Lisa Yaszek, a professor of Science Fiction Studies at Georgia Tech, has been studying the role of women in science fiction history for years. This month, the Library of America will publish her most recent project, The Future is Female!, an edited collection of science fiction stories by American women published from the year 1928…
Alice Isn’t Dead Sees Monsters on the Highways
Alice Isn’t Dead Joseph Fink Harper Perennial October 30, 2018 A review copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. Alice Isn’t Dead starts with a warning. “This isn’t a story. It’s a road trip,” it begins. Then it poses a familiar question: Why did the chicken cross…
Book Beat: 2018 Splatterpunk Awards, Tor E-Book Embargo, and Review Bingo
Hello lovely readers! It’s your editor Paige here to explore the exciting world of publishing in this week’s Book Beat. The air feels just a little bit cooler, and the nights are slowly starting to get a little bit shorter, which means only one thing: summer is almost over, and fall is coming. Thank God. As the seasons…
2018 Hugo Reviews: Novellas and Novels
With the short stories and novelettes discussed in the previous post, Bookmarked’s coverage of the 2018 Hugo Awards finalists draws to a close with the remainder of the main four prose categories: Best Novella and Best Novel.
Rogue Protocol: Murderbot Meets a Beloved Bot
Rogue Protocol Martha Wells Tor.com August 7, 2018 Murderbot, whom I fell in love with both in All Systems Red and Artificial Condition, is back in Rogue Protocol, the third of four planned novellas in The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells. The plot of Rogue Protocol is just as enjoyable as the first two, and the…
Jinty: ’70s Schoolgirl Sci-Fi Still Relevant in 2018
Jinty Vol. 1: The Human Zoo & The Land of No Tears Pat Mills, Malcolm Shaw (writers), Guy Peeters (artist) Rebellion Publishing June 28, 2018 (UK release), July 11, 2018 (US release) A review copy of this book was provided by the publisher in exchange for an honest review. While the boys of 1970s Britain…
Myopia: The Rise of the Domes Has Trouble Realizing Its Vision
Myopia: The Rise of the Domes Patrick Berkenkotter (Artist), Richard Dent (Writer) Dynamite May 30, 2018 As a critic, I’m sure it’s fairly evident that I have a certain amount of ideas I cling to about what makes a good comic book. For instance, one of the more widely-held ideas I’m fond of is the…
2018 Hugo Reviews: Short Stories and Novelettes
The season of the Hugo Awards is upon us once again, and Worldcon’s membership has selected another batch of science fiction and fantasy stories to vie for the coveted trophy. To start off Bookmarked’s coverage of the awards, I am taking a look at the two categories for shorter fiction: Best Short Story and Best Novelette.
Her Infernal Descent #3: Hell Never Looked This Good
Her Infernal Descent #3 Lonnie Nadler (Writer), Zac Thompson (Writer), Kyle Charles (Artist), Dee Cunniffe (Colours), Ryan Ferrier (Letters) Aftershock Comics 27 June, 2018 A brokenhearted woman travels through the nine circles of Hell to find her family. Every time Lynn thinks she is getting closer to finding her husband and children, a new obstacle…
Sword of Ages #4: Blood, Sweat, and Tears
Sword of Ages #4 Gabriel Rodriguez (Writer and Artist), Lovern Kindzierski (Colours), Robbie Robbins (Letters) IDW Publishing 30 May 2018 Boss Ourgon stands on the edge of victory. He has defeated his arch rival, the benevolent and powerful White Monk ruler Lord Huss, as well as Huss’ son, Calen. But, before Ourgon can take control…
Under the Sea with Ether: The Copper Golems #1
Ether: The Copper Golems #1 Matt Kindt (Writer), David Rubin (Artist) Dark Horse May 16, 2018 Ether: The Copper Golems, a continuation of Kindt and Rubin’s earlier Ether series, came out recently and found its way into my hands and eyeballs. Ether follows scientist-adventurer-detective Boone Dias as he explores and studies a fantastical dimension called “The…
Jessica Campbell’s XTC69 gives the Middle Finger to Misogyny and Transphobia
XTC69 Jessica campbell Koyama Press May 2018 Sometimes, when I feel buried under a flood of stress both in my personal life and from the general state of the world, I want to consume media that just makes me feel joy. I need to smile and laugh, to step out from under the weight of…