Central Station by Lavie Tidhar
Central Station takes place in a Tel Aviv of the future…far enough into the future that humans now have colonies spread throughout the solar system. Central Station is the dominant feature of Tel Aviv; a space elevator where flights arrive and depart from all over outer space, and, as such, have inhabitants from every imaginable […]
Is Smoking Bad for You? Smoke by Dan Vyleta
Smoke by Dan Vyleta is one of Cindy’s favorites in our Hugo reading quest. She spoke so highly of it that I thought I should read it also. I started off with the first disk of the audiobook, but when that had to be returned to the library I continued with the hardcover. The audiobook […]
Truthwitch by Susan Dennard
This young adult book was a great read and should satisfy teens and young-at-heart adults who yearn for adventure, humor, close calls and an engaging fast-actioned book set in an original and well-constructed world. Safiya is a Truthwitch. She can tell when someone is telling the truth or lying, which makes her valuable to those […]
The Jewel and Her Lapidary by Fran Wilde
Fran Wilde not only creates a unique and imaginative world in this novella, but also gives us philosophical and moral dilemmas to ponder. In a kingdom reminiscent of ancient Rome, gems have the power to control and influence people. Most cannot hear the gems, but Lapidaries, those who can hear them, must be trained to control the gems […]
Infomocracy by Malka Older
Cindy and I listened to Infomacracy together. Christine Marshall did a good job as the reader. Introducing a Science Fiction / Fantasy world is a challenge. In this case, the transition into the story was not very smooth. When we started listening we had trouble following the story and wondered if the playback of the recording […]
Lab Girl by Hope Jahren
When my daughter and I went to Amicalola State Park in Georgia last month to do some hiking, I wanted to bring along books that would enhance and broaden our outdoor experience. Just like finding the perfect wine to complement a special meal, I often look for books to pair with an experience or event. […]