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A worthy follow-up to The Golem and the Jinni, this enthralling novel continues the story of its two protagonists and the humans (and not-humans) who become part of their stories.
Any book that places you squarely into the head of a protagonist who is, to say the least, a despicable person and keeps you there, fascinated by what this person will do next, is definitely worth reading. Base Notes is not just about murder and perfume; it's about artists trying to find a space for their art in a world that doesn't support creativity.
Tamsyn Muir’s Gideon the Ninth unveils a solar system of swordplay, cut-throat politics, and lesbian …
I read this by chance and I'm very glad I did. I wasn't sure what to make of it at first - all those bones! - but I was completely drawn into the story to the end. I also loved the matter-of-fact voice of the narrator, Gideon. A really fun read.
Willis Wu doesn’t perceive himself as a protagonist even in his own life: he’s merely Generic Asian Man. Every day, …
In a world devastated by nuclear holocaust, Snake is a healer. One of an elite …
Like many shorter pieces that are made into novels, this sometimes feels stretched out. The first part, "Of Mist, and Grass, and Sand," which was the original story, is absolutely marvelous, and is totally worth reading; after that, it's up to you.
Persuasion is the last novel fully completed by Jane Austen. It was published at the end of 1817, six months …
No, I didn't kill the dead human. If I had, I wouldn't dump the body …
A fine follow up in the Murderbot series. Murderbot themselves has become one of my favorite ongoing SF characters, and an excellent commentator on the humans around them.
Find the second star from the right, and fly straight on 'til morning, all the …
This is indeed a dark retelling of the Pete Pan story, and it is an excellent one. Very well written; we follow the story from the POV of Wendy now, Wendy then, and Wendy's daughter Jane, and each voice is distinctive. It is hard to put down, and gives you a good deal to think about after.
The day Fatima forgot her name, Death paid a visit. From hereon in she would be known as Sankofa--a name …
Up Front is one of the most famous books to emerge from the Second World War, a classic in every …
Excellent artwork, a new point of view, and a sense of conviction make this adventure tale well worth reading, although many of the tropes will be familiar to science fiction readers.
Uhtred is a Saxon, cheated of his inheritance and adrift in a world of fire, sword, and treachery. He has …
WINNER of the 2021 Hugo, Nebula and Locus Awards!
The first full-length novel in Martha …
This is one of my favorite books of 2020. I love the shorter novelas (novelettes?) that feature Murderbot, but I loved having a entire novel featuring the introspective, TV-loving bot who doesn't quite understand humans, but is trying to learn -- if only for its own survival. Highly recommended.
Tooth and Claw is a fantasy novel by Welsh-Canadian writer Jo Walton, published by Tor …
A fun and skillfully written melding of fantasy and Austin. Great for a brief escape from reality.
