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Hugo Sails Across the Tranquil Sea
Awash with waves of science fiction and fantasy ahead of the Hugo Awards.
Jun 19
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In the Teeth of the Evidence
Interesting novels of growing up in very different circumstances, and a bunch of crime novels.
Jun 5
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Jul 10, 2021
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Radioactive Crimes at Midnight
Some recent reading of crime fiction, including one genre crossover, a sobering non-fiction title, and the curious tale of a fox.
May 15
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Changing my schedule
Just a quick post to say that I’m finding it increasingly difficult to keep up a fortnightly schedule for two newsletters (this one and my ficti…
May 5
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All's Well in Barset
A Shakespearean drama of pain and suffering which nevertheless ends well, and the satisfying completion of a long series of Victorian-era novels.
May 1
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Rising Damp Leads to Growing Wrath
Some interesting-looking new books, and an extended review of a recent-ish favourite.
Apr 17
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The Light of Other Days
I become enlightened, and descend into the murky depths of the ocean.
Apr 3
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Taken at the Flood
A torrent of murders on earth and much derring-do in outer space.
Mar 19
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A Flaming Elephant Falls
Magical realism, satirical fantasy and hardcore science fiction this time around
Mar 5
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Snow Falls from a Stone Sky
Not to mention pouring cold water on it. Yet another literary weather forecast.
Feb 20
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Expanding My Ideas
I make good progress with a self-imposed reading marathon, and really wish I was fluent in Italian.
Feb 5
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David's thoughts on his reading life, with short reviews of books and very occasionally television and movies as well.
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