Trying something new

I am starting this blog to record my thoughts and observations as I read through all the novels in Isaac Asimov's "Foundation" universe. I've been a big fan of Asimov's since I started reading science fiction as a teenager, and have read most of these novels at one time or another. I have always wanted to undertake a re-reading of this narrative in its "correct" chronological order, rather than publication order or some random sequence dictated by when I happened upon one of the novels in a library or bookstore.

The idea to generate "reading notes" on this came from a casual remark by a fellow Asimov fan who, when I noted that I was about to begin this effort, said that he'd "be curious to hear my reflections." To be honest, it never occurred to me to share those reflections publicly. But, taking a page from a friend who has kept a public booklog for over 15 years and is approaching 800 books (96db), I might as well give it a try. [For those of you who do surf over to Kevin's booklog, don't expect a similar level of erudition or insight, or skillful programming here.]

My next entry will report on my research into the sequence of novels and decision on where to start.