Daniel ☀Feb 22
Short science fiction story, 4,020 words, written by Caryanna Reuven @CaryannaReuven, translated to English by Sue Burke.
Title: “Proxima One”
https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/reuven_05_25/
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Proxima One by Caryanna Reuven, translated by Sue Burke

Clarkesworld Science Fiction and Fantasy Magazine and Podcast.

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Show threadRobFeb 15

The Dangers of Smoking in Bed by Mariana Enriquez (trans. Megan McDowell)

A solid set of shorts stories that are graphic and gruesome; some of which do explore interesting ideas. I just felt some needed to be fleshed out more to have the necessary impact that I'm sure she was aiming for.

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TheEdinburghBookshopDec 10

#WhatWereReading : Joe enjoyed the latest fiction in translation from Akoya, Spanish writer Marta Sanz's wonderfully titled My Clavicle & Other Massive Misalignments (translated by Katie King)

The author deals with middle age & bodily changes in a realistic, but often humorous manner many will recognise. Are these aches and pains serious? They're serious, right? Or are they in her head?

Some medical professionals are helpful, others dismissive, and we realise this is about the way our bodies change in middle age - the aches, the pains, the worry that they signifiy something more, even menopause itself, but tackled in a way that is sympathetic but often humorous.

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AngieSep 17, 2025

Check out my review of Perfect Happiness, written by You-Jeong Jeong and translated by Sean Lin Halbert. This frightening tale will be available from @creaturepublishing on September 30.
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https://strangersights.com/perfect-happiness-by-you-jeong-jeong/

JoyJul 22, 2025
📚Book Review📚

‘The Moon on a Rainy Night’, Volume 1 by Kuzushiro.

Absolutely loved this first volume in what I'm hoping is going to be a beloved series for me. Originally picked it up thinking that it would be a good one to tempt the Teen to read over the summer, but honestly think it is just done so well that I'm keen to read more for myself.

Disability representation is wonderfully woven into the fabric of the story, and the nuance of someone being deaf without complete hearing loss is very welcome.

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JoyJun 23, 2025
📚Book Review📚

‘The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All, Vol. 2’ by Sumiko Arai

I borrowed the second volume of this manga series from my Teen. The story is still enjoyable in this second volume, but there was just a bit too much teenage angst for someone as old as me and I felt a bit frustrated with the main characters at times. Feels quite representative of teenage girl drama and insecurities though. Love the side characters!

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JoyJun 10, 2025
📚Book Review📚

‘The Guy She Was Interested In Wasn't a Guy at All, Vol. 1’ by Sumiko Arai

Borrowed this one from my Teen, and found it to be surprisingly wholesome, though it is always so funny to read about modern teenagers viewing themselves as edgy and alternative just for listening to the music that I grew up with. That being said, I do feel like this kind of story definitely resonates with teens who don't feel like they quite fit in with modern social pressures. I feel like those of us who grew up in the 80s and early 90s had a lot more role models for walking our own path and just being ourselves even if that didn't quite fit in with our peers. Would have loved to see some references to icons like Annie Lennox and Skunk Anansie, or later stuff like the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, but perhaps the author was either unaware of their influence or didn't care for their vocal styles. Happy to see a non-toxic friendship/crush depicted alongside the message that it is okay to be yourself and to dress in the ways that you find comfortable and enjoy the things that bring you joy.

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the buff who fell to earthApr 5, 2025

A new favourite author/book: Danish writer Solvej Balle and her On The Calculation of Volume, a literary fiction novel in 7 parts about a woman stuck in the same day, the 18th of November. I just finished the 2nd part and now have to wait for the next two to be released in English...on November 18.  Highly recommend, especially if you're currently having an existential crisis, lol.

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Mlie ReadsMar 8, 2025
I’ve had an exhausting but important week mostly spent on business trip. Didn’t get much sleep or spare time except for the initial flights, I was too tired coming back to even try to read.

The chapters I have read of Solenoid are strange, unsettling, yet beautiful. It has a slow burn horror aspect to it that I like.

This weekend we have been promised some sunshine. It feels like spring is finally in the air.

What are you reading and doing this week?

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Stalking KafkaMar 4, 2025
Halfway!

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