Comic Book Review: Long Distance

Comic Book Review: Long Distance by Thomas F. Zahler Commercial artist Carter Blue and rocket scientist Lee Smith meet in a New York airport when he’s knocked over by an unruly child. She sees his sketches, they both make geeky references, the two start talking, and a spark is lit. This could be love. Just… Continue reading Comic Book Review: Long Distance

Book Review: Headstrong

Book Review: Headstrong by Rachel Swaby This is a collection of short biographical sketches of women who made advancements in various scientific fields.  According to the introduction, it was inspired when the New York Times ran an obituary of Yvonne Brill that listed her home cooking as her most important accomplishment, followed by being a wife… Continue reading Book Review: Headstrong

Book Review: Milestones of Space: Eleven Iconic Objects from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum

Book Review: Milestones of Space: Eleven Iconic Objects from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum edited by Michael J. Neufeld Disclaimer:  I received this book as a Goodreads giveaway on the premise that I would review it. When I was young, I wanted to be an astronaut.   It sounded like the best job… Continue reading Book Review: Milestones of Space: Eleven Iconic Objects from the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum