Today on Project Gutenberg, we have... Over There with the Canadians at Vimy Ridge by G. Harvey Ralphson The phrase "over there" is a clue to the subject of today's book, as is the mention of Vimy Ridge and the appearance of an antique tank on the cover. That's right, we're talking about World War … Continue reading Today on Project Gutenberg #43
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Today on Project Gutenberg #42
Today on Project Gutenberg, we have... Heroes of To-Day by Mary Rosetta Parkman "To-Day," in this instance, refers to 1917, when this book was published, and according to author Mary Rosetta Parkman, a hero can mean all sorts of different things. In her mind, the heroes of the late 1910s were "fighting...not against flesh and … Continue reading Today on Project Gutenberg #42
Horror Is Universal: “The Mummy’s Tomb” (1942)
Unwatchable. It's a hefty word, or at least it's supposed to be. In today's digital word, we're more likely to see it tossed around as shorthand for "something I personally didn't like." But what does it really mean? When is a film really, truly unwatchable? The problem is that "unwatchable" can mean a few different … Continue reading Horror Is Universal: “The Mummy’s Tomb” (1942)
Today on Project Gutenberg #41
Today on Project Gutenberg, we have... Hail to the Chief by Randall Garrett I know, I know, we're all sick and tired of hearing about presidential elections. But this one's gonna be fun, I promise. This story comes to us from the February 1962 issue of Analog Science Fact and Science Fiction. It was written … Continue reading Today on Project Gutenberg #41
Today on Project Gutenberg #40
Today on Project Gutenberg, we have... A Gray Eye or So by Frank Frankfort Moore YOU AGAIN? Soooo you may remember that we have met this guy before in our Project Gutenberg travels. Good old Frank Frankfort Moore, author of The Love That Prevailed, AKA that deeply weird novel where the real-life founder of Methodism … Continue reading Today on Project Gutenberg #40
Horror Is Universal: “Invisible Agent” (1942)
NOTE: This article will contain mentions of sexual assault and a discussion of anti-Japanese racism, both of which may be upsetting to some readers. TERRIBLE JOKE INCOMING IN 3, 2, 1... What's the best way to get rid of Nazis? You have to use a Not-See! HA HA HA! And now that I've gotten that … Continue reading Horror Is Universal: “Invisible Agent” (1942)
Today on Project Gutenberg #39
Today on Project Gutenberg, we have... Romances of Old Japan by Yei Theodora Ozaki You know what's always fun to read? Myths and folktales from other cultures. They're often a fun and accessible way to learn something about people in different parts of the world, and you can find some pretty wild and remarkable stories … Continue reading Today on Project Gutenberg #39
Horror Is Universal: “The Ghost of Frankenstein” (1942)
When I first pressed Play on this movie, I really had no idea what to expect. Son of Frankenstein had been a decent, if not perfect, conclusion to the story begun in the 1931 film, and after three movies, the most interesting story possibilities for the Frankensteins and the Creature had already been played out. … Continue reading Horror Is Universal: “The Ghost of Frankenstein” (1942)
Today on Project Gutenberg #38
Today on Project Gutenberg, we have... Unbegotten Child by Winston Marks The only thing scarier than being pregnant is being unwillingly pregnant. And the only thing scarier than being unwillingly pregnant is when you have no idea how you got that way. Inexplicable or simply impossible pregnancies have been a trope in fiction for literally … Continue reading Today on Project Gutenberg #38
Today on Project Gutenberg #37
Today on Project Gutenberg, we have... Bracebridge Hall by Washington Irving "How appropriately spooky for late October!" you might say. After all, Irving was the author of "Rip Van Winkle" and "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," two of the spookiest short stories out there. But this isn't quite the Irving that pop culture has made … Continue reading Today on Project Gutenberg #37
