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Addicted to books (SF, Lit. Fiction, history), comics, and anything science fiction related. Living in books beats living in reality! Connect with me on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/23840692-matthew-wk

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Scifi Geek @sfgeek.bsky.social · 4d

Excellent review! I really enjoyed The Stars My Destination & look forward to a reread. I like the fast pace, drop a few big ideas storytelling. It's a wild, enjoyable ride - a lot of creativity packed into <300 pages

Scifi Geek @sfgeek.bsky.social · 5d

I noticed a new podcast from the terrific folks @starfleetpod.bsky.social Can't wait to dive in!!

Looking Back on Strange New Worlds Season Three
We Are Starfleet: A Star Trek Podcast

#StarTrek #sf #scifi #podcast #scifisky

pod.link/1519281725/e...

Scifi Geek @sfgeek.bsky.social · 6d

I always appreciate a clear review where I can say, "Yep, this one is not for me."

Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

Scifi Geek @sfgeek.bsky.social · 7d

So now the question is, do you log each book in the trilogy separately as three books completed? Or do u only count it as 1 since it's an omni?

Scifi Geek @sfgeek.bsky.social · 7d

Right on! I failed to look up his other works somehow.

Scifi Geek @sfgeek.bsky.social · 7d

Oh interesting, I wasn't aware of this, but loved In Ascension.... one of those 5 star reads for me. Hope this hits home as well, would love to be pushed to grab it!

Scifi Geek @sfgeek.bsky.social · 7d

It's a survival purchase!

Scifi Geek @sfgeek.bsky.social · 7d

Nice addition!! Going to be interested to see which grabs u more, but think you'll enjoy both!

Scifi Geek @sfgeek.bsky.social · 8d

I'm sure the cat is expecting dinner too... served 🤣😅

Scifi Geek @sfgeek.bsky.social · 8d

Can't wait for my copy to arrive at the end of the month! Really enjoyed your short story from earlier this year, as well as your article on soil. Looking forward to space bears!

Scifi Geek @sfgeek.bsky.social · 8d

As you know, I'm a big fan of this continuing adventure. Can't wait for this next issue to arrive at the end of the month. I picked up a few of the back issues w/these stories in it. Hoping to get to one of those this month as well!!!

Scifi Geek @sfgeek.bsky.social · 8d

Ahhhh, OK. I was thinking, like u, a bunch of collected issues. I wasn't familiar with it so I was excited to checkout what was included.

Scifi Geek @sfgeek.bsky.social · 8d

Congrats! That's awesome. Looking forward to getting my hands on a copy!

Scifi Geek @sfgeek.bsky.social · 8d

Can't wait for this issue to arrive at the mailbox!

Scifi Geek @sfgeek.bsky.social · 8d

If any interior panels really grab you & you feel up to it, would love to see them. Looks like a good collection for October!

Scifi Geek @sfgeek.bsky.social · 8d

I'm hoping to dive into one of The Simpsons House of Horrors collections, but I've got a stack of back issues to catchup on.... otherwise that pile will continue to grow 😳

Scifi Geek @sfgeek.bsky.social · 8d

Can't wait for my copy to arrive to read Rich's interview!!

Scifi Geek @sfgeek.bsky.social · 9d

The new world of @clarkesworldmagazine.com is loaded. Stories by @isabel.kim @drfionamoore.bsky.social & Greg Egan 👀

Plus interviews with Rich Larson & Ken Liu!!

Can't wait for this one to arrive at the door!!!

#BookSky 💙📚🪐 #sciencefiction #SciFisky #sf

Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · 9d

Our 19th anniversary issue of Clarkesworld features original fiction by Isabel J. Kim, Fiona Moore, H.H. Pak, Greg Egan, Liu Maijia, Carrie Vaughn, and Phoebe Barton.

Online now at:
clarkesworldmagazine.com/issue_229

Subscriptions available at:
clarkesworldmagazine.com/subscribe/

Cover art by Quentin Stipp features a robot and two humans walking into a forest and towards a tall building with red tubes that have burst through the upper levels and into the sky.

Scifi Geek @sfgeek.bsky.social · 9d

"Maybe I’ll try this whole mood reading thing I’ve heard so much about." - Good for you!! I hope it's rewarding!

Scifi Geek @sfgeek.bsky.social · 9d

Those covers alone have my interest!! I haven't read any Shaw yet, but will be keeping an eye out for this series!

Scifi Geek @sfgeek.bsky.social · 9d

September @thestorygraph.com wrap-up!!!!

Although I always hope to read more, I'll take a 4.17 average rating any day over more books/pages. And now we're off to the final quarter of 2025....damn did those 9 months go fast!

#BookSky 💙📚🪐 #books #sciencefiction #booksreadin2025 #SciFisky #sf

September Story Graph Wrap-Up: 6 books, 1,925 pages, 4.17 average rating. Highest Rated Reads: Rich Larson's "Changelog," Alistairs Reynolds' "House of Suns," and Clarkesworld August 2025 issue.

Scifi Geek @sfgeek.bsky.social · 9d

Good man 😉🤣

Scifi Geek @sfgeek.bsky.social · 9d

Anything longer than a book in between & I'm like, "wait, who is this? What did they do again?..." A year and I'm definitely starting over! It's one of the reasons I love short stories as I'm usually reading one at all times... it gives me something else while still reading a series.

Scifi Geek @sfgeek.bsky.social · 9d

(2/2)
Things like Asimov's Robot Series, Murderbot, ect...I don't feel that same need since each is its own story. Right now I'm experimenting a bit with that alternating between 2 series. It might give me a different take.

Scifi Geek @sfgeek.bsky.social · 9d

If it's 1 continuous story - series like Hyperion, Broken Earth Trilogy, Remembrance of Earth's Past, KSRs Mars trilogy, etc...I like to read them 1 after the other. I like having the story fresh in my head and don't mind if the books aren't "distinct" as I view it as one story....(1/2)