fantasypolitico

fantasypolitico, 11 days ago to random

This comic is one of my favorite things in the world. (Hark! A Vagrant by Kate Beaton.)

My day was made when I recently rediscovered it. Anyone who loves history or literature can check it out and make their day too!

#amreading #bookstodon

http://www.harkavagrant.com/index.php?id=26

fantasypolitico, 18 days ago to scifi

This sci-fi short story (Lena, by qntm) as haunted me ever since I first read it years ago. Recently rediscovered it!

Making my way through this full anthology.

#amreading #scifi

https://qntm.org/mmacevedo

fantasypolitico, 28 days ago to random

Fascinating essay on Pacific Islander storytellers. Got several new reads to add to my list.

Right on time for #AAPIHeritageMonth.

https://apex-magazine.com/nonfiction/how-we-island-our-writing-a-deep-dive-into-pacific-islander-sff/

#amreading #bookstodon #sff

fantasypolitico, 1 month ago to books

A fascinating critical review of a Mary Shelley sci-fi novel that I've never heard of: The Last Man.

I love the idea that she could see the (more ecological, more egalitarian) future, even as her own life was circumscribed by sexism.

#reading #scifi

https://lithub.com/a-woman-out-of-time-rebecca-solnit-on-mary-shelleys-dystopian-sci-fi-novel-the-last-man/

fantasypolitico, 1 month ago to books

Anyone ever think about The Wizard Heir? Cinda Williams Chima. Randomly so good.

The first and third volumes were fine, but this second #YA entry had high key politics and good writing.

Abusive magic school? Sullen teen protagonist doing his best? It was fun.

#bookstodon #reading

https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/cinda-williams-chima/the-wizard-heir/9781423104889/?lens=little-brown-books-for-young-readers

ronsboy67, 1 month ago to history

It took me 23 days to read the book on the left, just a few hours to read the book on the right. Both were thoughtful and informative, especially as the 1200 year old city on the left may one day end up in an edition of the book on the right, which features many drowned sites.
#amReading #History #Nonfiction @bookstodon

Image shows the cover of the book "ATLAS of ABANDONED PLACES A journey through the world's forgotten wonders" by Oliver Smith

fantasypolitico, 1 month ago to writing

What common typos do y'all have? I skip words like crazy. Double them up too, sometimes. #writing