Back in 2007 a younger more optimistic me would have had little trouble making decisions when it came time to deciding on what to read next. Working at a bookstore put me in the ideal position. I was constantly surrounded by some of the hottest titles and timeless classics, as well as some of the most educated opinionated people who I have ever met.
All that changed when I quit in the fall of 2008, inadvertently severing my ties to the world of fantasy and fiction I’d grown to love in pursuit of a career. This is when I first discovered, and quickly became an avid reader of, Pat’s Fantasy Hotlist.
Blogging since back in 2005, Pat’s continues to be my first-stop when in search of reviews, previews, and interviews, of all the biggest names in the fantasy genre. Gaining momentum since his initial efforts, Pat has gone onto recommend what have turned out to be some of my favourite fantasy titles in recent years.
If a critically minded review from somebody who’s been around the block is something you look for (when it comes to reading popular fantasy novels) be sure to check this out. As an extra incentive, through his connections with publishers Pat is able to hold contests and book giveaways that can range from single copies of new releases to full on collections.
Pat’s has become a reliable source for reviews and insight. A thumbs up on The Hotlist has yet to lead me astray.
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