Monthly Archives: March 2024

Book Review: The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood

This month’s FanSci book club reading was The Handmaid’s Tale (fantasy (in theory, but should probably be filed in “current events”), 311 pages by Margaret Atwood. “Environmental disasters and declining birthrates have led to a Second American Civil War. The … Continue reading

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Book Review: Mockingjay by Suzanne Collins

The third and final book in The Hunger Games series is Mockingjay (dystopian/science fiction, 390 pages) by Suzanne Collins. “Katniss Everdeen, girl on fire, has survived, even though her home has been destroyed. Gale has escaped. Katniss’s family is safe. … Continue reading

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Book Review: Catching Fire by Suzanne Collins

Continuing with my reread of The Hunger Games series, the next book is Catching Fire (dystopian/science fiction, 391 pages) by Suzanne Collins. “Against all odds, Katniss has won the Hunger Games. She and fellow District 12 tribute Peeta Mellark are … Continue reading

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Book Review: the Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

I’m not quite sure why, but I felt the need to reread The Hunger Games (dystopian/science fiction, 374 pages) by Suzanne Collins and I was surprised that I’d never done a book review. “In the ruins of a place once … Continue reading

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TV Series Review: Xena: Warrior Princess season 1

As March is Women’s History Month in the U.S., I decided I should watch things that made history, starting with the first season of Xena: Warrior Princess. “In a time of ancient gods, warlords, and kings, a land in turmoil … Continue reading

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