Sam D finished reading Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree
Worn out after decades of packing steel and raising hell, Viv the orc barbarian cashes …
Delightful treat of a book. Nice snack for a weekend.
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Sam D finished reading Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell by Susanna Clarke
Published in 2004, it is an alternative history set in 19th-century England around the time …
A delightful book that I could easily recommend to anyone if it were maybe two hundred pages shorter. As it stands I recommend it to any reader who is not scared off by 850 pages.
Sam D reviewed A Physical Education by Casey Johnston
Nice book.
5 stars
So, I'm a big burly man (who hasn't lifted since high school) and this book is written by a woman and feels mostly directed towards women, specifically ones who struggle with, like, feeling like they need to be runners with runner's physiques. There was a bit of this book that I felt like I had to just sympathize with, rather than really empathizing. That said, Casey has me looking to figure out how to fit lifting back in my life in my 30s in earnest, which I suppose the author would call a success. Good read.
So, I'm a big burly man (who hasn't lifted since high school) and this book is written by a woman and feels mostly directed towards women, specifically ones who struggle with, like, feeling like they need to be runners with runner's physiques. There was a bit of this book that I felt like I had to just sympathize with, rather than really empathizing. That said, Casey has me looking to figure out how to fit lifting back in my life in my 30s in earnest, which I suppose the author would call a success. Good read.
Sam D reviewed A Prayer for the Crown-Shy by Becky Chambers (Monk and Robot, #2)
Nice Book, cozy read.
4 stars
Sam D reviewed A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers (Monk and Robot, #1)
It's been centuries since the robots of Panga gained self-awareness and laid down their tools; …
Wonderful Read
4 stars
Really enjoyed this little book and it's second half. These two novellas felt far more connected to me than a book and it's sequel, and it's odd to me that they're bound and sold as two different books. Priced as two books, as well. Recommended read, though I wish they'd sell the two books bound together for something closer to $15-20
Really enjoyed this little book and it's second half. These two novellas felt far more connected to me than a book and it's sequel, and it's odd to me that they're bound and sold as two different books. Priced as two books, as well. Recommended read, though I wish they'd sell the two books bound together for something closer to $15-20
Sam D reviewed Lost Cause by Cory Doctorow
Not enough plot
3 stars
Didn't enjoy as much as Red Team Blues, it felt less like a story and more like a travel book for an imagined future version of socal. RTB obviously had something to say about crypto, and the author's perspective is clear, but it had enough of a thriller plot to drive the story on it's own merits. I got bored with this plot halfway through and felt like I had seen enough of the author's social ideas that I didn't feel bad just letting this one go. Not a bad book at all, I just have a ton of others to read.
Didn't enjoy as much as Red Team Blues, it felt less like a story and more like a travel book for an imagined future version of socal. RTB obviously had something to say about crypto, and the author's perspective is clear, but it had enough of a thriller plot to drive the story on it's own merits. I got bored with this plot halfway through and felt like I had seen enough of the author's social ideas that I didn't feel bad just letting this one go. Not a bad book at all, I just have a ton of others to read.
Sam D reviewed Days at the Morisaki Bookshop by Eric Ozawa
The Japanese bestseller: a tale of love, new beginnings, and the comfort that can be …
Cozy-Core Classic
5 stars
Really really enjoyed my time with these characters and the little plot that it had. There's some conflict but not a lot. Made me ask my wife in earnest if we should open a used book store. Eagerly looking forward to reading the next one.
Really really enjoyed my time with these characters and the little plot that it had. There's some conflict but not a lot. Made me ask my wife in earnest if we should open a used book store. Eagerly looking forward to reading the next one.
Sam D reviewed The Descent of Man by Grayson Perry
"What does it mean to be male in the 21st Century? Award-winning artist Grayson Perry …
Important Book for Me
5 stars
The author, himself a crossdresser, discussing gender roles as a series of costumes that fit some men well, more men just ok, and many men not at all, has become a central metaphor for me while working with young men. Fun and quick read for any man who is questioning the categories he was given for what masculinity means.
Sam D reviewed The good and beautiful life by James Bryan Smith (The apprentice series)
Quite happy with this book
5 stars
Fair Enough Summary of Protestant Theology
3 stars
Well written introductory book from a Wesleyan perspective, the next edition should jettison the notebook paper and marker aesthetic. It's not a book written exclusively for teenagers, and the included art and layout are unfairly pigeonholing it.
Well written introductory book from a Wesleyan perspective, the next edition should jettison the notebook paper and marker aesthetic. It's not a book written exclusively for teenagers, and the included art and layout are unfairly pigeonholing it.
Sam D rated Re-Enchanting the Text: 5 stars
Sam D started reading Re-Enchanting the Text by Cheryl Bridges Johns
Really really enjoying this book.
Sam D started reading Red Team Blues by Cory Doctorow
New York Times bestseller Cory Doctorow's Red Team Blues is a grabby next-Tuesday thriller about …
This is my first @pluralistic@mamot.fr book, and I decided to support the Kickstarter campaign after seeing it on Mastodon. Enjoying the first chapter! Set up for a great thriller, may require some technical knowledge/literacy on the basics of penetration testing, cryptography, cryptocurrency, and silicon valley jargon eg VC, Angel, Unicorn etc.
Sam D finished reading The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu
One of those books you stay up late reading. For one reason or another, it doesn’t feel like a 400 pg book. I wish I could say more but I’m too excited to read the next one. The Three Body Problem is slated for a Netflix series adaptation and I will say that this seems like a bad idea. Demands on the reader re: literacy in university-level physics are not insignificant, if large parts of the motivation and justification for events is to be understood. It’s not impenetrable, but as a science fan and moderately conversant person in science, broadly, I felt as though my ability to follow was challenged, if not outpaced. I did drop out of uni on 5 separate occasions, though, so maybe I’m less conversant than I thought. Strongly recommended.
Sam D started reading The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu
About a hundred pages in and can’t put it down. This is why I read fiction.