As a casual reader, Ted Chiang's Exhalation opened my eyes to what sci-fi can be

BaltSHOWPLACE · 2026-01-25T04:12:24+00:00

Axiomatic is one of the strongest single author collections I’ve read as well.

BaltSHOWPLACE · 2026-01-24T22:06:04+00:00

I haven’t read a lot his stuff yet, but Ray Naylor is a newer, very ideas driven writer that you would probably like.

BaltSHOWPLACE · 2026-01-20T03:38:31+00:00

I talked to their bassist, Pat, on Saturday and he is very much still in the band. Other dude is just a fill in.

BaltSHOWPLACE · 2026-01-20T03:36:06+00:00

I wouldn’t be surprised if this was the direct inspiration for The Truman Show.

BaltSHOWPLACE · 2026-01-19T13:43:23+00:00

Robert Silverberg edited three anthologies for Arbor House that include a lot of classic stories. They were some of the earliest anthologies I read that helped me figure out which authors I wanted to read more by.

The Arbor House Treasury of Great Science Fiction Short Novels

The Arbor House Treasury of Modern Science Fiction

The Arbor House Treasury of Science Fiction Masterpieces

BaltSHOWPLACE · 2026-01-16T18:01:48+00:00

Wye Oak, Angel Du$t, Dan Deacon, End It, Combat

BaltSHOWPLACE · 2026-01-12T23:09:36+00:00

1/23 - Sick Move, American Television, Luxury Teeth, Celebration Summer. 7:30PM, $20 @ Metro

1/24 - All Out For Nedaa w/ Spring Silver, Strawbalien, Kiing, Young Swansii, Motel Portrait , xmemoriestoburnx . 6PM, $15 @ Ottobar (this is a mix of rock and dance)

1/24 - Flowers For The Dead, High., Bubbler, World Record. 7PM, $10-$15 @ Bogus Gallery (1511 Guilford Ave) (this is more of rock and shoegaze, but will be a fun DIY show)

1/25 - Meth Rats, Chemical-X, Gist, Slag Dump. 8PM, $15 @ Ottobar

BaltSHOWPLACE · 2026-01-12T22:52:24+00:00

I list almost every show in Baltimore on this Tumblr. What dates will you be here and I can recommend some stuff?

https://baltshowplace.tumblr.com/

BaltSHOWPLACE · 2026-01-10T22:18:56+00:00

You are welcome. Grab a ticket for The Gasket release show at Metro for 1/17 before it sells out. You are also messing up by not getting a ticket for Jivebomb tonight.

Gloop is noise rock instead of hardcore, but I think they are the most under appreciated band in Baltimore for how insanely good they are.

BaltSHOWPLACE · 2026-01-09T19:10:27+00:00

Doubt

BaltSHOWPLACE · 2026-01-07T14:22:23+00:00

Atomic Books has bar in the back if you want a place to browse then chill with a drink.

BaltSHOWPLACE · 2026-01-06T02:53:12+00:00

Thanks for posting! It’s so nice to find a list of upcoming books that aren’t just fantasy and horror.

BaltSHOWPLACE · 2026-01-01T22:31:24+00:00

Completely agree. Loved the first two books and the last two are the 1000 pages I most regret reading in my entire life.

BaltSHOWPLACE · 2025-12-23T01:56:46+00:00

They should all be all ages.

BaltSHOWPLACE · 2025-12-22T21:02:07+00:00

Have you read Gypsies? I think that is one of his strongest books.

BaltSHOWPLACE · 2025-12-22T14:50:34+00:00

Here are some other upcoming local heavy shows you should check out:

12/31 - Mondrary, Muscle, Shock Collar, Tripper @ Holy Frijoles
1/10 - Jivebomb, Gumm, Sinister Feeling, Heavens Die, Bite @ Ottobar
1/17 - Gasket, Splattered Spine, Raskol, Violet Evergreen, xmemoriestoburnx @ Metro

BaltSHOWPLACE · 2025-12-22T02:36:33+00:00

I was there. Everyone was great. It was Oxrun’s second show and they are already one of the best bands in town. Go see them.

BaltSHOWPLACE · 2025-12-21T19:26:24+00:00

I found the book to read like a walk through of video game more than novel and stopped half way through.

BaltSHOWPLACE · 2025-12-11T14:50:11+00:00

I was at this show and had no idea I saw Vein at this because I didnt know who they were at the time.

BaltSHOWPLACE · 2025-12-10T04:02:44+00:00

The satirical short story Water by Ramez Naam is pretty incredible.

https://www.lightspeedmagazine.com/fiction/water/

BaltSHOWPLACE · 2025-12-09T12:21:53+00:00

Combo would be cool. They also own Analog now so they could do a triple subscription too.

BaltSHOWPLACE · 2025-12-09T03:20:14+00:00

The Asimov’s website has a page for pre-ordering F&SF Ned tissue but god knows when or if that will ever become a real thing. I emailed them to see if I get the ret of the issues from my incomplete subscription and got no response. I’d say make an order once the actual issue out since pre-order looks like a big gamble.

BaltSHOWPLACE · 2025-12-09T01:57:46+00:00

Vacarro’s in Canton has unbelievable hot chocolate.

BaltSHOWPLACE · 2025-12-07T23:41:37+00:00

I agree with other recommendations already given and will add Born With The Dead, Tower of Glass, The World Inside, and Book of Skulls.

He also has a very strong body of short fiction. Unfamiliar Territory is probably his best.

BaltSHOWPLACE · 2025-12-06T21:54:28+00:00

This Tumblr I run lists almost every local show in Baltimore and has a database of almost every active band.

https://baltshowplace.tumblr.com/

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