The Magician King by Lev Grossman is exactly what I hoped it would be. This is a fast-paced magical adventure book with fully developed characters working together to solve a complex existential problem. This book has all the big magical battles which the first book did not. If you got into this series looking for… Continue reading The Magician King by Lev Grossman [10/10]
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I love the show, so I decided to read The Magicians… [No Spoilers]
I say this as a scifi fan and a fantasy fan, but the show is great. The characters are interesting. The plot continues to build and get more exciting. Recently I’ve found myself trying to think back to previous arcs and glean some idea of what is coming next. Reading the books seemed like an… Continue reading I love the show, so I decided to read The Magicians… [No Spoilers]
Review: Infernal Devices by Philip Reeve
Infernal Devices is book three in the Hungry Cities Chronicles. The first book was set in Europe and the sky. The second book was set on the polar ice cap. This third book is set at sea. It’s an exciting adventure which is still very sociological. We explore themes of power and oppression dynamics with… Continue reading Review: Infernal Devices by Philip Reeve
“Venture capital money kills more businesses than it helps.”
This is a really great and wide-ranging interview which makes a strong argument against taking venture funds. They also go really deep into detail about why, as well as discussing many current VC models and suggesting that some may be less predatory and harmful. Check it out!
Homo Deus by Yuval Harari
Yuval’s previous book, Sapiens, covers the history of humanity. This book, Homo Deus, covers the future of humanity. His next book after this covers today. Homo Deus was an interesting look at many of the forces which are shaping the world. Starting at the beginning is the right way to think about the future. Sapiens… Continue reading Homo Deus by Yuval Harari
Predator’s Gold by Philip Reeve
Predator’s Gold was an amazing sequel to Mortal Engines.I hope they continue the film franchise, because this book gets into even more interesting sociological perspectives on potential dystopian futures. We see a deeper dive into issues of classism and nepotism within social darwinism, and we also touch on the reality that people will always cheat… Continue reading Predator’s Gold by Philip Reeve
Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve
Mortal Engines is the first book in a series which has long been on my radar. After seeing the movie, I decided to check out the books. It was an instant favorite. I think of this book as a very sociological form of cyberpunk. I would define cyberpunk as literature which contains technology being used… Continue reading Mortal Engines by Philip Reeve
Sapiens By Yuval Harari
This book covers big history from the big bang to today, with an emphasis on our species, and the other species of humans who we originally coexisted with. The book covers theories about what happened to our cousins, as well as what happened to every ecosystem we moved into. The book goes on to talk… Continue reading Sapiens By Yuval Harari
When We Rise By Cleve Jones
I found this book inspiring for many reasons. I know many of the people and places in the story, so it has been intense to see so many of my friends’ roles in the story of gay liberation. It’s also interesting to see so many of the problems from before the movement still present today;… Continue reading When We Rise By Cleve Jones
Tim Ferriss Interviews Sam Harris on How to Master Your Mind
I follow both of these people obsessively. Hearing them together is magical. They are the perfect two people to talk about this important issue. Anyone who is interested in meditation or the mind should check out this great interview!