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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. -
Tag Archives: book-reviews
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
Strange Houses, by Uketsu
Book 14 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! More or less on track. 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. My reading … Continue reading
Atacama, by Jendia Gammon
Book 13 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
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The Night Guest, by Hildur Knútsdóttir
Book 12 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! I’ve basically rallied and caught myself up. As usual, my link to the book is through my bookshop.org affiliate account, which means I may earn a small commission if you … Continue reading
The Lost Village, by Camilla Sten
Book 11 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! Largely caught up at this point. 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 … Continue reading
What Stalks the Deep, by T. Kingfisher
Book 10 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! Catching up a bit now. 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
Choose Your Own Adventure Cryptid Chronicles: Mothman, by Cristin Bishara
Book 8 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! Still running a little behind but not catastrophically. As usual, my link to the book is through my bookshop.org affiliate account, which means I may earn a small commission if … Continue reading
Mexican Gothic, by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Book 7 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! Running a little behind but should be able to make it up pretty easily. As usual, my link to the book is through my bookshop.org affiliate account, which means I … Continue reading
Hothouse, by Brian Aldiss
Book 4 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! Could only find this book available on Amazon this time. Been digging through my collection of unread books looking for something different to read and recently the book … Continue reading
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On Whetsday, by Mark Sumner
Book 2 for my 2026 goal of 36 books for the year! As is now default for me, my link to the book is through my bookshop dot org affiliate account. One joy of being active on social media — in the midst … Continue reading
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