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Curiouser and Curiouser

Posted on June 22, 2026 by Nathan

Pandora, by Susan Stokes-Chapman – This was an online recommendation for me some time ago, probably because I was reading a lot of stuff based on Greek mythology. I wasn’t really sure what to expect from the book. It uses … Continue reading →

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Curves and Angles

Posted on April 16, 2026 by Nathan

Leather Goddesses of Phobos – Released in 1986, this is an Infocom text adventure with some raunchy elements. They aren’t the main focus of the game, but that kind of thing is usually going to stand out. It’s mostly a campy … Continue reading →

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If Found, Send to Sorhed (the Postage Is Prepaid)

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Nathan

The Left-Handed Booksellers of London, by Garth Nix – Art student Susan Arkshaw has just turned eighteen and come to London seeking information on her absent father. She tries to confront her mother’s old boyfriend, who’s actually a crime boss. … Continue reading →

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Mirth and Magic

Posted on February 4, 2026 by Nathan

Celtic Mythology: The Gods, Goddesses, and Heroes Handbook, by Sorcha and Aron Hegarty – This a guide to the characters in this mythology, which provides a few pages on the key details of each one, and an lush illustration by … Continue reading →

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I Can’t Wait ‘Til the Future Gets Here

Posted on December 1, 2025 by Nathan

While the previous Hulu seasons were released one week at a time, this one was dropped all at once. It was also around when there was a push for people to cancel Hulu because of Disney caving to Trump in … Continue reading →

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Astral Animation

Posted on November 20, 2025 by Nathan

The Day the Earth Blew Up: A Looney Tunes Movie – I kind of wish I’d seen this at the theater, since we don’t get a whole lot of traditionally animated features these days. And Warner Bros. seems to be … Continue reading →

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Paper and Iron

Posted on September 9, 2025 by Nathan

Carson of Venus, by Edgar Rice Burroughs – Written in 1937, the author wasn’t even trying to disguise his references to current events, with a land on Venus largely taken over by the fascist Zani Party, and one holdout having … Continue reading →

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Owlementary, My Dear Graham

Posted on May 22, 2025 by Nathan

Here’s a look at some more old adventure games, although they were new to me. Planetfall – This is part of the Zork collection that I bought on Steam, even though I don’t know that it’s part of the Zork … Continue reading →

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Space Sanitation

Posted on April 24, 2025 by Nathan

Space Quest III: The Pirates of Pestulon – I remember seeing someone play this game back when it must have been pretty new, although not that much of it. I remember Roger Wilco could put a ladder in his pocket, … Continue reading →

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Heroes with a Thousand Deaths

Posted on April 3, 2025 by Nathan

Is there a term for nostalgia for things you didn’t grow up with, but kind of wish you had? That’s the way I feel about old adventure video games, things that I was aware of but mostly wasn’t able to play. … Continue reading →

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