Saturday, May 17, 2025

We Dare by Eric Thomson (2019)

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As a young teen, I might have been swept up by We Dare's sharply drawn characters and moderately engaging action. The story's pulse,...
Wednesday, May 14, 2025

House of Leaves by Mark Danielewski (2000)

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House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski is a masterfully crafted, thought-provoking novel that immerses readers in a complex and multifacete...
Thursday, May 8, 2025

Mal Goes to War by Edward Ashton (2024)

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Mal Goes to War by Edward Ashton offers a few redeeming qualities but ultimately falls short of its potential. Certain characters are crafte...
Saturday, May 3, 2025

The War on the West by Douglas Murray (2022)

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Douglas Murray's The War on the West is a compelling and meticulously researched defense of Western culture and Enlightenment ideals. Mu...

Virtual Light by William Gibson (1993)

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William Gibson's Bridge Trilogy reaffirms his mastery of immersive world-building and vibrant characters, qualities that made Neuromanc...

Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams (2025)

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Sarah Wynn Williams' Careless People is a captivating exploration of her tumultuous tenure at Facebook/Meta, delivered through the lens...
Sunday, April 27, 2025

The Yiddish Policemen's Union by Michael Chabon (2007)

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This delightful novel is a vibrant tapestry of characters and culture that resonated deeply with me. Having grown up immersed in a Yiddish-i...
Saturday, April 26, 2025

The Trove by Tobias S Buckell (2017)

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The AI's, drawing from my book ratings, recommended Tobias Buckell's The Trove . Its suggestion wasn't entirely off the mark. Bu...
Thursday, April 24, 2025

The Fractal Prince by Hannu Rajaniemi (2014)

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I asked the AI's for book and author recommendations based on my "taste" as objectively measured by my book reviews on this bl...

A Ruse of Shadows by Sherry Thomas (2024)

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Another wonderful book in this series.  I look forward to the next one. 5/5 Stars.