Monthly Archives: December 2017

Non-Stop, by Brian Aldiss

Posted on December 27, 2017 by skullsinthestars

I often come across classic books to read through unexpected, even surprising, avenues. An example of this is Non-Stop (1958), by Brian Aldiss, which I just finished reading the other day and enjoyed immensely. I only learned about Non-Stop because … Continue reading →

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Fred Saberhagen’s Berserker

Posted on December 19, 2017 by skullsinthestars

They are intelligent machines the size of a small moon, packed with enough weaponry to cauterize the surface of countless planets and destroy any defenders. They bear the scars of countless battles, which they have always won.  They were built … Continue reading →

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Spoiler-filled The Last Jedi thoughts and open discussion thread (updated)

Posted on December 17, 2017 by skullsinthestars

When I saw The Force Awakens two years ago, I needed a place to share my thoughts without sharing Star Wars spoilers all over the internet, and my blog turned out to be the perfect place to do it. The … Continue reading →

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Keepers of the Flame: The vintage RPGs that still survive and thrive

Posted on December 10, 2017 by skullsinthestars

I’ve been on a bit of a nostalgia kick lately, investigating (and buying) copies and components of those classic pen-and-paper role-playing games that I played or always wanted to play. Along the way, I’ve learned that quite a few of … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Fantasy fiction, role-playing games, Science fiction | 2 Comments