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June 2, 2026: Explore these classic SF authors – Clifford D. Simak, Algis Budrys, and A.E Van Vogt!
Clifford D. Simak City (1952): Eight inter-connected stories spanning thousands of years frame humanity’s long farewell – preserved and pondered by the dogs and robots who inherit the Earth. Way Station (1963): Winner of the Hugo Award for Best Novel, it tells the story of a Civil War veteran who… Read more ⇢
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June 1, 2026: Choose our ship’s Unlikely Ally! The Thrilling 32!
Choose! vs Choose! vs Choose! vs Choose! vs I’m going Baal, Gregiou, Avon, and Anders. And you? Read more ⇢
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May 31, 2026: Sharky Sunday!
You never know if and when one of Sharky’s posts is going to viral but, for some reason, this one did with 230k views. I guess everyone loves a happy pug… Sharky finds mom… The Old Lady’s beautiful daughter loves krinkle cut fries… Sharky, post-physio… Gimme a boost! Room for… Read more ⇢
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May 30, 2026: What are you in the mood for?
Sigh. Are we doing this again? I will I have to. Anyway, cryptic gif aside, how are we al doing? To those who asked/requested, I have added a Dark Mode setting to the blog. On the bottom right hand corner, you’ll find a handy moon icon you can use to… Read more ⇢
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May 29, 2026: Chose your ship’s Unlikely Ally! The Thrilling Thirty-Two!
Choose! vs Choose! vs Choose! vs Choose! vs I’m going Harvey, Woolsey, and Telford. I don’t know enough about the contenders in that other matchup, so I’m calling it a draw. And you? Read more ⇢
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May 28, 2026: Explore these classic SF authors – Sturgeon, Bester, and Shaw!
Theodore Sturgeon More Than Human (1953): This International Fantasy Award winner built from three linked novellas explores loneliness, belonging and immortality through a group of psionically gifted social outcasts. Some of Your Blood (1961): A psychological horror novel with vampiric underpinnings told in epistolary form through case files, letters, and… Read more ⇢
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May 27, 2026: Amazing Covers!
A few that caught my eye this week… Bring on the Bad Guys – cover art by Lee Bermejo Absolute Martian Manhunter #12 – cover art by Sebastian Fiumara Justice League Unlimited #19 – cover art by Nathan Szerdy The Flash #33 – cover art by John Timms Space Ghost… Read more ⇢
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May 26, 2026: On Comic Books!
I wrote the following in response to someone who claimed that graphic novels do not improve a child’s reading ability: Comic books were my gateway to reading. I would buy stacks of them on release and devour them throughout the week. I eventually expanded to the science fiction novels my… Read more ⇢
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May 25, 2026: The search for our ship’s Unlikely Ally continues! The Thrilling 32 – Part II!
Choose! vs Choose! vs Choose! vs Choose! vs I’m going G’kar, Londo, Scorpius and Vala. And you? Read more ⇢
