So, like most of you, Squiders, I love to read. I love a drizzly afternoon with a book in my lap and a cup of cocoa close at hand. I love visiting new places and meeting new friends. And, also
Time Quintet Re-read: A Wind in the Door
When I first read this book as a kid, I remember coming out of it being slightly confused about what had just happened. I still feel that way. I think it’s the end. The inexplicable wind that blows the door
Warp Travel: Back in Style
Back in June, we discussed why interstellar travel has fallen out of favor. NASA, however, has once again proven they are awesome and given hope to all us interstellar travel fans who hope to see it more popular in science
Modern Day Adaptations
Here’s a quick question, Squiders – is there a way for you to like a post without looking at it? Because sometimes a post will get more likes than it’ll get views in a certain time period, and I don’t
Things That Go Bump in the Night
Oh, Squiders, how I love ghost stories. And I love horror ala Poe or Lovecraft. But this love comes with a price. You see, my husband and I normally read in bed right before we go to sleep. You see
Time Quintet Re-read: A Wrinkle in Time
…though it’s really more of a wrinkle in space, if you know what I mean. It occurred to me late last night that, as much as I hated tearing books apart in high school English, I am now doing it
For Love of Gothic Novels
Just a reminder that we’ll be discussing A Wrinkle in Time next Thursday, so if you haven’t read it yet, GET ON IT. (Seriously, though, it took me about four hours to get through. A major time sink this is
Thoughts About Orphans
Been reading some children’s books lately, and, as I’m sure you’ve noticed, parents are a bit scarce, especially in fantasy. Everyone is either an orphan, ala Harry Potter, or something else has happened to remove the parents from the story,
Why It’s Important to Read Outside Your Genre
For readers, this is an easy answer — because no matter how much you like a genre, it gets old after awhile. Everything starts to seem exactly the same, and if you read one more book about mermaids, you’re going
Lesser Known Scifi Gems
Science fiction can, at times, seem very insular. Sometimes there seems to be a select list of things to read, depending on your particular subgenre tastes, or even just to make sure you’ve read the “Best.” There’s particular authors you’re
