Thumbing Through Yesterday

Michael Moorcock's Elric saga is one of the most influential bodies of work in early fantasy. Elric, the titular character, is the last emporer of a waning empire, one founded on sorcery, dragons, and cruelty. This novel, ELric of Melnibone, is actually a prequel, exploring Elric's origins, and his aquisition of the legenrady runeblade, Stormbringer. A favorite of Toms back when it was new, this is a first-read for Tony.
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Arcadia by Tom Stoppard is a little bit of a deviation, being a play script instead of a novel. Still, it's a fascinating read, showcasing Stoppard's wit and esoteric bent. A favorite of Tony's, this is a new experience for Tom.

Ernest Hemingway's For Whom the Bell Tolls is one of his best novels, a story about the nobility of war. Or is it about the futility of war? It depends on whether you ask Tom or Tony!

The Little Prince by Antoine de Saint Exupéry is a beloved childrens' book that should have a place of honor in your bookshelf. A favorite of both Tom & Tony, we can't believe it's taken us nearly three years to visit this delightful tale.

H.G. Wells is often referred to as one of the fathers of science fiction. The War of the Worlds is one if his masterpieces. It has been made into three films, was the source of the famous 1938 radio broadcast, has inspired over a dozen television and direct-to-video productions, and even been reimagined as a concept music album. But how does the original hold up? Both Tom and Tony think it does pretty well.

The Comedy Writer is a novel by Peter Farrelly. If you know the name Peter Farrelly, it's likely from his screenplays. He's written such hits as Dumb and Dumber, Shallow Hal, and There's Something About Mary. How does he compare as a novelist? Let's find out!

Vampire$ is John Steakley's second novel. It's about a group of church-funded mercenaries who hunt, you guessed it, vampires. It's an interseting and aytpical portrayal of these ancient villains, the an interesting interpretation of the people who hunt them.

Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom by Cory Doctorow is a strange tale about a new society, the first generation of immortal humans. Told from the first-person view of Julius, a centenarian whose life revolves around preserving Dinsey World's Haunted Mansion from the technological advances of the 21st century, it's a story of conflict and sacrafice, and thoroughly weird.

Larry Niven's RIngworld is a masterpiece of classic SciFi. WInner of teh Hugo, Nebula, and Locus awards, this is a favortie of both Tom and Tony. Join us as we revisit Louis Wu, Teela Brown, Speaker-to-animals, and Nessus the mad Puppetteer. How does this story hold up?

Camouflage by Joe Haldeman is Tony's pick this time around. A completely new experience for Tom, this book explores the life of an alien shapshifter who has been on Earth since before mankind evolved, long enough to forget it's an alien. Can it learn to love? And will the predatory Chameleon succed in its quest to murde the alien? Let's find out!