Sci-Fi

Inventive New Release Walks the Line Between Science Fiction and Fantasy

In one of my other reviews, I pondered an age-old question in the world of fiction — the difference between science fiction and fantasy. Although the discussion is still in progress and probably will be for some time to come, the one thing that many seem to agree on is…

Wyatt SemenukAugust 25, 2023

Fiction Recommended

Viking Sagas, Crime Noir and Sci-Fi Collide in One Genre-Defying Graphic Novel

Graphic Novels. Comic books. Manga. These mediums that blur the lines between art and literature have long been bound by stigma. While being a pillar of pop culture, many have felt that these books are not to be taken seriously and pale in comparison to traditional novels when it comes…

Wyatt SemenukJuly 7, 2023

Recommended

Expansive Sci-Fi Adventure Combines the Best of Asimov and The Expanse

In one of my other reviews, I pondered an age old question in the world of fiction — the difference between science fiction and fantasy. Although the discussion is still in progress — and probably will be for some time to come — the one thing that many seem…

Wyatt SemenukJanuary 12, 2023

Young Adult

Video: Bestselling Author Tamora Pierce Talks with Signature-Reads.com About Writing Strong, Female Heroes

Award-winning, New York Times Bestselling fantasy author Tamora Pierce knows a thing or two about how to write memorable female heroes who are tough, yet self-aware. On this International Women's Day, Pierce shares with Signature-Reads.com (a site run by Penguin Random House) some insight into how she crafts strong characters who…

BookTribMarch 8, 2018

Thrillers

Odd Couple Team Creates Inspiring Sci-Fi Thriller

Two people who, at a glance, couldn’t be more different somehow met, and through open minds and hearts formed a connection that would be the genesis of not only an inspiring work of science fiction but also lasting friendship. I met Gareth Worthington by chance (or fate) about seven…

Stu JonesJuly 25, 2018

Podcasts Young Adult

Just the Right Book! Podcast: Picks for the Solar Eclipse

Just the Right Book! Podcast, hosted by Roxanne Coady of Connecticut’s acclaimed, award-winning, independent bookseller R.J. Julia, is now available on BookTrib.com, the premier website where readers meet writers. The podcast and BookTrib are both dedicated to helping readers find their next favorite read and this pairing will open up…

Just The Right Book PodcastAugust 18, 2017

Miscellany Nonfiction Pop Culture

Strange Stars: A Must-Read For Sci-Fi and Pop Music Fans

At the time, Bowie was just a skinny singer with a dream, and a penchant for science fiction. After identifying with Robert Heinlein’s novel Starman Jones, about an Ozark farm boy who wants to go to space, Bowie devoured Ray Bradbury, Theodore Sturgeon, Isaac Asimov and all that the Golden…

Joanna PoncavageJune 21, 2018

Fiction Young Adult

“Emi” Means Magic and Monsters and Giant Teddy Bears, Oh My!

Will her father ever come home? Our protagonist Emi clutches her well-worn teddy bear and anxiously paces while a thunderstorm rages outside. Accidently waking her drunken mother passed out in front of the television, the little girl dodges a flying wine bottle and runs back upstairs. A rope dangles from…

Joanna PoncavageApril 9, 2021

Fiction

Set in a Post-COVID-19 Chicago, “Seismic Sedition” Is an Absurdly Hilarious Sci-Fi Satire

https://booktrib.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/seismic-sedition.jpg Crimes against volcanic pizza stones, verbal violence, dissent against Siberian-American reindeer herders, people stealing other people's voices by agreeing with them — these are just some of the absurdities and hilariously extreme forms of political correctness to be found in Seismic Sedition: The Heinous Crimes of Professor Terry Joyner,…

Gevera Bert PiedmontNovember 23, 2020

Fiction

When Climate Change Spirals Out of Control, It’s “So Long Earth”

Every year, we hear ever more dire news about the effects of climate change on our environment and the dwindling chances we are squandering to alter the planet’s collision course with disaster. What will we do when those chances run out? asks author Michael Bienenstock in his sci-fi adventure, So…

David ToddNovember 27, 2020

Book Club Network Fiction

Time-Jumping, Take-Out and a Daughter in Danger

Who hasn’t dreamed of a time machine that could zap us into our past, or maybe our future? "Back to the Future" fans know about the risk

K.L. RomoDecember 17, 2018

Fiction

Women’s History Month: 10 Bad-Ass Sci-Fi Women

It’s Women’s History Month and we are looking forward to all the events and books that celebrate the impact that women have on the world. In addition to bringing you the latest pop culture news and reviews where women are the focus, this month, we are also going to share…

BookTribMarch 7, 2018

Fiction

Top 5 Reasons to Binge Watch Emmy Nominated ‘The Handmaids Tale’ This Week

Hulu's adaptation of Margaret Atwood’s iconic novel, The Handmaid’s Tale, premiered on April 26 and Elisabeth Moss, who plays Offred, is nominated for an Emmy in the Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series category. Alexis Bledel (known for her role on Gilmore Girls) won her first Emmy in an…

Rachel CarterSeptember 13, 2017

Fiction

Sci-fi Shows and Books that Should be on Your Binge List

As a huge sci-fi fan, I’m always on the look out for a new mind-bending TV show to dive into (especially if it’s inspired by an awesome book!). But every once in a while a sci-fi show flies right under my radar. Maybe that’s because the bigger networks rarely tackle…

Rachel CarterJuly 13, 2016

Fiction

With Author Michael Okon, Unusual Characters and Situations are the Norm

This is nothing like your standard fare. An amusement park with monsters (Monsterland)? A society in which witches live among the masses but carry special powers (Witches Protection Program)? Welcome to the world of author Michael Okon, where unusual characters, venues and situations are the norm. Okon is an award-winning…

Jim AlkonJuly 29, 2019

Fiction

If Jupiter Ascending crashes and burns; 3 books to console yourself

I’ve been drooling over the Jupiter Ascending trailer for almost a year now. And here’s why: A hot, alien Channing Tatum? Mila Kunis kicking some serious sci-fi ass? Produced and directed by the Wachowski siblings (also responsible for a little movie called The Matrix)? Seriously, what’s not to like here?…

Rachel CarterFebruary 6, 2015

Inventive New Release Walks the Line Between Science Fiction and Fantasy

Viking Sagas, Crime Noir and Sci-Fi Collide in One Genre-Defying Graphic Novel

Expansive Sci-Fi Adventure Combines the Best of Asimov and The Expanse

Video: Bestselling Author Tamora Pierce Talks with Signature-Reads.com About Writing Strong, Female Heroes

Odd Couple Team Creates Inspiring Sci-Fi Thriller

Just the Right Book! Podcast: Picks for the Solar Eclipse

Strange Stars: A Must-Read For Sci-Fi and Pop Music Fans

“Emi” Means Magic and Monsters and Giant Teddy Bears, Oh My!

Set in a Post-COVID-19 Chicago, “Seismic Sedition” Is an Absurdly Hilarious Sci-Fi Satire

When Climate Change Spirals Out of Control, It’s “So Long Earth”

Time-Jumping, Take-Out and a Daughter in Danger

Women’s History Month: 10 Bad-Ass Sci-Fi Women

Top 5 Reasons to Binge Watch Emmy Nominated ‘The Handmaids Tale’ This Week

Sci-fi Shows and Books that Should be on Your Binge List

With Author Michael Okon, Unusual Characters and Situations are the Norm

If Jupiter Ascending crashes and burns; 3 books to console yourself

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