Back in February I was introduced to Culture Carton and, honestly, was a bit blown away by just how good it was. It included a book I already wanted as well as a couple of goodies I could genuinely use. Getting a second box, then,
Synopsis for The Collapsing Empire by John Scalzi Our universe is ruled by physics and faster than light travel is not possible — until the discovery of The Flow, an extra-dimensional field we can access at certain points in space-time that transport us to other
There are many, many subscription boxes out there – Samantha is always telling me about them, but until Culture Carton came along, they were all pretty easily identifiable as being geared towards Samantha’s demographic, not mine. Now, though, there’s something on the market that seems
Synopsis for Empires of Eve Empires of EVE: A History of the Great Wars of EVE Online is the incredible true story of the dictators and governments that have risen to power within the real virtual world of EVE Online. Since 2003, this sci-fi virtual
Synopsis for Steelheart Ten years ago, Calamity came. It was a burst in the sky that gave ordinary people extraordinary powers. The awed public started calling them Epics. Epics are no friends of man. With incredible gifts came the desire to rule. And to rule
Synopsis for Stay Younger Longer By 2046, California has emerged from a catastrophic earthquake as a shining star among nations, providing sustainable technology and hope to a dying world. The breakout Republic is caught in a power struggle between China, triumphant in the Oil Wars,
Synopsis for Red Country They burned her home. They stole her brother and sister. But vengeance is following. Shy South hoped to bury her bloody past and ride away smiling, but she’ll have to sharpen up some bad old ways to get her family back,
Synopsis for Lock In by John Scalzi Not too long from today, a new, highly contagious virus makes its way across the globe. Most who get sick experience nothing worse than flu, fever and headaches. But for the unlucky one percent – and nearly five
Synopsis for Morning Star by Pierce Brown Darrow would have lived in peace, but his enemies brought him war. The Gold overlords demanded his obedience, hanged his wife, and enslaved his people. But Darrow is determined to fight back. Risking everything to transform himself and
Synopsis for Divine Misfortune by A. Lee Martinez Teri and Phil had never needed their own personal god. But when Phil is passed up for a promotion – again – it’s time to take matters into their own hands. And look online. Choosing a god