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To: Pontiac
I ignore the Hugos. In fact I ignore most awards. They are rarely given for things I like except by the most astounding coincidence.

For Sci-Fi, if it ain't from Baen it probably isn't any good.

Couple of exceptions but mostly true especially for military Sci-Fi.

36 posted on 03/26/2021 12:12:48 AM PDT by Harmless Teddy Bear (May their path be strewn with Legos, may they step on them with bare feet until they repent. )
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear
Back in the 70’s and 80’s (showing my age) they published the Hugo Award winning short stories in a single volume every year. I don’t know if they still do or not.

But, for a few years I bought that book. It was mostly to have something on hand for a quick read. I was going to school and didn’t have the time for a lengthy read.

I rarely read SF anymore. But, when I do it is usually classic SF from the 50’s and 60’s. Even back when I read SF it was stuff that was far older than myself. Most of the newer SF that I did read was unappealing to me.

If you have any suggestions for a SF book, I am open to suggestions. I was reading Heinlein most recently.

38 posted on 03/26/2021 1:06:54 AM PDT by Pontiac (The welfare state must fail because it is contrary to human nature and diminishes the human spirit)
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To: Harmless Teddy Bear

...awards..are rarely given for things I like except for the most astounding coincidence.

That there is some good writin’ 🏆


39 posted on 03/26/2021 2:09:16 AM PDT by Kevmo (The tree of liberty is thirsty.)
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