Prelude to Foundation by Isaac Asimov My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the 6th book in order of publication, but the first in terms of internal chronology, and I think a return to form after two weaker novels … Continue reading
Foundation and Earth by Isaac Asimov My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the fifth volume in order of publication, and continues the story from Foundation’s Edge. Trevize made his decision, but is uneasy because he does not know … Continue reading
Foundation’s Edge by Isaac Asimov My rating: 4 of 5 stars After a long break, Asimov was persuaded to return to the Foundation series and tell some more stories. The initial result was this volume, followed by three more the … Continue reading
Second Foundation by Isaac Asimov My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the third of Asimov’s Foundation novels, and the last of the original Trilogy. After this he left the Foundation alone for many years. This volume picks up … Continue reading
Foundation and Empire by Isaac Asimov My rating: 5 of 5 stars This is the second volume of the Foundation series, and now Asimov gets to address an interesting problem, which is what happens if the Empire ever takes notice … Continue reading
Foundation by Isaac Asimov My rating: 5 of 5 stars Foundation was the beginning of what became the best series of all time, according to the Hugo awards, voted on by SF fans. Asimov was a young writer selling stories … Continue reading
The Real Frank Zappa Book by Frank Zappa My rating: 2 of 5 stars I am a big fan of Frank Zappa as a composer, so I was looking forward to this book, but it ended up being a disappointment. … Continue reading
The Mother Tongue: English and How it Got that Way by Bill Bryson My rating: 4 of 5 stars This was my “read on the plane” book for our trip to Europe, and I rather enjoyed it. I am not … Continue reading
Revolt of the Galaxy by E.E. “Doc” Smith My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the final novel in a 10 novel series which was mostly written by Stephen Goldin. Doc Smith wrote a novella called Imperial Stars which … Continue reading
The Omicron Invasion by E.E. “Doc” Smith My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the ninth in a 10 novel series which was mostly written by Stephen Goldin. Doc Smith wrote a novella called Imperial Stars which Goldin expanded … Continue reading
