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John McChesney-Young

jmccyoung@bookwyrm.social

Joined 1 year, 3 months ago

Theology, fantasy and science fiction, science, history, classics, general bibliophile

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Zeke Faux: Number Go Up (Paperback, 2023, Orion Publishing Group, Limited) 4 stars

In 2021 cryptocurrency went mainstream. Giant investment funds were buying it; celebrities like Tom Brady …

I read this book in the hope of understanding cryptocurrency, NFTs, and the blockchain and although I still find them - and their appeal - somewhat mysterious, the book was a remarkably lively and enjoyable account of crypto and its villains (some now repentant).

Cassandra Clare: Sword Catcher (2023, Random House Worlds, Del Rey) 4 stars

In the vibrant city-state of Castellane, the richest of nobles and the most debauched of …

Sword and sorcery done very well. Since it's not obvious in ebook format, the book is really long! So if you check it out from the library, be aware of your progress and the due date. Also be warned that it ends on a cliffhanger and the sequel isn't due out until either 2024 or 2025 so you might consider waiting.