They Shall Have Stars by James Blish
The optimism of Modernism expressed itself in a variety of fashions. Silver Age science fiction perhaps the grandest of them all, the infinite potential of technology was a playground which hundreds of writers rushed to frolic on. Jaunts to Mars, telekinetic communication, robot servants — a universe of ideas was the genre’s oyster. Space flight perhaps the most utilized trope, there was no shortage of schemes and inspiration about how mankind could achieve the stars. Approaching in realist mode (chronologically, that is), James Blish and his CITIES IN FLIGHT sequence posited that discoveries in mathematics and solar system exploration would be the ticket to the galaxy.
Read More
The last book in Scott Turow's loosely linked Kindle Country Legal Thriller "series" so far is Suspect, which came out…
In Professor Odd #9, "Star Walkers", by the talented Goldeen Ogawa, Professor Odd and her companions find themselves under unwanted…
On last month's post, I accidentally skipped a trilogy in the Avatar: The Last AIrbender graphic novels. The next after…
Not entering. A few fantasies and related books this month. The Potion Gardener by Arden Powell. An alternative, early 20th…
dear Rebecca, I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to first thank you for your efforts to…