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Audiobook Review: Solaris by Stanislaw Lem

Posted on October 10, 2013 Leave a Comment

Solaris by Stanisław Lem Genre: Science FictionPublication Date: 1961 This story could easily have gone down a dark, even horror-based path, […] but the book really surprised me with the touching and even practical way it dealt with the intense emotions. 4 of 5 stars After listening to METAtropolis and really enjoying Alessandro Juliani‘s narration of […]

Book Review: The Diamond Deep by Brenda Cooper

Posted on October 8, 2013 Leave a Comment

The Diamond Deep by Brenda Cooper Genre: Science Fiction Series: Book 2 of Ruby’s Song Publisher: Pyr Date of Publication: October 8, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars – “Very compelling social science fiction with elements of action and suspense, featuring an interesting protagonist” The Diamond Deep was a very pleasant […]

Book Review: Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie

Posted on September 27, 2013 5 Comments

Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie Genre: Science Fiction Series: Book 1 Publisher: Orbit Date of Publication: October 1, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter There are so many things I want to say about this debut novel by Ann Leckie, but first I just have to express my awe and admiration for some of the […]

Book Review: Star Wars: Razor’s Edge by Martha Wells

Posted on September 23, 2013 1 Comment

Razor’s Edge by Martha Wells Genre: Science Fiction Series: Star Wars, Empire and Rebellion #1 Publisher: LucasBooks Date of Publication: September 24, 2013 Author Info: http://www.marthawells.comWith thanks to NetGalley and Del Rey Spectra for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Speculation continues to fly as […]

Book Review: The Plague Forge by Jason M. Hough

Posted on September 16, 2013 Leave a Comment

The Plague Forge by Jason M. Hough Genre: Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic Series: The Dire Earth Cycle #3 Publisher: Del Rey Spectra Publication Date: September 24, 2013 Author Info: http://www.jasonmhough.com With thanks to Netgalley and Del Rey Spectra for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. The second book of […]

Book Review: 23 Years on Fire by Joel Shepherd

Posted on September 16, 2013 Leave a Comment

23 Years on Fire by Joel Shepherd Genre: Science Fiction Series: Book 4 of Cassandra Kresnov Publisher: Pyr Date of Publication: September 10, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter 23 Years On Fire was a bit of a pleasant surprise. Not really knowing what to expect when the book arrived from the publisher for review, […]

Book Review: The Incrementalists by Steven Brust and Skyler White

Posted on September 11, 2013 Leave a Comment

The Incrementalists bySteven Brust and Skyler White Genre: Science Fiction Fantasy Series: Stand-alonePublisher: Tor Books Date of Publication: September 24, 2013 Author Information: Steven Brust Website | Twitter Skyler White Website | Twitter My copy of this book was an ARC I received from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Thank you Tor […]

Book Review: The Lives of Tao by Wesley Chu

Posted on September 4, 2013 2 Comments

The Lives of Tao by Wesley Chu Genre: Science Fiction Series: Book 1 of Tao Publisher: Angry Robot Date of Publication: April 30, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Alien stories are always a fun ride, especially when 1) the aliens are unconventional, and 2) their relationship with humankind goes beyond the typical invade them/uplift […]

Book Review: The Exodus Towers by Jason M. Hough

Posted on September 2, 2013 Leave a Comment

The Exodus Towers by Jason M. Hough Genre: Science Fiction Series: Book 2 of Dire Earth Cycle Publisher: Del Rey Date of Publication: August 27, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter After hearing the praises my co-blogger Wendy had to sing about this book, I decided not to wait any longer and just had to […]

Audiobook Review: METAtropolis

Posted on August 30, 2013 1 Comment

Metatropolis by various authors Genre: Science Fiction, Dystopian Future METAtropolis is a collection of short stories by several science fiction authors who decided that, rather than simply doing a collection of stories based on a specific theme, they would create a world together, and write stories within that world. I really liked this concept, as […]