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29 Best Fantasy Books

Fantasy is an established genre with a lot of amazing voices telling enthralling and thrilling tales comprised of swashbuckling, mischievous, and amazing characters. Some of these top rated fantasy tomes are classics that helped establish the genre itself while many are from brave new voices writing in what is undoubtedly a new golden age of fantasy.

Here then are the best fantasy books!

18 Best Science Fiction Books

Many of these books are decorated with Hugo, Nebula, and Philip K. Dick awards for outstanding science fiction. Some of these are recognizable and indelible sci-fi classics that you certainly know (but maybe need the extra nudge to go ahead and read) while others are hopefully some surprising books that just missed your deep space scanners (there are many huge planets in this area of space) or were just a little too far away from the soft neon glow of your favorite space cantina for you to ch...

13 Books like Ready Player One

Ready Player One was filled with so much to like. Video game, movie, and television lore, clever and studious footnotes, a crumbling “real world” and a vivid, exhilaratingly alive “virtual world,” all wrapped up in slick modern prose. How were we readers ever supposed to deal with just one book? Where are the expansions?

All of the books here are like Ready Player One in various ways, whether its because the major action takes place in a video game or virtual world, because of a shared fondne...

Gifts for College Grads

Graduating from college is one of the most important milestones in any young adult’s life. It marks that special moment of entering into the vast exhilarating world of adulthood and leaving the idyllic fields of childhood behind. Having spent a fair amount of time in college and grad school as well as the real world I am keenly aware of some gifts that had I even known to ask for them would have made my new life all the more sweet.

Crucial to ensuring your favorite grad has a smooth transitio...

Best Bean Bag Chairs 2019

Bean bag chairs are great for relaxing with a book, your favorite movie or tv show, or a nice afternoon nap. Whether you want to put it in your bedroom, living room, or your college dorm room it will always add a nice spot for you or a friend just chill in.

Bean bag chairs have come a long ways since my childhood—there have been a lot of improvements to these kinds of seating options. Now a bean bag can sit multiple people, change into a chair or a bed, and many have made serious improvements...

Best Coffee Tables

Along with a great couch the coffee table is one of the most important pieces of living room furniture that you will ever buy. Not only is it a function piece where you can store your favorite books, magazines, and rest your beverage of choice while watching excellent tv shows, but it is also a centerpiece to any living space. Your eye will always gravitate towards it. So since you will see the coffee table every time you enter the room, it makes sense to get the best one—the one that meshes...

9 Best Wool Blankets

You know what goes perfect with reading, coffee, and coziness? Grey skies, winter, and of course cozy wool blankets.

As someone fond of spending time indoors doing all of the above I took the time to sit down and snuggle up to discover the best wool blankets for winter.

 

Faribault Wool Throw Blanket

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13 Best Throw Blankets

Nothing creates a warm, cozy, and relaxing vibe like a throw blanket. These blankets are typically smaller and perfect for draping over your bed, sofa, or wrapping up with in your favorite reading chair.

Before picking which throw you will ultimately decide to drape yourself in for winter during those great Netflix marathons or when you just want to relax on the couch by the fire, try to figure out which type of fabric you want. The most common fabric types or blanket materials are:

Faux fur...

Best Slippers for Men

Looking for the best slippers for men?

Here are a few questions to consider before you pick the best comfy slipper this winter.

Do you need slippers primarily for indoors or outdoors, or do you want a versatile pair that you can even wear down the street to your favorite coffee shop? Do you want backless slippers or a more traditional pair that snugly wraps around your ankle? What type of sole do you want? Common options are leather or rubber. What type of lining? Fur? What type of material...

Best Men’s Slippers 2017

Looking for the best slippers for men?

Here are a few questions to consider before you pick the best comfy slipper this winter.

Do you need slippers primarily for indoors or outdoors, or do you want a versatile pair that you can even wear down the street to your favorite coffee shop? Do you want backless slippers or a more traditional pair that snugly wraps around your ankle? What type of sole do you want? Common options are leather or rubber. What type of lining? Fur? What type of material...