An Anthropologist on Mars – Oliver Sacks
Oliver Sacks’ “An Anthropologist on Mars” handles a terrifying subject matter in a way that is nothing but fascinating.
Annihilation – Jeff VanderMeer
I didn’t think the movie Annihilation was worth anyone’s time. I am not sure the book is either.
Essentialism – Greg McKeown
Feeling crushed by modern life? Here is a solution for you. Do more by doing less.
Kiln people – David Brin
David Brin’s “Kiln People” is a novel I can only talk about by also talking about Richard K Morgan.
What is this thing called Knowledge? – Duncan Pritchard
If you’ve been following this blog, you’ll know that Epistemology is a little pet topic of mine.
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A Wrinkle in Time – Madeleine L’Engle
What’s wrong with me that I keep trying to enjoy other people’s nostalgia…?
On Writing – Stephen King
I keep giving Stephen King a shot, and I keep learning that he may not deserve it.
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea – Jules Verne
People seem to think that reading older text is somehow rewarding. I am not sure that is the case.
I Can’t Breathe – Matt Taibbi
Eric Garner’s death was one of the most startling events of 2014
Cibola Burn – James S. A. Corey
James S. A. Corey’s fourth book was almost decent. Emphasis on the ‘almost’.
Failures in Polymathy 