Good thought, Michael. It's probably a challenge trying to thread the needle of explanation and exposition while leaving room for the readers imagination, especially in the fantasy genre.

That is definitely disappointing for collectors. Collector editions are called that for a reason. At the very least, they could include a plastic disc with art just to mimic the look and complete the feel of buying a physical game.

I'm thrilled that B&N is on the comeback trail after embracing a new model. I have many fond memories of visiting the stores growing up. We need B&N as much as we need independent bookstores and libraries. More relevant to the post, I just started The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi. It's amazing.

Thanks for sharing. I'm a sucker for data visualization! I just checked out the website and will probably sign up. Adult life simply doesn't have enough time for reading everything, so having it curate recommendations will be helpful!