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The author of Skulls in the Stars is a professor of physics, specializing in optical science, at UNC Charlotte. The blog covers topics in physics and optics, the history of science, classic pulp fantasy and horror fiction, and the surprising intersections between these areas. -
Category Archives: Horror
Reminder: Almost time for Zelazny’s A Night in the Lonesome October!
It is a tradition for fans of Roger Zelazny to read his novel A Night in the Lonesome October every spooky season. The book has one chapter for each day of October, making it a fun casual activity to lead … Continue reading
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
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
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
Polybius, by Collin Armstrong
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
Queen of the Cicadas, by V. Castro
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
Fabulous Bodies by Chuck Tingle
Book 21 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
Dungeon Crawl at the Haunted Mall, by Jendia Gammon
Book 20 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! On track 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. This book was a … Continue reading
Doomflower, by Jendia Gammon
Book 16 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! Only slightly behind. 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. Having recently gone through my friend … Continue reading
Blood Type, by Bechko, Sorrentino and Stewart
Book 14 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! Still keeping a decent pace. As usual, my link to the book is through my bookshop.org affiliate account, which means I may earn a small commission if you buy from … Continue reading
