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Waiting on Wenesday 10/23/13

Posted on October 23, 2013 Leave a Comment

“Waiting On Wednesday” is a weekly meme hosted by Breaking the Spine that lets us feature upcoming releases that we can’t wait to get our hands on! Mogsy’s Pick Starhawk by Jack McDevitt: November 5, 2013 (Ace) I haven’t read any of The Academy books by Jack McDevitt, but from its blurb this one seems to go […]

Book Review: The Deaths of Tao by Wesley Chu

Posted on October 21, 2013 1 Comment

The Deaths of Tao by Wesley Chu Genre: Science Fiction Series: Book 2 of Tao Publisher: Angry Robot Date of Publication: October 29, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Mogsy’s Rating: 4 of 5 stars – “Even bigger and better than the first book, with both the Prophus and Genjix raising the stakes. Not to […]

YA Weekend: Steelheart by Brandon Sanderson

Posted on October 12, 2013 7 Comments

Steelheart by Brandon SandersonMogsy’s Rating: 5 of 5 stars Genre: Young Adult Science Fiction/Fantasy Series: Book 1 of Reckoners Publisher: Delacorte Date of Publication: September 24, 2013 Author Information: Website | Twitter Everyone I know has been saying such great things about this book, so I’m afraid I can do little more than to add […]

Graphic Novel Review: Lazarus vol.1 Family by Greg Rucka and Michael Lark

Posted on October 11, 2013 Leave a Comment

Lazarus, Vol. 1: Family by Greg Rucka and Michael Lark Genre: Dystopian Future, Science FictionSeries: Collecting Lazarus #1-4 and the PreviewPublisher: Image ComicsExpected Publication Date: October 22, 2013Author Info: gregrucka.comArtist Info: Goodreads Profile …a gritty, tantalizing story, brought to life by the dark, confident lines of Michael Lark. 4 of 5 stars In Greg Rucka’s dystopian future, […]

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, […]