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Monthly Archives: August 2019
Book Review: Binti: The Night Masquerade by Nnedi Okoafor
The third Binti book may have closed a series of highly successful books. The first Binti was awarded the Hugo and Nebula awards, among others, for its very original ecosystem of Earth civilizations and aliens. The second one got nominated … Continue reading
Book review: The Black God’s Drums by P. Djèli Clark
The Black God’s Drums is a fun little adventure that takes place in a well-developed and engaging alternative timeline. It may rely a little too heavily on worldbuilding at the expense of the story, but it is still engrossing, reminiscent … Continue reading
Book review: Gods, Monsters, and the Lucky Peach by Kelly Robson
The Lucky Peach is one of the most compelling time travel stories I’ve read in the recent years. In an age when almost every viable trope in the time travel subgenre had been explored, Robson makes the wise choice of … Continue reading
Book review: Beneath the Sugar Sky by Seanan McGuire
It is exceedingly rare for me to miss my tram stop because I’m so engrossed in a book. This little gem managed it. I was absolutely in love with this adult fairy tale. It features a highly original story, likable … Continue reading
Safety in Dublin during the 2019 Worldcon
I’ve been living in Dublin for eight years, and for most of the time I’ve walked, run, cycled or taken public transportation. Prior to that, I spent 16 years in the US and over 20 years in various countries in … Continue reading