The Metamorphosis of Prime Intellect by Roger Williams is a sci-fi novel set in a post singularity world, and explores what it means to be human in such a world. Its hard to explain too much without giving away some very interesting developments to one's understanding of the book's world as the story unfolds. It… Continue reading The Metamorphosis of Prime Intellect Book Recommendation
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Science Fiction Book Review Dump
I have listened to several science fiction audio books recently that I simply need to recommend. Rather than do a post for each, I figured I would just lump them all together. The Spaceship Next Door Written by Gene Doucette, audio book narrated by Steve Carlson. The Spaceship Next Door was a thoroughly enjoyable book… Continue reading Science Fiction Book Review Dump
Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister Book Review
So a while ago when they first came out, I read the Wicked books. I remember really loving the first one, but the other two were far from satisfying. After that I gave up on Gregory Maguire and moved on to different literary pastures. This past Christmas, my dad and I perused several thrift stores,… Continue reading Confessions of an Ugly Stepsister Book Review
Ready Player One, a Call to Arms
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6vEqhOh8E0 I am absolutely floored by the new trailer for Ready Player One. I was already excited for this movie before seeing this trailer. Now I am not only excited for the entertainment value, but the cultural significance of this movie. This movie is going to be extremely fucking relevant to the people of my… Continue reading Ready Player One, a Call to Arms
The Bobiverse Book Recommendation
This post does NOT contain spoilers. 5/5 stars. Fantastic audio book. Highly recommended to sci-fi genre fans. Consisting of We are Legion (We are Bob), For We are Many, and All These Worlds, The Bobiverse is a trilogy by Dennis E. Taylor about a computer software engineer named Bob who dies, and a hundred years later… Continue reading The Bobiverse Book Recommendation
Where the Hell is Tesla Book Review
Where the Hell is Tesla by Rob Dircks is the story of two average-Joe friends who find the long lost Interdimensional Transfer Apparatus built by Nicola Tesla. After losing their way back to their own dimension, they embark on an exciting adventure to find Tesla in the hope that he can help them get back home. I… Continue reading Where the Hell is Tesla Book Review
Books to Read Before they Become Movies in 2018
This post is spoiler free. 2018 is going to see two of my most recently favorite books become movies. I would be remiss if I did not give out this Public Service Announcement informing people of how awesome these books are. I’m sincerely hopeful that these movies are as awesome as their source material. But… Continue reading Books to Read Before they Become Movies in 2018
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