The Atrocity Archives by Charles Stross My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the first book in an urban fantasy series that focuses on the top-secret British Government security organization that deals with magic and paranormal threats. The name … Continue reading
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Hero of Two Worlds: The Marquis de Lafayette in the Age of Revolution by Mike Duncan My rating: 5 of 5 stars I first encountered Mike Duncan through his amazing History of Rome podcast and fell in love with his … Continue reading
Save as PDFSid Meier’s Memoir!: A Life in Computer Games by Sid Meier My rating: 4 of 5 stars Since I retired I have been indulging in pleasures I didn’t have enough time for, and gaming is one of them. I have … Continue reading
Save as PDFDoctor Who: A History by Alan Kistler My rating: 3 of 5 stars A good general summary of Doctor Who through the years, with stories about the production team, anecdotes, and the usual fannish stuff. If you are a fan … Continue reading
Save as PDFThe Map That Changed the World: William Smith and the Birth of Modern Geology by Simon Winchester My rating: 4 of 5 stars Back when I was teaching, one of the courses I taught several times was History of Science, … Continue reading
Save as PDFDorsai! by Gordon R. Dickson My rating: 4 of 5 stars This short novel is one of the classics of Military SF. It was initially published in serialized form, and you can tell because it is very episodic in form. … Continue reading
Save as PDFThe Storm Before the Storm: The Beginning of the End of the Roman Republic by Mike Duncan My rating: 5 of 5 stars I first encountered Mike Duncan from his impressive History of Rome podcast, which I listened to all … Continue reading
Save as PDFAfter Shock: The World’s Foremost Futurists Reflect on 50 Years of Future Shock—and Look Ahead to the Next 50 by John Schroeter My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is a good book, but somewhat mixed by its nature. As … Continue reading
Save as PDFChange by Design: How Design Thinking Transforms Organizations and Inspires Innovation by Tim Brown My rating: 2 of 5 stars This was not the best book I have ever read. The main premise is that design is very important, which … Continue reading
Save as PDFThe Tower and the Hive by Anne McCaffrey My rating: 4 of 5 stars This is the fifth an concluding novel in the series of the same name, The Tower and The Hive, and it wraps up that various plot … Continue reading
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