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.
A couple of years ago, when news of a live action Barbie movie started making the rounds, people didn’t pay much attention. Obviously, it would be a movie for kids, so there was no reason for the general movie going public to care. Then there were rumblings that maybe it wasn’t going to be for kids. And the first teaser arrived, showing us they were serious about getting the look right, but not providing much in the way of details. Then the trailer arrived and we all started living in a Barbie world.
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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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It’s time for a bit of super secret spy stuff. This week we’re talking the new season of Jack Ryan and all things Cold War. Plus, we got a start on The Last of Us and The Mayflower Witches. And, of course, there’s news from the geek world, including series renewals, streaming updates, Biker Mice and Power Rangers. Listen now!