Books

Gift Giving Guide: Science Fiction Books for the Special People in Your Life

As an avid reader and writer, there's no gift quite so precious to me as a book. My best friend and I spent years exchanging books as birthday and holiday presents, often with a little inscription inside stating why we picked it out for the other person. Last Christmas, my husband deviated from his normal… Continue reading Gift Giving Guide: Science Fiction Books for the Special People in Your Life

Books, TV

It’s Like (but not love) with Syfy’s “The Expanse”

So I’ve now watched the pilot episode of Syfy’s The Expanse three times. Twice, I watched it by myself. The first time, I was distracted. The second time, I tried to take it all in -- really give it a fair shot, without picking up my phone midway. The third time, I watched it in… Continue reading It’s Like (but not love) with Syfy’s “The Expanse”

Games, Movies, TV

What’s Coming in 2013 for Geeks Like Me

First off, happy new year to everybody reading! This blog has been a lot of fun to write for the past several months, and I plan to keep it going in the new year. I really appreciate the subscribers and all of the conversations we get going in the comments, and I wish you all… Continue reading What’s Coming in 2013 for Geeks Like Me