They might not be raindrops on roses or whiskers on kittens, but that doesn’t mean that we love them any less. Welcome back to My Favorite Things, the weekly column where we grab someone in speculative circles to gab about the greatest in geek. This week, we sit down with Lou Anders, whose latest book, […]
January 3, 2019 – Speculative Chic
When heading into a bookstore, it can sometimes frustrate customers when they hope to find a book they want, only to be told it isn’t there. Yet they’ll turn around and see dozens of other books, some of which have multiple copies. Why are there so many of one title, yet none of what they […]
January 2, 2019 – Speculative Chic
The rules for last year’s podcast resolution said that I needed to sample at least one episode per podcast, ideally five episodes, before deciding to continue on or not. I had such good luck of late in finding podcasts that really work for me that I haven’t had to mention the ones I bounced off […]
January 1, 2019 – Speculative Chic
Editor’s note: Welcome to 2019! We hope that you have a relaxing day. Maybe take in a movie while you’re recovering from whatever celebration that you had last night? Welcome back to Sound Off!, a semi-regular column where members of Speculative Chic gather together to chat about the latest BIG THING in entertainment. This time, join […]
December 2018 – Speculative Chic
December 31, 2018 Hello, friends and amazing readers! I wanted to take a moment to sit down, breathe, and reflect not only on last week, but on the year that we’ve had here at Speculative Chic. I know that we usually throw the roundup party on Saturdays, but given that it was a holiday week, […]
the inheritance trilogy – Speculative Chic
January 8, 2019 Well, I failed my 2018 Resolution, but the beat goes on and I still need to finish these books, so here’s the second to last book in Jemisin’s collection. This book has already been reviewed by Lane Robins, and you can read her review here. This post will have more to do […]
the broken earth – Speculative Chic
Well, I failed my 2018 Resolution, but the beat goes on and I still need to finish these books, so here’s the second to last book in Jemisin’s collection. This book has already been reviewed by Lane Robins, and you can read her review here. This post will have more to do with my individual […]
January 31, 2019 – Speculative Chic
Let me get two things out of the way. First: I know Lucifer is based (loosely!) on The Sandman, the graphic novel by Neil Gaiman (illustrated by a multitude of artists). And I know the character was spun off into a series of his own with the awesome Mike Carey writing. (Have you read his […]
January 26, 2019 – Speculative Chic
Hello! I have returned from my adventures, I didn’t really find myself in need of a time travel device, and all went well last weekend! I know that you were all sitting at the edge of your seats just waiting to hear that. Anyway, you should all know the drill by now, so line up […]
January 25, 2019 – Speculative Chic
Welcome to the Speculative Chic Book Club! Each month, we invite you to join us in reading a book that is voted on by YOU, our readers. Following a short review, please feel free to discuss the book in the comments! Mystic and Rider (2006) Written by: Sharon Shinn Genre: Fantasy Pages: 448 Pages (hardcover) […]
January 24, 2019 – Speculative Chic
Ninth Step Station (2019) Written by: Malka Older, Fran Wilde, Jacqueline Koyanagi, Curtis C. Chen Genre: Science Fiction, Police Procedural Length: the ARC I received did not have a page count attached. This is a fiction serial of ten episodes Series: Book #1 of Ninth Step Station Publisher: Serial Box Disclaimer: I received a copy […]
January 23, 2019 – Speculative Chic
Air Awakens (2016) Written By: Elise Kova Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Pages: 364 pages (Kindle) Series: Air Awakens Book One Publisher: Silver Wing Press Why I Chose It: I decided since I’m self-publishing young adult fantasy that I should probably read more self-published young adult fantasy, and this one was at the top of the […]
January 22, 2019 – Speculative Chic
Pyschologists in science fiction or fantasy are kind of a rare character type. Professor X, Nancy Thompson, and Counselor Deanna Troi are great examples. It makes sense that Professor X would be a psychology professional, but to discuss his exploits would take pages that I don’t have here (so go here and here). And as […]
January 19, 2019 – Speculative Chic
Hello from the past, future amazing readers! I am writing to you from several days before you’re going to be reading this because, as you read this, I am hanging out at MarsCon 2019 in beautiful Williamsburg, Virginia! I am quite sure that I’m having a ball! I hope that you, too, are having a […]