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Impossible to ignore, and although I don’t consider it near the level of Pullman’s work it’s actually quite good, perhaps not as much as it’s hyped, but than nothing could possibly be. |
My favorite current SF writer, all the ‘Culture’ novels are absolute must-reads. The best Science Fiction novel I have ever read, and not the last of Banks on this list. Incredible tragic character study in the mesmerizing “culture” setting. Hard to believe it gets much better than this. |
Existentialist revised/alternative retelling of the classic Beowulf tale told from the perspective of Grendel. Beautifully written, with a ever-changing narrative that would probably be a good read before watching the upcoming and equally alternative Beowulf film in the works. |
Recent read for me, as if Ford, recommended to me by Mrs. Bishop during the interview process; and incredible collection of 16 stories. Incredible imagery in his writing especially considering the short story format that is equal to my recent reading of the legendary Borges. The finest short stories I have read in some time, and Ford’s forthcoming ‘Girl in the Glass’ is high on my list of anticipated works later this year. |
I just read this novel, and it was one of the books I was most anticipating this year. Stunning debut, novel revolving around the history of the Shepher family and the finding of the Codex, taking place in various locations but the heart of it always in the Holy City, a story that at in one moment stresses the love of Judaism purely, yet is able to laugh at itself as well, an absolutely well crafted novel that ranks among the best published this year thus far. Heavily anticipated and delivered completely. The Question is can we get Tamer to hook us up with an interview appearance? |
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Master of Macabre, and disciple of HP Lovecraft, one of the great modern New Weird/Horror writers. Rather infuriating only mentioning one collection so I will also recommend ‘The Shadow at the Bottom of the World’ as well. |
Aside from being an obvious classic certain additions of this novel features illustrations from the incomparable, and multi-talented Mervyn Peake. |
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An acknowledged influence by HP Lovecraft, Machen’s supernatural sexually driven novella, about the child of a victim of a heinous experiment becoming a harbinger of chaos. I have only read 2 Machen novels thus far but plan on reading more, the second is also on this list. |
His ‘Steampunk Trilogy’ was on my 101 list, a incredible story about a city that encompasses a world that boarders Heaven and Hell itself, including Angels and Demons. |
I had the pleasure of interview Charles Stross who has many great works and this is one of my favorites. Hard Sci-fi with a Lovecraftian Horror twist this book contains two tales. Stross perhaps accomplishes the most believable geek characterization I have ever read. |
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