June is Ray Bradbury Month

June is Ray Bradbury Month (in my world anyway). Last year, June 5th, Ray Bradbury died. Bradbury wrote some of the greatest science fiction novels (Fahrenheit 451, Martian Chronicles) and is my personal favorite author. Since his death I decided that each June I would read new (to me) book of his.

Last year I read 'R is for Rocket' which are a collection of Twilight Zone-esque short stories on space travel. Highly recommended.


This year I picked up a used copy of 'Dandelion Wine' from Twice Told Books in Guernville, CA (great little book store if you're ever in that neighborhood). The description sounds a lot like "Something Wicked This Way Comes'. Can't wait to get started!


For other Bradbury fans, I encourage you to do the same. For others who may not be Bradbury fans, I suggest you find another author who is special to you and honor them in a similar way.

Below is a great tribute to Bradbury written by Neil Gaiman. I posted this link last June, definitely worth a listen if you haven't heard this before (Bradbury fan or not).
soundcloud.com/neilgaiman/the-man-who-forgot-ray-bradbury