We don’t really exchange extravagant gifts around these parts (no cars with ribbons in the driveway, for example), but I did want to share two gifts I received this year that I was really excited about. It should come as no surprise that they were both books. The first is Star Trek: The Original Series [...] Continue Reading»
Project Hugo, Finis
Just over six weeks ago I wrote about becoming a supporting member of the 2010 Worldcon in Australia so that I could participate in the selection process for this year’s Hugo Awards. I’m happy to say that given my late start, I was able to finish reading all of the nominated fiction and was able [...] Continue Reading»
My Fingertip Library
In my last post I mentioned that I had acquired a new toy. As it turns out, my Barnes & Noble nook ebook reader has been more than a toy. It has been my constant companion in the two weeks since I’ve purchased it. I’ve taken it with me to work, on public transportation, visiting [...] Continue Reading»
Reading The Hugo Nominees: Introduction
The Hugo Awards are presented each year to the best works in the world of science fiction as voted on by members of that year’s World Science Fiction Convention, or WorldCon. This year, the 68th WorldCon is being hosted by AussieCon 4 in Melbourne, Australia, who announced the list of nominees back in April. Two [...] Continue Reading»