Tag Archives: Octavia Butler

2025: My Year in Books: The Infographic and the Aftermath

Posted on January 20, 2026 by Brenton Dickieson

In a New Year message, the author shares their Goodreads “My Year in Books” infographic, reflecting humorously on their reading accomplishments and a lack of compliments. They met their goal of reading 120 books and mention winning badges–though the real prize is the reading experience itself. They express hopes for future reading challenges and share well wishes for the upcoming literary year. Continue reading →

Posted in News & Links, Reflections | Tagged book-reviews, books, C.S. Lewis, Discworld, fantasy, fiction, Inklings, J.R.R. Tolkien, L.M. Montgomery, literature, Octavia Butler, P. G. Wodehouse, Reading, Stephen King, Terry Pratchett | 2 Comments

Event Announcement: “C S Lewis: The Spiritual, Social, and Ethical Vision in his Life and Work” by the EICSP (Feb 12, 2025 at 2pm EST/7pm UK Time)

Posted on February 4, 2025 by

Dear Reader, I am pleased to be part of a panel with the Edinburgh International Centre for Spirituality and Peace. The EICSP was founded in December 2007 to provide educational opportunities and an international forum for understanding, experiencing, and participating … Continue reading →

Posted in News & Links | Tagged C.S. Lewis, Digital Humanities, Edinburgh, Edinburgh International Centre for Spirituality and Peace, Inquiry-based Learning, J.R.R. Tolkien, L.M. Montgomery, literature, Octavia Butler, podcasting, spiritual theology, spirituality | 5 Comments

2023: My Year in Books: The Infographic

Posted on January 1, 2024 by Brenton Dickieson

Happy New Year everyone! I wanted to share the Goodreads “My Year in Books” infographic, with some brief reflections to follow. You can see the interactive online infographic here, or read on. “Congratulations! You’re really good at reading, and probably a … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged Anne Rice, C.S. Lewis, Goodreads, Harry Potter, Hugo Awards, J.K. Rowling, J.R.R. Tolkien, Jane Austen, L.M. Montgomery, Octavia Butler, Reading, Stephen King, Ursula K. Le Guin | 3 Comments

2022: My Year in Books: The Infographic

Posted on January 5, 2023 by Brenton Dickieson

Happy New Year, everyone! I am once again assembling the “reading nerd data” in an upcoming post. I love charts. And behind every chart is a great spreadsheet. I guess I just love spreadsheets. Meanwhile, as is my tradition, I … Continue reading →

Posted in News & Links | Tagged Anne of Green Gables, Anne Rice, Anne's House of Dreams, C.S. Lewis, Goodreads, Harry Potter, Hugo Awards, J.K. Rowling, J.R.R. Tolkien, Jane Austen, L.M. Montgomery, Octavia Butler, Reading, Stephen King, Ursula K. Le Guin | 20 Comments

How Long ’til Black Future Month? by N.K. Jemisin (a review)

Posted on April 6, 2022 by Brenton Dickieson

How Long ’til Black Future Month? by N.K. Jemisin My rating: 4 of 5 stars When I say that N.K. Jemisin is one of the most powerful writers in contemporary speculative fiction, I am making a claim of both influence … Continue reading →