Nov 26, 2021 When the Sparrow Falls by Neil Sharpson (Review) Part cyberpunk dystopia, part Cold War spy thriller, Neil Sharpson’s new novel is a fascinating read.
Aug 8, 2021 Ty Seidule’s Robert E. Lee and Me Is a Searing Indictment of the Confederate Icon (Review) Blending personal memoir and history, Ty Seidule seeks to understand his veneration of the traitorous Confederate general.
May 23, 2021 The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep by H. G. Parry (Review) A delightfully clever novel that’s a must-read for people who enjoy the idea of their favorite characters coming to life.
Jan 5, 2021 The Paradox Men by Charles L. Harness (Review) A blend of hard science, historical philosophy, and “B” movie escapades that’s by turns fascinating, fun, and frustrating.
Dec 26, 2019 Neil Blevins’ Megastructures Definitely something for hardcore sci-fi fans to keep an eye on in the coming months.
Dec 7, 2019 The New Fundamentalism (Same as the Old Fundamentalism) The fundamentalism I experienced in the religious circles of my youth can now be found in progressive and “woke” circles.
Oct 1, 2019 Undercliff by Mark Brend (Review) Mark Brend’s debut novel is reminiscent of Haruki Murakami, if Murakami wrote about the drizzly British countryside.
Aug 7, 2019 Gene Wolfe’s The Book of the New Sun I can honestly say it’s unlike anything I’ve ever read before.
Jul 22, 2019 Jack Carr’s The Terminal List: Revenge Porn For the Far Right Crowd (Review) It’s been a long time since I’ve disliked a novel as much as this one.
May 20, 2019 Gene Wolfe’s Fantastical Language A few of my favorite passages (so far) from Gene Wolfe’s Book of the New Sun.
Apr 29, 2019 Gene Wolfe, 1931-2019 I can safely say that Wolfe’s novels are unlike anything else I’ve ever read, sci-fi or otherwise.
Feb 26, 2019 The Safe Mediocrity of Christian Art Christians have often been guilty of promoting and encouraging art that denies the complexities of human existence.
Oct 17, 2018 Howard Pyle’s Men of Iron: A Fanciful Coming of Age Story in the Middle Ages (Review) A rousing, strongly principled adventure story that I would’ve loved to read back in 5th grade (but I still enjoyed it as an adult).