The Galaxy, and the Ground Within (Wayfarers #4)by Becky ChambersScience Fiction336 pagesExpected publication date: April 20, 2021 by Harper Voyager While the little planet of Gora is little more than a glorified rock floating in space, it has the distinction of sitting along multiple interstellar traffic lanes, making it a useful stop for travelers waiting … Continue reading Book Review: The Galaxy, and the Ground Within
Science Fiction and Fantasy
Best Books of 2020: Science Fiction and Fantasy
We come to it at last-- my favorite genres in all the bookish world. Science Fiction and fantasy. They make up the bulk of my reading every year, and 2020 was no exception. I found plenty of incredible books with writing that took my breath away, compelling characters I couldn't get enough of, and stories … Continue reading Best Books of 2020: Science Fiction and Fantasy
Bookshelf Tour pt. 9: Science Fiction and Fantasy: The Return of the Mass-Market Paperbacks
This is the final installment of the bookshelf tour! Today, you'll see the bottom shelf of my big 5-shelf bookcase that holds the classics and most of my SFF collection. The books on this shelf are primarily mass-market paperbacks that are double-shelved so they don't take up all the space on the rest of the … Continue reading Bookshelf Tour pt. 9: Science Fiction and Fantasy: The Return of the Mass-Market Paperbacks
Bookshelf Tour pt. 8: Science Fiction and Fantasy: The Two Shelves
We're moving along to the next two shelves of my SFF bookcase. More of my favorite books reside on these shelves. Trigger Warning: Short Fictions and Disturbances by Neil Gaiman Neverwhere (Author's Preferred Edition) by Neil Gaiman The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman Norse Mythology by Neil Gaiman Stardust by … Continue reading Bookshelf Tour pt. 8: Science Fiction and Fantasy: The Two Shelves
Bookshelf Tour, pt. 7: Science Fiction and Fantasy: The Fellowship of the Books
Now we come to it. My favorite genre: Science Fiction and Fantasy. There are four shelves of SFF books, with the bottom one being double-shelved thanks to the size and quantity of the mass-market paperbacks. The graphic novels are together, and everything is (mostly) arranged alphabetically by author. I'll go through just the top shelf … Continue reading Bookshelf Tour, pt. 7: Science Fiction and Fantasy: The Fellowship of the Books
Off the Beaten Path: Resources for Finding New Fantasy Novels
I was scrolling through Bookstagram stories last week when I came across a story by someone in the midst of yet another adult fantasy novel she wasn't enjoying. She was beginning to wonder if Adult Fantasy just wasn't for her, so I stopped to message her about it. I completely understood her indifference to the … Continue reading Off the Beaten Path: Resources for Finding New Fantasy Novels
Book Review- Shards of Honor
Shards of Honor (Vorkosigan Saga #1 [publication order]) Lois McMaster Bujold, audiobook narrated by Grover Gardner Science Fiction 313 pages Published 1986 From Goodreads: When Cordelia Naismith and her survey crew are attacked by a renegade group from Barrayar, she is taken prisoner by Aral Vorkosigan, commander of the Barrayan ship that has been taken … Continue reading Book Review- Shards of Honor
Book to Movie
The Oscars are tonight, and in their honor I thought I'd write about a few of my favorite book-to-movie features. I know a lot of people dislike adaptations (as well as the book editions that come out featuring stills from the films, if my Pinterest feed is any sign). Characters and events get left out, … Continue reading Book to Movie
Traveling in Books 