Science fiction needs to go back to the basics: rockets, robots, and ray guns.
The Evolution of Science Fiction There was a time when science fiction was a fresh, gleaming addition to America’s pulp fiction landscape. As the industrial age began to mingle with the dawn of the information age, early sci-fi depicted worlds rich with possibilities—from adventures and mysteries to hints of horror and romance. Today, each issue […]
Venezuela Calls Drug Trafficking Claims a ‘Hollywood’ Fiction in Lengthy Statement
Venezuela’s socialist government released a five-page statement on Tuesday, rejecting President Donald Trump’s intention to label Venezuela and several other nations as non-cooperative in the fight against drug trafficking. According to the Venezuelan officials, the document highlights that countries like Colombia and Peru are primarily responsible for the drug trade in the area. They claim […]
Former Kentucky clerk Kim Davis requests the Supreme Court to nullify the same-sex marriage decision: ‘Legal fiction’
Kim Davis Asks Supreme Court to Revisit Same-Sex Marriage Ruling Kim Davis, the former Kentucky clerk who controversially denied marriage licenses to same-sex couples, is requesting the Supreme Court to review its landmark same-sex marriage decision. At 59, Davis spent five days in jail back in 2015. This occurred after the Supreme Court’s 2015 ruling […]
A ‘Pulp Fiction’ Dance, Similarities to ‘The Notebook’, and Other Highlights You Might Have Overlooked
Episode 5 Recap of Summer is Getting Better “What did I do?” These four words from Jenny Han stirred excitement among fans gearing up for episode 5, which offered a fresh perspective from Conrad (Christopher Branny) himself. This anticipation led to a week of buzz as viewers speculated about the episode’s content. With surprising intimate […]
A Fresh Identity by Helen Oyeyemi review – a tale about personal mythology | Fiction
A New Novel by Helen Oyemi: A Tangled Identity Many of us find ourselves reflecting on the concept of self. Virginia Woolf certainly thought about it a lot. But, are we really just exploring ourselves? Portuguese author Fernando Pessoa suggests there’s something deeper at play. He introduced the idea of “heteronyms,” essentially separate identities that […]
Abi Daré is awarded the first Climate Fiction Prize.
Nigerian author Abi Dale has been awarded the inaugural Climate Fiction Award for her novel, which is a follow-up to her successful debut, *The Girl with the Louding Voice*. The £10,000 prize was presented to her at a ceremony in London on Wednesday evening. “I’m still a bit nervous, but really honored and excited,” she […]
The Emperor of Joy by Ocean Vuong review – sorrow and optimism | Fiction
Ocean Vuong’s Bold Exploration in His Second Novel Ocean Vuong’s second novel takes readers on a journey through the intricacies of ambition and self-deception, set in the fictional small town of East Glad, Connecticut. The narrative begins with a haunting image of a ghost and gracefully unfolds over 416 pages, ultimately revealing a character named […]
Slags by Emma Jane Unsworth review – a wild journey through fiction
On the first morning of their holiday in a remote area of Scotland, Sarah, 42, convinces her sister Juliet to climb onto the roof of their mobile home in search of a better phone signal. Juliet has wrapped her hands and feet in layers of tinfoil and wears a hat, along with a watch she […]
Top reviews of science fiction, fantasy, and horror books
The Devil by Joe Abercrombie In this novel, the character Diaz hesitates to take on the role of pastor at the Chapel of Holy Convenience. The story unfolds like a medieval European saga, featuring a cross and a wheel, while intertwining a daughter’s narrative in place of a son from a religious perspective. The world-building […]
Gunk by Saba Sams review – lively evenings and caring for a child | Fiction
Exploring Gunk: Saba Sams’ Latest Novel To be chosen for Grant’s Best of Young British Novelists before her debut was even released speaks volumes. Saba Sams had already made a name for herself with her short story collection, Send Nudes, which featured a standout story, “Blue 4eva,” that won the 2022 BBC National Short Story […]