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Roy Adams

roytoo@ramblingreaders.org

Joined 1 year, 2 months ago

I mainly read sci-fi, mystery, some suspense/horror and the occasional non-fiction.

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Roy Adams's books

To Read (View all 293)

Leonard Richardson: Situation Normal (2020, Candlemark & Gleam)
Emily St. John Mandel: The Glass Hotel (Hardcover, 2020, Knopf)
Leonard Richardson: Constellation Games (2012, Candlemark & Gleam)

Currently Reading (View all 12)

Leonie Swann: Three Bags Full (Paperback, 2008, Flying Dolphin Press)
George C. Chesbro: Prism (Hardcover, 2001, Apache Beach Publications)
Carl Sagan, Ann Druyan: The Demon-Haunted World (Paperback, 1997, Ballantine Books)

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James S. A. Corey: Leviathan Falls (2021, Little, Brown Book Group Limited)
Jeffrey A. Carver: Neptune Crossing (The Chaos Chronicles, Vol 1) (Paperback, 1995, Tor Books)
Richard K. Morgan: Altered Carbon (Takeshi Kovacs, #1) (2006)

2024 Reading Goal

42% complete! Roy Adams has read 22 of 52 books.

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reviewed Stone Mad by Elizabeth Bear

Elizabeth Bear: Stone Mad (EBook, 2018) 5 stars

Karen Memory is back with a tale about spiritualists, magicians, con-men, and an angry lost …

Great second entry in the Karen Memory series

5 stars

After the harrowing events is the first Karen Memory book Karen and Priya have moved on to new careers. But they still find themselves in trouble. A great second story in the series with lots of action and character development.

reviewed Family Style by Thien Pham

Thien Pham: Family Style (2023, Roaring Brook Press, First Second) 5 stars

Moving graphic novel about Thein Pham's immigration from Vietnam to the United States

5 stars

My daughter recommended I read this and I'm very glad I did. Thein tried the story of his family's immigration from Vietnam to the United States in moving way with strong impact.

reviewed The left left behind by Terry Bisson

Terry Bisson: The left left behind (2009, PM Press, Gazelle [distributor]) 5 stars

Sardonic and merciless, this satire of the entire apocalyptic enterprise provides a humorous and timely …

Two great short stories and an interesting interview

5 stars

The Left Left Behind is a good satire of the original Left Behind series.

Special Relativity is a short play starring Albert Einstein, Paul Robeson and J. Edgar Hoover. Einstein figures out how to create a singularity that brings the trio to the early 2000's.

The interview has many interesting questions and responses.

reviewed The River Judge by S. L. Huang

S. L. Huang: The River Judge (EBook, 2024, Tor Books) 5 stars

In this prequel novelette to the critically acclaimed THE WATER OUTLAWS, nine-year-old Li Li is …

Excellent prequel to The Water Outlaws

5 stars

An excellent story! I love the line: "Because this bit now, it’s no work at all, is it? To kill a man who’s soft with meat and wine, and only full of air and words.”

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Hey friends 👋

Does anyone know of any spaces in the Mission / Potrero area in San Francisco?

I’m in need of a space for something like 4-8 weeks (still figuring that out) with a dedicated private space (I’m a manager = lots of meetings/video calls). I may also have a coworker in need of a space as well.

I’d love to avoid WeWork if I can, but I honestly don’t know what else is out there that’s not a shared hotdesking / open-plan situation only.

reviewed Lords and Ladies by Terry Pratchett

Terry Pratchett: Lords and Ladies (2005) 4 stars

Great story exposing the reality of elves

5 stars

We're learn that elves on Discworld might be glamorous but they are very akin to a cat enjoying toying with a mouse. Granny Weatherwax, Nanny Ogg and Magrat Garlick have returned home to the small kingdom of Lancre. As they step back into their lives they discover that someone is letting the elves through to Discworld. Some wizards (and the Librarian!) from the Unseen University along with Casanunda enter the tale to attend a royal wedding.