Sci-Friday: Small Stories Filled With Big Ideas

Essential night stand staples for the Sci-Fi lovin' futures thinker.

Several years ago, I discovered "The Big Book of Science Fiction" edited by Jeff VanderMeer and Ann Vandermeer. Spanning over 1,200 pages, this comprehensive anthology features a myriad of short stories from some of the genre's most distinguished writers. The collection is thoughtfully organized in chronological order, beginning with pioneering tales fr…