Author Archives: skullsinthestars

Between Two Fires, by Christopher Buehlman

Posted on August 28, 2026 by skullsinthestars

Book 27 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! Still comfortably ahead with my reading. My link to the book is through my bookshop.org affiliate account, which means I may earn a small commission if you buy from there. It is … Continue reading →

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Dungeon Crawler Carl, by Matt Dinniman

Posted on August 23, 2026 by skullsinthestars

Book 26 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! Still comfortably ahead with my reading. My link to the book is through my bookshop.org affiliate account, which means I may earn a small commission if you buy from there. In my … Continue reading →

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Internet nonsense and the St. Petersburg paradox

Posted on August 20, 2026 by skullsinthestars

On various social media sites I’ve seen the following hypothetical scenario bandied about: You are given the option to get $50,000 automatically or flip a coin for a 50% chance to win $50 million. Which option would you take? Most … Continue reading →

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Old School Dungeons & Dragons: Part 34

Posted on August 17, 2026 by skullsinthestars

Some time ago, I fell out of the habit of doing old school Dungeons & Dragons posts on social media, but recently I’ve been trying to get back in the game! This is the latest compilation of threads; all of … Continue reading →

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The Luminous Fairies and Mothra, by Nakamura, Fukunaga, and Hotta

Posted on August 15, 2026 by skullsinthestars

Book 25 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! Comfortably ahead with my reading. My link to the book is through my bookshop.org affiliate account, which means I may earn a small commission if you buy from there. One of my … Continue reading →

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19 Years of Skulls in the Stars?

Posted on August 14, 2026 by skullsinthestars

I just got the notification from WordPress that today is the official anniversary of my blog launching — I’ve been doing this for 19 years now! I don’t have too much to say about it at the moment, as I’ll … Continue reading →

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Polybius, by Collin Armstrong

Posted on August 9, 2026 by skullsinthestars

Book 24 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! Comfortably ahead with my reading. My link to the book is through my bookshop.org affiliate account, which means I may earn a small commission if you buy from there. Some books have … Continue reading →

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Queen of the Cicadas, by V. Castro

Posted on July 31, 2026 by skullsinthestars

Book 23 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! Now a little ahead with my reading schedule. My link to the book is through my bookshop.org affiliate account, which means I may earn a small commission if you buy from there. … Continue reading →

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How Djadja-Em-Ankh Saved the Day, by Lise Manniche

Posted on July 28, 2026 by skullsinthestars

Book 22 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! Now a little ahead with my reading schedule. With all the hubbub about The Odyssey in theaters the past few weeks, I decided to crack a joke on social … Continue reading →

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New popular science book from me is happening!

Posted on July 24, 2026 by skullsinthestars

A bit of personal news: I’ve signed a contract for my next popular science book with the University of Chicago Press! My tentative title — subject to change — is “Booms, Beer, and Blood: The story of conservation of energy,” … Continue reading →

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