I mainly read sci-fi, fantasy, some mystery, some suspense/horror and the occasional non-fiction.
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Interesting, speculative shot fiction about Marie Curie's teenage years. Based upon known historical records of her youth in Poland under Russian occupation but with liberties taken for story telling.
Terry Pratchett's profoundly irreverent novels, consistent number one bestsellers in England, have garnered him a …
A wonderful story interwoven with some very appropriate, not-so-gentle points about gender preconceptions.
A dying wizard unintentionally passes on his wizardness to 8th daughter of an 8th son (he thought it was an 8th son). As she grows lots of preconceptions about gender roles are examined, challenged and discarded.
Lore (and even law) can and should change as we all grow and learn together.
A great line: I can see you've been getting ideas below your station. - Granny Weatherwax to Eskarina when she forgot herself and blindly accepted there were ~any~ places she didn't belong because she wasn't a man.
After eighty years of fragile peace, the Architects are back, wreaking havoc as they consume …
This was a good continuation of The Final Architecture series. But as others have mentioned nothing really stuck or stood out as excellent like the first book. I still look forward to the third book to see where the story leads.
A Deepness in the Sky is a science fiction novel by American writer Vernor Vinge. …
Start with a single planet orbiting a white dwarf star nicknamed the OnOff star because it is consistently dormant 215 out of every 250 years. Add in a sentient species that survives on the planet. Finally toss in two competing, space faring groups of humans come to investigate. Mix well and enjoy the result!
Interesting science fiction short stories blending elements of Japanese folklore, belonging and human value. Lots of twists and surprises along the way.
An excellent entry in the Laundry Files series. The tone and genre are a bit different for Charles Stross as a classic Romance, but there is still plenty of eldritch horror to go around.
Sleep and the Soul is a collection of ten stories: - “You and Whose Army?” …
A good collection of short stories exploring interesting ideas.
Interesting story about space nones (nuns) and corporate corruption.
An excellent story and premise.
Content warning: torture
My daughter suggested I read this. It is an excellent adventure tale with a talking dog, a frog, found friends and some magic.
Another excellent book in the series. Be sure to look carefully at the details ava backgrounds because there are often lots of jokes and fun things.
My daughter told me this book was great and I should read it. She was correct!
Favorite (non-spoiler) quotes from the book: "My thoughts exactly, sir." "How ominous" and of course "Meow"
This book will take you through my incredible four year quest for justice for The …
This book is a great reminder that each of us have the power to make positive changes in the world. It also shows that unfortunately sometimes the path to justice is long and slow but we should ask try to do our part to move the journey forward.
Josh's decision to get involved after reading about the Groveland Four in college and then driving past Groveland helped ensure that pardons were issued. His action and passion helped inspire lots of others to help as well.
This was s good collection of varied short stories. Particular favorites were: The Glove and the Black Lantern Sourwood Honey Days Autumn's Dusk
An interesting story and artwork. But the cover says "adults only"and that's a good warning. Scattered through the book is some nudity and drawings of sex.
