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Bad Boys of the Multiverse: An Alternate Universe Reading Guide
Have we gone multiverse crazy? Iain Banks' latest novel, Transition, is just the latest of a long line of sideways-traveling books, and this theme is more prevalent than ever. Here are some of my favorites, with spoilers and foul language. More »An "Alternate History For Newbies" Primer Makes A Stab At Creating An Allohistory Canon
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