[L]ast week, I read the last two pieces of Stephen King’s Dark Tower series that I hadn’t already read. These were two novellas in King’s Everything’s Eventual collection. The first was the title story of the collection, “Everything’s Eventual” which delved into Dinky Earnshaw’s backstory. The second, “The Little Sister’s of Eluria” was a delightful return to…
[A]fter 18 years of trying to read roughly one book a week, I finally did it this year, at least in the aggregate. I’ve read, as of today 54 books in 2013. The reason I could do this, along with everything else I do, is because the vast majority of the books I’ve read have…
[T]here are so many great science fiction/fantasy/horror magazines available today, and any (or all!) of them would make a great gift for that special someone who loves to read. And since many of these magazines are available online, or in e-book format, you can subscribe today and have your subscription in time for tomorrow–making them…
[I] haven’t done a meme in a while, so here are the 10 books that had a major impact on me. They are listed in no particular order. I. Asimov by Isaac Asimov In Memory Yet Green by Isaac Asimov In Joy Still Felt by Isaac Asimov Our Oriental Heritage (book 1 of The Story of Civilization)…
[I] am a big Joe Haldeman fan. So much so that I get nervous around him when I see him at conventions. Today, his upcoming novel, Work Done for Hire arrived, courtesy of Ace Books. Now I have something else to read on my upcoming vacation. I can’t wait!
[I] discovered another benefit to audiobooks today while home sick in bed. On those rare occasions when I am feeling sick enough to stay in bed, I like to read. But usually, when I am that sick, I can’t seem to get my eyes and mind to cooperate and focus on the page (printed or…
[A]fter finishing a pair of good books over the weekend, I was at a loss for what to read next. I was looking for a really good story. I think I finally found what I was looking for. Reading Old Mars gave me a desire to return to reading some short fiction (as opposed to novels).…
[I] have recently finished reading two really good book, Starhawk by Jack McDevitt, and Old Mars edited by Gardner Dozois and George R. R. Martin. Whenever I finish good books, I’ve found in the past that I have a very hard time deciding what to read next. The same is true today, but in giving it a…
[Y]esterday, I finished reading The Wind Through the Keyhole, and in doing so, completed all of the books of Stephen King’s Dark Tower series. With the series complete, I thought I’d share some thoughts on the books. I’ll give some general thoughts above the cut. Below the cut there will be spoilers so be aware of…
[T]hings have been unusually busy this last week, which helps to explain the reduced frequency of my appearances (to say nothing of my posts) here. But I thought I’d take a minute to tell folks what I am reading. Clear and Present Danger by Tom Clancy. I am re-reading all of the Jack Ryan books. I…
[B]ack when I was doing my Vacation in the Golden Age, I mentioned, quite frequently, how I came to enjoy Malcolm Jameson’s “Bullard” stories. These were essentially Navy-in-space stories written between 1939 and 1942. They were a lot of fun. I’ve talked about how I think Jameson is overlooked today, and I’ve even written an…
[W]hile at Worldcon, I was part of a group interview of authors, artists, editors, and publishers who worked on the Beyond the Sun anthology. My story, “Flipping the Switch” appears in that anthology. A bunch of us got together to talk to Patrick Hester about the book, our art and our stories. If you like that…