I wasn't expecting much from *Timeless Journeys: The Greatest Time Travel Stories Ever Told* by Barry N. Malzberg, but I'm happy to say I enjoyed it more and more as I read on. I’ve been a bit "meh" about sci-fi lately, but what really struck me about this collection was that I'd set myself a certain number of stories to read each day, and I kept going over that limit. The editor's notes were relevant, but I could've done without them, to be honest. That said, I'm definitely interested in checki...

This is a solid collection of science fiction stories centered on time travel (which, let's be honest, leans more towards fantasy, like wizards and dragons). I jumped around in the book and savored my time with it. The heavy hitters in this collection are Robert Silverberg, Philip K. Dick, and Poul Anderson, each contributing fantastic stories. My personal favorite is Anderson's "The Man Who Came Early." Unlike most of the tales here, it avoids time paradoxes, focusing instead on a man thrust in...

Time travel stories are tough to pull off. In the wrong hands, the whole concept can feel like cheesy wish-fulfillment for guys who need a power trip. But to the credit of the amazing authors in *Timeless Journeys: The Greatest Time Travel Stories Ever Told*, most of the characters *don't* get what they want. Usually, they just make things worse by messing with stuff they barely understand. A lot of these stories are downright sad, often painfully so, and they nail a fundamental truth: you reall...

I've been immersed in science fiction ever since I discovered Heinlein's books for young readers in my elementary school library back in the early '50s. Over those sixty years, I've read all kinds of SF, but certain subgenres have become my absolute favorites – especially alternate history and time travel, two themes that often intertwine. This preference probably stems from my deep-seated interest in history in general. Nancy Kress is highly esteemed among dedicated SF readers and has received...

Overall, I found *Timeless Journeys: The Greatest Time Travel Stories Ever Told* to be a fantastic collection. It offers a broad range of perspectives on the different rules and laws that might govern time travel, and how those rules could affect the world at large. Consider it essential reading for time travel book reviews. I will admit, the first couple of stories took a little effort to get through, but after that, the anthology really picked up. It grabbed my interest so completely that I d...

If you're a short story enthusiast (like me) and a science fiction buff (also me!), then "Timeless Journeys: The Greatest Time Travel Stories Ever Told" needs to be on your reading radar. Despite the title's wink and a nudge, this collection truly delivers. This book cradles some of the origin points for how we understand time travel in pop culture. Did the masterminds behind "Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure" devour "Time Travellers Never Die"? It's tough to believe they didn't. And "The ...

This is a diverse collection of time travel short stories, ranging in length from just a few pages to several dozen. The tone of the stories varies widely, from comedic and light-hearted to serious and even disturbing. I'm not usually a fan of time travel stories. I often find that authors have a very unscientific understanding of the logical issues involved. A couple of stories in this anthology try to resolve the problem of causality paradoxes by simply declaring that no human can witness the...

A really enjoyable collection of short stories. With any themed anthology, you're bound to see some repetition of ideas, but overall, the quality of the stories in "Timeless Journeys: The Greatest Time Travel Stories Ever Told" is consistently high. The best of science fiction shines through in several stories, where the science takes a backseat to compelling characters and unique storytelling. Barry N. Malzberg has curated a selection that truly delivers.The collection delves into the practical...

Over the years, I've noticed that "best of the year" collections usually live up to the hype. Other "best of" compilations? Not so much. But this one, "Timeless Journeys: The Greatest Time Travel Stories Ever Told" by Barry N. Malzberg, comes pretty darn close. Malzberg has gathered stories from the forties through the nineties—or, given the theme, I guess I should say the nineteen-forties through the nineteen-nineties. There are some genuinely good, solid time travel stories in here, including ...

A pretty average collection of time travel stories, despite the bold claim of *Timeless Journeys: The Greatest Time Travel Stories Ever Told*. There were a couple of standouts, like "Time Travellers Never Die" and "The Battle of Long Island", but honestly, the whole book by Barry N. Malzberg is worth checking out if you're into time travel books. Not the *greatest* ever, but certainly enjoyable. A solid pick for your next sci-fi book review read.