Cannonball Read 18

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a reshuffle of bingo categories because this was just too elegant

Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? by Philip K. Dick

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CBR Bingo: Sheep, I cannot believe that I missed this, I have recategorized Strangers: A Memoir as Versus This is one of those novels that’s always been kicking around in my brain box, because of course it has been. I listen to a track from Blade Runner as part of my work background music playlist, which is about 4.5 hours of scifi movie soundtracks, one track per movie (of ~3:50 in length), designed to be soothing and keep me focused during long allnighters (a consequence […]

Killing time between planes

Changing Planes by Ursula K. Le Guin

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Bingo Square: Or (this collection explores alternate planes of existence and inter-dimensional travel) Quotes: “Although his campaign had become increasingly outspoken against “godless” and “foreign” elements of Obtrian society, many Astasa voted for him. They wanted a strong leader, they said. They wanted a man who would stand up against the Vens and restore law and order to the cities, which were suffering from overpopulation and uncontrolled mercantilism.” – from “Woeful Tales from Mahigul” “the Islai had been strong on practical physics, agriculture, architecture, urban […]

Fury in Death by J.D. Robb

Fury in Death by J.D. Robb

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Please note that I received this book via NetGalley. This did not impact my rating or review.  Wow. This was perfect from beginning to end. It’s been a while since we had Eve looking for a suspect that she wanted to save in the end. The story breaks your heart from beginning to end. And I found myself rooting for the “bad” guy in this one. I do have to say though, I hope this is the last we have to hear about Peabody and […]

Dungeon Me, Maybe

Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman

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At long last, I have joined the throngs of adoring fans of Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman, having listened to the first audiobook via Audible. The voice acting was by far the best voice acting I think I’ve ever had in an audiobook, closely followed by Project Hail Mary, which also had exceptional voice acting. The story starts with the destruction of planet Earth and the commencement of a terrifying dungeon crawler computer game, but in real life, where Carl and his trusty cat, […]

“That is, perhaps you can forgive yourself for being a person who doesn’t always rise above her human urges.”

The Potency of Ungovernable Impulses by Malka Older

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I’m a smidge perplexed by my relationship with Malka Older’s The Investigations of Mossa and Pleiti series. I think it boils down to loving them in concept but not in practice. The idea of a mystery a la Arthur Conan Doyle or Agatha Christie mixed with the cozy character-driven sci-fi of Becky Chambers sounds right up my alley – which means I’m looking forward to them each time, and then struggle to sink in. I’ve given myself some time and I think a big part of […]

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir

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Keeping this short since there are so many reviews of this book out there. This was boring. I was bored. I thought it went on way too long and got to the point I didn’t care if Ryland Grace lived or died or if he would complete his mission (save Earth). I haven’t watched the movie yet and wanted to finish the book first, but one of my friends told me the movie is eons better than the book and they are probably going to […]



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