Author Archives: Lynne M. Thomas

About Lynne M. Thomas

Lynne M. Thomas is a nine time Hugo Award winning editor and podcaster. In her day job, she is Head of the Rare Book and Manuscript Library at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Book Review: The Spare Man by Mary Robinette Kowal

I’m clearly the target audience for this book, since the tag line is “The Thin Man in Space” and I adore The Thin Man. (CONTEXT: For those of you unfamiliar with this film from the 1930s, it’s a comedy where … Continue reading

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The Non-ARL Survey Article is Live!

Since this article began as a series of blog posts on here, I thought it would be good to post the results on here. BEHOLD: after five years, several major family health crises, and a pandemic, I’m thrilled to share … Continue reading

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A brief note re: Twitter verification

I was once verified on Twitter. This is the official website of me, Lynne M. Thomas. I also exist on Mastodon (server: wandering.shop) and IG under the same username. I talk about my daughter Caitlin, libraries, Doctor Who, science fiction, … Continue reading

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ChiCon/ WorldCon schedule!

:dusts off blog: Firm Schedule: *The Works and Legacy of Eric Flint 9/2/22, 11:30am, Michigan1 *Get to Know Short Fiction Publications, 9/2/22, 4pm, Crystal Ballroom A *Hugo Award finalist rehearsal 9/4/22, 1:30pm, Grand Ballroom *Table Talk 9/4/22, 2:30 pm, Crystal … Continue reading

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DisCon III/ WorldCon schedule!

As many of you know, I’ll be in (very masked) attendance at DisCon III in person. Here’s my schedule! Thu 5:00 pm Hugo Awards Finalists Reception  Start Time      Duration            Room Name      … Continue reading

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Book review: Divine Heretic by Jaime Lee Moyer

Divine Heretic by Jaime Lee Moyer My rating: 4 of 5 stars Jaime Lee Moyer has consistently published books that touch me profoundly, and this one is no different. I approached Divine Heretic with some trepidation, since it’s based on … Continue reading

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The Best of Uncanny Book Tour!

Space Unicorns! Are you excited about the forthcoming The Best of Uncanny (edited by Lynne M. Thomas and Michael Damian Thomas) from Subterranean Press? We have more great news! There will be four launch events next year featuring the editors and writers! University Book Store Seattle, … Continue reading

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New Student Convocation 2019 video

While I shared this link across my social media, I thought it would be good to post it for posterity to my blog, mostly to make it easier for me to find again. This is the “official” video from my … Continue reading

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Book review: The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite

The Lady’s Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite My rating: 5 of 5 stars Absolutely loved this. Loved, loved, loved. I needed books like this to exist in the mainstream in my 20s. Lucy is an astronomer, trained up … Continue reading

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Book review: Brightfall by Jaime Lee Moyer

Brightfall by Jaime Lee Moyer My rating: 5 of 5 stars (Content Note: there is offscreen child death in this novel.) I absolutely loved this. I’ve long been a fan of Jaime Lee Moyer’s work, because her characters are so … Continue reading

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