Is there a list of essential science fiction books that all Sci-Fi reader should have read?  A canon so to say? I recently read an article about The Benefits of Reading a Book You Don’t Like , I also read a post which was written in response to it.  Basically they agreed that, for each field of endeavour, in order to be able to communicate effectively with your colleagues, you need share common experiences or texts. They both said that when you study a subject academically, there are certain texts that you need to be familiar with. 

Welcome to the weekend, my internet is back and so am I with some random articles from across the web.  I have a plan to release a video tonight, called Does Science Fiction Have a Canon , and on Sunday evening I will post an article of the same name.  So keep an eye out for them.  But for now, sit back with your favourite beverage and enjoy.  My drink of choice this morning was a Cafe Romano (espresso and lemon). What Is the Measure of a Great Book? The Secrets Of The Theory of General Relativity In An Alphabetic Primer Major Publishers Are Not Listening to Authors Conan Doyle Estate Files Copyright and Trademark Suit Over Upcoming Holmes Movie 50 most popular images about books, reading, and libraries

Hello all, this weeks offering has a bit of something for everyone, the obligatory book stuff, including an excerpt from the Neal Stephenson' s New Novel, Seveneve s,  a video about comics and a look at new an twist on technology.  I hope you find something you enjoy.  So sit back and kick off your weekend with your favourite beverage of choice.  This week I'll be trying out my new tea ' Ginger Iron Goddess ', an oolong tea and ginger mix. I have a companion video to my post " Have You Considered 'Going Digital' With Your Reading? " Where I take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of using a digital reading platform. Video:  Have You Considered 'Going Digital' With Your Reading? | Discussion Please feel free to leave comments in the YouTube channel. 9 Of The Worst Habits Of Book-Lovers That Leave Us Broke, In Pain, And Lonely (But It's All Totally Worth It) Read the First Chapter of Neal Stephenson's New ...

Here are two recent science fiction releases, Both, I believe from independent authors.  I enjoyed reading them and am highlighting them here for your consideration.

Hello, this week is full of e-book related articles, however there is one that generated a lot of interest, for me anyway, called ' The Benefits of Reading a Book You Don’t Like '.  You may either love it or hate it.   Well, sit back with your favourite beverage and kick off your weekend with this weeks RAW compilation.   This weekend I am going to be playing around with my new aeropress coffee maker, producing lots of long blacks most likely. Two Space Operas Worth Reading | The Silver Ships & The Atlantis Ship I have an upcoming post that is going to be 'put up' on Sunday evening (17 May 2015) called .  You can get a head start by viewing the Vlog version of it on YouTube. Click here to view . The Benefits of Reading a Book You Don’t Like People are Losing their Trust in e-books What is the Most Memorable Reason You Have for Abandoning a Book Halfway Through? Most Canadian Publishers Now Selling Ebooks Direct Court Rules Kindles Ar...

Welcome, I recently saw a t-shirt which said 'COFFEE, BOOK, & RAIN.  Oh what a perfect day.'  I could relate to that.  I've added the article below so you may find a t-shirt which you can relate to as well.  Anyway, following is my collected random articles from across the web which you may be able to enjoy this weekend with your coffee and rain.  Enjoy! 7 Ideas To Get You Through Your Reading Slump. How To Become a Better Reader in 10 Steps Patterson donates $100k to ANZ indies Trade wary of children's market boom. TOR Books Now Eligible for an e-Book Upgrade for $2.99 Why Are e-Readers Great for Reading in the Sun? 50 awesome literary t-shirts for book lovers. 7 Ideas To Get You Through Your Reading Slump My new post comes with it's own companion video, check it out if you haven't already.   Video Link:  https://youtu.be/UnWlZ1cVn9s So how do you get out a reading slump?  I've had a 'sniff' around the i...

Nothing is fun when it seems like a chore, and when reading becomes a chore you're not going to set aside time to do so.  Sometimes you want to read but have no idea where to start.  If this is how your feeling then you're in a reading slump. So how do you get out a reading slump?  I've had a look around the internet found a few articles, read a few comments and have come up with a list of ideas that you can try to break you out of your reading slump.

Hi all and here we go for another end of week round up.  I've complied some random articled from across the web.   I really enjoyed the video in the first link. Even though it was all in Japanese, I loved the way the old book was treated.  It was an amazing transformation, however I wonder if it lost some of its character in the process.   Anyway, enjoy looking through these articles with your favourite beverage.  Tomorrow, I'm having whatever my wife makes for me... I'm guessing it will be a cafe latte.   The Old And Torn Book Restored To Look Like Brand New (video) The Little Publisher that Could Green Party confusion on copyright message Why are Indie Bookstores on the Decline in the UK But Having a Revival in the US? KDeasy Wants to be a Fool-Proof Calibre Alternative Which Only Works With Kindles Introducing the Waterstones Watch (video) Magic molecules