“The Name of the Wind” by Patrick Rothfuss
I have a general rule that forbids me from starting a series of books that’s not already finished. It can take years for a sequel to make it through production, and by that time I’ve read so many other books that I basically have to start over anyway. When I first picked this book up, [...]
“The Martian Chronicles” by Ray Bradbury
Originally published in 1950, The Martian Chronicles is another of those classics that I have known about but never taken the time to read. This is a true piece of literary art—poetry. The core story is of the colonization of Mars. It doesn’t sound very poetic, but trust me. Even if you’re not a [...]
“Ringworld” by Larry Niven
Rating: 2/3 – This is a story of the exploration of the Ringworld by a team of two humans, a kzin, and a puppeteer. The book starts off strong, but by the end, as things start to resolve, I became less enthused. This is a classic book that any sci-fi fan should read eventually, but I think there are better places to start.
Guest Post: “Secret Daughter” by Shilpi Gowda
This is another guest post by my wife, Adele. After I finished this book, when I had let the whole story sink in, I felt I had finished reading a work of art. The author uses the style of jumping from one person’s perspective to another’s from chapter to chapter. Usually I find this kind [...]
Guest Post: “Still Alice” by Lisa Genova
This is our first guest post. My wife, Adele, has been doing some reading and wanted to share her thoughts with all of you. Here we go! A wonderful and educational read! This is a story of how one Alice discovers she has Alzheimer’s and how that affects not only her but those she loves. [...]
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- Editors' Association of Canada Member; Chair of IT Committee for Prairie Provinces Branch
- International Abstract Games Organization (IAGO) Chair of Standards and Technical Committee
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