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This here thread will feature Twitter sized reviews of all the books I read during 2021. If any of the books piques your interest, reach out to me and I'll share more thoughts.
The Farther Corner by Harry Pearson.
Typically wonderful writing from Pearson who excels at noticing little things and building stories around them. Also, great reminder of what and why we miss going to football games so much. https://amzn.to/39AeOzc
Typically wonderful writing from Pearson who excels at noticing little things and building stories around them. Also, great reminder of what and why we miss going to football games so much. https://amzn.to/39AeOzc
Death of a Charming Man by MC Beaton
A very quick, unchallenging read. Noticed that I've been reading more crime novels since lockdown and MC Beaton's series, set in Scottish highlands is one of the more enjoyable ones. https://amzn.to/35ONkEP
A very quick, unchallenging read. Noticed that I've been reading more crime novels since lockdown and MC Beaton's series, set in Scottish highlands is one of the more enjoyable ones. https://amzn.to/35ONkEP
Steig & Me by Eva Gabrielsson
Set myself target of reading at least 2 biographies this year and this library pick on life of Steig Larsson was the first. Largely a very good read on life of a fascinating writer and man. https://amzn.to/3nVKZhE
Set myself target of reading at least 2 biographies this year and this library pick on life of Steig Larsson was the first. Largely a very good read on life of a fascinating writer and man. https://amzn.to/3nVKZhE
Phasma by Delilah S Dawson
The Mandalorian finale was the push needed to read this book that had been lying in my TBR pile for a long time. Enjoyable story & creative world building constrained by what is going on elsewhere in larger SW universe. https://amzn.to/2KkUfOy
The Mandalorian finale was the push needed to read this book that had been lying in my TBR pile for a long time. Enjoyable story & creative world building constrained by what is going on elsewhere in larger SW universe. https://amzn.to/2KkUfOy
Sempreviva by Trevor Zahra
A collection of nostalgia laden short stories with flowers as a common thread. Zahra is one of the finest Maltese storytellers and this continues to build on his legend. https://merlinpublishers.com/author-book/trevor-zahra/
A collection of nostalgia laden short stories with flowers as a common thread. Zahra is one of the finest Maltese storytellers and this continues to build on his legend. https://merlinpublishers.com/author-book/trevor-zahra/
Among the Russians by Colin Thubron
A travelogue which has been transformed into a time capsule of life in the latter end of Soviet Union. Poetic, reflective & incredibly knowledgeable writing. Excellent. https://amzn.to/3pexRWo
A travelogue which has been transformed into a time capsule of life in the latter end of Soviet Union. Poetic, reflective & incredibly knowledgeable writing. Excellent. https://amzn.to/3pexRWo
The Last Astronaut by David Wellington
Sci-fi horror. An engaging read without presenting any original ideas. https://amzn.to/3cmcFKv
Sci-fi horror. An engaging read without presenting any original ideas. https://amzn.to/3cmcFKv
A Dead Djinn in Cairo by P Djeli Clarke
A glorious surprise. Despite being a short novella, this packs a surprising amount of world and character building. Story is fresh, creative and captivating. https://amzn.to/2NCQWDE
A glorious surprise. Despite being a short novella, this packs a surprising amount of world and character building. Story is fresh, creative and captivating. https://amzn.to/2NCQWDE
In the Garden of Beasts by Erik Larson
The story of William E Dodd, American ambassador to Germany during Hitler's rise to power. Shocking and disturbing in equal measures because, frankly, we have not learned the lessons of history.
https://amzn.to/2OiHpCe
The story of William E Dodd, American ambassador to Germany during Hitler's rise to power. Shocking and disturbing in equal measures because, frankly, we have not learned the lessons of history.
https://amzn.to/2OiHpCe
Death of a Macho Man by MC Beaton
Needed something uncomplicated after a heavy read and this series always delivers. For those who don't know, series is set in Scottish highlands and hero is a policeman who eschews ambition.
https://amzn.to/37cPqPv
Needed something uncomplicated after a heavy read and this series always delivers. For those who don't know, series is set in Scottish highlands and hero is a policeman who eschews ambition.
https://amzn.to/37cPqPv
The Serendipity Mindset by Christian Busch
The concept is interesting and attractive. Essentially, open yourself to new ideas / opportunities and be on the lookout for them. Eventually got a bit repetitive but still, not disappointed I read it.
https://amzn.to/3aX62Mc
The concept is interesting and attractive. Essentially, open yourself to new ideas / opportunities and be on the lookout for them. Eventually got a bit repetitive but still, not disappointed I read it.
https://amzn.to/3aX62Mc
Have neglected this thread over past few weeks but I haven't stopped reading. Recent reads coming up.
Humans by Matt Haig
Alien body snatching with a twist. Dark comedy that I wasn't expecting to enjoy anywhere near as much as I did. Wonder how much of SyFy's Resident Alien has been influenced by it. https://amzn.to/30gbKnL
Alien body snatching with a twist. Dark comedy that I wasn't expecting to enjoy anywhere near as much as I did. Wonder how much of SyFy's Resident Alien has been influenced by it. https://amzn.to/30gbKnL
Echo by Jack McDevitt
This series is intelligent sci-fi that is not too demanding and a favourite of mine. Essentially, it is about an archeologist and his assistant. In space. Loads of fun.
https://amzn.to/3bmRt65
This series is intelligent sci-fi that is not too demanding and a favourite of mine. Essentially, it is about an archeologist and his assistant. In space. Loads of fun.
https://amzn.to/3bmRt65
The Haunting of Tram 015 by P. Djeli Clarke
Second book in this novella series of urban fantasy set in early 20th century Egypt. If you like fantasy but haven't been reading a lot lately, pick this up. Quick read but so fulfilling.
https://amzn.to/3kPGjKe
Second book in this novella series of urban fantasy set in early 20th century Egypt. If you like fantasy but haven't been reading a lot lately, pick this up. Quick read but so fulfilling.
https://amzn.to/3kPGjKe
Snapshots by @d_gray_writer & @alanmccredie. Photography is so good that I got a framed print hanging in my office. As for writing Gray is a master of transforming moods and ethereal feelings into words. His talent is a match for McCredie’s genius.
https://amzn.to/3kPgjP6
https://amzn.to/3kPgjP6
This Is How You Lose The Time War by by Amar El Mohtar & Max Gladstone
Highly acclaimed time travel fiction. Enjoyed it but nowhere near as much as the reviews had led me to expect. https://amzn.to/3uYHXht
Highly acclaimed time travel fiction. Enjoyed it but nowhere near as much as the reviews had led me to expect. https://amzn.to/3uYHXht
Had abandoned this thread but have a few spare moments so going to bring it back. FWIW, 27 books read so far this year.
Firebird by Jack McDevitt
The sixth book in the Alex Benedict series. I'm reading one of these every month which says it all, really. Entertaining, intelligent, engaging and accessible sci-fi reading. https://amzn.to/3aDJpgG
The sixth book in the Alex Benedict series. I'm reading one of these every month which says it all, really. Entertaining, intelligent, engaging and accessible sci-fi reading. https://amzn.to/3aDJpgG
Grajjiet Malta by Juann Mamo (collected by Mark Vella)
A collection of writing by Juann Mamo, a revolutionary left-wing Maltese writer from the 1920s / 30s. Criticism of level of ignorance in which Maltese had been left for the benefit of the few.
A collection of writing by Juann Mamo, a revolutionary left-wing Maltese writer from the 1920s / 30s. Criticism of level of ignorance in which Maltese had been left for the benefit of the few.
The Light Brigade by Kameron Hurley
A dystopian view of a future when corporations rule the world (literally) and soldiers can be transported from one place to another using light. Dark sci-fi. Enjoyed but not sure I'd recommend.
https://amzn.to/3dMRxxa
A dystopian view of a future when corporations rule the world (literally) and soldiers can be transported from one place to another using light. Dark sci-fi. Enjoyed but not sure I'd recommend.
https://amzn.to/3dMRxxa
The Blizzard Issue 39 by Various
Been a subscriber of @blzzrd since the week it was announced. Thought this was one of the best issues (probably due to pieces on Roberto Firmino & John Houlding).
Been a subscriber of @blzzrd since the week it was announced. Thought this was one of the best issues (probably due to pieces on Roberto Firmino & John Houlding).
