Eternally curious geek. Mostly read SF, fantasy and funny stuff. Also like popular science books and recently got into graphic novels. Looking for alternative to corporate platforms for logging this.
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This was a second hand buy and I've not read part one. They give a timeline in the back and this takes place at a different time to the TV show. That explains why I did not recognise all the characters. It was still enjoyable and I will look out for others.
What makes a bridge wobble when it's not meant to? Billions of dollars mysteriously vanish …
I really enjoyed this. As a programmer I am well aware of how maths mistakes can have big consequences. He has some great examples, some quite scary, but there is plenty of humour too.
You'd think you would be allowed to relax over Christmas, but not in the world …
Another nice mystery. A mix of crime-solving pensioners and violent drug dealers. Mr Osman tells a good story.
You'd think you would be allowed to relax over Christmas, but not in the world of the Thursday Murder Club. …
Coping with getting older
I've been a fan of Mr Herring for a while. I listen to some of his podcasts and have seen him live a couple of times. I bought this book and got it signed at the last one. It is about him approaching 40 whilst living a life of excessive drinking and lots of partners and being a performing comedian. That was nearly 20 years ago. He is settled down with a wife and kids now, but he did seem to be off the rails then. He is quite honest about it all. I could empathise with some of it, but I had a much more stable life at that time. I'm sure some people would consider some of his actions disgraceful. An interesting read, but maybe not for everyone.
The Star Wars galaxy is a dangerous place. Be prepared!
Would you survive in the spice mines of Kessel?
Could …
In-depth, informative and entertaining, The Annotated Sandman is a fascinating look at the celebrated comic …
I was reading this in odd moments and decided I needed to finish it. Not my favourite of the series, but still good. I will put the next one on my wish list.
Bookwyrm is not showing the full title, but this is volume 4.
The Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame inductee and co-founder of Talking Heads presents a celebration of music that offers insight into …
The Rock-and-Roll Hall of Fame inductee and co-founder of Talking Heads presents a celebration of …
Definitely my kind of book. I love to learn how musicians think and David Byrne is a deep thinker.
The Star Wars galaxy is a dangerous place. Be prepared!
Would you survive in the …
Very lightweight and less funny than I hoped. It was an Xmas gift.
A very varied selection of stories. I loved that one was set in my home town of Bedford. He has a real way with words and descriptions.
Termination Shock is a science fiction novel by American writer Neal Stephenson, published in 2021. …
This really feels like a book of our times whilst looking slightly ahead. An eco thriller that I will review in more detail on Hive soon.
