I usually divide my evenings between the computer and a book, interspersed with the occasional fondle-raid on my wife. Here are a few recommended reads from the past year.
- How and Why Lisa's Dad Got to Be Famous
. Michael Allen 2006. Charming short novel about the insanity that is reality TV. Reviewed here.
- Year's Best SF 11
. Ed. Hartwell & Cramer 2006. Excellent science fiction short stories. I particularly liked the contributions by Langford, Gregory, Robson, MacLeod, Rucker, Jarpe, Sterling, McAuley, Chiang, Morton, Reynolds, Haldeman. Reviewed here.
- Voices
. Ursula K. LeGuin 2006. A fantasy novel with a coming-of-age theme and a sub-text about the occupation of Iraq. Reviewed here.
- Orsinian Tales
. Ursula K. LeGuin 1976. Beautiful short stories, written by an Oregonian dreaming about alt-historical Balkans. A little-known gem in LeGuin's extensive oeuvre.
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I know I'm about a year late on this, but it was only recently that I finally watched the notorious Sci-Fi Channel version of Ursula K. LeGuin's Earthsea cycle.
Via Dr. Myers:
Since some time in the early 80s I've laboured delightedly and intermittently to catch up with Ursula K. LeGuins oeuvre. I've covered her collections of short fiction and essays, and I will soon have her novels done, leaving the poetry and short kids' books.
My erudite friend Florence Vilén (historian of religion, haiku poet, aficionado of gems and clas
Speaking of alt-historical Balkan fantasy, have you read Avram Davidson's "Doctor Eszterhazy" tales? Very recommended reading!
Can't say I have -- yet! Got to check Davidson out.