It is strange how some writers’ names are remembered, and some are not. In her day Leigh Brackett was a name that sold magazines and paperbacks but today she is barely remembered. Her screenwork is […]
OBIR: Occasional Biased and Ignorant Reviews reflecting this reader’s opinion. TALES FOR LATE NIGHT BONFIRES – by G.A. Grisenthwaite Publisher: Freehand Books, Calgary, Alberta, Canada, 2023. Editor: Jamie Tennant Book design: Natalie Olsen Note: All […]
Publisher: Rivercity Press Publication date: 1978 (reprint) Copyright Year: 1951 ISBN: 0-88411-881-9 Author: Robert A. Heinlein Original Magazine Story Copyrights: From 1941 – 1949 The Green Hills Of Earth by Robert A. […]
It’s been a bit over 40 years since L. Ron Hubbard began the institution Writers of the Future to “pay forward” his success in writing science fiction. In that time, well over 800 writers (and illustrators!) have won awards, most going on to major careers in the field. This week, Steve reviews the 40th volume in the series. And finds it excellent!
In recent months, I’ve been treating myself to a re-read of those novels and series that have accumulated on my bookshelves over decades spent enjoying the Fantasy and Science Fiction genres. In particular, I started […]
Welcome to Light On Light Through, Episode 380, in which I review the first season of 3 Body Problem. Written blog post review of first season of 3 Body Problem https://paullevinson.blogspot.com/ Source: Review of 3 […]
OBIR: Occasional Biased and Ignorant Reviews reflecting this reader’s opinion. ON SPEC MAGAZINE issue #127, Vol. 34 No. 1. Publisher: The Copper Pig Writer’s Society. Managing Editor and Art Director: Diane L. Walton. Issue Designer: […]
Poor Things is currently streaming on Hulu, and it’s also available for sale on Amazon and other locations. You might find it in limited post-Oscar release in some theaters as well. It’s based on the […]
Con las debidas disculpas del caso. Les entrego las novedades del mes pasado. LIBROS Nuestro blogger, Iván Prado Sejas, ha publicado el libro “Operación Ruphay Kutimun: La Liberación de Prometeo”. Pueden comprarlo en Amazon. Casa […]
OBIR: Occasional Biased and Ignorant Reviews reflecting this reader’s opinion. The Bloodstone – by Arlene F. Marks Publisher: Brain Lag, Milton, Ontario, Canada, March 2024 Premise: A typical Canadian teenager, dreaming of achieving stardom in […]
Time Travel is a tricky business. If you follow the standard conventions, you might come across as cliche. Try something new and SF nerds may nitpick you to your grave. 11/22/63 and the movie Looper […]
Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Published: 2014 Format: Audio CD (8 discs) ISBN: 1482987430 ISBN-13 9781482987430 Author: Jeff Vandermeer Read by: Bronson Pinchot Authority by Jeff Vandermeer is the second book of the Southern Reach Trilogy. […]
OBIR: Occasional Biased and Ignorant Reviews reflecting this reader’s opinion. The Downloaded – by Robert J. Sawyer To be published by Shadow Paw Press, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, in May 2024. Cover art by Bibliofic Designs […]
Publisher: BANTAM DOUBLEDAY DELL Publication date: 06/27/2023 Pages: 416 ISBN-10: 0593499859 ISBN-13: 978-0593499856 Author: Connie Willis The Road To Roswell by Connie Willis is another delightful story by the author. One of my favorite […]
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Published Date: March 2013) Pages: 514 ISBN-13: 978-1-4767-3511-5 Author: Hugh Howey Wool By Hugh Howey is the first book in the Silo series. Howey wrote Wool in his spare time […]
Any time an author reaches the end of a journey, it’s worth celebrating. So today I’d like to celebrate Glen Dahlgren. He’s been featured in KODT magazine in the past, reviewed by Barbara Blackburn (who […]
Today Steve checks out Sebastien de Castell’s “Crucible of Chaos” and finds it a good read. He says it flows quite well and features an unlikely protagonist. He also dips into a couple of A. Merritt’s juicy books from the ‘20s and ‘30s.
OBIR: Occasional Biased and Ignorant Reviews reflecting this reader’s opinion. The Golden Amazon Returns! – by John Russell Fearn Publisher: Toronto Daily Star Newspaper, Ontario, Canada, 1945. Cover art: by Bill Book Note: A health […]
Publisher: HarperAudio Release Date: June 2013 Format: Audio CD Disks: 5 ISBN: 006226303X ISBN13: 9780062263032 Author: Neil Gaiman Read by: Neil Gaiman The Ocean At The End Of The Lane by Neil Gaiman […]
OBIR: Occasional Biased and Ignorant Reviews reflecting this reader’s opinion. FUSION FRAGMENT MAGAZINE #20 – February 2024. Publisher: Fusion Fragment, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Editor: Cavan Terrill Cover Art: by Abi Stevens What the Sky Recalls […]
Steve reviews the fourth volume in Edward Willett’s anthology of stories from writers he’s interviewed. It’s a very good volume, and one well worth reading.
Publisher: Crown Publishing Publish Date: 2016 Copyright Date: 2016 ISBN13: 978-1-101-90422-0 Author: Blake Crouch Dark Matter by Blake Crouch is a story that makes you think about what your life might have been […]
Join a special live movie review on YouTube of Godzilla Minus One with award winning science fiction artist Bob Eggleton, whose past work on Godzilla imagery has earned him love from fans around the world. […]
So… what if you were to drag Sam Spade out of the 1930s, dust off his fedora and teach him about social media in the present, then drop him off on Mars to start a […]
OBIR: Occasional Biased and Ignorant Reviews reflecting this reader’s opinion. Year’s Best Canadian Fantasy & Science Fiction Vol 1 – edited by Stephan Kotowych Published by Ansible Press, 2023. Cover art – by Tithi Luadthong […]
Publisher: Random House Audio Publishing Group Publication date: 09/09/2014 Binding: Compact Disc Disks: 9 ISBN: 9780553398076 Read by: Kirsten Potter Author: Emily St. John Mandel Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel is the […]
Letters across time; uneasy alliances; VR gumshoes; a homage to Arthurian legend; and childhood nightmares made flesh, are just some of the delights on offer in. this latest issue!
During the biggest surge of the Omicron strain of COVID, my fellow Phil Dickian scholar David Gill and I stood at 2643 Dana Street in Berkeley. The current owner of the house stuck his head out […]
OBIR: Occasional Biased and Ignorant Reviews reflecting this reader’s opinion. A Blanket of Steel – by Timothy S. Johnston Published in 2024 by Fitzhenry & Whiteside Limited, 209 Wickstead Avenue, Unit 51, East York, Ontario, […]
Publisher: RIVERHEAD BOOKS/PENGUIN PUTNAM Publication date: 04/27/2021 Pages: 368 ISBN: 9780735214507 Author: David Epstein Range: How Generalists Triumph In A Specialized World by David Epstein includes several real world examples […]
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