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Joel Edgerton to Star in Series Adaptation of Blake Crouch’s ‘Dark Matter’ at Applehttps://variety.com/2022/tv/news/joel...
I haven't read Dark Matter yet, but the book and the tv show look interesting.
Hugo 2022 finalists announced.https://file770.com/2022-hugo-award-f...
Two finalists for Best Novel are S&L picks.
A Desolation Called Peace, by Arkady Martine
The Galaxy, and the Ground Within, by Becky Chambers
Light From Uncommon Stars, by Ryka Aoki
A Master of Djinn, by P. Djèlí Clark
Project Hail Mary, by Andy Weir
She Who Became the Sun, by Shelley Parker-Chan
Trike wrote: "Rob wrote: "With regards to an Orphan Black series, I'm not super excited. To me the thing that made that show so great was Tatiana Maslany. I'll probably check it out anyways though."Is she not involved?"
The press release that all the news outlets quote doesn't mention Tatiana Maslany appearing in the new show, nor any other actors. So I guess we have to wait and see,
Orphan Black Sequel!The new series, set to premiere in 2023, will follow new characters in the same world as the BBC America cult favorite.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/...
I've been binging the Rivers of London novels (but not the novellas, comics, and short fiction) in anticipation of #9 Amongst Our Weapons coming out next week here in the US. UK folks will get it this week.I started #8 False Value last night. During my re-read, I've realized that the later books in the series reference events from the novellas, comics, and short fiction. Those events haven't stuck in my brain like those of the novels. I guess what I'm saying is that a true re-read should probably include everything in this universe.
Tamahome wrote: "Slow Horses - comedy spy thriller? with Gary Oldman"The novel Slow Horses by Mick Herron is on sale for $2.99
https://www.amazon.com/Slow-Horses-Sl...
I've been rereading the Rivers of London novels in anticipation of Amongst Our Weapons which is due out next week in the UK and two weeks here in the US.Of the 2022 March Madness runner-up titles, I plan to read Children of Time, A Psalm for the Wild-Built and probably a couple of others eventually.
Comic Adaptation of Mary Robinette Kowal’s The Calculating Starshttps://www.tor.com/2022/03/31/check-...
On a cold spring night in 1952, a huge meteorite fell to earth and obliterated much of the east coast of the United States…
Thus begins the alternate history events of Mary Robinette Kowal’s award-winning Lady Astronaut series—in honor of the (fictional) 70th anniversary of this cataclysmic event, we’re thrilled to share comic book adaptation from indie comics writer Ben O’Grady and artists David Monge Bautista (inks), DC Alonso (color) and Rob Jones (letters).
You can read their 12-page comic online, along with the full chapter from The Calculating Stars that inspired it.
For fans of Charlaine Harris and her Sookie Stackhouse vampire mysteries...‘The Southern Vampire Mysteries’ Author Charlaine Harris Launches First Podcast With Realm
https://deadline.com/2022/03/charlain...
“I couldn’t be more thrilled to be partnering with Realm on this all-new vampire narrative,” said Harris. “Although I can’t reveal too much right now, I will say that exploring these myths and legends for a podcast audience is incredibly exciting for me and I look forward to joining the Realm family as we take audio storytelling to new heights.”
Felicia Day posted this newsletter celebrating the 10th anniversary of Geek and Sundry, with a nod to Veronica and the book club. https://felicitations.substack.com/p/...
I read these in January followed by A Master of Djinn in February. The shorter works complement the novel nicely.A Dead Djinn in Cairo
https://www.tor.com/2016/05/18/a-dead...
The Angel of Khan el-Khalili
https://www.tor.com/2021/04/28/the-an...
The Haunting of Tram Car 015
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07...
If you were a Worldcon 2020 member, The Haunting of Tram Car 015 was one of the Hugo nominee novellas in the member packet.
There is an excerpt of The Haunting of Tram Car 015 at
https://www.tor.com/2019/02/07/excerp...
Ruth wrote: "I’ve finished The Case-Book of Sherlock Holmes and with it my complete Sherlock Holmes audiobook and so my Holmes-fest is complete!"Now it's time for some S&L Holmes :-)
The Improbable Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
or an older title
Sherlock Holmes Through Time and Space
Ok, this is a very important listicle...Five Books Where Giant Insects Ruin Everyone’s Day
https://www.tor.com/2022/03/24/five-b...
Only five?!? I suppose the qualifier "giant" makes a difference when discussing science-fictional bugs.
Does this mean we'll get Aliens: Hicks someday?
Aliens: Vasquez to reveal backstory of beloved Alien franchise characterhttps://ew.com/books/aliens-vasquez-n...
Aliens: Vasquez written by V. Castro will be published by Titan Books on October 25
From Town & Country magazine ¯\_(ツ)_/¯The 35 Best Books About Time Travel
Here's what to read after you finish Diana Gabaldon's Outlander series.
https://www.townandcountrymag.com/lei...
The tagline is significant. Many of these books feature romance of some sort. There are several past S&L picks on the list.
The S+L pick for Nov 2015 was Time and Again by Jack Finney and it's on sale for $1.99. Better late than never.https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AK9IY0O
No need to read the shorts to enjoy the full-length novel. All the characters are reintroduced with nothing more than a brief mention of previous events. You can read them later of you like the novel.
