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The Doors of Eden by Adrian Tchaikovsky (2020)

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 23:00:00 +0100

The Doors of Eden by Adrian Tchaikovsky (2020)

Author: Adrian Tchaikovsky
First Published: August 20, 2020
Score: 7/10

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The Doors of Eden is an extraordinary feat of the imagination and a page-turning adventure about parallel universes and the monsters that they hide.They thought we were safe. They were wrong.Four years ago, two girls went looking for monsters on Bodmin Moor. Only one came back.Lee thought she’d lost Mal, but now she’s miraculously returned. But what happened that day on the moors? And where has she been all this time? Mal’s reappearance hasn’t gone unnoticed by MI5 officers either, and Lee isn’t the only one with questions.Julian Sabreur is investigating an attack on top physicist Kay Amal Khan. This leads Julian to clash with agents of an unknown power - and they may or may not be human. His only clue is grainy footage, showing a woman who supposedly died on Bodmin Moor.Dr Khan’s research was theoretical; then she found cracks between our world and parallel Earths. Now these cracks are widening, revealing extraordinary creatures. And as the doors crash open, anything could come through.

Cleptopia: Como o Dinheiro Sujo Está a Conquistar o Mundo by Tom Burgis (2020) [PT]

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 07:30:00 +0100

Cleptopia: Como o Dinheiro Sujo Está a Conquistar o Mundo by Tom Burgis (2020) [PT]

Author: Tom Burgis
First Published: September 1, 2020
Score: 7/10

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Cleptopia segue o dinheiro sujo que está a inundar a economia global, a encorajar ditadores e a envenenar as democracias. Do Kremlin a Pequim, do Médio Oriente à Casa Branca, Tom Burgis mostra como os corruptos se estão a unir — e o terrível custo que tem essa união.

The Sandman: Act I by Neil Gaiman and Dirk Maggs (2020)

Sun, 25 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000

The Sandman: Act I by Neil Gaiman and Dirk Maggs (2020)

Author: Neil Gaiman and Dirk Maggs
First Published: July 15, 2020
Series: Sandman Audible Original Book 1
Score: 6/10

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When The Sandman, also known as Lord Morpheus - the immortal king of dreams, stories and the imagination - is pulled from his realm and imprisoned on Earth by a nefarious cult, he languishes for decades before finally escaping. Once free, he must retrieve the three “tools” that will restore his power and help him to rebuild his dominion, which has deteriorated in his absence. As the multi-threaded story unspools, The Sandman descends into Hell to confront Lucifer (Michael Sheen), chases rogue nightmares who have escaped his realm, and crosses paths with an array of characters from DC comic books, ancient myths, and real-world history, including: Inmates of Gotham City’s Arkham Asylum, Doctor Destiny, the muse Calliope, the three Fates, William Shakespeare (Arthur Darvill), and many more.

Level Six (Killday #2) by William Ledbetter (2020)

Sun, 17 Sep 2023 18:00:00 +0100

Level Six (Killday #2) by William Ledbetter (2020)

Author: William Ledbetter
First Published: December 3, 2020
Series: Killday Book 2
Score: 7/10

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Fifteen years after warring artificial intelligences nearly destroyed Earth, a young woman finds an artifact from that struggle, upsetting a delicate balance of power and dragging her into the middle of a new fight for humanity’s survival.

With a significant portion of the planet covered in heat-absorbing black dust, Earth’s biosphere teeters on the edge of collapse. One AI faction is attempting to fix the damage, with huge machines trundling across the countryside sucking up dust and planting grass, while another faction cares only about elevating itself to a higher plane of intelligence and will destroy anyone who gets in the way.

Absolution Gap (Revelation Space #3) by Alastair Reynolds (2020)

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 21:00:00 +0100

Absolution Gap (Revelation Space #3) by Alastair Reynolds (2020)

Author: Alastair Reynolds
First Published: April 21, 2020
Series: Revelation Space Book 3
Revelation Space Universe
Score: 9/10

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The Inhibitors were designed to eliminate any life form reaching a certain level of intelligence – and they’ve targeted Humanity. War veteran Clavain and a ragtag group of refugees have fled into hiding. Their leadership is faltering, and their situation is growing more desperate. But their little colony has just received an unexpected visitor: an avenging angel with the power to lead mankind to safety – or draw down its darkest enemy.

Star Runner (Star Runner #1) by B.V. Larson (2020)

Sun, 02 Apr 2023 18:30:00 +0100

Star Runner (Star Runner #1) by B.V. Larson (2020)

Author: B.V. Larson
First Published: January 1, 2020
Series: Star Runner Book 1
Score: 6/10

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Two centuries after humanity colonized the stars, new dangers emerge. The peaceful inhabitants of the Conclave are threatened by expanding alien powers. Invaders threaten the star cluster, attacking our fringe settlements.

Captain Bill Gorman has mysteriously disappeared. His clone, set aside for a dark day like this, awakens and begins to put together the pieces. What’s gone wrong out on the frontier? Why are our colonies being attacked by aliens while the Conclave worlds dream of better days? And what happened to the original Captain Gorman?

Until the End of Time by Brian Greene (2020)

Sun, 26 Mar 2023 14:30:00 +0100

Until the End of Time by Brian Greene (2020)

Author: Brian Greene
First Published: February 18, 2020
Score: 7/10

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Brian Greene takes readers on a breathtaking journey from the big bang to the end of time and invites us to ponder meaning in the face of this unimaginable expanse. He shows us how, despite the universe’s tendency toward entropy, remarkable structures form: planets, stars, and galaxies provide islands in a sea of disorder; biochemical mechanisms animate life; neurons, information, and thought give rise to complex consciousness, which in turn creates cultures and their timeless myths and creativity. Through a series of nested stories Greene provides us with a clearer sense of how we came to be, a finer picture of where we are now, and a firmer understanding of where we are headed. Science has proven to be modern society’s greatest source for meaning, and Brian Greene takes us on a grand tour of the universe while always keeping his eye on one central question: What does it all mean?

Galileo and the Science Deniers by Mario Livio (2020)

Sun, 20 Mar 2022 18:00:00 +0000

Galileo and the Science Deniers by Mario Livio (2020)

Author: Mario Livio
First Published: 2020
Score: 5/10

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An insightful, accessible, and fresh interpretation of the life of Galileo Galilei, one of history’s greatest and most fascinating scientists, that sheds new light on his discoveries and how he was challenged by science deniers—a cautionary tale for our time.

Galileo’s story may be more relevant today than ever before. At present, we face enormous crises—such as the minimization of the dangers of climate change—because the science behind these threats is erroneously questioned or ignored. Galileo encountered this problem 400 years ago. His discoveries, based on careful observations and ingenious experiments, contradicted conventional wisdom and the teachings of the church at the time. Consequently, in a blatant assault on freedom of thought, his books were forbidden by church authorities.

Joy at Work: Organizing Your Professional Life (Magic Cleaning #3) by Marie Kondō and Scott Sonenshein (2020)

Sun, 21 Nov 2021 18:00:00 +0000

Joy at Work: Organizing Your Professional Life (Magic Cleaning #3) by Marie Kondō and Scott Sonenshein (2020)

Author: Marie Kondō and Scott Sonenshein
First Published: April 7th 2020
Series: Magic Cleaning Book 3
Score: 5/10

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The workplace is a magnet for clutter and mess. Who hasn’t felt drained by wasteful meetings, disorganized papers, endless emails, and unnecessary tasks? These are the modern-day hazards of working, and they can slowly drain the joy from work, limit our chances of career progress, and undermine our well-being. The authors offer stories, studies, and strategies to help you eliminate clutter and make space for work that really matters. They will help you overcome the challenges of workplace mess and enjoy the productivity, success, and happiness that comes with a tidy desk and mind.

Biography of Resistance: The Epic Battle Between People and Pathogens by Muhammad H. Zaman (2020)

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Biography of Resistance: The Epic Battle Between People and Pathogens by Muhammad H. Zaman (2020)

Author: Muhammad H. Zaman
First Published: April 21st 2020
Score: 5/10

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Award-winning Boston University educator and researcher Muhammad H. Zaman provides a chilling look at the rise of antibiotic-resistant superbugs, explaining how we got here and what we must do to address this growing global health crisis.

In September 2016, a woman in Nevada became the first known case in the U.S. of a person who died of an infection resistant to every antibiotic available. Her death is the worst nightmare of infectious disease doctors and public health professionals. While bacteria live within us and are essential for our health, some strains can kill us. As bacteria continue to mutate, becoming increasingly resistant to known antibiotics, we are likely to face a public health crisis of unimaginable proportions. “It will be like the great plague of the middle ages, the influenza pandemic of 1918, the AIDS crisis of the 1990s, and the Ebola epidemic of 2014 all combined into a single threat,” Muhammad H. Zaman warns.

Murder by Other Means (The Dispatcher #2) by John Scalzi (2020)

Mon, 11 Oct 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Murder by Other Means (The Dispatcher #2) by John Scalzi (2020)

Author: John Scalzi
First Published: September 10th 2020
Series: The Dispatcher Book 2
Score: 5/10

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In the world of the Dispatchers, a natural or accidental death is an endpoint; a murder pushes the do-over button and 99.99% of the time the victim comes back to life. Tony Valdez is a Dispatcher who’s been taking shadier and shadier gigs in financial tough times, and after witnessing a crime gone wrong, he finds people around him permanently dying in a way that implicates him. He has to solve the mystery of these deaths to save the lives of others–and keep himself out of trouble with the law.

Thicker Than Water by Tyler Shultz (2020)

Sat, 25 Sep 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Thicker Than Water by Tyler Shultz (2020)

Author: Tyler Shultz
First Published: August 4th 2020
Score: 5/10

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From the hero whistleblower of the infamous Theranos scam, Thicker than Water is a look at never-before-revealed details behind closed doors at the company, revealing a cautionary tale of corporate bullying, gaslighting, ego, and wealth run amok in Silicon Valley.

Tyler Shultz had been in the workforce for less than a year when he emailed Elizabeth Holmes, his employer and the CEO and founder of Theranos, with concerns that the company’s lab practices were faulty, ignored quality control, and were potentially dangerous to patients. The COO fired back with a dismissive and insulting email, to which Tyler replied: “Consider this my two weeks’ notice.”

How to Build Meaningful Relationships through Conversations by Carol Ann Lloyd (2020)

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 21:00:00 +0100

How to Build Meaningful Relationships through Conversations by Carol Ann Lloyd (2020)

Author: Carol Ann Lloyd
First Published: February 18th 2020
Score: 5/10

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We have conversations every day, but how many of those can be considered effective? The right conversation can help establish strong relationships, solve problems, create new opportunities, and build communities. The right conversation can change everything.

But how does one prepare to have a conversation in an effective way?

The Messengers by Lindsay Joelle (2020)

Sat, 24 Jul 2021 21:00:00 +0100

The Messengers by Lindsay Joelle (2020)

Author: Lindsay Joelle
First Published: March 5th 2020
Score: 5/10

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A mysterious plague ushers in an intergalactic war that ravages the galaxy for decades. A soldier and a pilot are tasked to deliver a package. A messenger and a refugee decide to work together on a dying alien planet. A love letter is lost that could be the key to a new future. A dark comedy about the messages we carry in our bones.

Caffeine: How Caffeine Created the Modern World by Michael Pollan (2020)

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Caffeine: How Caffeine Created the Modern World by Michael Pollan (2020)

Author: Michael Pollan
First Published: January 30th 2020
Score: 5/10

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Pollan takes us on a journey through the history of the drug, which was first discovered in a small part of East Africa and within a century became an addiction affecting most of the human species. Caffeine, it turns out, has changed the course of human history - won and lost wars, changed politics, dominated economies. What’s more, the author shows that the Industrial Revolution would have been impossible without it. The science of how the drug has evolved to addict us is no less fascinating.

Alone with the Stars by David R. Gillham (2020)

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 18:00:00 +0100

Alone with the Stars by David R. Gillham (2020)

Author: David R. Gillham
First Published: January 30th 2020
Score: 4/10

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In the summer of 1937, Amelia Earhart is the most famous woman in the world - a record-breaking pilot, a best-selling author, and a modern woman shattering the glass ceiling in the early days of aviation.

And then she vanishes.

In Tampa, Florida, 15-year-old Lizzie Friedlander spends her afternoons glued to her father’s radio, tapping into the enormity of a world she longs to travel. Lizzie can hardly believe her ears when she picks up a radio signal from a faraway source that sets her heart racing: “Amelia Earhart calling SOS!”

Network Effect (The Murderbot Diaries #5) by Martha Wells (2020)

Tue, 18 May 2021 21:00:00 +0100

Network Effect (The Murderbot Diaries #5) by Martha Wells (2020)

Author: Martha Wells
First Published: May 5th 2020
Series: The Murderbot Diaries Book 5
Score: 6/10

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You know that feeling when you’re at work, and you’ve had enough of people, and then the boss walks in with yet another job that needs to be done right this second or the world will end, but all you want to do is go home and binge your favorite shows? And you’re a sentient murder machine programmed for destruction? Congratulations, you’re Murderbot.

Malcolm and Me by Ishmael Reed (2020)

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 17:00:00 +0100

Malcolm and Me by Ishmael Reed (2020)

Author: Ishmael Reed
First Published: January 30th 2020
Score: 3/10

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In 1960, Ishmael Reed, then an aspiring young writer, interviewed Malcolm X for a local radio station in Buffalo, New York. The encounter cost Reed his job and changed his life. In Malcolm and Me, Reed, acclaimed author of such classic novels as Mumbo Jumbo and winner of a MacArthur “Genius” Fellowship, reveals a side of Malcolm X the public has never seen before, while exploring how the civil rights firebrand influenced his own views on working, living, speaking out, and left a mark on generations of artists and activists.

Cut and Run: A Light-Hearted Dark Comedy by Ben Acker and Ben Blacker (2020)

Thu, 07 Jan 2021 22:00:00 +0000

Cut and Run: A Light-Hearted Dark Comedy by Ben Acker and Ben Blacker (2020)

Author: Ben Acker and Ben Blacker
First Published: November 17th 2020
Score: 5/10

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Samantha Dugan and Abe Lally are best friends. They steal kidneys. They have their reasons.

Samantha is a professional seductress and con artist with a heart of gold. If she talked about her work, she’d tell you she only pilfers organs for medical research and that she only takes one kidney, and she only steals those kidneys from dishonest people. It’s hell on her social life.

Edge World (Undying Mercenaries #14) by B.V. Larson (2020)

Thu, 31 Dec 2020 18:20:00 +0000

Edge World (Undying Mercenaries #14) by B.V. Larson (2020)

Author: B.V. Larson
First Published: December 18th 2020
Series: Undying Mercenaries Book 14
Score: 7/10

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A lonely planet circles a star on the very border of Province 921. Critical resources produced there are claimed by both the Mogwa and the Skay. War between the Galactic giants becomes more likely every day.

James McGill and Legion Varus are deployed to protect Edge World, a planet that rotates at a walking pace. Each day is as long as a year back on Earth. The sun-side of the world is baked with endless sunshine, the night-side is freezing and full of strange creatures. Living in an inhabitable zone on the edge of their world, a shadow-line between night and day, nomadic peoples roam the planet. It is these inhabitants Earth’s forces must protect.

Ready Player Two (Ready Player One #2) by Ernest Cline (2020)

Sun, 20 Dec 2020 22:04:00 +0000

Ready Player Two (Ready Player One #2) by Ernest Cline (2020)

Author: Ernest Cline
First Published: November 24th 2020
Series: Ready Player One Book 2
Score: 5/10

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An unexpected quest. Two worlds at stake. Are you ready?

Days after Oasis founder James Halliday’s contest, Wade Watts makes a discovery that changes everything. Hidden within Halliday’s vault, waiting for his heir to find, lies a technological advancement that will once again change the world and make the Oasis thousand times more wondrous, and addictive, than even Wade dreamed possible. With it comes a new riddle and a new quest. The last Easter egg from Halliday, hinting at a mysterious prize. And an unexpected, impossibly powerful, and dangerous new rival awaits, one who will kill millions to get what he wants. Wade’s life and the future of the Oasis are again at stake, but this time the fate of humanity also hangs in the balance.

The Power of Self-Compassion by Laurie J. Cameron (2020)

Thu, 10 Dec 2020 22:10:00 +0000

The Power of Self-Compassion by Laurie J. Cameron (2020)

Author: Laurie J. Cameron
First Published: January 2nd 2020
Score: 5/10

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There’s no denying that life can be difficult. Simply being human means experiencing emotional and physical pain. None of us escapes dealing with pain, failure, and setbacks. But learning how to practice mindful self-compassion can be life-changing. Self-compassion comes from the understanding that every human being suffers, that we all want to be happy, and that this commonality connects us with everyone else.

Heaven's River (Bobiverse #4) by Dennis E. Taylor (2020)

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 17:56:00 +0000

Heaven’s River (Bobiverse #4) by Dennis E. Taylor (2020)

Author: Dennis E. Taylor
First Published: September 24th 2020
Series: Bobiverse Book 4
Score: 7/10

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Civil war looms in the Bobiverse in this brand-new, epic-length adventure by Audible number-one best seller Dennis E. Taylor.

More than a hundred years ago, Bender set out for the stars and was never heard from again. There has been no trace of him despite numerous searches by his clone-mates. Now Bob is determined to organize an expedition to learn Bender’s fate - whatever the cost.

Terminus (Threshold #4) by Peter Clines (2020)

Sun, 27 Sep 2020 21:59:00 +0100

Terminus (Threshold #4) by Peter Clines (2020)

Author: Peter Clines
First Published: January 30th 2020
Series: Threshold Book 4
Score: 8/10

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Murdoch’s past has finally come crashing down on him. His former girlfriend. His Family. He’s been happily avoiding them for ages, trying to live something close to a normal life. But now he’s been drawn back into another one of their ludicrous attempts to bring about the end of all things.

Glass World (Undying Mercenaries #13) by B.V. Larson (2020)

Sun, 19 Apr 2020 23:07:00 +0100

Glass World (Undying Mercenaries #13) by B.V. Larson (2020)

Author: B.V. Larson
First Published: January 20th 2020
Series: Undying Mercenaries Book 13
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.

More than a century has passed since the glorious day of Earth’s annexation. Struggling to hold on to a handful of planets in the frontier provinces, humanity is at war with Rigel. After the destruction of both our fleet and theirs, a time of quiet rebuilding has begun.