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Karl Schroeder: The million (2018)

"Every thirty years, ten billion visitors overrun Earth during one month of madness: partying, polluting, …

Review of 'The million' on 'Goodreads'

Kindof a YA book - maybe just because of the age of the characters - but I love the baroque world, reminds me of Gibson's "Jackpot"

Norman Ohler: Blitzed (2016)

"The Nazis presented themselves as warriors against moral degeneracy. Yet, as Norman Ohler's gripping bestseller …

Review of 'Blitzed' on 'Goodreads'

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Interesting lens on history, but ultimately I had to put it down, since it isn't a great pre-bedtime relaxation read.

Andy Weir: Artemis (Hardcover, 2017, Crown)

JASMINE BASHARA never signed up to be a hero. She just wanted to get rich.

Review of 'Artemis' on 'Goodreads'

Meh.
Not a fan of the way he writes female characters.
Most of the scenes seem like flimsy dressing in support of contrived technical situations.

Some fun world-building about the moon though.