Clarkesworld Magazine, Issue 225 – A Journey Through the Stars and Shadows As I settled down with Clarkesworld Magazine, Issue 225, I couldn’t help but anticipate the kind of imaginative tales that frequently take me on journeys beyond the ordinary. This June 2025 issue, featuring a stellar lineup of authors, perfectly captured that thrill, wrapping …
Facing the Shrike: A Journey Through Dan Simmons’ Hyperion When I first picked up Hyperion by Dan Simmons, it was the mysterious allure of its central creature, the Shrike, that drew me in. As someone who revels in sci-fi that blends deep philosophical questions with rich, character-driven storytelling, this novel immediately promised a thrilling exploration …
A Deep Dive into Dystopia: A Review of The Handmaid’s Tale As an avid reader, I sometimes find myself drawn to books with dark themes that challenge my worldview. The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood has long occupied a prominent spot in my reading radar, often spoken of in hushed tones, as if its very …
Book Review: How to Stop Time by Matt Haig Ever wonder what it would be like to witness the rise and fall of civilizations, love and lose across centuries, all while grappling with the question of what it truly means to live? Those tantalizing musings were my initial lure into Matt Haig’s captivating novel, How …
An Enigmatic Journey Through Desolation: A Review of Swedish Machines: Ein illustrierter Roman by Simon Stålenhag I recently picked up Swedish Machines: Ein illustrierter Roman, the fifth illustrated book by the visionary Simon Stålenhag, and let me tell you—it’s a journey that lingers in your mind long after you turn the last page. Stålenhag has …
Reflecting on a Dystopian Classic: A Personal Journey Through 1984: 75th Anniversary When I picked up the 75th Anniversary Edition of George Orwell’s 1984, it felt like dusting off an old photograph, each page laced with memories from my youth. I first encountered this chilling narrative in high school, where it left an indelible mark, …