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As a bibliophile of long standing, I fully agree with Sir Francis Bacon: "Some books are to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and some few to be chewed and digested: that is, some books are to be read only in parts, others to be read, but not curiously, and some few to be read wholly, and with diligence and attention."

science fiction books reviews	Amish Vampires in Space: the Review May. 20, 2014 \| Comments Nietz has once again penned a provocative, well-hewn plot with characters you truly care about facing extraordinary circumstances. It's both smart and fun, but contains a few flaws that hold this good tale back from reaching its fullest potential.
science fiction books reviews	Numb is Anything But May. 13, 2014 \| Comments It's not perfect, not by a long shot, but it's got a lot of heart that tugs you forward in spite of the flaws
INSPYs fantasy science fiction supernatural books	I'm an INSPY Award Judge May. 03, 2014 \| Comments The judges for 2014 were announced recently, and I'm pleased to report I will again be serving as a judge, again for the speculative fiction category.
science fiction books reviews	Remake is Both Prescient & Dated Apr. 29, 2014 \| Comments The novella Remake by Connie Willis is quite prescient for its publication date (1996), but comes across as a dated rather than timeless work. That being said, there are still some fun gems sprinkled within it.
supernatural books reviews	Lost Mission: A Fable of Rich and Poor Apr. 22, 2014 \| Comments A few years ago the Christian Science Fiction & Fantasy Blog Tour featured Athol Dickson's Lost Mission. I read it back then and jotted down a few of my reactions: here's a revised version of those notes.
fantasy books fan fiction scrimshaw	A Twaddle of a Thing Mar. 13, 2014 \| Comments Mr. Headrick, an upstanding raff of the Wabe, is forced to entertain a difficult visitor. This story is inspired by the poem "Jabberwocky" from Alice Through the Looking Glass, and as such is very nonsensical from the plot to the vocabulary.
fantasy science fiction supernatural books reviews	Book Review: Odd Little Miracles Mar. 04, 2014 \| Comments If short stories are the snacks of reading, then Fred Warren's collection is like an old fashioned ice cream sundae with all your favorite toppings, including a few you never thought to try before.
Pride and Prejudice books fan fiction scrimshaw	To Be Laughed At Feb. 27, 2014 \| Comments The revelation of Mr. Collins's philosophy on proposals, during a celebration of our two heroes' engagements. Not to be confused with serious plotting. Mention of wine and its possible effects. Originally posted on Fanfiction.net.
science fiction books reviews	Book Review: On a Red Station, Drifting Feb. 25, 2014 \| Comments This author isn't only imaginative in terms of world-building or plot: she writes like a virtuoso violinist, artfully combining pathos and humor in very real, human characters.
science fiction books reviews	Book Review: The Unincorporated Man Feb. 13, 2014 \| Comments This book is a worthy successor to Huxley's Brave New World, which is, in my humble opinion, the best-written of the dystopias. It has all the trappings of a gee-whiz scifi adventure, while packing in plenty of ideas one can ponder for hours.