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Now Reading:

•Kindred (1979), by Octavia E. Butler

This is the first novel by Butler that I’ll be reading. I also have Parable of the Sower, Parable of the Talents, and Fledgling on my shelf.

November 17, 2025 at 10:51 PM

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Now Reading:

•Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick

Surprisingly, this is a first-time read, despite Blade Runner being one of my favorite sci-fi films. I heard the book is quite different from the film, so I’m looking forward to reading PKD’s original vision.

November 13, 2025 at 10:18 PM

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Now Reading:

•I Know What I Saw, by K.T. Carlisle

November 11, 2025 at 10:25 PM

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Now Reading:

•The Count of Monte Cristo (1846), by Alexandre Dumas

This is one I’ve wanted to read for years, so I figured it’s finally time to dive in. This book is a 900-page chonker, so I’ll be busy with the adventures of Edmond Dantès for at least the next few of weeks.

October 26, 2025 at 5:01 AM

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Now Reading:

•The Troop (2014), by Nick Cutter

I don’t read a lot of horror, but this one caught my eye after seeing a friend’s review of it on Goodreads. October is a good month for a disturbing read, yeah?

October 10, 2025 at 11:10 PM

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On August 22nd, I decided to embark on a journey through all fifteen books of Isaac Asimov’s classic ROBOTS/SPACERS/EMPIRE/FOUNDATION saga. Today, seven weeks later, I ended that journey having finished Forward the Foundation, the last book Asimov wrote (published posthumously).

October 10, 2025 at 4:00 AM

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Now Reading:

•Forward the Foundation (1993), by Isaac Asimov

I’m continuing my journey reading all fifteen books in Isaac Asimov’s ROBOTS/SPACERS/EMPIRE/FOUNDATION universe. This is the final book!

October 5, 2025 at 11:39 PM

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Now Reading:

•Prelude to Foundation (1988), by Isaac Asimov

I’m continuing my journey reading all fifteen books in Isaac Asimov’s ROBOTS/SPACERS/EMPIRE/FOUNDATION universe.

October 1, 2025 at 12:02 AM

Christopher J. Porter | Author

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It’s hard to believe that it has already been a year since I released my debut novel Paragon in the Current. Thank you to everyone who has read it! If you haven’t had the chance yet, I’d be thrilled if you picked up a copy of the paperback or Ebook.

September 29, 2025 at 10:53 PM

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Now Reading:

•Foundation and Earth (1986), by Isaac Asimov

I’m continuing my journey reading all fifteen books in Isaac Asimov’s ROBOTS/SPACERS/EMPIRE/FOUNDATION universe.

September 26, 2025 at 3:43 AM

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Now Reading:

•Foundation’s Edge (1982), by Isaac Asimov

I’m continuing my journey reading all fifteen books in Isaac Asimov’s ROBOTS/SPACERS/EMPIRE/FOUNDATION universe.

September 22, 2025 at 12:19 AM

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Now Reading:

•Second Foundation (1953), by Isaac Asimov

I’m continuing my journey reading all fifteen books in Isaac Asimov’s ROBOTS/SPACERS/EMPIRE/FOUNDATION universe.

September 19, 2025 at 10:20 PM

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Now Reading:

•Foundation and Empire (1952), by Isaac Asimov

I’m continuing my journey reading all fifteen books in Isaac Asimov’s ROBOTS/SPACERS/EMPIRE/FOUNDATION universe. Now begins the 7-book Foundation series!

September 17, 2025 at 10:24 AM

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Now Reading:

•Foundation (1951), by Isaac Asimov

I’m continuing my journey reading all fifteen books in Isaac Asimov’s ROBOTS/SPACERS/EMPIRE/FOUNDATION universe. Now begins the 7-book Foundation series!

September 15, 2025 at 11:36 AM

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Now Reading:

•Pebble in the Sky (1950), by Isaac Asimov

I’m continuing my journey reading all fifteen books in Isaac Asimov’s ROBOTS/SPACERS/EMPIRE/FOUNDATION universe.

This is the last in the 3-book EMPIRE series. After this, I’ll begin the 7-book FOUNDATION series.

September 13, 2025 at 9:21 AM

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Now Reading:

•The Currents of Space (1952), by Isaac Asimov

I’m continuing my journey reading all fifteen books in Isaac Asimov’s ROBOTS/SPACERS/EMPIRE/FOUNDATION universe.

September 10, 2025 at 8:33 PM

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Now Reading:

•The Stars, Like Dust (1951), by Isaac Asimov

I’m continuing my journey reading all fifteen books in Isaac Asimov’s ROBOTS/SPACERS/EMPIRE/FOUNDATION universe.

I finished up the last of the ROBOTS/SPACERS books and am now starting the 3-book EMPIRE series.

September 8, 2025 at 9:12 PM

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Now Reading:

•Robots and Empire (1985), by Isaac Asimov

I’m continuing my journey reading all fifteen books in Isaac Asimov’s ROBOTS/SPACERS/EMPIRE/FOUNDATION universe.

September 4, 2025 at 9:05 AM

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Now Reading:

•The Robots of Dawn (1983), by Isaac Asimov

I’m continuing my journey reading all fifteen books in Isaac Asimov’s ROBOTS/SPACERS/EMPIRE/FOUNDATION universe.

August 31, 2025 at 5:59 AM

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Now Reading:

•The Naked Sun (1957), by Isaac Asimov

I’m continuing my journey reading all fifteen books in Isaac Asimov’s ROBOTS/SPACERS/EMPIRE/FOUNDATION universe.

August 29, 2025 at 11:38 PM

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Now Reading:

•The Caves of Steel (1953), by Isaac Asimov

I’m continuing my journey reading all fifteen books in Isaac Asimov’s ROBOTS/SPACERS/EMPIRE/FOUNDATION universe.

August 27, 2025 at 12:16 PM

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Whoa!

Spice Frontier: Escape From Veltegar took home two prizes at the Oniros Film Awards!

•Best Original Story
•Best Series Pilot

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August 22, 2025 at 2:50 PM

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Now Reading:

•Isaac Asimov - The Complete Robot (1939~1977)

I’ve decided to read all fifteen books in Isaac Asimov’s ROBOTS/SPACERS/EMPIRE/FOUNDATION universe. I’m not sure if I’ll read all of them back to back or if I’ll squeeze some other books in-between. We’ll see!