Diane Duane’s The Wounded Sky is Star Trek at Its Most Bizarre and Breathtaking (Review) This 1983 Star Trek novel contains a threat to two universes, bizarre alien technology, and a deeply emotional view of the Enterprise crew. Jul 24, 2022 Best of Opus Nerdery Literature
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. Nov 26, 2021 Literature
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. Aug 8, 2021 Literature
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. May 23, 2021 Literature
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. Jan 5, 2021 Literature
Undercliff by Mark Brend (Review) Mark Brend’s debut novel is reminiscent of Haruki Murakami, if Murakami wrote about the drizzly British countryside. Oct 1, 2019 Literature
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. Jul 22, 2019 Literature
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). Oct 17, 2018 Best of Opus Literature
S. A. Chakraborty’s Captivating City of Brass Is a Refreshing Fantasy Debut (Review) Chakraborty’s novel finds inspiration in Islamic and Middle-Eastern religion and culture for its exotic world-building. Aug 8, 2018 Literature
The Bone Clocks by David Mitchell (Review) A brilliant modern fantasy that weaves in various genre tropes without ever feeling like a mere fantasy novel. Jan 16, 2018 Literature
Thy Kingdom Come by Randall Balmer (Review) Balmer is taking off the gloves and striking up a much more defiant, incisive stance this time. Apr 28, 2008 Religion Literature