Michael A. Burstein
@mabfan.bsky.social
SF writer (Astounding Award; multiple Hugo/Nebula nominee); science editorial manager at Savvas Learning (opinions are my own); Brookline Library Trustee; He/Him
Emerging from the TARDIS at the Public Library of Brookline
October 17, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Emerging from the TARDIS at the Public Library of Brookline
Here I am this morning at South Station as we get ready to go to Connecticut for another game. I’m not concerned about crime at all. I am concerned as to how Amtrak passengers such as myself will board our trains once the MBTA fare gates are installed.
September 1, 2025 at 12:55 PM
Here I am this morning at South Station as we get ready to go to Connecticut for another game. I’m not concerned about crime at all. I am concerned as to how Amtrak passengers such as myself will board our trains once the MBTA fare gates are installed.
This is the Superman movie we need for our time. (1/3)
July 11, 2025 at 2:05 AM
This is the Superman movie we need for our time. (1/3)
I managed to take video of this Brookline turkey in flight this morning! @universalhub.com
April 10, 2025 at 10:55 AM
I managed to take video of this Brookline turkey in flight this morning! @universalhub.com
Saw @scalzi.com John Scalzi and got a signed copy of “When the Moon Hits Your Eye”! This is a very funny book and I recommend it to all.
April 7, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Saw @scalzi.com John Scalzi and got a signed copy of “When the Moon Hits Your Eye”! This is a very funny book and I recommend it to all.
Vote for Batia Bloomenthal and me for Library Trustee!
April 1, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Vote for Batia Bloomenthal and me for Library Trustee!
Looks like a new video game or console is being released today…
March 28, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Looks like a new video game or console is being released today…
Ran into writer @ryannorth.ca at Million Year Picnic!
March 16, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Ran into writer @ryannorth.ca at Million Year Picnic!
Superman #75, the issue with the death of Superman, was published 32 years ago this week, on November 18, 1992.
November 18, 2024 at 3:49 PM
Superman #75, the issue with the death of Superman, was published 32 years ago this week, on November 18, 1992.
On November 14, 1889, which was 135 years ago today, reporter Nellie Bly set out on a journey across the world, to try to beat the fictional Phileas Fogg's record of circumnavigating the world in 80 days. She managed to do it in 72 days.
November 14, 2024 at 3:55 PM
On November 14, 1889, which was 135 years ago today, reporter Nellie Bly set out on a journey across the world, to try to beat the fictional Phileas Fogg's record of circumnavigating the world in 80 days. She managed to do it in 72 days.
Five years ago today, The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #50 was published, the last issue of the ongoing series.
(Not that I'm counting the days until a new series launches or anything like that.)
@ryannorth.ca
(Not that I'm counting the days until a new series launches or anything like that.)
@ryannorth.ca
November 13, 2024 at 8:47 PM
Five years ago today, The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl #50 was published, the last issue of the ongoing series.
(Not that I'm counting the days until a new series launches or anything like that.)
@ryannorth.ca
(Not that I'm counting the days until a new series launches or anything like that.)
@ryannorth.ca
Sheva and I are at another Connecticut Sun game today! Going up against the Seattle Storm.
September 1, 2024 at 5:11 PM
Sheva and I are at another Connecticut Sun game today! Going up against the Seattle Storm.
Two displays at the Public Library of Brookline.
April 10, 2024 at 11:26 AM
Two displays at the Public Library of Brookline.
The New England Comics in Coolidge Corner, a week before they close for good.
March 15, 2024 at 3:58 PM
The New England Comics in Coolidge Corner, a week before they close for good.
Display at the Public Library of Brookline for Women’s History Month.
March 15, 2024 at 3:19 PM
Display at the Public Library of Brookline for Women’s History Month.
Taylor Swift has been named Time magazine's Person of the Year for 2023. I know one kid who will be very happy about this.
December 6, 2023 at 2:18 PM
Taylor Swift has been named Time magazine's Person of the Year for 2023. I know one kid who will be very happy about this.
Some colorful flowers to brighten your day.
November 3, 2023 at 3:14 PM
Some colorful flowers to brighten your day.
Reminder that my anthology Jewish Futures was published this summer and is still out there!
October 20, 2023 at 8:36 PM
Reminder that my anthology Jewish Futures was published this summer and is still out there!
Celebrating the birthday of my state representative Tommy Vitolo!
September 24, 2023 at 7:34 PM
Celebrating the birthday of my state representative Tommy Vitolo!
Just got some books signed by William Shatner at Fan Expo Boston
August 4, 2023 at 10:21 PM
Just got some books signed by William Shatner at Fan Expo Boston
It’s a book! Jewish Futures is here. Publication date August 7.
July 17, 2023 at 4:21 PM
It’s a book! Jewish Futures is here. Publication date August 7.
Jewish Futures is available for pre-order at your local indie bookstore or favorite online outlet!
July 14, 2023 at 12:17 AM
Jewish Futures is available for pre-order at your local indie bookstore or favorite online outlet!