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July 26, 2023
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A list of fantasy, horror and science-fiction books for your seasonal enjoyment.
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By Bryan Young
So, if you're looking for some light reading in the genre section of the library, I've got some suggestions for you to curl up with.
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Culture,
Arts & Entertainment
May 24, 2023
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Give the job of writing the respect—and compensation—it deserves.
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By Bryan Young
At its most basic, the art of writing is essentially based on shining the light of feelings and ideas through a prism of empathy, influences and art. On the other side, you get a rainbow of understanding for readers to perceive, enjoy and (hopefully) allow them to grow.
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Culture,
Arts & Entertainment
March 8, 2023
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Ongoing narratives can be their own reward, even without an ending in sight
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By Bryan Young
Endings are important to stories—but the journey is important, too.
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Culture,
Arts & Entertainment
January 18, 2023
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In Star Wars, Marvel and more, you need to know when to break the rules.
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Culture,
Arts & Entertainment
December 14, 2022
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Star Wars: Andor, Everything Everywhere All at Once and more great geeky content.
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By Bryan Young
Here's a list of some of the best geek stuff from the last year, near and far. They're worth seeking out, whether for yourself or for a holiday gift.
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Culture,
Arts & Entertainment
October 12, 2022
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She-Hulkv and the epidemic of ignorant vitriol aimed at anything deemed "woke."
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By Bryan Young
Marvel has been pumping out television shows faster than anyone except Lucasfilm, and their most recent, She-Hulk: Attorney at Law, has been a delight from start to finish.
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Culture,
Arts & Entertainment
August 17, 2022
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Toxic fandom shouldn't ruin the golden age of geek-friendly entertainment.
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By Bryan Young
If you had told me 20 years ago that the biggest shows in the world would be streaming right to my house via the internet, I would have likely had some very choice and very skeptical words for you.
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Culture,
Arts & Entertainment
April 27, 2022
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Creative work needs to be part of the solution fighting against institutional bigotry.
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By Bryan Young
Edward Abbey once said that there are two chief functions of an artist: art, and sedition.
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Culture,
Arts & Entertainment
February 2, 2022
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Personal reflections on the legacy of a writer who prioritized being a mentor.
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By Bryan Young
New York Times bestselling author, teacher and local Utahn David Farland (whose real name was John David Wolverton) passed away last month at the age of 64.
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Culture,
Arts & Entertainment
December 29, 2021
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A look at some of 2021's most geekily transcendent offerings
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By Bryan Young
At the end of the year, it's always our habit to look back at the best of what's come and honor it in some way.
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In Memory of David Farland
Personal reflections on the legacy of a writer who prioritized being a mentor.
February 02, 2022
Following the Canon in Fictional Universes
In Star Wars, Marvel and more, you need to know when to break the rules.
January 18, 2023