Lightspeed: Edited by John Joseph Adams

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Media Reviews

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Book Review: The Year’s Best Fantasy: Volume Three, Paula Guran, editor

Arley Sorg wondered if the new The Year’s Best Fantasy: Volume 3 (edited by Paula Guran) was a good read–and he’s happy to report, it is!

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Book Review: Poster Girl, by Veronica Roth

If you’ve been thinking about how Big Brother is probably watching you, then you might want to check out Poster Girl, a new SF novel from Veronica Roth.

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Media Reviews: December 2020

Carrie Vaughn reviews some streaming fun: Enola Holmes and the show For All Mankind. You deserve a break—turn on the tv!

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Media Review: November 2020

This month, special guest reviewer Lisa Nohealani Morton reviews Syfy’s tv show Vagrant Queen.

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Media Review: October 2020

Are you looking for a new tabletop RPG? Maybe Star Trek Adventures is for you! Aaron Duran boldly reviews the core rulebook.

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Media Review: September 2020

Christopher East reviews streaming shows Devs and Years and Years.

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Media Review: August 2020

This month, Carrie Vaughn mourns watching movies in the theater. She also reviews Amazon’s new series, Upload.

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Media Review: July 2020

Our reviewer LaShawn M. Wanak takes a deep dive into Steven Universe, Steven Universe: The Movie, and Steven Universe Future. There are gems, trauma, singing, and heroics—so should you watch it?

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Media Review: June 2020

Sure, you’ve heard about Tom Nook and all the cute animals in the neighborhood. But what is it really like playing Animal Crossing: New Horizons, especially when you’re stuck home alone in lockdown? JY Yang spills the beans.

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Media Review: May 2020

Ready to get your kids started in gaming? Looking for some help? We brought in a very special reviewer to check out these new D&D supplemental materials designed for kids. Find out if they’re a good fit for your family!

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