Emon Anam

I’ll admit something right away: when I first dipped into the Halo universe outside of the games, I didn’t expect the books to be this good. I thought, “It’s a video game tie-in, how deep could it go?” But Halo novels aren’t just filler, they expand the lore, give us unforgettable characters, and fill in…

I’ll admit it: whenever I think of Tom Clancy, I think of that thrilling blend of espionage, military strategy, and political tension that makes you feel like you’re getting a peek behind the curtain of world affairs. The man didn’t just write thrillers, he practically created a blueprint for modern techno-thrillers. But if you’re new…

I still remember the first time I picked up a Dan Brown book, it was The Da Vinci Code, and I read it way too late into the night, completely ignoring the fact that I had work the next morning. That’s the thing with Dan Brown: once you start, it’s impossible to put the book…

Whenever I pick up a Star Wars book, I get that same rush I felt the first time I saw the movies, the sense that I’m diving into a galaxy so huge, I’ll never reach the end of it. But with hundreds of novels, ranging from canon to “Legends” (the old Expanded Universe), it’s easy…

I’ll admit something right away: I’ve always had a fascination with dark, psychologically twisted stories, and few characters have ever lingered in my head quite like Hannibal Lecter. There’s something about Thomas Harris’s creation, the sophistication, the intelligence, the terrifying calm, that makes him stand out in crime and thriller literature. If you’re like me…

I don’t know about you, but when I get hooked on an author, I’m always asking myself: “What’s next? What’s the best order to read them in?” That’s where Nelson DeMille comes in for me, with his snappy wit, dry humor, and a knack for leaving story threads dangling just enough to keep you thinking….

I’ve been utterly obsessed with Taylor Jenkins Reid since I first stumbled across one of her books, it felt like meeting an old friend I couldn’t stop talking to. Her storytelling always hits that sweet spot between heart-aching and utterly binge-worthy, and I can’t wait to share with you the order I think makes the…

I’ll be honest: when I first decided to dive into Cassandra Clare’s Shadowhunter world, I was a little overwhelmed. There are so many series, prequels, spin-offs, novellas, and companion books that it can feel like trying to map out a family tree with endless branches. And if you’re like me, you don’t want to miss…

When I first picked up an Elizabeth Strout novel, I had that rare feeling of stumbling into something quietly extraordinary. Her writing has this understated brilliance, ordinary lives, small-town quirks, layered relationships, that just sinks in deeper the more you read. But here’s the thing: Strout’s books are interconnected. Characters drift in and out, stories…

When it comes to Stephen King, I’ve learned one thing: characters have a way of sneaking into his stories, sometimes as background players, sometimes as full-on leads, and sometimes as both. That’s exactly what happened with Holly Gibney. She starts out as a side character, and before you know it, she’s front and center in…