that that might have had some influence, but I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Doctor Who: Voyager

Posted on December 10, 2022 by Adam Randall

This is the first volume of Sixth Doctor comic strips that were originally published in Doctor Who Magazine. Significantly, these stories introduce Frobisher, the Doctor’s shapeshifting companion who spends most of his time in the form of a penguin. Frobisher … Continue reading →

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The Polar Express by Chris Van Allsburg

Posted on December 2, 2022 by Adam Randall

While I usually like to read books before I watch their movie adaptations, I have to admit that The Polar Express has been a favourite Christmas movie of mine for years, and I’ve only just gotten around to reading the … Continue reading →

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Antony and Cleopatra by William Shakespeare

Posted on November 25, 2022 by Adam Randall

This is one of Shakespeare’s historic plays and tells the story of the ill-fated love affair between Mark Antony and Cleopatra. It’s actually quite a rare instance where I have very little to say in my review. I wasn’t bored … Continue reading →

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Sonic the Hedgehog (Archie Comics) #1 – 25

Posted on November 11, 2022 by Adam Randall

For years, I had heard things about the Archie Comics Sonic the Hedgehog series. People always spoke about how dark and edgy it was, and how it had overly complex storylines. I was very curious, particularly as I enjoy dark … Continue reading →

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Assassination Classroom, Volume 11 by Yusei Matsui

Posted on November 4, 2022 by Adam Randall

Diving into the eleventh volume of Assassination Classroom, it was noticeable that this was something of a breather entry. That’s not to say that it wasn’t enjoyable or important to the overall storyline, but there were certainly fewer major developments … Continue reading →

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The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett

Posted on October 28, 2022 by Adam Randall

I love stories that are set in slightly spooky old estates out in the moors, and The Secret Garden is a perfect example of that kind of book. It starts out in India, but I won’t spoil exactly what happens, … Continue reading →

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