Category Archives: Books

Books I’ve read lately, in the past or about the authors.

Nick Offerman

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Steve

I feel a little guilty about going to this book signing because I have never seen Parks & Recreation…before you flood me with the deluge of “Oh god! How could you have missed…” blah, blah, blah. Hey, I do like the … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday Anna!

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Steve

Today she makes her first step toward becoming a teenager since 13 is the probationary period. Maybe it’s more of a transition, like being on a midshipman’s cruise in Star Trek, it’s not possible to fail at being a teenager. If … Continue reading →

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How I Conquered Your Planet by John Swartzwelder

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Steve

Swartzwelder’s incompetent detective extraordinaire Frank Burley returns but this time his inevitable foe are the Martians. It’s not a spoiler, the title and the descriptions of particular people Burley picks up at the last bus stop (an empty corn field) … Continue reading →

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American Nations by Colin Woodard

Posted on April 14, 2015 by Steve

The presidential race already upon us whether we like it or not and the choices suck ass, as of today: Teabagger, Randroid and a DINO. Mr. Woodard’s recent book makes an interesting argument about getting us to rethink the US, … Continue reading →

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The Darth Bane trilogy by Drew Karpyshyn

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Steve

What began as an impulse buy on May the Fourth (be with you), transformed into the inspiration for the 727th Jump Brigade Lego set and probably re-awakened my love of Star Wars more than the Force Awakens trailer. It’s always a shame that … Continue reading →

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Michael Moorcock

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Steve

Friday evening at Book People was an awesome evening meeting my favorite Fantasy-Multiverse author, 20-year resident of Texas…Michael Moorcock! Outside of fans (both Fantasy and Metal) and D&D players, he probably isn’t well known so the easiest answer I can give … Continue reading →

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The Simpsons and Their Mathematical Secrets by Simon Singh

Posted on January 4, 2015 by Steve

Last year was the show’s 25th anniversary and luckily I got this fascinating book completed before the year ended. Even the most jaded critic who says, “Oh, the show was better back during [insert season here],” will enjoy the observations … Continue reading →

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Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley

Posted on January 2, 2015 by Steve

Last vacation I picked the perfect book to enjoy, because I started it on the plane out and finished it before we returned! I rarely achieve this on vacation. I either get one started or manage to complete something I … Continue reading →

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(Heretics Guide to) The Mormons by David Fitzgerald

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Steve

The book has its built-in audience and the author knows this. So beyond airing the Mormons’ obvious and odious dirty laundry, Fitzgerald provides arguments on conversing with followers of this American-based denomination, which is a generous designation. It kicks off with … Continue reading →

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Subversives by Seth Rosenfeld

Posted on December 16, 2014 by Steve

This book was 30 years in the making thanks to the FBI stalling over the numerous FOIA requests Rosenfeld made; my review felt almost as long, I finished reading this in May and I had to rewrite this at least twice. … Continue reading →

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The title is self-explanatory

Posted on August 20, 2014 by Steve

Legos are superior because there’s a tactile element to them and you have to use your brain. This “game” is mostly button mashing. Don’t take my word for it, check out this rather honest review.

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Shazbot! I aced this Sci-Fi book cover quiz

Posted on May 31, 2014 by Steve

Check it out at the ever so clear Guardian link. A few were rather easy due to the covers resembling their film adaptations. I figured 9 out of 10 was my best chance. Finally got everything correct.

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The Eugenics War, Part One by Greg Cox

Posted on May 25, 2014 by Steve

Given how JJ Abrams damaged Khan’s place in Star Trek mythos with his Nü-Trek version, I decided to poke around a local Half Price Books and scored this out-of-print find in the paperbacks. Sometimes the Kindle version just doesn’t cut it for … Continue reading →

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Of Dice and Men by David M Ewalt

Posted on May 18, 2014 by Steve

Of Dice and Men is a disappointing book from numerous angles. As a long-term gamer and hobby-level historian trying to get some insight about D&D’s past, Dice does a poor job. Maybe Ewalt should’ve read Sean Howe’s book covering Marvel Comics to get … Continue reading →

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Max Brooks

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Steve

Last week was the “reading” and signing event with Max Brooks. You probably know him as the author of World War Z. To me he’s also the super talented son of comedy legend Mel Brooks and actress extraordinaire Anne Bancroft. Super … Continue reading →

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