REVIEWS AND NEWS FOR D&D BOOKS

Kara-Tur remains one of DnD’s most unique (and at times controversial) settings. We take a deep dive into this Asian-inspired corner of the Forgotten Realms.

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Wizards of Coast has reanimated the corpse of D&D novels, with a new Ravenloft novel coming in 2025. We dig up everything we know so far.

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Wizards of the Coast’s 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide has finally arrived. We break down everything you need to know about the new and improved DMG.

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We head back to one of the greatest dungeons of all time with “Scions of Elemental Evil,” a free one-shot adventure available now on D&D Beyond.

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DnD is heading back to Faerûn with the “Forgotten Realms Player Guide,” which will include new subclasses, feats and backgrounds. We break out all the details.

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A new Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide is coming to DnD in late 2025. We break out everything we know so far about the return to Faerûn.

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We get up close with “How Not to Get Eaten by Owl Bears,” a new tongue-in-cheek travelogue that offers tips and tricks on how to survive the Forgotten Realms

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We venture into the “Dungeons & Dragons Museum,” a new coffee table book that explores the history and impact of the world’s most popular roleplaying game.

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The dreaded “Vecna Dossier” is now available for free to D&D Beyond subscribers. We open its vile pages and uncover all its dark secrets.

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The Legend of Drizzt continues, with a new audiobook entitled “Betwixt Two Worlds,” which follows the exploits of the drow ranger’s daughter Brie Do’Urden.

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We flip into the Dungeons & Dragons Pocket Expert, a kid and newbie friendly entry point into the lore and legends of D&D and the Forgotten Realms.

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Beadle & Grimm’s Platinum Edition for Vecna: Eve of Ruin is now available to order. We take a closer look at what’s included in this new high-end DnD product.

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The new 2024 Dungeon Master’s Guide will feature a “DM Toolbox” chapter that offers tips, tricks, traps and tables. We take a closer look at what’s included.

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Beadle & Grimm’s Platinum Edition for Vecna: Eve of Ruin is now available to order. We take a closer look at what’s included in this new high-end DnD product.

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We slice, dice and shuffle up “Heroes Feast: The Deck of Many Morsels,” a new box set of 50 recipe cards that offer a heaping dollop of DnD deliciousness.

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Get ready for some tricks, treats and traps, as we dig up 10 of the best DnD Halloween one shots to scare the crit out of your players.

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The Dungeons & Dragons Saturday morning cartoon from the 1980s is back with a new free adventure on D&D Beyond entitled “Uni And the Hunt for the Lost Horn.”

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One of DnD’s most unique worlds is back in a Wild West style sourcebook entitled “Eberron Frontiers: Quickstone.” We saddle up and ride down all the details.

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Wizards of the Coast new 2024 DnD Player’s Handbook has arrived. We take a closer look and offer a full review of everything that’s included.

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We delve into the complete DnD 5e Books list, breaking out all official publications to-date from Wizards of the Coast. Updated for Sep. 2024.

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A new DnD Starter Set is coming in the fall of 2025. Yet it also marks a return to one the game’s most iconic adventures. We explore everything we know so far.

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DnD returns to Faerûn with two new Forgotten Realms sourcebooks coming in late 2025 for players and DMs. We take a closer look at everything we know so far.

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We swoop in on all the details for the as-yet-untitled “Dragon Anthology,” a collection of 10 dragon-themed adventures coming to DnD in the summer of 2025.

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Kobold Press’ “Book of Ebon Tides” is now available on D&D Beyond. We look at what’s included in this shadowy campaign sourcebook for DnD 5e.

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Wizards of the Coast has just announced that the 2024 Player’s Handbook Alternate Cover will be delayed outside North America. We break down all the details.

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A new trilogy of Dragonlance books is coming in 2026 that will chronicle the exploits of legendary knight Huma and the wizard Magius. We look into all the details.

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Wizards of the Coast and Dark Horse Comics are teaming up to produce a new line of DnD comics coming out in 2024. We page through all the details.

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Dragonlance is turning 40, and to celebrate a new anniversary edition of the Chronicles trilogy is coming soon. We take a closer look at what’s included.

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We offer our thoughts on “Quests from the Infinite Staircase,” an updated collection of classic DnD adventures.

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Wizards of the Coast recently unveiled more information about the new DnD Monster Manual coming out in 2025. We break down everything we know so far.

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We open a page from RPG history and take a closer look at “The Making of Original Dungeons & Dragons: 1970-1977,” a new retrospective historical book.

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Prepare to face Dungeons & Dragons ultimate BBEG. Check out our complete review of “Vecna: Eve of Ruin.” (WARNING: Spoilers and severed hands ahead).

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We take a first look at “Worlds & Realms,” a new illustrated book that explores some of the most iconic settings from Dungeons & Dragons.

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MCDM’s monster mashing “Flee, Mortals” supplement is now available on D&D Beyond. We break out what players and DMs can expect in this digital re-release.

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MCDM’s monster mashing “Flee, Mortals” supplement is now available on D&D Beyond. We break out what players and DMs can expect in this digital re-release.

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We hack and slash our way through our picks for the 30 best DnD 5e campaigns published to date by both Wizards of the Coast and third-party publishers.

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We delve into “Descent into the Lost Caverns of Tsojcanth,” a modern update to the classic Dungeons & Dragons adventure that’s available now on D&D Beyond.

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We open the book on over 400 unique new creatures and features as Kobold Press’ legendary “Tome of Beasts 1” officially hits D&D Beyond.

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We review “The Fallbacks: Bound for Ruin,” a new D&D novel from author Jaleigh Johnson set in the Forgotten Realms and following an all-new band of adventurers.

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We pour over the new D&D cocktail book, “Puncheons & Flagons,” which offers 75 unique drink recipes inspired by the game.

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We set our sights on “Vecna: Nest of the Eldritch Eye,” a new prequel adventure for the “Vecna: Eve of Ruin” campaign that’s coming soon to D&D Beyond.

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We take a sneak peek at the new Dragonlance book, “Dragons of Eternity” written by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman and slated for release in August 2024.

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We explore a world of adorable animals and action-packed adventures as Hit Point Press’ “Humblewood Campaing Setting” officially hits D&D Beyond.

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Wizards of the Coast recently unveiled more information about the three new DnD Core Books coming out in 2024. We break down everything we know so far.

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We set sails for wildspace and take a sneak peek at “Spelljammer: Memory’s Wake,” an upcoming new D&D novel written by fantasy author Django Wexler.

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We role an Investigation check to learn more about “The Book of Concealment,” a combination DnD campaign journal and DM screen coming this summer.

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We try to play our cards right and shuffle into Wizards of the Coast’s “Book of Many Things,” a new DnD 5e product based on the legendary Deck of Many Things.

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We hack and slash our way through the 15 best D&D monster books for 5e, featuring titles from Wizards of the Coast and third-party publishers.

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We adventure beyond Wizards of the Coast’s official line of Dungeons & Dragons books and dig into our picks for the best 3rd party titles for DnD 5e.

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We take a closer look at “Peril in Pinebrook,” a new free introductory adventure designed to teach new players the basics of Dungeons & Dragons.

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Grab your sword and napkins, as we dig into D&D celebrity Deborah Ann Woll’s new spicy high-level adventure, “Heroes’ Feast: Saving the Children’s Menu.”

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We go to Hell and back with “Chains of Asmodeus,” a new DnD book from Wizards of the Coast and Arcanum Worlds, with proceeds benefiting the Extra Life charity.

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Grab an eggnog and slap on your +3 Yuletide Sweater of Ugliness as we unwrap the 10 best DnD Christmas one shots.

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Prepare to dive back into the multiverse. We take a closer look at Wizards of the Coast’s “Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse” D&D 5e box set.

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We take a first look at “Adventure Atlas: The Mortuary,” a new D&D Beyond digital sourcebook that tie-ins to “Planescape: Adventures in the Multiverse.”

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We take a closer look at “Dungeons & Dragons: Lore & Legends,” a new book from Wizards of the Coast that celebrates the 10th anniversary of D&D fifth edition.

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As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We take a closer look at the updated 2023 Phandelver Campaign for Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition During the “Wizards Presents” annual event in August of 2022, Wizards of the Coast announced a roadmap for new…

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Free digital supplement for D&D 5e offers an in-depth guide to the City of Blood Wizards of the Coast has just revealed a surprising new product that’s available free to D&D Beyond subscribers. The Baldur’s Gate Gazetteer offers an in-depth overview of the legendary city,…

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From Faerûn and Krynn, to Eberron and Exandria. We break out our picks for the 10 best DnD campaign settings popularized in novels and game materials.

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As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Critical Role supplement is the first official third-party product to be made available on D&D Beyond Originally published in 2022, the Tal’dorei Campaign Setting Reborn is a DnD 5e sourcebook set in Exandria, the sprawling campaign world…

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Tie-in adventure to Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giant is free to D&D Beyond Subscribers These days finding a solid high-level D&D 5e adventure can be a bit of a challenge, with both Wizards of the Coast and third-party publishers focusing mostly on adventures geared…

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As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. In August 2022, Wizards of the Coast held their annual Wizards Presents event. During that time Wizard unveiled a number of upcoming Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition books, with the first book being the heist-themed adventure…

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Does Wizards of the Coast deliver a giant-sized dose of adventure with their new supplement “Bigby Presents: Glory of the Giants.” Read our review to find out.

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We take a closer look at the literary world of the D&D books While Dungeons & Dragons is best known as tabletop RPG, over the past 50 years the game has also spawned hundreds of novels which have had an incredible impact on both D&D…

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As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We take a closer look at the world of Oerth and the legacy of the Greyhawk books First appearing in 1972, Greyhawk is not only one of the most recognized Dungeons & Dragons settings but also…

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As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We take a closer look at the world of magic and machines found in the Eberron books First released in 2004, Eberron has since become one of the most popular Dungeons & Dragons settings, blending classic…

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As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We put together a complete guide to the literary super nova that was the Spelljammer novels First released in 1989, Spelljammer remains an outlier in the world of Dungeons & Dragons. Set almost entirely in space,…

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As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. First published over 35 years ago, R.A. Salvatore’s Legend of Drizzt has since become one of the most popular fantasy book series of all time, selling over 35 million copies worldwide and earning numerous top spots…

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As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We take a closer look at the blood soaked world of the Dark Sun novels For most people, Dungeons & Dragons conjures up images of brave adventurers, lush forests and sprawling medieval cities. Yet the Dark…

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As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. New collection offers three previously published books covering the ecology and lore of dragons Wizards of the Coast has recently released a new book entitled The Practically Complete Guide to Dragons. Notably, the book is actually…

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As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. When it comes to Dungeons & Dragons settings, the world of Ravenloft stands apart, offering up a blood spattered dose of Gothic horror instead of the usual high fantasy found in settings like Dragonlance or the…

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As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. When it comes to Dungeons & Dragons settings, there are few more iconic than the world of Dragonlance. First published almost 40 years ago as a series of D&D game supplements, the world has since continued…

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With over 400 novels published to date, the Forgotten Realms can be a bit overwhelming to new readers. We look at 20 of the best book series set in Faerûn.

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As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. We level up with the best single-session adventures for powerful PCs in Dungeons & and Dragons fifth edition One of the best parts of playing DnD is seeing your character advance in levels, starting out as…

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We sneak into the vault and pilfer the best single-session heists for Dungeons & and Dragons fifth edition Over the years, DnD 5e has seen its fair share of adventures featuring epic dungeon crawls and world-shattering heroics. Yet in more recent years, players have begun…

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We break out a list of amazing adventures for beginners to Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition Over the past few years DnD 5e has become increasingly popular, with millions of new players being introduced to the game. Unfortunately, DnD can also be a bit overwhelming,…

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We delve into some of the most terrifying adventures for Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition While DnD has plenty of adventures filled with dungeon crawling, urban intrigue and wilderness exploration, the game is also known for offering up the occasional dose of blood-soaked horror. And…

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We take a closer look at this DMsGuild sourcebook from the legendary Ed Greenwood The Forgotten Realms is a D&D campaign setting that has more than its fair share of villains, with everything from the Drow of the Underdark and the Xanathar Guild, to the…

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We follow the clues and uncover some of the best whodunnit adventures for Dungeons & Dragons 5e. D&D is known for its dungeon crawling, wilderness exploration, urban exploits and even the occasional horror one shot. But one often overlooked adventure type is the D&D murder…

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We get a close encounter of the Faerûn kind in this new collection of D&D maps and materials. Encounters are an important but often overlooked element of Dungeons & Dragons. Whether they’re random or pre-determined, heavy on combat or steeped in social interaction, they really…

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There are a ton of DMsGuild one shots available for fifth edition. But which ones are actually worth playing? We break out some of our favorites. While playing in a longterm D&D campaign is an amazing experience, sometimes nothing beats a down and dirty one…

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As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The popular third-party D&D publisher unleashes a monster mash of deadly new creatures While a lot might have changed with Dungeons & Dragons over the past few decades, monsters have always remained a core feature of…

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As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Can Wizards of the Coast pull off the ultimate heist and steal back fans with this new D&D adventure anthology? Back in August of 2022 Wizards of the Coast announced their slate of new game books…

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There’s ale and adventure aplenty in this collection of fantastical watering holes for D&D 5e. “You meet in a tavern” has become a long established D&D cliche when starting a new campaign. In most cases though, fantasy taverns tend to be pretty generic and easily…

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Wizards of the Coast releases first adventure from new anthology for free to D&D Beyond subscribers While Dungeons & Dragons has been under the microscope lately given the recent OGL controversy, publisher Wizards of the Coast has gone ahead with their biggest release for 2023,…

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Over the past few years, Dungeon Masters Guild (better known as DMsGuild) has exploded in popularity, offering a wide range of D&D products from third-party publishers, and covering everything from one shots to full campaign settings. But with new books coming out virtually every day…

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Wizards of the Coast has rereleased the Tyranny of Dragons campaign books in a single new hardcover, but is it worth picking up? Read our review to find out.

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As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. It’s been almost a year since author R.A Salvatore published a new Drizzt book, but fans will be happy to learn that the legendary dark elf is back with an all-new adventure. Entitled Lolth’s Warrior, the…

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Over the years there have been countless one shots created for DnD fifth edition, but which ones are worth your valuable time? We break out our top picks. While playing in a full-fledged Dungeons & Dragons campaign over of the course of months or even…

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If you’re new to Dungeons & Dragons, you may have heard veteran players refer to the Dungeon Masters Guild (often abbreviated to DMsGuild). But what exactly is it? Simply put, DMsGuild is an online marketplace that sells PDF, ebook and print versions of official Dungeons…

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As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. In August 2022 the first new Dragonlance book in over a decade was released much to the delight of fans of both D&D and the world of Krynn. Entitled Dragons of Deceit the book was written…

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Table of Contents Overview When it comes to Dungeons & Dragons there are few campaign settings more beloved than the world of Krynn, spawning hundreds of Dragonlance books, game supplements, video games, comic books and board games. In fact, with perhaps the exception of R.A…

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One of the most popular fantasy characters of all time, the iconic dark elf ranger Drizzt Do’urden has spawned a massive volume of books, D&D materials, video games and comic books set in the Forgotten Realms (check out our reader’s guide which offers the full…

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