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The Library at Hellebore, by Cassandra Khaw
Book 32 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! 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. I bought Cassandra Khaw’s The Library at … Continue reading
An indie music roundup, part 1!
One thing I’ve gotten really into over the past year is indie music. I’ve gone to see quite a few musicians and bands in my area and it is really a nice experience being able to see a show for … Continue reading
Fake Book Titles Extravaganza, Part 10!
It’s time to compile all my fake book titles from social media again! You can see compilation 1, compilation 2, compilation 3, compilation 4, compilation 5, compilation 6, compilation 7, compilation 8 and compilation 9 at the links. It’s been a while again since I last posted a compilation … Continue reading
The Staircase in the Woods, by Chuck Wendig
Book 30 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! Quite confident I’m going to crush my goal this year. My link to the book is through my bookshop.org affiliate account, which means I may earn a small commission if you buy … Continue reading
What is “quantum teleportation”?
Out of all the concepts that have appeared in science fiction, one of the most ‘science fiction-y’ of them all is the idea of teleportation — near instantaneous movement from one location to another, such as the transporters in Star … Continue reading
Between Two Fires, by Christopher Buehlman
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
