Foundation's Resolve by Stephan Collings

I loved most of Asimov's books until he got too old and wrote bad prequels and worse sequels about Gaea and Galaxia, and I liked some of the newer "second Foundation" trilogy (first and third ones).  But I had not explored any of the fanfics because I don't read fanfic.  However David Brinn, author of Foundation's Triumph (author of third book in the modern trilogy), recommended "Resolve" so I picked this one up and it was ok, until the stupid god-like characters (Jean of Arc and Voltaire) appeared and then it got bad.  3/5 stars.  Worth reading if you have read all the others.

All the Lives He Led by Frederik Pohl

Interesting, fun story with many twists, great character arcs.  It was a little contrived.  4/5 stars.

Cycles of Time by Roger Penrose

I don't have enough physics to understand why one cosmological concept is more appealing than others.  The concept is cool, though, 2/5 stars.

Crossover by Joel Shepherd

I like the Spiral War series so I tried the first book of the Cassandra Kresnov stories.  There is a little too much for one book but it is great otherwise. I shall try to get the others. 4/5 stars.

The Utopia of Rules by David Graeber

This one is not nearly as good as Bullshit Jobs.  There are some interesting observations and analysis but the essays are very shrill and grating, 2/5 st

In the Heart of Darkness by Eric Flint & David Drake

The saga continues but the awe and wonder wears thin, 3/5 stars.  Lots of politics, intrigue, bad economics.

Rando Splicer by Joel Shephaed

I love this series.  5/5 stars.

The Fifth Head of Cerebus by Gene Wolfe

I never liked Gene Wolfe's books when I was young and I still don't like them now.  I did not like this story.  The "awesome" repository on github recommended the book so I read it. 2/5 Stars.

An Oblique Approach by Eric Flint

Intriguing universe, 3/5 stars.

Permanent Record by Edward Snowden

Fantastic!  Wow.  I have read all the other Snowden books, watched all the films, read some of the best technical materials released, and followed along as the saga continues.  This book is the very best so far.  I bought copies for people who work in this field.  Then I discovered the evil entities trying to kill Edward Snowden are also stealing all of the revenue for sales of Edward's books.  I shall try to get him to speak at eBay so that we can pay him for his important efforts on our behalf. 5/5 stars.  Internet Search Engines reveal where to find the book.