Ring Around the Sun by Clifford D. Simak
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One determined man struggles to save humanity from the mutant scheme to avert doomsday.
Ring Around the Sun by Clifford D. Simak
james_davis_nicollOne determined man struggles to save humanity from the mutant scheme to avert doomsday.
Ring Around the Sun by Clifford D. Simak
Books Received, March 14 — March 20
Mar. 21st, 2026 08:56 amjames_davis_nicoll
13 books new to me, and save for one mystery, all fantasy. Man, fantasy is just eating SF's lunch. Not that that will be reflected in what I actually review.
Books Received, March 14 — March 20
Poll #34393 Books Received, March 14 — March 20
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 36
Which of these look interesting?
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The Siren by Tomi Adeyemi (October 2026)
8 (22.2%)
Twined Fates: Tangled Hearts, Book Three by K. Bromberg (October 2026)
0 (0.0%)
Light of the Song by Joyce Ch’Ng (September 2025)
8 (22.2%)
The First Flame by Lily Berlin Dodd (November 2026)
1 (2.8%)
A Destiny So Cruel by Amanda Foody & C. L. Herman (November 2026)
1 (2.8%)
Find Me Where It Ends by Cassandra Khaw (October 2026)
11 (30.6%)
Bad Company by Sara Paretsky (November 2026)
7 (19.4%)
The Kings’ List by Jade Presley (May 2026)
2 (5.6%)
My Unfamiliar by Mara Rutherford (December 2026)
8 (22.2%)
Ghosted by Talia Tucker (November 2026)
3 (8.3%)
The Mystic and the Missing Girl by Vikki Vansickle (September 2026)
6 (16.7%)
The Scarlet Ball by Nghi Vo (October 2026)
12 (33.3%)
Chosen Son by Adrienne Young (November 2026)
2 (5.6%)
Some other option (see comments)
0 (0.0%)
Cats!
29 (80.6%)
Four New Superhero RPGs to Watch Out For
Mar. 20th, 2026 10:22 amjames_davis_nicoll
If you love dice-rolling and superheroes, you're in for a treat...
Four New Superhero RPGs to Watch Out For
What We Are Seeking by Cameron Reed
Mar. 19th, 2026 09:05 amjames_davis_nicoll
John Maraintha wanted to rebuild his life. Instead, he was marooned on a backwater world in the middle of a first contact crisis.
What We Are Seeking by Cameron Reed
65
Mar. 18th, 2026 09:01 amjames_davis_nicoll
I lead an active life so I am sure I have the physique of a 64 year and 11 month-old.
The Proposal by Myung-Hoon Bae
Mar. 18th, 2026 08:51 amjames_davis_nicoll
Nobody is sure who the enemy is, where they come from, or what their goals are. Still, they are the enemy and it’s up to the United Earth Surface and the Allied Orbital Forces Command to show the enemy what’s what.
The Proposal by Myung-Hoon Bae
Bundle of Holding: Trail of Cthulhu MEGA
Mar. 16th, 2026 01:58 pmjames_davis_nicoll
A monstrously large horde of rulebooks, supplements, and sourcebooks for Trail of Cthulhu, the tabletop roleplaying game of eldritch Cthulhu Mythos investigations using the GUMSHOE System from Pelgrane Press.
Bundle of Holding: Trail of Cthulhu MEGA
Didn't see that coming.
Mar. 15th, 2026 11:24 pmsettiaiIt looks like the Buffy the Vampire Slayer sequel that was in development isn't going to happen after all.
But apparently Firefly of all things might be getting an animated series set between S1 and the movie.
But apparently Firefly of all things might be getting an animated series set between S1 and the movie.
Paul R. Ehrlich is dead
Mar. 15th, 2026 10:31 pmjames_davis_nicollFinally.
Interestingly, although he died a couple of days ago, I couldn't find a news article to which I felt comfortable linking.
Interestingly, although he died a couple of days ago, I couldn't find a news article to which I felt comfortable linking.
Bring the Jubilee by Ward Moore
Mar. 15th, 2026 08:50 amjames_davis_nicoll
Hodge would like nothing better than to study American history. Be careful what you wish for.
Bring the Jubilee by Ward Moore
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Mar. 14th, 2026 08:00 pmsettiaiOkay, I've got to admit that this is probably some of the best Pi Day news that I've ever gotten. I just found out that I completely missed the fact that Giordano's is going to be opening a restaurant in DC this spring.
Proper stuffed pizza! In DC! I never thought that I'd see the day.
Proper stuffed pizza! In DC! I never thought that I'd see the day.
Books Received, March 7 — March 13
Mar. 14th, 2026 12:21 pmjames_davis_nicoll
Seven books new to me: four fantasies, one science fantasy, one science fiction, and I am not sure how to categorize the Shepard. At least three are series books.
Books Received, March 7 — March 13
Poll #34364 Books Received, March 7 — March 13
Open to: Registered Users, detailed results viewable to: All, participants: 43
Which of these look interesting?
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The Lion and the Deathless Dark by Carissa Broadbent (July 2026)
5 (11.6%)
Teach Me to Prey by Jenni Howell (December 2026)
0 (0.0%)
Heart of Thieves by Jessica S. Olson (September 2026)
0 (0.0%)
The Dagger in Vichy by Alastair Reynolds (October 2025)
18 (41.9%)
Crows and Silences by Lucius Shepard (December 2024)
16 (37.2%)
Engines of Reason by Adrian Tchaikovsky (September 2026)
23 (53.5%)
The Heart of the Reproach by Adrian Tchaikovsky (July 2025)
17 (39.5%)
Some other option (see comments)
1 (2.3%)
Cats!
27 (62.8%)