Category Archives: Science Fiction

Postcards from the Edge of Islandia

Posted on June 24, 2018 by

The second third of Islandia suffered middle book syndrome even though it’s not actually a middle book.  Yet it is the middle of this book.  The first third had elements of a travelogue, a natural history explorer, a diplomat and … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Raven Stratagem (3.5 Stars)

Posted on June 4, 2018 by

Raven Stratagem by Yoon Ha Lee Published: June 13, 2017 by Solaris Books Read: May/June 2018 2017 GoodReads Choice Nominee for Science Fiction 2018 Best Novel Hugo Finalist Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars This time last year I was … Continue reading →

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Field Notes from My Retro Utopian Adventure

Posted on June 2, 2018 by

I’m in the final phase of my Hugo finalist reading, concentrating on the Best Novel category.  In the right-hand panel of my blog, you’ll find my “Currently Reading” widget which is just the RSS feed for my GoodReads status updates.  … Continue reading →

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Reading the Best Novelette Finalists (2018 & 1943)

Posted on April 16, 2018 by

I predict it will take me longer to get through the Best Novelette category than any of the other short fiction categories.  Most modern novellas and some of the short stories are available in audio format.  Thanks to Heinlein’s continued … Continue reading →

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Reading the Best Novella Finalists (2018 & 1943)

Posted on April 14, 2018 by

I desperately desire to reread All Systems Red, but I’m saving it for last.  And I don’t just want to re-read it, I want to experience it differently. I also plan to do the same thing with Binti: Home, which is available via … Continue reading →

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Reading the Hugo Best Short Story Finalists (2018 & 1943)

Posted on April 8, 2018 by

While I’m waiting on my interlibrary loan requests to be fulfilled for the 1943 Retro Hugo short fiction finalists, I’ve begun reading the current Hugo short fiction finalists, starting with the short stories.  These are easily completed during my lunch … Continue reading →

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Annual Hugo Reading Bonanza Times Two

Posted on April 7, 2018 by

Last Saturday, the finalists for this year’s Hugo Awards were announced, along with the companion Retro Hugo Award finalists. So I get double the fun again this year, like I had two years ago. I already have read, borrowed or … Continue reading →

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