Soldier from Tomorrow Harlan Ellison 1957 A soldier from a distant future – conditioned, from birth, by the state to be an assassin - accidentally timeSoldier from Tomorrow Harlan Ellison 1957 A soldier from a distant future – conditioned, from birth, by the state to be an assassin - accidentally time travels to the present. https://www.chadschimke.com/2018/08/s...
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Atlas Shrugged Ayn Rand 1957 While investigating a ruined factory, a railroad magnate finds a strange electric motor.
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Atlas Shrugged Ayn Rand 1957 While investigating a ruined factory, a railroad magnate finds a strange electric motor.
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The Body Snatchers by Jack Finney 1955 When seeds invade Santa Mira, unsuspecting sleeping residents disappear and are quietly replaced with nonhuman The Body Snatchers by Jack Finney 1955 When seeds invade Santa Mira, unsuspecting sleeping residents disappear and are quietly replaced with nonhuman duplicates. https://www.chadschimke.com/2018/08/s...
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I Am Legend Richard Matheson 1954 The only survivor of a pandemic lives in LA, as he struggles to beat the disease but constantly fears pandemic sufferI Am Legend Richard Matheson 1954 The only survivor of a pandemic lives in LA, as he struggles to beat the disease but constantly fears pandemic sufferers arisen from the dead like vampires. https://www.chadschimke.com/2018/08/s...
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Evidence Isaac Asimov 1946 A political opponent levels an accusation that his rival is a robot, remotely guided by the true candidate -- who was in reaEvidence Isaac Asimov 1946 A political opponent levels an accusation that his rival is a robot, remotely guided by the true candidate -- who was in reality permanently disfigured by an accident. https://www.chadschimke.com/2018/08/s...
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War of the Worlds H. G. Wells 1897 Martians invade the home of an unnamed narrator, and his younger brother, in southern England. https://www.chadschimkWar of the Worlds H. G. Wells 1897 Martians invade the home of an unnamed narrator, and his younger brother, in southern England. https://www.chadschimke.com/2018/08/s...
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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Robert Louis Stevenson 1886 A London lawyer investigates strange occurrences involving his old friend and the evil Edward Hyde.Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde Robert Louis Stevenson 1886 A London lawyer investigates strange occurrences involving his old friend and the evil Edward Hyde. https://www.chadschimke.com/2018/08/s...
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From the Earth to the Moon by Jules Verne 1865 Gun enthusiasts dream up an idea to shoot themselves to the moon with a space gun, in an attempt to survFrom the Earth to the Moon by Jules Verne 1865 Gun enthusiasts dream up an idea to shoot themselves to the moon with a space gun, in an attempt to survive a moon landing. https://chadschimke.blogspot.com/2018...
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The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson (2010) Cast out by his people, a Shin man is sent to murder the king of one of the world's most powerful nations.The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson (2010) Cast out by his people, a Shin man is sent to murder the king of one of the world's most powerful nations. He possesses magic such as Honorblade, used to cut anything, and Surgebinding, that renders him able to bind things together. https://chadschimke.blogspot.com/2019...
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A Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin (1993) In the Seven Kingdoms, Ned Stark executes a deserter who fled from the Wall. Meanwhile, the bastard JonA Game of Thrones by George R. R. Martin (1993) In the Seven Kingdoms, Ned Stark executes a deserter who fled from the Wall. Meanwhile, the bastard Jon Snow joins the Night's Watch. And Daenerys Targaryen becomes betrothed to a Dothraki warlord. https://chadschimke.blogspot.com/2019...
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The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan (1990) When a global cataclysm ends the Age of Legends, The Breaking of the World occurs three thousand years latThe Eye of the World by Robert Jordan (1990) When a global cataclysm ends the Age of Legends, The Breaking of the World occurs three thousand years later. The series depicts ancient mythology and advancements similar to the Industrial Revolution. https://chadschimke.blogspot.com/2019...
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Dragonsbane by Barbara Hambly (1985) A witch and a lord are approached by a prince who requests they slay a dragon. They agree on the condition the kinDragonsbane by Barbara Hambly (1985) A witch and a lord are approached by a prince who requests they slay a dragon. They agree on the condition the king send troops to the north to fend off bandits in the Northlands. https://chadschimke.blogspot.com/2019...
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A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin (1968) Set in the fictional archipelago of Earthsea, a young wizard unleashes a shadow creature during a dueA Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K. Le Guin (1968) Set in the fictional archipelago of Earthsea, a young wizard unleashes a shadow creature during a duel with a fellow classmate. https://chadschimke.blogspot.com/2019......more
Conan the Barbarian by Robert E. Howard (1932) A barbarian who worships a deity called Crom, this sword and sorcery fantasy originated in pulp fiction Conan the Barbarian by Robert E. Howard (1932) A barbarian who worships a deity called Crom, this sword and sorcery fantasy originated in pulp fiction magazines such as Weird Tales. https://chadschimke.blogspot.com/2019... Conan the Barbarian...more
A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens - Ebenezer Scrooge encounters visits by spirits- Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come- with his own A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens - Ebenezer Scrooge encounters visits by spirits- Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Yet to Come- with his own moral transformation, set in Victorian England’s classic holiday traditions. The classic has never been out of print and has been adapted to film, opera, and other media.
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Phantastes by George MacDonald (1858) A young man is pulled into a dream world, hunting for the Marble Lady, an idealized beauty. After many adventurePhantastes by George MacDonald (1858) A young man is pulled into a dream world, hunting for the Marble Lady, an idealized beauty. After many adventures and temptations he gives up his ideals. https://chadschimke.blogspot.com/2019... Phantastes...more
The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas (1844) A young man leaves home to join the Musketeers of the Guard. Unable to join the elite corps, he befriendThe Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas (1844) A young man leaves home to join the Musketeers of the Guard. Unable to join the elite corps, he befriends the three inseparables. https://chadschimke.blogspot.com/2019...
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The Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer (1387) Mostly written in verse, Chaucer describes a wide range of classes in English society. As a courtier heThe Canterbury Tales by Geoffrey Chaucer (1387) Mostly written in verse, Chaucer describes a wide range of classes in English society. As a courtier he wrote poetry for the nobility. In the Knight's Tale, he leads crusades against pagan leaders in many countries. https://chadschimke.blogspot.com/2019...
Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill 2007 An aging collector of the macabre gets more than he bargained for when he buys a heart-shaped box. https://chadschimHeart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill 2007 An aging collector of the macabre gets more than he bargained for when he buys a heart-shaped box. https://chadschimke.blogspot.com/2017...
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The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty 1971 Two priests attempt to exorcise a demon from the 12 year old daughter of a famous actress. https://chadschimkThe Exorcist by William Peter Blatty 1971 Two priests attempt to exorcise a demon from the 12 year old daughter of a famous actress. https://chadschimke.blogspot.com/2017...
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The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson 1959 A paranormal investigator rents Hill House for a summer, inviting guests who have had past paranormaThe Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson 1959 A paranormal investigator rents Hill House for a summer, inviting guests who have had past paranormal encounters. https://chadschimke.blogspot.com/2017...
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The Call of Cthulhu by H. P. Lovecraft (1928) A writer working on a manuscript discovers a cult that worships the Great Old Ones and awaits the return The Call of Cthulhu by H. P. Lovecraft (1928) A writer working on a manuscript discovers a cult that worships the Great Old Ones and awaits the return of a monstrous being. https://chadschimke.blogspot.com/2017...
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