Paul Di Filippo on The Human Division
Entertainingly exemplifying the maxim that “All diplomacy is a continuation of war by other means,” The Human Division is the type of intelligently crafted and inventive military-political science fiction that reminds us that though we might be able to pinpoint a genre’s takeoff point, nobody can predict how far it will fly.
The Merchant and the Alchemist’s Gate by Ted Chiang
One of the ways I attempt to prevent my book addiction from bankrupting me is by picking up books at library sales and clearance sections. You get the job of buying a book with a lot lower cost. One such…
Wool Omnibus Edition (Wool 1-5) by Hugh Howey
I really enjoyed this quirky post-apocalyptic series. It is rather spare and lacks much action but the concept is intriguing enough and the author manages to carry a great deal of suspense and tension.
Wool by Hugh Howey
I picked up this little gem after someone recommended it on Facebook. I like short, unique stories and this seemed to fit the bill. Here is the blurb: Thousands of them have lived underground. They’ve lived there so long, there are only…
There Goes the Galaxy by Jenn Thorson
My verdict: a genuinely funny intergalactic comic adventure that could use a little more polish and plot tightening.
Boom! by Mark Haddon
“It’s exactly the kind of caper you imagine when you’re a kid, filled with adult conspiracies, secret codes, and wisecrack-filled escapades.”
