Monthly Archives: May 2014

An Audiobook Review: …And Let Me Sail Among the Stars!

Trips to the Moon By Lucian of Samosata (c. 125-c. 180 CE) Translated by Thomas Franklin (1721-1784) Published by Librivox Read by Ralph Snelson   The Book: Lucian of Samosata was a Second Century satirist who was an ethnic Assyria … Continue reading

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An Audiobook Review: Famous Last Words #1 – Hey! Look What I Can Do!

Empire By Clifford D. Simak Published by Librivox Read by Kevin Green   The Book: Clifford Simak was definitely one of the grandmasters of Science Fiction. His views of the future are always fresh and original and his characters are … Continue reading

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An Audiobook Review: Memories of Things Yet to Come.

  The Edge of the Knife By H. Beam Piper Published by LibriVox Read by Julio F Marchini (jfmarchini) The Book: This has long been one of my favorite H. Beam Piper stories, although I must admit I have a … Continue reading

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An Audiobook Review: From Rags to Riches, Heinlein Style

  Citizen of the Galaxy By Robert A. Heinlein Published by Blackstone Audio Books Read by Lloyd James   The Book: This was originally published as one of Heinlein’s juveniles, but it has some pretty heavy themes for a book … Continue reading

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