I had completely forgotten about these books.

I’ve moved on.

I’ve always chosen the books I would read.

I’ve read my first novel when I was about 10. It was a French sci-fi book called “Joar de l’espce” (1972) It would translate to “Joar from space”. When a was a child I was very interested by everything from space so the title was all I needed to ask for the book to my parents. It was in a heap of recommended books for children (It was a whole junior collection thing.)

I remember I’ve liked it a lot. It was a one shot but it made me realize sci-fi was a thing and I followed up by all the sci-fi books I could put my hands on. It led me to René Barjavel who quickly became my favorite author in my child and teenage years.

As long as the story isn’t predictable while still making sense to a rational thinking individual, I’m happy.

I like stories about the encounters of very different civilizations and the result of these difference. (Is that a trope?)

I love stories messing up with the space-time continuum. (Is that a trope?) But they have to be smart and exact. (So many stories about that fail on the logical front)

It made no sense until I read the article.

The library isn’t at fault. They had no choice in the matter and the books removed were pretty normal (mild, I think, is the word used in the article).

So it’s a shame and it’s because of the “very religious” people in power in the area.

Inventing books?

Try to translate “'In a distant and secondhand set of dimensions, in an astral plane that was never meant to fly, …” to the silver screen.

Yeah? Me neither.