Completing: The 2012 Science Fiction Experience

The 2012 Science Fiction Experience hosted by Carl V. of Stainless Steel Droppings was a quick, short term non-challenge that I joined for a period of two months, from January 1st through February 29, 2012.

Carl V. made this a cool experience by giving the participants the choice of discussing everything science fiction: from movies to books, to well... anything. It was fun! I participated by watching quite a few movies, more than I posted about, and reading quite a few books, again, more than posted on my blog. I also ended up purchasing MORE books for that ever growing TBR pile after reading some of the reviews posted by my fellow participants, and adding some old favorites for re-reading purposes in ebook format.

At the beginning of this experience I had in mind two series and authors whose works I wanted to read, but was not sure which one I would choose. I ended up finishing one series, and began the other. So not too bad! Here they are:

• Vorkosigan Saga by Lois McMaster Bujold
• Old Man's War Series (Books 1 through 3) by John Scalzi.

Below is a summary of my posts for The 2012 Science Fiction Experience. I've also listed the titles of all books read, and movies that I remember watching.

Posts:

1. Science Fiction "B Movies"
2. The Butcher of Anderson Station: A Story of the Expanse by James S.A. Corey - Mini
3. Overview: Old Man's War by John Scalzi (Old Man's War #1, The Ghost Brigades #2) 
4. Impressions: Shards of Honor by Lois McMaster Bujold

Books Read:

1. Old Man's War (Old Man's War, Book 1) by John Scalzi
2. "Quiritationem Suis." (Metatropolis Anthology) by John Scalzi
3. The Ghost Brigades (Old Man's War, Book 2)  by John Scalzi
4. The Sagan Diary (Old Man's War, Book 2.5) by John Scalzi
5. The Last Colony (Old Man's War, Book 3) by John Scalzi
6. After the Coup (Old Man's War 4.5) by John Scalzi
7. The Butcher of Anderson Station: A Story of the Expanse (Book 1.5) by James S.A. Corey
8. Shards of Honor (Vorkosigan Series, #1) by Lois McMaster Bujold
9. How I Proposed to My Wife: An Alien Sex Story by John Scalzi

Movies Watched (watched more!):

1. The Matrix
2. Pitch Black
3. Soldier
4. Push
5. The Chronicles of Riddick
6. Star Trek (2009, directed by J.J. Abrams)
7. Priest (spec fic)
8. The Andromeda Strain

Thank you, Carl V., I had a blast!