I mainly read sci-fi, mystery, some suspense/horror and the occasional non-fiction.
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Fiction: - "Fishy" by Alice Towey - "The Portmeirion Road" by Fiona Moore - "In Which Caruth is Correct" by …
"The tale of Kvothe, from his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, to years …
I really like Kvothe's story and look forward to reading the next book. The usage of different timelines in the context of retelling in the book's present time was especially effective storytelling.
Men at Arms is a fantasy novel by British writer Terry Pratchett, the 15th book in the Discworld series, first …
"The tale of Kvothe, from his childhood in a troupe of traveling players, to years …
Was highly recommended so I'm going to give it a try. 🙂
I enjoyed this novella very much after reading it on the recommendation of an author I really enjoy. Hard to categorize this since it blends elements science fictional, fantastical and even epical hero's journey. I can't pin down exactly why but it reminds me of John Brunner's Compleat Traveller in Black in very good ways.
This genre-bending Africanfuturist horror novel blends The Handmaid’s Tale with Get Out in an adrenaline-packed, …
Content warning Graphic Murder, Death, Misogyny Moderate Rape, Sexual assault, Miscarriage Minor Incest, Trafficking, Sexual violence
"The truth claws its way into Nelah’s life from the grave." That line from the book description echoes my reactions: This story clawed into me with its vivid descriptions of mundane, good, bad and evil deeds set in a future Botswana (and world) where very long lives are possible. But what is the true cost of those long lives, especially for everyone who isn't a cis male? Please see the content warnings.
Engaging exploration of a world where cells are more generic and called cytes. The cytes can survive on their own as unicellular organisms, group together in multicultural organisms and even be exchanged between different people or animals. #Bookstodon
Fiction: - "The Lark Ascending" by Eleanna Castroianni - "An Intergalactic Smuggler's Guide to Homecoming" …
My first issue. It was a varied, interesting set of stories and I look forward to reading next month's issue.
Discover this creepy, charming monster-slaying fantasy romance—from the perspective of the monster—by Nebula Award-winning debut …
An interesting story told from the monster's perspective. Interesting characters and plot twists that will keep you engaged until the very last page.
A beautiful young scientist lies dead in a top-secret laboratory, a victim of an illegal …
Bioengineered human neurons give Virgil and his scientific collaborators enhanced cognitive abilities. But then things start going wrong and Virgil slips away from the authorities in pursuit. Soon Virgil and the world find that the technology doesn't want to be contained.
This is the second compilation book of the cat comics posted on the Devil's Panties …
A good collection of comics from the Devil's Panties web cartoon. This second edition was shorter and had a few trust comics for some reason.
Cal Sounder is a detective working for the police on certain very sensitive cases. So …
An engaging noir tale set in a world where a Titan treatment makes a person larger and practically immortal. Cal operates as a detective working with police to solve cases involving Titans.
Consider Phlebas is perhaps one of the lesser-known, but nevertheless the first, of the revelationary late Iain M. Banks' science …
Hugo, Nebula, and Arthur C. Clarke award-winner Ann Leckie is a modern master of the …
Looking forward to reading Anne Leckie's short stories.
This Devil's Short is a collection of single panel cat comics. Jennie has never owned …
A fun collection of Devil's Panties comics about cats.