Someone asked me, recently, what my all-time favorite sci-fi book was. What a question! As many of you know, I’m an avid reader and reviewer. Always have been, always will be. From the time I […]
Dragons; fighting flora; the memories we leave behind; a clash of beliefs; the human condition; heritage thieves, and despicable scoundrels, are just some of the delights on offer in. . . This latest issue of The […]
As followers of my blog will know, I’m something of a C. Robert Cargill fan after reading his most excellent dystopian novel, Sea of Rust, in which the exploits of an AI, Brittle – a […]
Publisher : Orbit (May 10, 2022) Language : English Paperback : 512 pages $17.99 paperback Well, here we are at what might be the final (ish) installment of […]
The third book of the Frost Files takes place a few months after the major earthquake caused by the evil, enhanced child highlighted in book two. As you can imagine, those events are still fresh […]
As I mentioned the other week, I read the first book in the Frost Files back in 2019. I loved it then, and this latest outing maintains something of the wacky, chaotic pace I remember. […]
Regular followers of my blog might remember me reading and reviewing this book way back in 2019. That was quite a while ago now, especially as the later books in the series are now out […]
If you’re looking for an eclectic mix, you’re in the right place. There are world-sized crab gods; dastardly pirates; epic battles between giants and dwarves; hungry dragons; deliberately overused tropes; alien ant-farms, and theatrical extravaganzas […]
I’ve been a fan of Chuck Gannon for quite a while, having discovered his Caine Riordan novels about ten years ago. The time and effort he puts into his world building really pays off in […]
If you’re looking for a truly spectacular blend of ancient history and far-future adventure, then look no further. This issue has whales that sing directly to the stars; tips of the hat to Lord of the […]
Velocity Weapon – Book 1 of The Protectorate Series By – Megan E. O’Keefe As my followers know, there are few things I like better than an ‘unconventional’ space opera. You know; stories that, while spanning […]
Those of you who follow my blog know how much I loved the Quantum Evolution Series, as I found the universe in which it was set, as original as it was inspiring. Imagine my delight, […]
If you’re looking for something existentially different to usher in the spring, look no further: enchanting tales about the pitfalls of buying a dragon; university professors with a star trek fetish; galactic heists; ghost whispering; and a […]
Whenever I have a spare half hour, I like to scour the bookshelves of various sites on the lookout for something a little bit different. I read a great deal. So, anything that comes across […]
As my followers will know by now, I’m an avid speculative fiction fan. I spend a considerable amount of time scouring noteworthy sites, searching for suggestions and ideas for books to add to my reading […]
I’ve followed Derek Künsken’s Quantum Evolution series ever since coming across a reference to him on a website last year. And needless to say, I haven’t been disappointed one bit, as Künsken’s first two offerings, […]
If you’re looking for something different to usher in the New Year, look no further: Dysfunctional families; con jobs gone wrong; ghost parents; galaxy-spanning opera; and philosophical & temporal dilemmas, are just a few of […]
In the latest issue of F&SF magazine: The reality of making First Contact; revenge, decades in the planning & execution; heartbroken sea beasts; incensed Santa’s, and photography hating cults are just some of the themes we’ll be considering.
In the latest issue of F&SF magazine: Ghost ships; a never-ending question in desperate need of
answering; the virtue of sadness and loss; meeting ancestors from millennia in the past; fiendishly dark fairytales; and mind- warping reality generators are just some of the themes we’ll be considering.
In the latest issue of F&SF magazine: a dash of archaeological mystery; a hint of ancient legend; the virtue of endurance; parental guidance and unburied secrets are among the themes of this bi-monthly issue
A balance of ‘space-opera scope meets small-town girl’
A review of Neil Gaiman’s latest – Trigger Warning. “…when an author does manage to give me pause. . .That’s good writing! “
Without doubt, one of the best science fiction/fantasy books offered in a long time.
Double Hole, Double Hole, Two Black Holes in One (Galaxy)
2MASS, a gigantic young planet, dwarfs our own King of the Planets
Every now and then, I uncover a 24-carat nugget that stands out from all the other gems. And “The Poppy War” by R. F. Kuang is one of them.
Is reading + imagination really better than couch-potatoing with the boobtube? This excerpt should suggest where we fall on the argument.
The Handmaid’s Tale is shocking, repulsive, heartrending, and alarming. And thoroughly hypnotic
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