Mythological tales have been around since before writing began. Interest in them has ebbed and flowed over the centuries, but they’ve never disappeared. From the original stories to modern adaptations, people simply love hearing about the gods. Fit for the Gods, a new collection, brings a fresh interpretation of the old tales of Greek gods.
Utopia is a popular theme in science fiction and there is typically a dystopian side in the same world. You know that, at some point in the plot, there will be a clash of worlds. The Ferryman, by Justin Cronin, takes those basic elements, leads readers along the expected path and then flips things over and around.
Say the name Edgar Allan Poe and dark, gothic tales and poetry come to mind. But he was so much more than that brooding figure we have all come to recognize. From his poor beginnings to time at West Point to creating the detective that birthed Sherlock Holmes, Poe has a much bigger tale to tell. And then there’s his death – strange, mysterious and still unsolved after all the decades since. A Mystery of Mysteries by Mark Dawidziak covers all of this and more, providing a deeper look at the man known for “nevermore”.
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Most of the books I review tend to be sci-fi or one of its sub genres, not necessarily what’s considered mainstream. But I was given the opportunity to read an advance copy of something more real world, but with a geek element. Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin is a novel of friendship, hardship… and video games.
The waxing and waning of Moon Knight has come to an end. With very few direct MCU connections, the series still gave us a lot to discuss, from how well it interpreted the comics to Egyptian mythology and so much more. Plus, we had some very bookish times over the past week. And there are a bunch of new trailers to talk about and even more geek news. Listen now!