I’ve heard it said that the problem with writing science-fiction mysteries is that you have aliens or devices that don’t conform to all the rules of our world, but there still has to be a strong internal logic to the story. Otherwise the mystery doesn’t make sense; there isn’t a puzzle that can be revealed
I heard the other day that Ridley Scott will soon begin casting for Wool, the movie based on Hugh Howey’s epic post-apocalyptic novel. That was my cue to finally read the book. I’m happy to say the book stands up to a lot of the hype I’ve been hearing. Other than maybe needing a tighter
When I look at all the science-fiction/fantasy books published in 2013, I tend to shake my fist at the bookshelves: there’s not enough hours in the day! I want to read all the books! I barely scratched the surface! Out of all the books I did read that were published in 2013, the following five
This got started when I wondered if you could do a “Twelve Days of Christmas” list with books and graphic novels. Turns out you can, if you play a little fast and loose with the rules. Here then is a list of some of my favorite books and series, in case you were looking for
Lexicon is, for me, one of those books where it’s past midnight and you think “Okay, I really need to get some sleep, I need to put the book down right now. So I will read one more chapter, and that’s it.” And four chapters later you think “Okay, maybe I’ll just have an extra
Danger Danger Danger Danger: “The how-to projects in this book involve electricity, explosions, toxic substances, sharp tools, contents under pressure and other potentially dangerous elements…remember the instructions in the book are not meant to be a substitute for your good judgment and common sense.” Enter at your own risk.
I only meant to read the first 100 pages of Rick Yancey’s The 5th Wave, in an attempt to get familiar with some of the science-fiction that was published this year (somehow I spent most of the year reading older books.) Then I almost didn’t finish the first 50 pages, because I didn’t think I
It was around this time last year that I read Catherynne M. Valente’s The Girl Who Circumnavigated Fairyland in a Ship of Her Own Making (my review of it is here.) After reading it I cheerfully said “The sequel just came out! I can’t wait to read it!” Apparently I could wait, because it took
No matter what your opinion is on Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice and Zombies has something to get your attention. If you’re one of the many people who loved the original book, who identify with the characters, and who never get tired of such a classic story, this is a chance to reread it with