Chuck Palahniuk’s “Pygmy” and “Star Wars” novels

A while back, I got into the mood to read all of Chuck Palahniuk’s novels. I read a few and listened to a few on audiobook, but I finished his entire library in a few months. And I loved them all, with Survivor, Rant, and Fight Club topping the list in that order. After this,… Continue reading Chuck Palahniuk’s “Pygmy” and “Star Wars” novels

Essentialism in Science Fiction and Fantasy

As a life-long fan of science-fiction and fantasy (SF/F), I see it as my duty to get my friends and family involved with books, movies, and TV shows they might ordinarily overlook.  The difficulty is that when I try to explain what makes something special and intriguing, I end up sounding like a bumbling fool.… Continue reading Essentialism in Science Fiction and Fantasy