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Lost Stars by Claudia Gray (2015)

Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:00:00 +0100

Lost Stars by Claudia Gray (2015)

Author: Claudia Gray
First Published: September 4, 2015
Series: Star Wars Universe
Score: 9/10

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This thrilling Young Adult novel gives readers a macro view of some of the most important events in the Star Wars universe, from the rise of the Rebellion to the fall of the Empire. Readers will experience these major moments through the eyes of two childhood friends–Ciena Ree and Thane Kyrell–who have grown up to become an Imperial officer and a Rebel pilot. Now on opposite sides of the war, will these two star-crossed lovers reunite, or will duty tear them–and the galaxy–apart? Star Wars: Lost Stars also includes all-new post- Star Wars: Return of the Jedi content, as well as hints and clues about the upcoming film Star Wars: The Force Awakens, making this a must-read for all Star Wars fans.

Golden Son (Red Rising Saga #2) by Pierce Brown (2015)

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Golden Son (Red Rising Saga #2) by Pierce Brown (2015)

Author: Pierce Brown
First Published: January 6th 2015
Series: Red Rising Saga Book 2
Score: 10/10

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Golden Son continues the stunning saga of Darrow, a rebel forged by tragedy, battling to lead his oppressed people to freedom.

As a Red, Darrow grew up working the mines deep beneath the surface of Mars, enduring backbreaking labor while dreaming of the better future he was building for his descendants. But the Society he faithfully served was built on lies. Darrow’s kind have been betrayed and denied by their elitist masters, the Golds—and their only path to liberation is revolution. And so Darrow sacrifices himself in the name of the greater good for which Eo, his true love and inspiration, laid down her own life. He becomes a Gold, infiltrating their privileged realm so that he can destroy it from within.

Children of Time (Children of Time #1) by Adrian Tchaikovsky (2015)

Sat, 16 Mar 2019 23:16:00 +0000

Children of Time (Children of Time #1) by Adrian Tchaikovsky (2015)

Author: Adrian Tchaikovsky
First Published: June 2015
Series: Children of Time Book 1
Score: 9/10

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A race for survival among the stars… Humanity’s last survivors escaped earth’s ruins to find a new home. But when they find it, can their desperation overcome it’s dangers? WHO WILL INHERIT THIS NEW EARTH? The last remnants of the human race left a dying Earth, desperate to find a new home among the stars. Following in the footsteps of their ancestors, they discover the greatest treasure of the past age - a world terraformed and prepared for human life. But all is not right in this new Eden. In the long years since the planet was abandoned, the work of its architects has borne disastrous fruit. The planet is not waiting for them, pristine and unoccupied. New masters have turned it from a refuge into mankind’s worst nightmare. Now two civilizations are on a collision course, both testing the boundaries of what they will do to survive. As the fate of humanity hangs in the balance, who are the true heirs of this new Earth?

Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism by Fumio Sasaki (2015)

Thu, 12 Apr 2018 22:26:00 +0100

Goodbye, Things: The New Japanese Minimalism by Fumio Sasaki (2015)

Author: Fumio Sasaki
First Published: June 12th 2015
Score: 5/10

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Fumio Sasaki is not an enlightened minimalism expert or organizing guru like Marie Kondo—he’s just a regular guy who was stressed out and constantly comparing himself to others, until one day he decided to change his life by saying goodbye to everything he didn’t absolutely need. The effects were remarkable: Sasaki gained true freedom, new focus, and a real sense of gratitude for everything around him. In Goodbye, Things Sasaki modestly shares his personal minimalist experience, offering specific tips on the minimizing process and revealing how the new minimalist movement can not only transform your space but truly enrich your life. The benefits of a minimalist life can be realized by anyone, and Sasaki’s humble vision of true happiness will open your eyes to minimalism’s potential.

The Girl in the Spider's Web (Millennium #4) by David Lagercrantz (2015)

Sun, 11 Feb 2018 21:50:00 +0100

The Girl in the Spider’s Web (Millennium #4) by David Lagercrantz (2015)

Author: David Lagercrantz
First Published: August 27th 2015
Series: Millennium Book 4
Score: 7/10

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Mikael Blomkvist is contacted by renowned scientist Professor Balder. Fearing for his life, but more concerned for his son’s well-being, Balder wants Millennium to publish his story.

More interesting to Blomkvist than Balder’s advances in Artificial Intelligence, is his connection with a certain female superhacker.

It seems that Lisbeth Salander, like Balder, is a target of ruthless cyber gangsters that will soon bring terror to the streets of Stockholm, the Millennium team, and Blomkvist and Salander themselves.

Death World (Undying Mercenaries #5) by B.V. Larson (2015)

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 22:30:00 +0000

Death World (Undying Mercenaries #5) by B.V. Larson (2015)

Author: B.V. Larson
First Published: March 27th 2015
Series: Undying Mercenaries Book 5
Score: 7/10

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Unknown aliens attack Earth. Their planet is uncharted, mysteriously having avoided detection for centuries. It’s a world packed with the most vicious aliens humanity has yet to encounter. James McGill has discovered: Death World.

In the fifth book of the Undying Mercenaries series, the war comes home, and aliens strike a devastating blow. Bent on revenge, Legion Varus chases the raiders to the stars and discovers a growing alien menace. A cancerous species has invaded our region of the galaxy and must be dealt with. McGill learns why the Cephalopod Kingdom has yet to attack Earth and what’s happening behind the scenes in the Core Worlds. Throughout, he upholds his unique sense of right, wrong, and honor. Death World is a military science fiction novel by best-selling author B. V. Larson.

Machine World (Undying Mercenaries #4) by B.V. Larson (2015)

Thu, 05 Oct 2017 21:41:00 +0100

Machine World (Undying Mercenaries #4) by B.V. Larson (2015)

Author: B.V. Larson
First Published: January 9th 2015
Series: Undying Mercenaries Book 4
Score: 7/10

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The Galactics arrived with their Battle Fleet in 2052. Rather than being exterminated under a barrage of hell-burners, Earth joined a vast Empire that spanned the Milky Way. Our only worthwhile trade goods are our infamous mercenary legions, elite troops we sell to the highest alien bidder.

In the fourth book of the series, James McGill is up for promotion. Not everyone is happy about that, and McGill must prove he’s worth his stripes. Deployed to a strange alien planet outside the boundaries of the Galactic Empire, he’s caught up in warfare and political intrigue. Earth expands, the Cephalopod Kingdom launches ships to stop us, and a grand conspiracy emerges among the upper ranks of the Hegemony military.

The Fold (Threshold #2) by Peter Clines (2015)

Sat, 31 Dec 2016 23:15:00 +0000

The Fold (Threshold #2) by Peter Clines (2015)

Author: Peter Clines
First Published: June 2nd 2015
Series: Threshold Book 2
Score: 6/10

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Step into the fold. It’s perfectly safe.

The folks in Mike Erikson’s small New England town would say he’s just your average, everyday guy. And that’s exactly how Mike likes it. Sure, the life he’s chosen isn’t much of a challenge to someone with his unique gifts, but he’s content with his quiet and peaceful existence. That is until an old friend presents him with an irresistible mystery, one that Mike is uniquely qualified to solve.

Demon Star (Star Force #12) by B.V. Larson and David VanDyke (2015)

Tue, 13 Dec 2016 22:52:00 +0000

Demon Star (Star Force #12) by B.V. Larson and David VanDyke (2015)

Author: B.V. Larson and David VanDyke
First Published: August 3rd 2015
Series: Star Force Book 12
Score: 7/10

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Three stars, three worlds, three civilizations…one massive war.

In a triple star system, not all planets are equal. When the DEMON STAR swings closest in her orbit, the Insectoids always invade. They raid the inner worlds with grim regularity, riding hordes of stealthed ships in ever growing waves. Their mission is to destroy all opposition—alien, human or otherwise.

Bye Bye Banks? by James Haycock (2015)

Tue, 29 Nov 2016 22:32:00 +0000

Bye Bye Banks? by James Haycock (2015)

Author: James Haycock
First Published: June 29th 2015
Score: 5/10

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Tech companies have disrupted retailing, media, transit and travel. Now the retail banking business model looks set to be transformed too.

In Bye Bye Banks? James Haycock and Shane Richmond describe these startups, and to which areas of the banking industry they are laying siege. It shows that this assault is already well underway and that many incumbents are poised to be displaced, diminished and disintermediated. It draws on extensive research and on-and-off the record interviews with senior executives in some of the biggest banks.

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins (2015)

Wed, 28 Sep 2016 22:56:00 +0100

The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins (2015)

Author: Paula Hawkins
First Published: January 6th 2015
Score: 7/10

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Rachel catches the same commuter train every morning. She knows it will wait at the same signal each time, overlooking a row of back gardens. She’s even started to feel like she knows the people who live in one of the houses. ‘Jess and Jason’, she calls them. Their life - as she sees it - is perfect. If only Rachel could be that happy. And then she sees something shocking. It’s only a minute until the train moves on, but it’s enough. Now everything’s changed. Now Rachel has a chance to become a part of the lives she’s only watched from afar. Now they’ll see; she’s much more than just the girl on the train…

Elon Musk by Ashlee Vance (2015)

Sun, 21 Feb 2016 23:03:00 +0000

Elon Musk by Ashlee Vance (2015)

Author: Ashlee Vance
First Published: March 3rd 2015
Score: 7/10

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South African born Elon Musk is the renowned entrepreneur and innovator behind PayPal, SpaceX, Tesla, and SolarCity. Musk wants to save our planet; he wants to send citizens into space, to form a colony on Mars; he wants to make money while doing these things; and he wants us all to know about it. He is the real-life inspiration for the Iron Man series of films starring Robert Downey Junior.

Dexter Is Dead (Dexter #8) by Jeff Lindsay (2015)

Mon, 14 Sep 2015 22:58:00 +0100

Dexter Is Dead (Dexter #8) by Jeff Lindsay (2015)

Author: Jeff Lindsay
First Published: April 9th 2015
Series: Dexter Book 8
Score: 6/10

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After seven national best sellers and eight seasons as one of the most successful shows on television, New York Times best-selling author Jeff Lindsay bids a thrilling farewell to his uniquely twisted and beloved serial killer, Dexter Morgan. Dexter Is Dead is the definitive conclusion of the character who has become a global icon.

Armada by Ernest Cline (2015)

Wed, 12 Aug 2015 23:10:00 +0100

Armada by Ernest Cline (2015)

Author: Ernest Cline
First Published: July 14th 2015
Score: 7/10

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Zack Lightman is a dreamer. He fills his days with wishful thoughts of life on other planets and spends hours playing videogames, neither of which have helped him make friends or find a girlfriend. His refuge from the daily disappointments of life is Armada - an online space-fighter simulator based on defending Earth from an alien invasion. It’s when he’s playing that he feels closest to his father, a champion gamer who died when Zack was a baby.