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Science Fiction Week: Starship Grifters by Robert Kroese

October 3, 2018September 29, 2018 driftlessareareview

A starship captain who can’t tell the truth. An android who can’t lie. Hilarity ensues. Continue reading Science Fiction Week: Starship Grifters by Robert Kroese

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Science Fiction Week Preview

September 30, 2018October 9, 2018 driftlessareareview

This week is Science Fiction Week at the Driftless Area Review, Continue reading Science Fiction Week Preview

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Akashic Noir: Brussels Noir, edited by Michel Dufranne

April 4, 2018April 4, 2018 driftlessareareview

Yet again the Akashic Noir series curates an entertaining genre-bending anthology of dark tales, bad decisions, and charismatic characters. Continue reading Akashic Noir: Brussels Noir, edited by Michel Dufranne

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Fourscore Phantasmagores, by Rupert Bottenberg

April 27, 2017April 27, 2017 driftlessareareview

Make sure to bring “Fourscore Phantasmagores” along for Tabletop Day 2017! Continue reading Fourscore Phantasmagores, by Rupert Bottenberg

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Translation Tuesdays: Super Extra Grande, by YOSS @ NYJB

February 7, 2017May 31, 2025 driftlessareareview

“Super Extra Grande” by Yoss is “. . . . joyous and raunchy . . . Yoss creates a fascinating and beautiful universe built upon the ideals of cooperation and egalitarianism.” Continue reading Translation Tuesdays: Super Extra Grande, by YOSS @ NYJB

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Commonplace Book: Jack Burton on Paying Your Dues

November 10, 2016November 9, 2016 driftlessareareview

Have ya paid your dues, Jack? Continue reading Commonplace Book: Jack Burton on Paying Your Dues

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Commonplace Book: Captain Malcolm Reynolds on Short-fingered Racist Vulgarians

November 9, 2016November 9, 2016 driftlessareareview

Captain Malcolm Reynolds has an opinion on our earthly shenanigans. Continue reading Commonplace Book: Captain Malcolm Reynolds on Short-fingered Racist Vulgarians

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CCLaP Fridays: The Art of Mad Max: Fury Road, by Abbie Bernstein

September 30, 2016March 28, 2020 driftlessareareview

This week I review the movie tie-in book “The Art of Mad Max: Fury Road,” by Abbie Bernstein. The review is shiny and chrome. Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: The Art of Mad Max: Fury Road, by Abbie Bernstein

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American Odd: Urantia: The Great Cult Mystery, by Martin Gardner

July 15, 2016March 28, 2020 driftlessareareview

This week I continue my American Odd essay series with a look at “Urantia: The Great Cult Mystery,” by Martin Gardner. Continue reading American Odd: Urantia: The Great Cult Mystery, by Martin Gardner

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CCLaP Fridays: Earth Flight by Janet Edwards

April 22, 2016March 29, 2020 driftlessareareview

Janet Edwards bucks the trend of YA novels by writing a compelling tale of disability and ambition that is not set in a dystopia. Continue reading CCLaP Fridays: Earth Flight by Janet Edwards

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