April 21, 2019 Science Fiction 101 Reading List What are the fundamental books a newcomer to science fiction should read in order to achieve a basic conversance with the genre? To keep this practicable for this notional novice, what ten books would suffice? I am unqualified to answer this question. My list would necessarily displease… Continue reading Science Fiction 101 Reading List. Resurrected Post.
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Dune: The Spice Still Flows. Resurrected Post.
April 5, 2015 Dune: The Spice Still Flows Is there a work of science fiction that acts as the standard-bearer for the entire genre, the way “The Lord of the Rings” does for fantasy? I’m not sure. The field is crowded with worthy candidates. But I’d nominate Frank Herbert’s “Dune.” It is a sprawling, glorious… Continue reading Dune: The Spice Still Flows. Resurrected Post.