@scalzi.com - I've been a fan of your books for many years. Just finished #TheInterdependency trilogy...and wanted to thank you for this series. #SpaceOperaSeptember 2026.
September 6, 2026 at 6:01 PM
@scalzi.com - I've been a fan of your books for many years. Just finished #TheInterdependency trilogy...and wanted to thank you for this series. #SpaceOperaSeptember 2026.
@sff180.bsky.social - I know that you haven't done #SOS for a bit, but I remember it, and wanted to let you know...I'm still doing it each year.
Thanks for all that you do for the community.
Here are the four books I've read (so far) in #SpaceOperaSeptember 2026.
Thanks for all that you do for the community.
Here are the four books I've read (so far) in #SpaceOperaSeptember 2026.
September 6, 2026 at 6:07 PM
@sff180.bsky.social - I know that you haven't done #SOS for a bit, but I remember it, and wanted to let you know...I'm still doing it each year.
Thanks for all that you do for the community.
Here are the four books I've read (so far) in #SpaceOperaSeptember 2026.
Thanks for all that you do for the community.
Here are the four books I've read (so far) in #SpaceOperaSeptember 2026.
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
Read 13 books for this "readathon", though I believe I was the ONLY one actually doing it this year.
Look below for the prompts that I accomplished.
It was a LOT of fun.
I wanted to read for all the prompts, but that didn't happen, unfortunately.
Next year, maybe.
Read 13 books for this "readathon", though I believe I was the ONLY one actually doing it this year.
Look below for the prompts that I accomplished.
It was a LOT of fun.
I wanted to read for all the prompts, but that didn't happen, unfortunately.
Next year, maybe.
October 1, 2025 at 10:13 AM
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
Read 13 books for this "readathon", though I believe I was the ONLY one actually doing it this year.
Look below for the prompts that I accomplished.
It was a LOT of fun.
I wanted to read for all the prompts, but that didn't happen, unfortunately.
Next year, maybe.
Read 13 books for this "readathon", though I believe I was the ONLY one actually doing it this year.
Look below for the prompts that I accomplished.
It was a LOT of fun.
I wanted to read for all the prompts, but that didn't happen, unfortunately.
Next year, maybe.
4 Stars #Alien franchise #Alien³ (unproduced script by William Gibson) with novel by Pat Cadigan
I can see why it wasn't produced, but "if only". I didn't like what they did instead, but really liked what they did here.
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/b173...
I can see why it wasn't produced, but "if only". I didn't like what they did instead, but really liked what they did here.
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/b173...
Review by graff_fuller - Alien - Alien 3: The Unproduced Screenplay by William Gibson
Phew, I liked this story a WHOLE lot better than the Alien³ movie, and the novelization (thoug...
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October 1, 2025 at 9:40 AM
4 Stars #Alien franchise #Alien³ (unproduced script by William Gibson) with novel by Pat Cadigan
I can see why it wasn't produced, but "if only". I didn't like what they did instead, but really liked what they did here.
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/b173...
I can see why it wasn't produced, but "if only". I didn't like what they did instead, but really liked what they did here.
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/b173...
4.25 Stars #RedSpace 02 #Revenant-X by David Wellington (and others)
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS #Horror story prompt, also.
I don't know why, but Horror in space doesn't bother me as much as in other genres. I just feel space, itself is horrifying. Right?
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/4722...
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS #Horror story prompt, also.
I don't know why, but Horror in space doesn't bother me as much as in other genres. I just feel space, itself is horrifying. Right?
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/4722...
Review by graff_fuller - Revenant-X
This was a very strong sequel to the Paradise-X novel in the Red Space "duology", though I hop...
app.thestorygraph.com
October 1, 2025 at 9:34 AM
4.25 Stars #RedSpace 02 #Revenant-X by David Wellington (and others)
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS #Horror story prompt, also.
I don't know why, but Horror in space doesn't bother me as much as in other genres. I just feel space, itself is horrifying. Right?
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/4722...
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS #Horror story prompt, also.
I don't know why, but Horror in space doesn't bother me as much as in other genres. I just feel space, itself is horrifying. Right?
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/4722...
Oops, this was another #SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS read.
October 1, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Oops, this was another #SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS read.
4 Stars #RedSpace 01 #Paradise-1 by David Wellington (and others)
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
Prompt: Stage Three: Unplanned Events: Engines have failed, lights out, power at 20 percent - Read a Space Horror/Survival story:
Scary with #Alien vibes to me.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/cb00...
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
Prompt: Stage Three: Unplanned Events: Engines have failed, lights out, power at 20 percent - Read a Space Horror/Survival story:
Scary with #Alien vibes to me.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/cb00...
Review by graff_fuller - Paradise-1
I'm not sure WHY I bought this book. Well...that's not exactly true. It was a cover buy. The h...
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October 1, 2025 at 9:28 AM
4 Stars #RedSpace 01 #Paradise-1 by David Wellington (and others)
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
Prompt: Stage Three: Unplanned Events: Engines have failed, lights out, power at 20 percent - Read a Space Horror/Survival story:
Scary with #Alien vibes to me.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/cb00...
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
Prompt: Stage Three: Unplanned Events: Engines have failed, lights out, power at 20 percent - Read a Space Horror/Survival story:
Scary with #Alien vibes to me.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/cb00...
4.75 Stars #TheDivide 03 #TheRelentlessLegion by J.S. Dewes
Conclusion of the "trilogy". I hope & pray the author revisits this universe & explores more there.
There's so much more to mine in this universe. Please write more.
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/835d...
Conclusion of the "trilogy". I hope & pray the author revisits this universe & explores more there.
There's so much more to mine in this universe. Please write more.
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/835d...
Review by graff_fuller - The Relentless Legion
This is my first time reading this book. I know I missed a lot of things, but I also know that...
app.thestorygraph.com
October 1, 2025 at 9:25 AM
4.75 Stars #TheDivide 03 #TheRelentlessLegion by J.S. Dewes
Conclusion of the "trilogy". I hope & pray the author revisits this universe & explores more there.
There's so much more to mine in this universe. Please write more.
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/835d...
Conclusion of the "trilogy". I hope & pray the author revisits this universe & explores more there.
There's so much more to mine in this universe. Please write more.
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/835d...
5 Stars #TheDivide 02 #TheExiledFleet #reread by J.S. Dewes
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
Like the first time reading it, it is such a great story...and I will continue to revisit this amazing story for years to come.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/05a7...
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
Like the first time reading it, it is such a great story...and I will continue to revisit this amazing story for years to come.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/05a7...
Review by graff_fuller - The Exiled Fleet
This after a Reread of this book, in preparation for The Divide 03 The Relentless Legion. So, ...
app.thestorygraph.com
October 1, 2025 at 9:01 AM
5 Stars #TheDivide 02 #TheExiledFleet #reread by J.S. Dewes
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
Like the first time reading it, it is such a great story...and I will continue to revisit this amazing story for years to come.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/05a7...
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
Like the first time reading it, it is such a great story...and I will continue to revisit this amazing story for years to come.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/05a7...
Oops. Forgot to mention the prompt.
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
Stage Four: Epilogue
Go back home...as a celebrated hero - Rereading one of your favourite Space Operas.
This book fulfills this prompt perfectly.
Thanks @jsdewes.com for your incredible imagination & talent as an author.
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
Stage Four: Epilogue
Go back home...as a celebrated hero - Rereading one of your favourite Space Operas.
This book fulfills this prompt perfectly.
Thanks @jsdewes.com for your incredible imagination & talent as an author.
September 12, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Oops. Forgot to mention the prompt.
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
Stage Four: Epilogue
Go back home...as a celebrated hero - Rereading one of your favourite Space Operas.
This book fulfills this prompt perfectly.
Thanks @jsdewes.com for your incredible imagination & talent as an author.
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
Stage Four: Epilogue
Go back home...as a celebrated hero - Rereading one of your favourite Space Operas.
This book fulfills this prompt perfectly.
Thanks @jsdewes.com for your incredible imagination & talent as an author.
5 Stars #TheDivide 01 #TheLastWatch by J.S. Dewes
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
It was my 3rd time reading this book & I still LOVE it. Such an impressive first book for any author, let alone a #SelfPublished one.
She's also an awesome person. Support her.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/3ad8...
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
It was my 3rd time reading this book & I still LOVE it. Such an impressive first book for any author, let alone a #SelfPublished one.
She's also an awesome person. Support her.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/3ad8...
Review by graff_fuller - The Last Watch
Second Reread: 5 Stars, again.You'd think that the process of rereading a book, would lessen t...
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September 12, 2025 at 11:14 AM
5 Stars #TheDivide 01 #TheLastWatch by J.S. Dewes
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
It was my 3rd time reading this book & I still LOVE it. Such an impressive first book for any author, let alone a #SelfPublished one.
She's also an awesome person. Support her.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/3ad8...
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
It was my 3rd time reading this book & I still LOVE it. Such an impressive first book for any author, let alone a #SelfPublished one.
She's also an awesome person. Support her.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/3ad8...
4.5 Stars #TheWayfarers 02 #AClosedandCommonOrbit by Becky Chambers
This is a great story, with a unique narrative style, mostly told from the viewpoints of people who've been marginalized.
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/3da5...
This is a great story, with a unique narrative style, mostly told from the viewpoints of people who've been marginalized.
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/3da5...
Review by graff_fuller - A Closed and Common Orbit
This story is almost ALL character work...from Jane to Sidra, and their dual narratives (one n...
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September 10, 2025 at 10:55 PM
4.5 Stars #TheWayfarers 02 #AClosedandCommonOrbit by Becky Chambers
This is a great story, with a unique narrative style, mostly told from the viewpoints of people who've been marginalized.
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/3da5...
This is a great story, with a unique narrative style, mostly told from the viewpoints of people who've been marginalized.
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/3da5...
4 Stars #StarTrek #TNG #ATimeTo... 07 #ATimeToKill by David Mack
Good story, but the ending is still a problem. The first book in the duos of this series, doesn't really have a ending that is satisfying (to me).
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/0de1...
Good story, but the ending is still a problem. The first book in the duos of this series, doesn't really have a ending that is satisfying (to me).
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/0de1...
Review by graff_fuller - A Time to Kill
This is a good multi-POV story with high stakes. The court intrigue. Our intrepid heroes...doi...
app.thestorygraph.com
September 10, 2025 at 10:43 PM
4 Stars #StarTrek #TNG #ATimeTo... 07 #ATimeToKill by David Mack
Good story, but the ending is still a problem. The first book in the duos of this series, doesn't really have a ending that is satisfying (to me).
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/0de1...
Good story, but the ending is still a problem. The first book in the duos of this series, doesn't really have a ending that is satisfying (to me).
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/0de1...
3.75 Stars #Wayfarers 01 #LongWaytoaSmallAngryPlanet by Becky Chambers
Character driven story with very little actual plot. Been wanting to read this series for a LONG time. Interested to see what all the fuss has been about.
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/4633...
Character driven story with very little actual plot. Been wanting to read this series for a LONG time. Interested to see what all the fuss has been about.
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/4633...
Review by graff_fuller - The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
I enjoyed the characters and the worldbuilding, but the plot was non-existant (at least from m...
app.thestorygraph.com
September 8, 2025 at 10:03 AM
3.75 Stars #Wayfarers 01 #LongWaytoaSmallAngryPlanet by Becky Chambers
Character driven story with very little actual plot. Been wanting to read this series for a LONG time. Interested to see what all the fuss has been about.
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/4633...
Character driven story with very little actual plot. Been wanting to read this series for a LONG time. Interested to see what all the fuss has been about.
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/4633...
3.5 Stars #Kilkenny series 01 Kilkenny by Louis L'Amour
I know that this is not the beginning of the story, but it was the first book published for this series...so I started with it.
He's almost the unknown stranger, till someone recognizes him. Fear sreads.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/c41a...
I know that this is not the beginning of the story, but it was the first book published for this series...so I started with it.
He's almost the unknown stranger, till someone recognizes him. Fear sreads.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/c41a...
Review by graff_fuller - Kilkenny
I have gotten into a Western phase of reading. I am currently in #SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SO...
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September 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
3.5 Stars #Kilkenny series 01 Kilkenny by Louis L'Amour
I know that this is not the beginning of the story, but it was the first book published for this series...so I started with it.
He's almost the unknown stranger, till someone recognizes him. Fear sreads.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/c41a...
I know that this is not the beginning of the story, but it was the first book published for this series...so I started with it.
He's almost the unknown stranger, till someone recognizes him. Fear sreads.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/c41a...
3.5 Stars #TheFadedSun 01 #Kesrith by C.J. Cherryh - an early part of the Alliance-Union universe
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS @sff180.bsky.social
Stage 2: Mission - Top Secret Time Travel - Read a book before 1980.
The book was published in 1978.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/2983...
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS @sff180.bsky.social
Stage 2: Mission - Top Secret Time Travel - Read a book before 1980.
The book was published in 1978.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/2983...
Review by graff_fuller - Kesrith
In some ways, this book reminds me of Dune, by Frank Herbert. It isn't as intricate, but it do...
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September 3, 2025 at 6:46 AM
3.5 Stars #TheFadedSun 01 #Kesrith by C.J. Cherryh - an early part of the Alliance-Union universe
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS @sff180.bsky.social
Stage 2: Mission - Top Secret Time Travel - Read a book before 1980.
The book was published in 1978.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/2983...
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS @sff180.bsky.social
Stage 2: Mission - Top Secret Time Travel - Read a book before 1980.
The book was published in 1978.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/2983...
4.25 Stars #StarTrek #TNG #ATimeTo... 06 #ATimeToHate by Robert Greenberger
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS @sff180.bsky.social
A good start to the readathon.
Prompt: Find a stowaway - Read a Space Opera book from a popular franchise.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/c03b...
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS @sff180.bsky.social
A good start to the readathon.
Prompt: Find a stowaway - Read a Space Opera book from a popular franchise.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/c03b...
Review by graff_fuller - A Time to Hate
I really enjoyed the struggles that were happening in each of the storylines.Commander Will Ri...
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September 2, 2025 at 4:52 AM
4.25 Stars #StarTrek #TNG #ATimeTo... 06 #ATimeToHate by Robert Greenberger
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS @sff180.bsky.social
A good start to the readathon.
Prompt: Find a stowaway - Read a Space Opera book from a popular franchise.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/c03b...
#SpaceOperaSeptember 2025 #SOS @sff180.bsky.social
A good start to the readathon.
Prompt: Find a stowaway - Read a Space Opera book from a popular franchise.
app.thestorygraph.com/reviews/c03b...
Here is last year's introduction video by Thomas of @sff180.bsky.social
He's not hosting it this year, but says we are encouraged to continue the #SpaceOperaSeptember #SOS for this year (2025).
Come join the fun...and have an adventure in reading... #SpaceOpera.
He's not hosting it this year, but says we are encouraged to continue the #SpaceOperaSeptember #SOS for this year (2025).
Come join the fun...and have an adventure in reading... #SpaceOpera.
September 1, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Here is last year's introduction video by Thomas of @sff180.bsky.social
He's not hosting it this year, but says we are encouraged to continue the #SpaceOperaSeptember #SOS for this year (2025).
Come join the fun...and have an adventure in reading... #SpaceOpera.
He's not hosting it this year, but says we are encouraged to continue the #SpaceOperaSeptember #SOS for this year (2025).
Come join the fun...and have an adventure in reading... #SpaceOpera.
I'm doing #SpaceOperaSeptember #SOS for 2025...since it started.
I've got my books set, and ready to go (below).
I'll be reading books outside of the readathon, too.
Should be an amazing month.
If you're interested, the prompts are below. Any questions?...watch this:
youtu.be/NhJmU3zfQfM?...
I've got my books set, and ready to go (below).
I'll be reading books outside of the readathon, too.
Should be an amazing month.
If you're interested, the prompts are below. Any questions?...watch this:
youtu.be/NhJmU3zfQfM?...
September 1, 2025 at 6:08 PM
I'm doing #SpaceOperaSeptember #SOS for 2025...since it started.
I've got my books set, and ready to go (below).
I'll be reading books outside of the readathon, too.
Should be an amazing month.
If you're interested, the prompts are below. Any questions?...watch this:
youtu.be/NhJmU3zfQfM?...
I've got my books set, and ready to go (below).
I'll be reading books outside of the readathon, too.
Should be an amazing month.
If you're interested, the prompts are below. Any questions?...watch this:
youtu.be/NhJmU3zfQfM?...
I'll carry that torch.
I know that it takes a lot to put on this readathon. All of us readers appreciate everything you do.
Want you to know...that it is the ONLY readathon that I do EVERY year. I'm a huge #ScienceFiction reader, but dedicating a month SOLELY for #SpaceOperaSeptember is important.
I know that it takes a lot to put on this readathon. All of us readers appreciate everything you do.
Want you to know...that it is the ONLY readathon that I do EVERY year. I'm a huge #ScienceFiction reader, but dedicating a month SOLELY for #SpaceOperaSeptember is important.
August 17, 2025 at 5:15 AM
I'll carry that torch.
I know that it takes a lot to put on this readathon. All of us readers appreciate everything you do.
Want you to know...that it is the ONLY readathon that I do EVERY year. I'm a huge #ScienceFiction reader, but dedicating a month SOLELY for #SpaceOperaSeptember is important.
I know that it takes a lot to put on this readathon. All of us readers appreciate everything you do.
Want you to know...that it is the ONLY readathon that I do EVERY year. I'm a huge #ScienceFiction reader, but dedicating a month SOLELY for #SpaceOperaSeptember is important.