tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post8021713475699065808..comments2024-03-20T19:40:58.078-05:00Comments on The OF Blog: BSFA Award shortlists announcedLarry Nolenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16001420558511460998noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-8251618268647587582014-01-31T20:29:47.047-06:002014-01-31T20:29:47.047-06:00I still don't understand how a book as dull as...I still don't understand how a book as dull as Ancillary Justice has so much hype behind it. It is a shame that Jacqueline Koyanagi's Ascension was almost immediately overshadowed by it. I very much agree with you about Hurley's book. Keep forgetting that it is eligible for awards again.<br /><br />I haven't read any of the other books. Same goes for the short stories, but I will probably get around to that soon.jameshttp://epbth.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8068873.post-51605056341955702502014-01-30T04:39:45.299-06:002014-01-30T04:39:45.299-06:00I am not sure about the novels, my readings tended...I am not sure about the novels, my readings tended to come from other genres that the one subjected here. But for the short fiction I read two and they're very strong indeed. Sofia Samatar's "Selkie Stories are for Losers" and Tori Truslow's "Boat in Shadows Crossing" are the kind of short stories that leave a permanent mark, the kind of stories I enjoy reading the most. Truly strong entries. I do have Nina Allan's "Spin" at home and I believe it is time for me to read it and E.J. Swift's "Saga's Children" is available online, so I'll catch up with the other two as well. I am thinking of rounding them up for a post after that, but that is something I still have to consider. :)Mihai A.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08534691063946241019noreply@blogger.com