Tag: Science Fiction
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The October Country
Ray Bradbury’s The October Country, first published in 1955, serves as a definitive cornerstone of American gothic and macabre literature. This collection contains nineteen stories, most of which were revised from his earlier work in Dark Carnival. The anthology captures Bradbury’s transition from the visceral pulp horror of the 1940s to the more psychological, poetic prose that Read more
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Shadow Show
Review: I loved this book. Like any anthology some of the stories I liked better than others, but I can attest that all were excellent. Edited by Sam Weller and Mort Castle, Shadow Show isn’t just a tribute; it’s a vibrant, eclectic laboratory where some of the biggest names in modern fiction attempt to capture Read more
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James Tiptree Jr.: The Double Life of Alice B. Sheldon
Review: Noted SFF author James Tiptree Jr. was a woman. Alright, thank you for reading this review and remember to check back often as new material is added…. er, well there is a bit more. James Tiptree appeared on the science fiction scene in the late 1960s, writing about rocket ships, aliens, intergalactic bureaucracy, exploring Read more
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China Mountain Zhang
Review: This was good. Well written and engaging. Good, but not great. I figure this was why it was described on the cover as a New York Times Notable Book rather than a New York Times bestseller. The book is set in a future where the USA is a Socialist Republic after a civil war Read more
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Analog SF Magazine January/February 2024
Review: My first Analog magazine for 2024. This was the best one I have read yet, with lots and lots of great content in both fiction and science fact, and in a couple of instances a blend of both. We meet an asteroid algae farmer harvesting oxygen for sale on the open market in A Read more
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Analog SF Magazine Nov/Dec 2023
Review: You might be saying to yourself, a magazine? But this is a book review blog! Yes, but this is quite different. Analog is a digest style magazine that has roots going back to the pulp magazine heyday in the early 20th century. I have bought individual issues before but always wanted to subscribe and Read more