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"Robot" series, by Isaac Asimov, review.
What will technological advancements mean for humanity? What does it even mean to be human? These questions and a lot more are explored in the "Robot" series, written by one of the best science fiction authors of all time, Isaac Asimov. The series was published between 1950 and 1990 and is part of the larger "Foundation" universe. The core series is comprised of five books, with some other short stories like "Mirror Image" and "The Positronic Man" novel. They are great if the core series isn't enough, but ultimately they are not essential. Let's dive into the main books!
By Dorin Ceolac3 years ago in Geeks
The Pale Blue Eye
Taking advantage of a slower, more thoughtful pace can add a great amount of depth to murder mysteries; the latest entry from the genre is The Pale Blue Eye, a historical piece with ties in with a major American writer. Not every element fits into the puzzle perfectly, but it does offer an interesting tale.
By Robert Cain3 years ago in Geeks
Review of 'The Last Huntress'
Alice Daniels has a problem. Her reflection keeps misbehaving when she looks in the mirror—and the longer she ignores it, the harder it tries to get her attention. On her eighteenth birthday, she learns why: she is a huntress, someone gifted with the power to enter mirrors and the magical world that exists beyond. But with this power comes immense responsibility, for in the Mirror Realm lurks an evil that has infected the human race for centuries: demons. It is up to her and her three huntress sisters—with the help of one handsome and overbearing protector—to hunt and banish this evil one demon at a time, thereby keeping the chaos in check. But when an ancient god pays Alice a visit that turns deadly, it is clear the Mirror Realm is more than it seems, and she soon finds herself in a race against time to save the life—and soul—of the one man the gods are determined to never let her have. The Last Huntress is a story of redemption and sacrifice, the bonds of true sisterhood, and the impossible, sometimes frightening, things we’ll do for love.
By Cyn's Workshop3 years ago in Geeks
Review of 'The Cloisters'
“For fans of The Talented Mr. Ripley and The Secret History…The perfect mystery for fall.” —Jenna Bush Hager, Today In this “sinister, jaw-dropping” (Sarah Penner, author of The Lost Apothecary) debut novel, a circle of researchers uncover a mysterious deck of tarot cards and shocking secrets in New York’s famed Met Cloisters. When Ann Stilwell arrives in New York City, she expects to spend her summer working as a curatorial associate at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Instead, she finds herself assigned to The Cloisters, a gothic museum and garden renowned for its medieval art collection and its group of enigmatic researchers studying the history of divination. Desperate to escape her painful past, Ann is happy to indulge the researchers’ more outlandish theories about the history of fortune telling. But what begins as academic curiosity quickly turns into obsession when Ann discovers a hidden 15th-century deck of tarot cards that might hold the key to predicting the future. When the dangerous game of power, seduction, and ambition at The Cloisters turns deadly, Ann becomes locked in a race for answers as the line between the arcane and the modern blurs. A haunting and magical blend of genres, The Cloisters is a gripping debut that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
By Cyn's Workshop3 years ago in Geeks
3 Lessons Learned from Writing Fanfiction for Over 20 Years. Top Story - May 2021.
April 30th marks the tenth anniversary of when I completed the fanfic Sailor Helga. I’ve written fanfiction for twenty years, and have gained a lot of experience from the practice. Here are some of the most valuable lessons I can impart on newbies who wish to embark on writing fanfiction:
By Shamona Pretz3 years ago in Geeks
Into 1933's Wonderland
Welcome to the first installment of our journey through Fantasy literature and media. We will be featuring works that qualify to be in the fantasy genre and alternating between those in modern media and literature. Today we feature our first motion picture, Alice in Wonderland, from 1933. I selected this one as the earliest feature film with sound (generally available to our readers) to represent the starting point of Fantasy in modern cinema. It's true that before the advent of talkies in 1927, other titles embarked on Fantasy based topics, but I chose to start with talkies to make history more accessible. I may return to the silent era in future iterations, as their contributions were undoubtedly valuable. Also, while there is much overlap between Horror, Fantasy, and Science Fiction, we are attempting to stay firmly planted in the Fantasy realm. So let's dig in, shall we?
By Drew Jaehnig3 years ago in Geeks
My 2022 Book Recommendations
It’s time again for my yearly list of book recommendations. All of these books listed I have given five stars and highly recommend each of them. As always this is my list of favourite books from the year, some are new, some are old, all are loved.
By Liana Hewitt3 years ago in Geeks
