Monthly Archives: November 2020

Book Review: Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Alex R. Howe

In 2011, Ernest Cline wrote the bestselling book Ready Player One about a boy competing in a high stakes video game contest in the future virtual reality world of the OASIS. In 2045, the OASIS basically is the internet and … Continue reading →

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#17 – Arthur C. Clarke

Posted on November 23, 2020 by Alex R. Howe

Arthur C. Clarke was the fourth of the “Big Four” authors of the golden age of science fiction. In this episode, we explore his work and his unique writing style, especially centered around “sufficiently advanced technology.” Book recommendation: The City … Continue reading →

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#16 – Ray Bradbury

Posted on November 9, 2020 by Alex R. Howe

Ray Bradbury is most famous as the author of Fahrenheit 451, but he was an important and unique figure in science fiction at-large, a master of short fiction with a colorful, Hollywood-centered career. Here, we explore some of his most … Continue reading →

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