Archive - Through the Biblioscope

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Awash with waves of science fiction and fantasy ahead of the Hugo Awards.

Jun 19

Interesting novels of growing up in very different circumstances, and a bunch of crime novels.

Jun 5

Some recent reading of crime fiction, including one genre crossover, a sobering non-fiction title, and the curious tale of a fox.

May 15

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

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

Some interesting-looking new books, and an extended review of a recent-ish favourite.

Apr 17

I become enlightened, and descend into the murky depths of the ocean.

Apr 3

A torrent of murders on earth and much derring-do in outer space.

Mar 19

Magical realism, satirical fantasy and hardcore science fiction this time around

Mar 5

Not to mention pouring cold water on it. Yet another literary weather forecast.

Feb 20

I make good progress with a self-imposed reading marathon, and really wish I was fluent in Italian.

Feb 5

I talk about the best books I read in 2021, and about the stellar start I made in 2022

Jan 22

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