The Labyrinth Library

Beginning a New Chapter

labyrinthlibrary@gmail.com (Chris Gladis) — Wed, 01 May 2013 01:11:12 +0000

Hello and again, welcome to the Labyrinth Library. As I said at the end of the last episode, this podcast is undergoing something of a transition from this point – going from a weekly podcast to an occasional podcast. This … Continue reading →

Review 224: A Memory of Light (Wheel of Time 14)

labyrinthlibrary@gmail.com (Chris Gladis) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 20:00:04 +0000

A Memory of Light by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson At last. At long, long last. I have been reading this series since it started back in 1990, and have followed it closely in the twenty-three years that followed. I … Continue reading →

Review 223: The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay

labyrinthlibrary@gmail.com (Chris Gladis) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 20:00:07 +0000

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon I have long been a reader of comic books, as you probably know by now if you’ve been following my reviews. Ever since I was a kid, comic books have … Continue reading →

Review 222: Sourcery

labyrinthlibrary@gmail.com (Chris Gladis) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 20:00:31 +0000

Sourcery by Terry Pratchett Yes, I know – I’ve gone on a Discworld bender. Just one, I thought to myself – I’ll just read Lords and Ladies and that’ll be it. But then I saw Small Gods just sitting there… … Continue reading →

Review 221: We Learn Nothing

labyrinthlibrary@gmail.com (Chris Gladis) — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:00:33 +0000

We Learn Nothing by Tim Kreider While I was reading this book – in a faculty meeting, I have to confess – my colleague looked over, looked at the title and remarked something along the lines of, “That’s completely against … Continue reading →

Review 220: Towers of Midnight (Wheel of Time 13)

labyrinthlibrary@gmail.com (Chris Gladis) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 20:00:54 +0000

Wheel of Time 13: Towers of Midnight by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson This is it, folks. We’re nearly done. Hang in there…. I’m finding this book tough to review for a few reasons. Firstly, reviewing it is kind of … Continue reading →

Review 219: The Pleasure of Finding Things Out

labyrinthlibrary@gmail.com (Chris Gladis) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:00:03 +0000

The Pleasure of Finding Things Out by Richard Feynman Here’s the problem with having high expectations: they’re so often dashed. In my years trawling the web and being a science nerd, I heard a lot about Richard Feynman. There are … Continue reading →

Review 218: Why does E=MC2?

labyrinthlibrary@gmail.com (Chris Gladis) — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 07:53:31 +0000

Why Does E=mc2? by Brian Cox and Jeff Forshaw Way back in the mists of ancient time, when I was a college drama student, we all went down to New York City to see Tom Stoppard’s Arcadia. I don’t remember … Continue reading →

Review 217: The Secret Life of Words

labyrinthlibrary@gmail.com (Chris Gladis) — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 20:00:27 +0000

The Secret Life of Words by Henry Hitchings There are many ways to write human history. Most writers of history books tend to go the traditional way – following kings and queens, wars, revolutions and invasions. The history of the … Continue reading →

Review 216: The Gathering Storm (Wheel of Time 12)

labyrinthlibrary@gmail.com (Chris Gladis) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 20:00:12 +0000

Wheel of Time 12: The Gathering Storm by Robert Jordan and Brandon Sanderson Yes, of course there are some spoilers. Fewer than usual, perhaps, but still – do you want to take that chance? Imagine you have a favorite band, … Continue reading →