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I like to read nonfiction (history, science, health, self help, memoir) and fiction (sci fi, contemporary, fantasy). Ebooks from the library whenever possible.
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psilotum rated Sounders FC, authentic masterpiece: 5 stars
psilotum rated Afterparties: 4 stars
Afterparties by Anthony Veasna So
Seamlessly transitioning between the absurd and the tenderhearted, balancing acerbic humor with sharp emotional depth, Afterparties offers an expansive portrait …
psilotum rated Station Eleven: 5 stars
Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel
An audacious, darkly glittering novel set in the eerie days following civilization’s collapse, Station Eleven tells the spellbinding story of …
Seveneves by Neal Stephenson
When a catastrophic event renders the earth a ticking time bomb, it triggers a feverish race against the inevitable. An …
psilotum rated Paper wishes: 5 stars
Paper wishes by Lois Sepahban
Near the start of World War II, young Manami, her parents, and Grandfather are evacuated from their home and sent …
psilotum reviewed Afterparties by Anthony Veasna So
Review of 'Afterparties' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
psilotum reviewed Life in the Fasting Lane by Jason Fung
Review of 'Life in the Fasting Lane' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
The Obesity Code explains the theory and the research. Life in the Fasting Lane gives easy, practical steps for improving your health by changing what you eat and when you eat.
Noor by Nnedi Okorafor
From Africanfuturist luminary Okorafor comes a new science fiction novel of intense action and thoughtful rumination on biotechnology, destiny, and …
psilotum reviewed Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission--and if he fails, humanity …
Review of 'Project Hail Mary' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Another enjoyable journey into Andy Weir's speculative science fiction. Perhaps even more implausible overall but still fun to consider details.
Another enjoyable journey into Andy Weir's speculative science fiction. Perhaps even more implausible overall but still fun to consider details.
psilotum rated Black Nowhere: 4 stars
psilotum reviewed Flying Blind by Peter Robison
Review of 'Flying Blind' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
While many pieces of this story were familiar, the combined timelines and insider stories later revealed were fascinating.
This story demonstrates failure of software development, regulation, and capitalism in ways that will make you feel better about your own failings, but worse about societal prospects.
psilotum reviewed Can Do It! by Sarina Abbasi
Review of 'Can Do It!' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
This is a great book to teach children to persevere and that just because something goes wrong the first time you try something new you don't need to give up. The main character "a can" in the story wants to give up but then he tries again and realizes he can succeed and have fun doing activities like bike riding, playing soccer, playing music etc. It teaches children that problems and mistakes will happen and that's ok and doesn't mean you need to give up. The story and illustrations are really engaging for children. This would be a great book for any child but especially a child who has anxiety about trying new things or trying again if they had a negative experience the first time.
This is a great book to teach children to persevere and that just because something goes wrong the first time you try something new you don't need to give up. The main character "a can" in the story wants to give up but then he tries again and realizes he can succeed and have fun doing activities like bike riding, playing soccer, playing music etc. It teaches children that problems and mistakes will happen and that's ok and doesn't mean you need to give up. The story and illustrations are really engaging for children. This would be a great book for any child but especially a child who has anxiety about trying new things or trying again if they had a negative experience the first time.
psilotum rated The Remains of the Day: 3 stars
psilotum reviewed Echo by Pam Muñoz Ryan
Otto se pierde en un bosque prohibido cuando de repente se encuentra con tres misteriosas …
Review of 'Echo' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
Lovely trio of vignettes, with "echoes"of each other and a connecting thread. I was disappointed by the ending, which I feel could have left more ambiguity.
Lovely trio of vignettes, with "echoes"of each other and a connecting thread. I was disappointed by the ending, which I feel could have left more ambiguity.