Teahouse on the tracks

Two years ago, I bought a book just because I liked the cover. I had never heard anything about Alastair Reynolds but the summary at the end of the book seemed decent enough. I buy a book from an author I know nothing about every two months. Helps me read new stuff and allows me to discover new authors.

The week end came and as it was rainy, I took the book and started reading. I couldn’t put it down. I barely took a few hours to sleep (otherwise I would never have understood the plot…). Two days later, I was puting it down with a cry because I wanted more. I won’t talk to you about the story because it will spoil all the fun.
Sometimes my brain is slow (especially when I lack sleep) and it took me a few days to realise I could google the authors’ name and find more about what he had already written. I found his website and his blog: teahouse on the tracks.

So all of this to tell you to go check his blog. Sometimes, he posts links to some of his short stories. He also gives parts of some of his novels. And for those who are really adventurous and want to spend a good evening or two reading, try either: Chasm City (winner of the british SF award) or Century Rain. These two books are surprising, amazing, with plots within the main plot.