Tag Archives: science fiction

“Best Erotic Fantasy & Science Fiction” edited by Cecilia Tan & Bethany Zaiatz

Posted on July 30, 2012 by

I don’t normally read a lot of erotica, but this title caught my eye while I was at BEA.  I’m not the type of person who is turned off by adult content in stories, but I do expect there to … Continue reading →

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“Wild Seed” by Octavia Butler

Posted on July 26, 2012 by

I received a review copy of Octavia Butler’s “Wild Seed” from the publishers via Netgalley.  The book was originally written in 1980, and is being re-released as an e-book by Open Road Integrated Media. Before I get into my review … Continue reading →

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“Silently and Very Fast” by Catherynne Valente

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

I can’t say enough good things about Catherynne Valente.  After reading Deathless, I’ve been trying to read other books.  I’ve been disappointed by most of them, not because they aren’t good, but because no other author is able to live … Continue reading →

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Post-finals book buying binge

Posted on May 22, 2012 by

My classes for this semester are officially done, and I got A’s.  Now that I’ll (hopefully) have more time to read, I went on a bit of a sci-fi book-buying binge. I went into the used bookstore with the intention … Continue reading →

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“A Princess of Mars” by Edgar Rice Burroughs

Posted on April 21, 2012 by

Several people have asked me what my thoughts were on the John Carter movie and how it compares to the original books.  Of course, I hadn’t read “A Princess of Mars,” and I hadn’t gone to see the movie, and … Continue reading →

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