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Scifi Geek
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Addicted to books (SF, Lit. Fiction, history), comics, and anything science fiction related. Living in books beats living in reality!

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Just finished Ballad for Sophie by Filipe Melo & Juan Cavia — absolutely breathtaking. A moving story of music, regret, & redemption, told with stunning art and real emotional weight. 5⭐️, no question. Another smash hit recommendation from @sfgeek.bsky.social

#ComicSky #BalladForSophie💙📚
November 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
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Book 73 of 2025 The Saint of Bright Doors by Vajra Chandrasekera

Another completed from the Nebula Winners challenge. Creative, mysterious, interesting, but didn't quite land fully w/me.

#BookSky 💙📚🪐 #books #sciencefiction #booksreadin2025 #SFFsky #sf

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Matthew WK's review of The Saint of Bright Doors
2/5: 2.75 stars. A decent story, but some of the ambiguity was lost on me - would probably be better understood with a second, close reading. It's a unique & creative story and I liked the underlying ...
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November 8, 2025 at 4:53 PM
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I can't imagine anyone else playing Una!! Rebecca Romijn has been outstanding! It's a shame she didn't get more time in S3. I wish they'd spend some time on her backstory w/Pike - exploring the time @unamccormack.bsky.social crafted so beautifully in SNW Asylum.

#StarTrek #SciFi
strangenewpod.com Strange New Pod | A Star Trek Podcast @strangenewpod.com · 5d
Happy Birthday to Rebecca Romijn, Number One herself, Commander Una Chin-Riley! ⭐️ From the bridge of the Enterprise to the frontiers of Strange New Worlds, she continues to boldly lead with strength, style, and that classic Starfleet cool. 🖖✨ #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #RebeccaRomijn
November 7, 2025 at 1:41 AM
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Book 72 of 2025 Chasm City by Alastair Reynolds

Disappointed as I was expecting to enjoy this one. A story that is a bit bloated, lacking in character motivation, and one that I can't recommend.

#BookSky 💙📚🪐 #books #sciencefiction #booksreadin2025 #SciFisky #sf

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Matthew WK's review of Chasm City (Revelation Space, 0.2)
2/5: 2.5 stars. I was expecting a lot more from this. First, it could have easily been cut by about 30% and told the same story, albeit a tighter story. The world building at times was over done - par...
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November 4, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Good morning America! Today is the paperback publication day of my #StarTrekSNW novel Asylum! It's such a belter they gave it an award. #StarTrek #StrangeNewWorlds #UnaByUna

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Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Asylum [McCormack, Una] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Star Trek: Strange New Worlds: Asylum
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November 4, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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This was a lot of fun last year! It was a great way to finish the year with more of a focus on reading. I'm looking forward to participating again!

#booksky 🪐🚀
November 4, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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October @thestorygraph.com wrap-up!!!

"My Favorite Things is Monsters" was the easy favorite for October. If you haven't read it & want to see what graphic novels can do outside of superheros, give this a go!!

#BookSky 💙📚🪐 #books #sciencefiction #booksreadin2025 #SciFisky #sf #comicsky
November 1, 2025 at 10:35 AM
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October Book Haul!! Maybe for the first time this year I actually stuck to my monthly book budget! A couple classics (Hamilton published 1929 & Moore from 1954) & the final book I needed for my Star Trek Enterprise reading plan.

#BookSky 💙📚🪐 #books #sciencefiction #haul #bookhaul #sf #StarTrek
Three books: Star Trek Enterprise: Live by the Code by Christopher Bennett, Northwest of Earth by C.L. Moore, & The Other Side of the Moon & Secret Invation by Edmund Hamilton & Waler Kubilius
October 28, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Book 71 of 2025 The History of Science Fiction: A Graphic Novel Adventure by Xavier Dollo &Djibril Morissette-Phan

A great overview of SF in <200 pages. Added a ton to my TBR!

#BookSky 💙📚🪐 #comicsky #books #sciencefiction #booksreadin2025 #SciFisky #sf

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Matthew WK's review of The History of Science Fiction
4/5: This is an excellent resource book for tracing the broad arc of SF history. I uncovered a number of new authors, mainly from pre-1940, that I want to explore. I actually took notes throughout on ...
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October 25, 2025 at 3:46 PM
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Oh hey, what's this? Locus liked my Morag and Seamus story "The Walled Garden"! locusmag.com/review/clark...
Clarkesworld: Review by A.C. Wise
Clarkesworld 7/25 The July issue of Clarkesworld opens with “Missing Helen” by Tia Tashiro, a lovely exploration of learning to accept yourself that offers up a satisfying twist on the idea of al­t…
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October 24, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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#comicsky #comics #solicitations
comicgeeks.bsky.social League of Comic Geeks @comicgeeks.bsky.social · 19d
Iron Man, Knull, Rogue, Sai, Luna Snow, the Inglorious X-Force, and many other Marvel characters take the spotlight with new titles in the Marvel Comics January 2025 Solicitations. Check out the full list and set your pulls on the Comic Geeks app!
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October 23, 2025 at 8:47 PM
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Book 70 of 2025 My Favorite Thing Is Monsters, Vol. 1 by Emil Ferris from @fantagraphics.bsky.social

WOW! Simply, wow. The hype for this is justified. Blew away all my expectations! Go read it!
(More photos below)

#BookSky 💙 #books #comicsky #booksreadin2025

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Matthew WK's review of My Favorite Thing Is Monsters, Vol. 1 (My Favorite Thing Is Monsters, #1)
4/5: 4.5 Stars. Monsters & the horror genre might be the setting, but it's the surface level of a story that keeps going deeper & deeper. I hesitate to give anything away, this is a tale best entered ...
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October 22, 2025 at 8:40 PM
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Book 69 of 2025 Swordhunt (Star Trek: Rihannsu, #3) by Diane Duane

Unlike the first 2 books (complete novels), Swordhunt is the first half of a story. Looking forward to book 4!

#BookSky 💙📚🪐 #books #sciencefiction #booksreadin2025 #SciFisky #sf #StarTrek #tos

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Matthew WK's review of Swordhunt (Star Trek: Rihannsu, #3)
3/5: Tough one to rate as it's really half a novel with the second half picking up in Honor Blade. The first 2 novels in this series felt like stand alone books, but this one is obviously not that. So...
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October 21, 2025 at 2:57 PM
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New Coode Street Podcast out!!!
October 19, 2025 at 9:43 PM
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Get your thinking caps on, tell me your top 10 favourite science fiction books evs AND your top 5 science fiction books series too. The survey will remain open for two more weeks, so there's plenty of time to consider your favourites, rank them and complete the survey. 🪐📚🩵
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Have your say! Tell me your Top 10 SF books ever and your Top 5 SF Series OF ALL TIME!
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October 19, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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Anyone else start planning their 2026 reading themes/focus/goals??

I love reader-adjacent activities like TBR planning & spent some time yesterday looking at books on the shelves, page numbers, etc...

2026 is going to be....
(1/3...)

#BookSky 💙📚🪐 #books #sciencefiction #2026readinggoals #SciFisky
October 18, 2025 at 12:09 PM
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A month old issue, but working to get caught up. Easily my favorite issue to date! I simply love how @tomking.bsky.social explores relationships between characters who don't normally interact. And what better one than Wonder Robin & Alfred? Brilliant & heart warming dialogue

#comicsky #dc #dccomics
A panel from DC Comics Trinity: Daughter of Wonder Woman issue #4. Elizabeth in conversation with Alfred, asking about cake. Cover of DC Comics Trinity: Daughter of Wonder Woman issue #4
October 17, 2025 at 3:20 PM
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Book 68 of 2025 The Drowned World by J.G. Ballard

One from David Pringle's list of top 100 SF novels. Ballard is an expert at creating a believable, alive world. Worth a read for classic SF fans.

#BookSky 💙📚🪐 #books #sciencefiction #booksreadin2025 #SciFisky #sf

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Matthew WK's review of The Drowned World
3/5: 3.5 stars. Ballard's descriptions of a world ravaged by natural disaster is definitely the highlight. He paints a setting that is elaborate and alive. The overall story is interesting and I espec...
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October 16, 2025 at 3:41 PM
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Book 67 of 2025 Harley Quinn: The Animated Series, Vol. 1: The Eat. Bang! Kill. Tour by Tee Franklin & Max Sarin

Final book finished while camping. Fun, easy 2 read, fast paced -nice supplement to the show.

#BookSky 💙📚🪐 #books #comicsky #booksreadin2025
#dccomics

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Matthew WK's review of Harley Quinn
3/5: 3.5 stars Definitely worth a read if you're a fan of the show. A fun adventure, not something that will stick w/me long after, but I'd not hesitate to pick this one up again for a fun, fast rerea...
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October 15, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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Book 66 of 2025 The Word for World Is Forest by Ursula K. Le Guin

Completed while camping. Enjoyed the message, setting & creativity. Prose felt a bit YA, but one I'll be keeping on the shelves.

#BookSky 💙📚🪐 #books #sciencefiction #booksreadin2025 #SciFisky #sf

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Matthew WK's review of The Word for World Is Forest
4/5: Enjoyed Le Guin's approach to issues around deforestation, colonialism, war, and our arrogance as a species. This is one of those stories that teens could read & enjoy as well as adults - the lan...
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October 14, 2025 at 12:04 PM
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Book 65 of 2025 Revelation Space by Alastair Reynolds

Another one I finished while camping. Expectations were high after House of Suns. Not quite at that level, but still well worth a read!!!

#BookSky 💙📚🪐 #books #sciencefiction #booksreadin2025 #SciFisky #sf

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Matthew WK's review of Revelation Space (Revelation Space, #1)
4/5: 4.25 stars A really good mix of storytelling SF with some hard science sprinkled in. Not on par with his book House of Suns, but that's a tough level to achieve. There were some slower parts wher...
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October 13, 2025 at 11:40 AM
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A must read.... or a must reread! Ranks as one of the best stories in the DC universe.
machiavelli-311.bsky.social Machiavelli @machiavelli-311.bsky.social · Oct 8
Just finished DC: The New Frontier — an absolute joy to read. Cooke’s art is stunning & the finale hit like few comics ever have for me: mythic, hopeful, and absolutely unforgettable. A love letter to these heroes and the dawn of the Silver Age. Pure ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.

#ComicSky #DCComics #NewFrontier
October 13, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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Book 64 of 2025 The Tea Master and the Detective by Aliette de Bodard

Just back from a week of camping & finished a few books. Tried a bit of fantasy/SF, but still left wanting more.

#BookSky 💙📚🪐 #books #sciencefiction #booksreadin2025 #SciFisky #sf

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Matthew WK's review of The Tea Master and the Detective
3/5: Enjoyable story, fast paced, straightforward, and at around 90 pages, a quick dive into this world. This was a recommended as a fantasy story I might enjoy. It actually felt more SF than fantasy....
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October 12, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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I noticed a new podcast from the terrific folks @starfleetpod.bsky.social Can't wait to dive in!!

Looking Back on Strange New Worlds Season Three
We Are Starfleet: A Star Trek Podcast

#StarTrek #sf #scifi #podcast #scifisky

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October 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
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The new world of @clarkesworldmagazine.com is loaded. Stories by @isabel.kim @drfionamoore.bsky.social & Greg Egan 👀

Plus interviews with Rich Larson & Ken Liu!!

Can't wait for this one to arrive at the door!!!

#BookSky 💙📚🪐 #sciencefiction #SciFisky #sf
clarkesworldmagazine.com Clarkesworld @clarkesworldmagazine.com · Oct 1
Our 19th anniversary issue of Clarkesworld features original fiction by Isabel J. Kim, Fiona Moore, H.H. Pak, Greg Egan, Liu Maijia, Carrie Vaughn, and Phoebe Barton.

Online now at:
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Subscriptions available at:
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Cover art by Quentin Stipp features a robot and two humans walking into a forest and towards a tall building with red tubes that have burst through the upper levels and into the sky.
October 1, 2025 at 8:16 PM