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
Alex Acks
March 2, 2017
One Rioter on returning to the library after a too-long hiatus.
Books as Self Defense
Alex Acks
February 16, 2017
Books you can use as self defense, from Ayn Rand to the dictionary.
I Want the Longest Audiobook You Have.
Alex Acks
December 20, 2016
A Rioter with a new job that keeps her in the car requests your long audiobook recs!
7 First Contact Novels
Alex Acks
November 4, 2016
Science-fiction novels about humanity's first contact with aliens.
Talking to Writers at Parties
Alex Acks
September 24, 2016
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
Alex Acks
August 25, 2016
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
Alex Acks
August 23, 2016
In defense of universe tie-in novels.
Unicorns and Swords: Nostalgia Reading
Alex Acks
July 25, 2016
A reader re-visits her favorite books from adolescence!
Books to Read at the Poké Stop
Alex Acks
July 15, 2016
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)
Alex Acks
June 9, 2016
Words for a book one reader was sure she would devour...but didn't.