About Philo Reads

Hi, I'm Phil.

I'm a lifelong reader with a soft spot for sprawling fantasy worlds, thoughtful science fiction, and theology that wrestles honestly with big questions. I have a habit of getting pulled into epic series and refusing to come up for air until I've finished them or at least caught up. If there's a multi-book saga involved, I'm probably already in too deep.

Outside of reading, you'll usually find me playing Magic: The Gathering or running a Dungeons & Dragons session with friends. Storytelling, worldbuilding, and shared imagination are kind of my thing. I'm also a dad of two, and one of my greatest joys is sharing the books, stories, and games I love with them and watching those worlds come alive through their eyes.

My love for long fantasy series started early. Deltora Quest was my favorite book series as a kid, and I credit it with teaching me the joy of staying in a story for the long haul. Philo Reads is my way of slowing down, reflecting on what I read, and sharing books that are worth lingering over.

If you enjoy thoughtful reviews, big ideas, and stories that stick with you, you're in the right place.