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Alex Acks

Alex Acks is a writer, geologist, and sharp-dressed sir. They've written for Six to Start and been published in Strange Horizons, Lightspeed, Shimmer, Daily Science Fiction, and more. Alex lives in Denver with their two furry little bastards, where they twirl their mustache, watch movies, and bike. Twitter: @katsudonburi Website: katsudon.net

My Glorious Return to the Library

One Rioter on returning to the library after a too-long hiatus.

Books as Self Defense

Books you can use as self defense, from Ayn Rand to the dictionary.

I Want the Longest Audiobook You Have.

A Rioter with a new job that keeps her in the car requests your long audiobook recs!

7 First Contact Novels

Science-fiction novels about humanity's first contact with aliens.

Talking to Writers at Parties

A guide to talking to writers at parties and the key phrase everyone loves to hear.

What’s Being Done To Fix the Hugo Awards

An insider look at what's being done to defend the Hugo awards from regressive gaming by racist and sexist groups.

No Judgment Zone: Tie-In Edition

In defense of universe tie-in novels.

Unicorns and Swords: Nostalgia Reading

A reader re-visits her favorite books from adolescence!

Books to Read at the Poké Stop

Books to read while hunting Pokemon in the park at midnight like a totally normal human being.

An Open Letter to a Novel I Was Certain I’d Love (and Didn’t)

Words for a book one reader was sure she would devour...but didn't.