This week in the SFF Bestiary: a brief overview of cryptids like the Feejee mermaid and jackalope which are definitely, absolutely real and not testaments to the human spirit of pranking.
We've reached the end of Day One in Brandon Sanderson's Wind and Truth–come to a party with Bridge Four, stay to discuss new revelations about Shallan and spren, and what the future might hold! You can also catch up on chapters 12 and 13 here!
From Shakespearean hijinks and fantasy heists to monsters and quantum physics, these books bring back the thrill of classic choose-your-own-adventure experiences for fans of speculative fiction!
Problem: We need smaller astronauts to successfully launch our space mission. Science fiction has come up with some...interesting...solutions. James Davis Nicoll highlights five stories following low-mass astronauts.
Covering everything from Homer to terrible twee Victorian fairy tales, classic Le Guin to lesser-known Agatha Christie, Jo Walton notes that all of these books are rather interesting (if not strictly good)...
Cowboy Bebop introduced a generation of Americans to the world of anime via Cartoon Network's Adult Swim–let's discuss its impact and legacy, both in the US and Japan...
1995's Ghost in the Shell is a philosophical discussion about the nature of life and consciousness that is sometimes interrupted by gunfights and sexy cyborg ladies. Come share your thoughts with the Sci Fi Film Club!
With Arcane season 2 approaching, it's time to look back at the core relationship between sisters Jinx and Vi. How does Arcane make their story effective? Where will it go from here? Aamir Mehar walks us through his answers.
