Category Archives: Reviewing

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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Unexpected Heart-Pounding Action-Adventure in Under 7,500 Words

Posted on April 28, 2018 by

I seem to have left the best for last in my Retro Hugo short fiction reading.  This morning, I started reading and could not stop reading “The Sunken Land” by Fritz Leiber.  His writing took me back to the days … 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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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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Books I Loved 2017 Edition

Posted on October 27, 2017 by

At the end of September I reached that point in the year when I could shake off all my various book club obligatory reading and get down to the serious business of reading the books I bought for myself all … Continue reading →

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Podcast Pickup

Posted on May 17, 2017 by

The stars have aligned recently in my personal universe allowing me to enjoy audio podcasts once again.  Years ago, I used to listen to them via my laptop, a web site or perhaps my Palm Pilot (yeah, remember those)?  I … Continue reading →

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