Book Review: The Navigating Fox
This book skips the exposition, leaving you to ponder the implications of its foundations as it leaps into the unknown.
Mida has an eclectic taste for science fiction, fantasy and classics, but their favourite section of the store is manga. Having read it for many years, their taste is extensive and they enjoy giving recommendations to people looking to try something new. They are an avid player of Dungeons and Dragons and love helping others dip their toes into the game.
This book skips the exposition, leaving you to ponder the implications of its foundations as it leaps into the unknown.
Covering the history, manufacture, origins and traditional uses of rare and enigmatic fabrics, this book is a love letter to textiles.
Instead of being dry and dull, this book is sparkling with humour, encouraging you to inject mischief and creativity into your D&D games.
Featuring beautiful art from the graphic novels, there are adorable dragons to raise and unique cards to collect.
Creeping atmosphere, intricately detailed designs and a disconcerting feeling of solitude all come together in this incredible horror manga.
Paired with sharp wit and soft art, this is a relaxing story about belonging, different types of love and the power of taking things slow.
Utterly existential, ‘To Your Eternity’ tackles one very heavy question: What would life be like for an immortal?
Each novella is as distinct and self-contained as the last, and follows our core group through a wonderful and vivid world.
While the starting premise is pretty absurd, the story soon develops into a heartwarming and hilarious story…
With a supernatural detective on her tail and enemies on all sides, Vanja must navigate new threats and try to come out alive.
A game built off lies, where there are two ways to move forward – play it safe and slow, or lie and hope the others don’t call your bluff.
Lyrical prose, flawed but loveable characters and an ominous villain, all tucked within a mystical fantasy world.
A fascinating glimpse into the life of a fundamental, if controversial, figure in the world of speculative fiction.
A perfect fast-paced game to play with friends or family who aren’t afraid to cause a little chaos. Fun for players of all ages.
Sims masterfully weaves an unsettling narrative of poverty, humanity and a very haunted building. A truly gripping read.
An invigorating story through the tried and true ‘Robots have taken over the earth!’ lens with a refreshing, cozy feel to it
A House with Good Bones perfectly encapsulates the liminal feeling of returning to a rural town, mixed with the unsettling feelings of fear and self-doubt
How to describe The Dawnhounds? This book is exquisite, totally unique, and utterly Kiwi to boot! Please read it now!
Vivid, wild and fun, with an absurd but believable premise, this book has friendly, distinct characters and fantastic prose
A creepy novel with perfectly crafted suspense, characters that feel real and a monster that feels straight out of a classic horror film
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