Travis Simpkins: Fairy Tales

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Saturday, February 14, 2026

The Last Wish. The Witcher. Andrzej Sapkowski. Fantasy. Geralt of Rivia

I'm enjoying "The Last Wish" the first book in The Witcher series by Andrzej Sapkowski.

Geralt the Witcher—revered and hated—holds the line against the monsters plaguing humanity in this collection of adventures, the first chapter in Andrzej Sapkowski’s groundbreaking epic fantasy series that inspired the hit Netflix show and the blockbuster video games.

Geralt is a Witcher, a man whose magic powers, enhanced by long training and a mysterious elixir, have made him a brilliant fighter and a merciless hunter. Yet he is no ordinary killer. His sole purpose: to destroy the monsters that plague the world.

But not everything monstrous-looking is evil and not everything fair is good . . . and in every fairy tale there is a grain of truth.

Witcher collections
The Last Wish
Sword of Destiny

Witcher novels
Blood of Elves
The Time of Contempt
Baptism of Fire
The Tower of Swallows
Lady of the Lake
Season of Storms
Crossroads of Ravens

Hussite Trilogy
The Tower of Fools
Warriors of God

Translated from original Polish by Danusia Stok

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Friday, September 8, 2023

The Alchemist. Paulo Coelho

"The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho is a Modern Classic!

A special 25th anniversary edition of the extraordinary international bestseller, including a new Foreword by Paulo Coelho.

Combining magic, mysticism, wisdom and wonder into an inspiring tale of self-discovery, The Alchemisthas become a modern classic, selling millions of copies around the world and transforming the lives of countless readers across generations.

Paulo Coelho's masterpiece tells the mystical story of Santiago, an Andalusian shepherd boy who yearns to travel in search of a worldly treasure. His quest will lead him to riches far different—and far more satisfying—than he ever imagined. Santiago's journey teaches us about the essential wisdom of listening to our hearts, of recognizing opportunity and learning to read the omens strewn along life's path, and, most importantly, to follow our dreams.

Sunday, February 7, 2021

Snow White and the Huntsman (2012): Charlize Theron, Kristen Stewart and Chris Hemsworth

Snow White and the Huntsman. 2012. Charlize Theron. Kristen Stewart. Chris Hemsworth

Directed by Rupert Sanders, loosely based on characters from the Brothers Grimm, Snow White and the Huntsman (2012) adds a dark and stylish twist to the classic fairy tale.

The plot is summarized: Queen Ravenna (Charlize Theron), who seized control of her kingdom by marrying and killing its rightful ruler, needs the life force of young maidens to maintain her beauty. However, to become truly immortal, Ravenna must consume the heart of her stepdaughter Snow White (Kristen Stewart). Snow escapes, and Ravenna dispatches a huntsman (Chris Hemsworth) to capture her. But Snow, the Huntsman and a rebel army join forces to destroy Ravenna and restore the balance of life and death.

The cast is great all around, including Charlize Thern, Kristen Stewart, Chris Hemsworth and lots of cameo roles rom recognizable stars.

Snow White and the Huntsman. 2012. Charlize Theron

Snow White and the Huntsman. 2012. Kristen Stewart

Snow White and the Huntsman. 2012. Charlize Theron

Snow White and the Huntsman. 2012. Kristen Stewart

Snow White and the Huntsman. 2012. Charlize Theron

Snow White and the Huntsman. 2012. Kristen Stewart

Snow White and the Huntsman. 2012. Charlize Theron

Snow White and the Huntsman. 2012. Chris Hemsworth

Snow White and the Huntsman. 2012. Charlize Theron

Snow White and the Huntsman. 2012

Snow White and the Huntsman. 2012. Kristen Stewart

Snow White and the Huntsman. 2012

Snow White and the Huntsman. 2012. Kristen Stewart

Snow White and the Huntsman. 2012. Chris Hemsworth

Snow White and the Huntsman. 2012. Charlize Theron

Snow White and the Huntsman. 2012

Snow White and the Huntsman. 2012. Kristen Stewart

Snow White and the Huntsman. 2012. Charlize Theron and Kristen Stewart

Snow White and the Huntsman. 2012. Charlize Theron

Snow White and the Huntsman. 2012. Kristen Stewart

Snow White and the Huntsman. 2012. Charlize Theron

Saturday, December 30, 2017

Beauty and the Beast. La Belle et la Bete (2014): Lea Seydoux and Vincent Cassel

Directed by Christophe Gans, Beauty and the Beast or La Belle et la Bete (2014) is a superior adaptation of the classic 18th Century French fairy tale by Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve. The storyline concerns an unexpected romance between the youngest daughter of a merchant and a mysterious beast in a magical castle. The set designs, special effects and cinematography are astonishing. The cast does a wonderful job, including Lea Seydoux as Belle and Vincent Cassel as the Beast.