Books Read in 2020 on paapereira.xyz

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.

Artificial Condition (The Murderbot Diaries #2) by Martha Wells (2018)

Tue, 22 Dec 2020 22:22:00 +0000

Artificial Condition (The Murderbot Diaries #2) by Martha Wells (2018)

Author: Martha Wells
First Published: May 8th 2018
Series: The Murderbot Diaries Book 2
Score: 6/10

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It has a dark past – one in which a number of humans were killed. A past that caused it to christen itself “Murderbot”. But it has only vague memories of the massacre that spawned that title, and it wants to know more.

Teaming up with a Research Transport vessel named ART (you don’t want to know what the “A” stands for), Murderbot heads to the mining facility where it went rogue.

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.

The Wise Man's Fear (The Kingkiller Chronicle #2) by Patrick Rothfuss (2011)

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 15:09:00 +0000

The Wise Man’s Fear (The Kingkiller Chronicle #2) by Patrick Rothfuss (2011)

Author: Patrick Rothfuss
First Published: March 1st 2011
Series: The Kingkiller Chronicle Book 2
Score: 8/10

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In The Wise Man’s Fear, Kvothe searches for answers, attempting to uncover the truth about the mysterious Amyr, the Chandrian, and the death of his parents. Along the way, Kvothe is put on trial by the legendary Adem mercenaries, forced to reclaim the honor of his family, and travels into the Fae realm. There he meets Felurian, the faerie woman no man can resist, and who no man has ever survived…until Kvothe.

Alien III: An Audible Original Drama by William Gibson (2019)

Mon, 09 Nov 2020 21:39:00 +0000

Alien III: An Audible Original Drama by William Gibson (2019)

Author: William Gibson
First Published: May 30th 2019
Series: Alien Series
Score: 4/10

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Audible is bringing William Gibson’s lost Alien III script to life in audio for the first time, to mark the 40th Anniversary of the birth of the Alien Franchise.

Alongside a full cast, Michael Biehn and Lance Henriksen reprise their iconic roles as Corporal Hicks and Bishop from the 1986 film Aliens.

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.

Author: Stephen King
First Published: September 15th 1986
Series: Stephen King Novels
Score: 10/10

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It’s a small city, a place as hauntingly familiar as your own hometown. Only in Derry the haunting is real…

They were seven teenagers when they first stumbled upon the horror. Now they are grown-up men and women who have gone out into the big world to gain success and happiness. But none of them can withstand the force that has drawn them back to Derry to face the nightmare without an end, and the evil without a name.

The Minimalist Way by Erica Layne (2019)

Tue, 29 Sep 2020 22:43:00 +0100

The Minimalist Way by Erica Layne (2019)

Author: Erica Layne
First Published: July 16th 2019
Score: 5/10

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Discover how to apply the minimalist mindset to every aspect of your life by changing the way you think about your home, career, relationships, family, and money. The Minimalist Way will help you take it one step at a time with simple exercises and activities. Ease into minimalism at your own pace and learn how to let go.

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.

Bedtime Stories for Cynics by Dave Hill (2017)

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 17:27:00 +0100

Bedtime Stories for Cynics by Dave Hill (2017)

Author: Dave Hill
First Published: November 10th 2017
Series: Bedtime Stories for Cynics Book 1
Score: 4/10

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The closest you’ll get to having Parks and Recreation’s Ron Swanson read you a bedtime story, this sharp and silly series features inappropriate children’s stories for adults only – performed by masters of the comedic arts.

The Girl Who Lived Twice (Millennium #6) by David Lagercrantz (2019)

Fri, 18 Sep 2020 22:59:00 +0100

The Girl Who Lived Twice (Millennium #6) by David Lagercrantz (2019)

Author: David Lagercrantz
First Published: August 22nd 2019
Series: Millennium Book 6
Score: 6/10

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Lisbeth Salander–the fierce, unstoppable girl with the dragon tattoo–has disappeared. She’s sold her apartment in Stockholm. She’s gone silent electronically. She’s told no one where she is. And no one is aware that at long last she’s got her primal enemy, her twin sister, Camilla, squarely in her sights.

Carnival Row: Tangle in the Dark by Stephanie K. Smith (2019)

Mon, 07 Sep 2020 22:16:00 +0100

Carnival Row: Tangle in the Dark by Stephanie K. Smith (2019)

Author: Stephanie K. Smith
First Published: October 3rd 2019
Score: 3/10

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Tourmaline Larou lives an idyllic life of learning by day and partying by night. An aspiring poet, her future promises nothing less than brilliance.

Then, Vignette Stonemoss walks through the door, and Tourmaline’s world is upended.

As she struggles to understand the effect this stranger has on her, Tourmaline and her fellow fae face a looming threat from the human world. War is on the horizon, and their very existence is at stake.

The Sentient Machine: The Coming Age of Artificial Intelligence by Amir Husain (2017)

Sun, 06 Sep 2020 21:59:00 +0100

The Sentient Machine: The Coming Age of Artificial Intelligence by Amir Husain (2017)

Author: Amir Husain
First Published: November 21st 2017
Score: 5/10

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The future is now. Acclaimed technologist and inventor Amir Husain explains how we can live amidst the coming age of sentient machines and artificial intelligence—and not only survive, but thrive.

Artificial “machine” intelligence is playing an ever-greater role in our society. We are already using cruise control in our cars, automatic checkout at the drugstore, and are unable to live without our smartphones. The discussion around AI is polarized; people think either machines will solve all problems for everyone, or they will lead us down a dark, dystopian path into total human irrelevance. Regardless of what you believe, the idea that we might bring forth intelligent creation can be intrinsically frightening. But what if our greatest role as humans so far is that of creators?

Head On (Lock In #2) by John Scalzi (2018)

Tue, 01 Sep 2020 22:54:00 +0100

Head On (Lock In #2) by John Scalzi (2018)

Author: John Scalzi
First Published: April 17th 2018
Series: Lock In Book 2
Score: 7/10

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John Scalzi returns with Head On, the standalone follow-up to the New York Times bestselling and critically acclaimed Lock In. Chilling near-future SF with the thrills of a gritty cop procedural, Head On brings Scalzi’s trademark snappy dialogue and technological speculation to the future world of sports.

Hilketa is a frenetic and violent pastime where players attack each other with swords and hammers. The main goal of the game: obtain your opponent’s head and carry it through the goalposts. With flesh and bone bodies, a sport like this would be impossible. But all the players are “threeps,” robot-like bodies controlled by people with Haden’s Syndrome, so anything goes. No one gets hurt, but the brutality is real and the crowds love it.

How We'll Live on Mars by Stephen Petranek (2014)

Thu, 27 Aug 2020 21:47:00 +0100

How We’ll Live on Mars by Stephen Petranek (2014)

Author: Stephen Petranek
First Published: October 7th 2014
Score: 5/10

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Award-winning journalist Stephen Petranek says humans will live on Mars by 2027. Now he makes the case that living on Mars is not just plausible, but inevitable.

It sounds like science fiction, but Stephen Petranek considers it fact: Within twenty years, humans will live on Mars. We’ll need to. In this sweeping, provocative book that mixes business, science, and human reporting, Petranek makes the case that living on Mars is an essential back-up plan for humanity and explains in fascinating detail just how it will happen.

Space Force by Jeremy Robinson (2018)

Tue, 25 Aug 2020 22:04:00 +0100

Space Force by Jeremy Robinson (2018)

Author: Jeremy Robinson
First Published: October 27th 2018
Score: 5/10

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Five years ago, the US Space Force became a reality. And while those writing the checks took things very seriously, the other military branches did not. As a result, Space Force was populated by undesirables: men and women who made too many mistakes, didn’t follow the rules, or…slept with the wrong general’s daughter. Three times. On camera. It was a mistake, okay?

Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (1872)

Tue, 18 Aug 2020 17:35:00 +0100

Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (1872)

Author: Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu
First Published: 1872
Score: 5/10

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One of the very first vampire thrillers, this audio adaptation follows 18-year-old Laura as she recounts the story of her mysterious, intriguing and beautiful house guest Carmilla, who is stranded in the forest after a carriage accident and taken in by Laura’s widowed father. The girls develop a friendship which turns into a passionate meeting of souls. A relationship of vampire and prey, the story is told through Laura’s eyes as she is drawn further into Carmilla’s terrifying world of pleasure and pain.

Lock In (Lock In #1) by John Scalzi (2014)

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 21:01:00 +0100

Lock In (Lock In #1) by John Scalzi (2014)

Author: John Scalzi
First Published: August 26th 2014
Series: Lock In Book 1
Score: 7/10

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A blazingly inventive near-future thriller from the best-selling, Hugo Award-winning John Scalzi.

Not too long from today, a new, highly contagious virus makes its way across the globe. Most who get sick experience nothing worse than flu, fever, and headaches. But for the unlucky one percent - and nearly five million souls in the United States alone - the disease causes “Lock In”: Victims fully awake and aware, but unable to move or respond to stimulus. The disease affects young, old, rich, poor, people of every color and creed. The world changes to meet the challenge.

The Burnout Generation by Anne Helen Petersen (2019)

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 19:59:00 +0100

The Burnout Generation by Anne Helen Petersen (2019)

Author: Anne Helen Petersen
First Published: March 10th 2019
Score: 5/10

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In January 2019, culture writer Anne Helen Petersen set the Internet on fire with her viral BuzzFeed essay diagnosing “millennial burnout”—a chronic state of stress and exhaustion that’s become a “base temperature” for young people today. Now, she continues this generation-defining conversation in a brand-new format, interviewing millennials around the country about their own deeply personal experiences with burnout and the culture that creates it. Listeners will hear about how this issue has affected Petersen’s own life as well as the lives of five very different subjects: Kevin, a musician and Marine veteran; Kate, a first-generation college graduate working to repay her formidable student debt; Haley and Evette, young writers at different career stages in the digital media industry; and John, a pastor and co-founder of a new Baptist church in North Carolina.

Dead Moon (Threshold #3) by Peter Clines (2019)

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 18:08:00 +0100

Dead Moon (Threshold #3) by Peter Clines (2019)

Author: Peter Clines
First Published: February 14th 2019
Series: Threshold Book 3
Score: 6/10

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In the year 2243, the Moon belongs to the dead.

The largest graveyard in the solar system, it was the perfect solution to the overcrowding and environmental problems that had plagued mankind for centuries. And the perfect place for Cali Washington to run away from her past.

But when a mysterious meteor crashes into one of the Moon’s cemeteries, Cali and her fellow Caretakers find themselves surrounded by a terrifying enemy force that outnumbers them more than a thousand to one. An enemy not hindered by the lack of air or warmth or sustenance.

Body of Proof by Darrell Brown and Sophie Ellis (2019)

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 21:59:00 +0100

Body of Proof by Darrell Brown and Sophie Ellis (2019)

Author: Darrell Brown and Sophie Ellis
First Published: September 5th 2019
Score: 5/10

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Body of Proof, a true crime podcast, examines the many unanswered questions surrounding the disappearance and death of Suzanne Pilley in Edinburgh in 2010 and the subsequent conviction of David Gilroy. Journalists and TV producers Darrell Brown and Sophie Ellis spent two years investigating the case and spoke exclusively to David Gilroy, who was convicted of murdering Suzanne Pilley and disposing of her body. Sentenced to life in a Scottish prison, Gilroy maintains his innocence. Although police believe they have the right man, key components of the prosecution’s case are missing: there is no body of the victim, no witnesses to the crime, and no physical evidence (no DNA, CCTV video, or murder weapon).

Interview with the Vampire (The Vampire Chronicles #1) by Anne Rice (1976)

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 18:16:00 +0100

Interview with the Vampire (The Vampire Chronicles #1) by Anne Rice (1976)

Author: Anne Rice
First Published: April 12th 1976
Series: The Vampire Chronicles Book 1
Score: 9/10

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In a darkened room a young man sits telling the macabre and eerie story of his life - the story of a vampire, gifted with eternal life, cursed with an exquisite craving for human blood. Anne Rice’s compulsively readable novel is arguably the most celebrated work of vampire fiction since Bram Stoker’s Dracula was published in 1897. As the Washington Post said on its first publication, it is a ’thrilling, strikingly original work of the imagination . . . sometimes horrible, sometimes beautiful, always unforgettable'.

Understanding Complexity by Scott E. Page (2009)

Thu, 16 Jul 2020 21:53:00 +0100

Understanding Complexity by Scott E. Page (2009)

Author: Scott E. Page
First Published: 2009
Score: 5/10

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Recent years have seen the introduction of concepts from the new and exciting field of complexity science that have captivated the attention of economists, sociologists, engineers, businesspeople, and many others. These include tipping points, the sociological term used to describe moments when unique or rare phenomena become more commonplace; the wisdom of crowds, the argument that certain types of groups harness information and make decisions in more effective ways than individuals; six degrees of separation, the idea that it takes no more than six steps to find some form of connection between two random individuals; and emergence, the idea that new properties, processes, and structures can emerge unexpectedly from complex systems.

Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein (1959)

Sun, 12 Jul 2020 22:30:00 +0100

Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein (1959)

Author: Robert A. Heinlein
First Published: December 1959
Score: 6/10

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The historians can’t seem to settle whether to call this one “The Third Space War” (or the fourth), or whether “The First Interstellar War” fits it better. We just call it “The Bug War." Everything up to then and still later were “incidents,” “patrols,” or “police actions.” However, you are just as dead if you buy the farm in an “incident” as you are if you buy it in a declared war…

Wally Roux, Quantum Mechanic by Nick Carr (2019)

Fri, 03 Jul 2020 22:03:00 +0100

Wally Roux, Quantum Mechanic by Nick Carr (2019)

Author: Nick Carr
First Published: August 1st 2019
Score: 3/10

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A teenage genius with a big imagination, Wally just moved to Savannah, GA from Maine with his mom, who adopted Wally when he was an infant. In this charming and sweet solo show, Wally investigates a hiccup in the spacetime fabric of his neighborhood which is causing a number of strange events and occurrences. Part science fiction and part coming-of-age story, Wally Roux charts one boy’s journey of self-discovery and identity.

Level Five (Killday #1) by William Ledbetter (2018)

Wed, 01 Jul 2020 22:16:00 +0100

Level Five (Killday #1) by William Ledbetter (2018)

Author: William Ledbetter
First Published: July 17th 2018
Series: Killday Book 1
Score: 7/10

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In the mountains of Pakistan, a high-tech mission aimed at preventing another nuke on US soil goes off the rails - with deadly results. At a Wall Street investment firm, a computer intelligence takes the first tentative steps to free itself from its digital restraints. In a basement workshop, an engineer sees visions of a god who instructs him to defend the human race - by any means necessary.

Reverse Transmission by Param Anand Singh (2018)

Mon, 22 Jun 2020 22:13:00 +0100

Reverse Transmission by Param Anand Singh (2018)

Author: Param Anand Singh
First Published: October 24th 2018
Score: 3/10

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Reverse Transmission is a darkly comedic story that combines elements of science fiction and dystopian thrillers, centering on a murder spree involving a self-driving car. Jay, a starving artist, gets the only day job she’s qualified for: “Experience Enhancement Specialist” for a self-driving car at the rideshare company Awooga. The job turns from hilariously awkward to intensely frightening when the car runs over a pedestrian and manipulates Jay into disposing of the body.

Contact by Carl Sagan (1985)

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 22:43:00 +0100

Contact by Carl Sagan (1985)

Author: Carl Sagan
First Published: September 1985
Score: 9/10

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The future is here…in an adventure of cosmic dimension. In December, 1999, a multinational team journeys out to the stars, to the most awesome encounter in human history. Who - or what - is out there? In Cosmos, Carl Sagan explained the universe. In Contact, he predicts its future - and our own.

The Darkwater Bride by Marty Ross (2018)

Tue, 09 Jun 2020 21:50:00 +0100

The Darkwater Bride by Marty Ross (2018)

Author: Marty Ross
First Published: September 29th 2018
Score: 5/10

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Late Victorian London. When the most respectable of Scottish businessmen is pulled, dead, from the Thames, his daughter is drawn into an investigation which reveals a whole world of secrets and corruption and leads all the way to the tragic truth behind the ghostly legend of The Darkwater Bride.

An epic drama combining the genres of the Victorian mystery thriller with the equally classic Victorian mode of the ghostly tale.

The Eye of the World (The Wheel of Time #1) by Robert Jordan (1990)

Thu, 04 Jun 2020 22:45:00 +0100

The Eye of the World (The Wheel of Time #1) by Robert Jordan (1990)

Author: Robert Jordan
First Published: January 15th 1990
Series: The Wheel of Time Book 1
Score: 9/10

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When their village is attacked by trollocs, monsters thought to be only legends, three young men, Rand, Matt, and Perrin, flee in the company of the Lady Moiraine, a sinister visitor of unsuspected powers. Thus begins an epic adventure set in a world of wonders and horror, where what was, what will be, and what is, may yet fall under the Shadow.

The Man Who Knew the Way to the Moon by Todd Zwillich (2019)

Mon, 11 May 2020 22:52:00 +0100

The Man Who Knew the Way to the Moon by Todd Zwillich (2019)

Author: Todd Zwillich
First Published: July 4th 2019
Score: 5/10

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The story of John C. Houbolt, an unsung hero of Apollo 11 and the man who showed NASA how to put America on the moon.

Without John C. Houbolt, a junior engineer at NASA, Apollo 11 would never have made it to the moon.

Top NASA engineers on the project, including Werner Von Braun, strongly advocated for a single, huge spacecraft to travel to the moon, land, and return to Earth. It’s the scenario used in 1950s cartoons and horror movies about traveling to outer space.

Stan Lee's Alliances: A Trick of Light by Stan Lee (2019)

Sun, 10 May 2020 22:29:00 +0100

Stan Lee’s Alliances: A Trick of Light by Stan Lee (2019)

Author: Stan Lee
First Published: June 27th 2019
Score: 5/10

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Stan Lee’s Alliances: A Trick of Light introduces listeners to a mysterious young woman, Nia, whose fate is intertwined with a seemingly ordinary Midwestern teenager, Cameron Ackerson, whose quest for YouTube stardom takes him to the heart of the Great Lakes Triangle where he is imbued with the power to “see” and “hear” a new reality.

Einstein's Relativity and the Quantum Revolution by Richard Wolfson (2000)

Thu, 30 Apr 2020 22:57:00 +0100

Einstein’s Relativity and the Quantum Revolution by Richard Wolfson (2000)

Author: Richard Wolfson
First Published: 2000
Score: 7/10

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“It doesn’t take an Einstein to understand modern physics,” says Professor Wolfson at the outset of these twenty-four lectures on what may be the most important subjects in the universe: relativity and quantum physics. Both have reputations for complexity. But the basic ideas behind them are, in fact, simple and comprehensible by anyone. These dynamic and illuminating lectures begin with a brief overview of theories of physical reality starting with Aristotle and culminating in Newtonian or “classical” physics. After that, you’ll follow along as Professor Wolfson outlines the logic that led to Einstein’s profound theory of special relativity and the simple yet far-reaching insight on which it rests. With that insight in mind, you’ll move on to consider Einstein’s theory of general relativity and its interpretation of gravitation in terms of the curvature of space and time.

A Grown-Up Guide to Dinosaurs by Ben Garrod (2019)

Tue, 21 Apr 2020 23:18:00 +0100

A Grown-Up Guide to Dinosaurs by Ben Garrod (2019)

Author: Ben Garrod
First Published: July 4th 2019
Score: 5/10

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Most children go through a dinosaur phase. Learning all the tongue-twisting names, picking favourites based on ferocity, armour, or sheer size. For many kids this love of ‘terrible lizards’ fizzles out at some point between starting and leaving primary school. All those fancy names slowly forgotten, no longer any need for a favourite.

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.

Alien: The Cold Forge by Alex White (2018)

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 23:27:00 +0100

Alien: The Cold Forge by Alex White (2018)

Author: Alex White
First Published: April 24th 2018
Series: Alien Series
Score: 7/10

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A dramatic new Alien novel, as Weyland-Yutani seeks to recover from the failure of Hadley’s Hope, and successfully weaponize the Xenomorphs.

With the failure of the Hadley’s Hope, Weyland-Yutani has suffered a devastating defeat–the loss of the Aliens. Yet there’s a reason the company rose to the top, and they have a redundancy already in place. Remote station RB-323 abruptly becomes their greatest hope for weaponizing the Xenomorph, but there’s a spy aboard–someone who doesn’t necessarily act in the company’s best interests. If discovered, this person may have no choice but to destroy RB-323… and everyone on board. That is, if the Xenomorphs don’t do the job first.

Spaceman by Mike Massimino (2016)

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 05:43:00 +0100

Spaceman by Mike Massimino (2016)

Author: Mike Massimino
First Published: October 4th 2016
Score: 7/10

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to find yourself strapped to a giant rocket that’s about to go from zero to 17,500 miles per hour? Or to look back on Earth from outer space and see the surprisingly precise line between day and night? Or to stand in front of the Hubble Space Telescope, wondering if the emergency repair you’re about to make will inadvertently ruin humankind’s chance to unlock the universe’s secrets? Mike Massimino has been there, and in Spaceman he puts you inside the suit, with all the zip and buoyancy of life in microgravity.

The 3-Day Effect by Florence Williams (2018)

Sun, 22 Mar 2020 22:42:00 +0000

The 3-Day Effect by Florence Williams (2018)

Author: Florence Williams
First Published: September 27th 2018
Score: 4/10

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The 3-Day Effect is a look at the science behind why being in the wild can make us happier, healthier and more creative. Whether it’s rafting down Utah’s Green River, backpacking in Arizona’s wilderness or walking through Rock Creek Park in Washington, D.C., scientists are finding that the more exposure humans have to nature, the more they will benefit from reduced anxiety, enhanced creativity and overall well-being. Trek with science journalist Florence Williams as she guides former Iraqi war veterans, sex trafficking survivors, and even a nature hater, on three-day nature excursions to see how the outdoors offers something like a miracle cure for an array of extreme and everyday ailments.

[re-read] Remote by David Heinemeier Hansson and Jason Fried (2013)

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 23:02:00 +0000

[re-read] Remote by David Heinemeier Hansson and Jason Fried (2013)

Author: David Heinemeier Hansson and Jason Fried
First Published: October 29th 2013
Score: 7/10

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The “work from home” phenomenon is thoroughly explored in this illuminating new book from bestselling 37signals founders Fried and Hansson, who point to the surging trend of employees working from home (and anywhere else) and explain the challenges and unexpected benefits. Most important, they show why – with a few controversial exceptions such as Yahoo – more businesses will want to promote this new model of getting things done.

Children of Ruin (Children of Time #2) by Adrian Tchaikovsky (2019)

Tue, 17 Mar 2020 22:49:00 +0000

Children of Ruin (Children of Time #2) by Adrian Tchaikovsky (2019)

Author: Adrian Tchaikovsky
First Published: May 14th 2019
Series: Children of Time Book 2
Score: 6/10

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The astonishing sequel to Children of Time, the award-winning novel of humanity’s battle for survival on a terraformed planet.

Long ago, Earth’s terraforming program sent ships out to build new homes for humanity among the stars and made an unexpected discovery: a planet with life. But the scientists were unaware that the alien ecosystem was more developed than the primitive life forms originally discovered.

2001: A Space Odyssey (Space Odyssey #1) by Arthur C. Clarke (1968)

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 22:58:00 +0000

2001: A Space Odyssey (Space Odyssey #1) by Arthur C. Clarke (1968)

Author: Arthur C. Clarke
First Published: June 1968
Series: Space Odyssey Book 1
Score: 9/10

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On the Moon, an enigma is uncovered.

So great are the implications of this discovery that for the first time men are sent out deep into our solar system.

But long before their destination is reached, things begin to go horribly, inexplicably wrong…

One of the greatest-selling science fiction novels of our time, this classic book will grip you to the very end.

Elizabeth II: Life of a Monarch by Ruth Cowen (2017)

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 23:35:00 +0000

Elizabeth II: Life of a Monarch by Ruth Cowen (2017)

Author: Ruth Cowen
First Published: October 25th 2017
Score: 4/10

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Veteran royal broadcaster Jennie Bond explores the life of Britain’s longest reigning monarch.

Wife, mother and head of state, who is the real Elizabeth? What do the headlines hide? How close to reality are the television interpretations? Once a minor royal, she is now one of the most recognisable women in the world. Admired by many, she has reigned through a period of unprecedented change, steering the monarchy through the end of an empire, public scandals and private losses.

Junk by Les Bohem (2019)

Tue, 25 Feb 2020 20:49:00 +0000

Junk by Les Bohem (2019)

Author: Les Bohem
First Published: February 28th 2019
Score: 5/10

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Set in present-day Los Angeles, Junk explores an epic conspiracy, one at work for thousands of years that involves total takeover of the planet Earth by aliens. In the wild, souped-up vision of Les Bohem - the acclaimed, Emmy-winning writer of the Steven Spielberg miniseries, Taken - the world is at the end stage of long-range plot that involves a gigantic genetic-engineering project. The aliens who have invaded us have no planet. No spaceship is coming. Instead, a small advance force comes, breeds, and dies - thus becoming an anomaly in our DNA that can’t be explained. In Junk, seers for centuries have had visions that turned out to be messages from our alien DNA. The time for the takeover is now. The aliens are ready, and they are starting to bloom.

Aliens by Alan Dean Foster (1986)

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 23:35:00 +0000

Aliens by Alan Dean Foster (1986)

Author: Alan Dean Foster
First Published: 1986
Series: Alien Series
Score: 7/10

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Having survived one encounter with an alien, Ripley is persuaded to return to the planet where her crew found the alien ship. A colony has been established there, but suddenly all contact with the settlers has been lost. Accompanied by marines, Ripley is going to find out why.

Permanent Record by Edward Snowden (2019)

Wed, 12 Feb 2020 23:19:00 +0000

Permanent Record by Edward Snowden (2019)

Author: Edward Snowden
First Published: August 17th 2019
Score: 7/10

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Edward Snowden, the man who risked everything to expose the US government’s system of mass surveillance, reveals for the first time the story of his life, including how he helped to build that system and what motivated him to try to bring it down.

In 2013, twenty-nine-year-old Edward Snowden shocked the world when he broke with the American intelligence establishment and revealed that the United States government was secretly pursuing the means to collect every single phone call, text message, and email. The result would be an unprecedented system of mass surveillance with the ability to pry into the private lives of every person on earth. Six years later, Snowden reveals for the very first time how he helped to build this system and why he was moved to expose it.

Killer by Nature by Jan Smith (2017)

Mon, 03 Feb 2020 22:16:00 +0000

Killer by Nature by Jan Smith (2017)

Author: Jan Smith
First Published: November 30th 2017
Score: 4/10

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Are we born evil, or do we have evil thrust upon us? This is the eternal question of nature vs nurture at the centre of Killer by Nature, a brand-new psychological thriller from Audible Originals.

Dr. Diane Buckley, a talented freelance forensic psychologist, is drafted in to examine a grisly murder - a body found in a children’s playground. The murder carries all the hallmarks of one of her most famous incarcerated clients, ‘The Playground Killer’ (aka Alfred Dinklage). In a series of intimate 1:1 sessions, Buckley has to race against time to unpick the facts and delve into Dinklage’s often manipulative, complicated mind to understand his past whilst striving to prevent further murders…as someone out there will stop at nothing to complete Dinklage’s work.

Annihilation (Southern Reach #1) by Jeff VanderMeer (2014)

Fri, 31 Jan 2020 23:33:00 +0000

Annihilation (Southern Reach #1) by Jeff VanderMeer (2014)

Author: Jeff VanderMeer
First Published: February 4th 2014
Series: Southern Reach Book 1
Score: 6/10

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Area X has been cut off from the rest of the continent for decades. Nature has reclaimed the last vestiges of human civilization. The first expedition returned with reports of a pristine, Edenic landscape; all the members of the second expedition committed suicide; the third expedition died in a hail of gunfire as its members turned on one another; the members of the eleventh expedition returned as shadows of their former selves, and within months of their return, all had died of aggressive cancer.

The Man on the Mountaintop by Susan Trott (2017)

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 21:34:00 +0000

The Man on the Mountaintop by Susan Trott (2017)

Author: Susan Trott
First Published: November 9th 2017
Score: 4/10

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The Man on the Mountaintop tells the story of Holy Man Joe, an ageing and unassuming man who lives in a hermitage on top of a mountain. During the summer months, thousands of hopefuls line the single-file path leading to his door, seeking his wisdom. From bombastic, wealthy nobles intent on cheating their way to the top to drunkards who gradually build the physical and mental strength they need to quit their addiction, The Man on the Mountaintop is a rousing tale full of humour, wit and life lessons.

Death's End (Remembrance of Earth's Past #3) by Liu Cixin (2010)

Tue, 21 Jan 2020 23:18:00 +0000

Death’s End (Remembrance of Earth’s Past #3) by Liu Cixin (2010)

Author: Liu Cixin
First Published: 2010
Series: Remembrance of Earth’s Past Book 3
Score: 8/10

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Half a century after the Doomsday Battle, the uneasy balance of Dark Forest Deterrence keeps the Trisolaran invaders at bay. Earth enjoys unprecedented prosperity due to the infusion of Trisolaran knowledge. With human science advancing daily and the Trisolarans adopting Earth culture, it seems that the two civilizations will soon be able to co-exist peacefully as equals without the terrible threat of mutually assured annihilation. But the peace has also made humanity complacent.

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Artificial Condition (The Murderbot Diaries #2) by Martha Wells (2018)

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

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

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

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

The Wise Man's Fear (The Kingkiller Chronicle #2) by Patrick Rothfuss (2011)

The Wise Man’s Fear (The Kingkiller Chronicle #2) by Patrick Rothfuss (2011)

Alien III: An Audible Original Drama by William Gibson (2019)

Alien III: An Audible Original Drama by William Gibson (2019)

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

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

More Bedtime Stories for Cynics by Dave Hill (2019)

More Bedtime Stories for Cynics by Dave Hill (2019)

It by Stephen King (1986)

It by Stephen King (1986)

The Minimalist Way by Erica Layne (2019)

The Minimalist Way by Erica Layne (2019)

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

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

Bedtime Stories for Cynics by Dave Hill (2017)

Bedtime Stories for Cynics by Dave Hill (2017)

The Girl Who Lived Twice (Millennium #6) by David Lagercrantz (2019)

The Girl Who Lived Twice (Millennium #6) by David Lagercrantz (2019)

Carnival Row: Tangle in the Dark by Stephanie K. Smith (2019)

Carnival Row: Tangle in the Dark by Stephanie K. Smith (2019)

The Sentient Machine: The Coming Age of Artificial Intelligence by Amir Husain (2017)

The Sentient Machine: The Coming Age of Artificial Intelligence by Amir Husain (2017)

Head On (Lock In #2) by John Scalzi (2018)

Head On (Lock In #2) by John Scalzi (2018)

How We'll Live on Mars by Stephen Petranek (2014)

How We’ll Live on Mars by Stephen Petranek (2014)

Space Force by Jeremy Robinson (2018)

Space Force by Jeremy Robinson (2018)

Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (1872)

Carmilla by Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu (1872)

Lock In (Lock In #1) by John Scalzi (2014)

Lock In (Lock In #1) by John Scalzi (2014)

The Burnout Generation by Anne Helen Petersen (2019)

The Burnout Generation by Anne Helen Petersen (2019)

Dead Moon (Threshold #3) by Peter Clines (2019)

Dead Moon (Threshold #3) by Peter Clines (2019)

Body of Proof by Darrell Brown and Sophie Ellis (2019)

Body of Proof by Darrell Brown and Sophie Ellis (2019)

Interview with the Vampire (The Vampire Chronicles #1) by Anne Rice (1976)

Interview with the Vampire (The Vampire Chronicles #1) by Anne Rice (1976)

Understanding Complexity by Scott E. Page (2009)

Understanding Complexity by Scott E. Page (2009)

Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein (1959)

Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein (1959)

Wally Roux, Quantum Mechanic by Nick Carr (2019)

Wally Roux, Quantum Mechanic by Nick Carr (2019)

Level Five (Killday #1) by William Ledbetter (2018)

Level Five (Killday #1) by William Ledbetter (2018)

Reverse Transmission by Param Anand Singh (2018)

Reverse Transmission by Param Anand Singh (2018)

Contact by Carl Sagan (1985)

Contact by Carl Sagan (1985)

The Darkwater Bride by Marty Ross (2018)

The Darkwater Bride by Marty Ross (2018)

The Eye of the World (The Wheel of Time #1) by Robert Jordan (1990)

The Eye of the World (The Wheel of Time #1) by Robert Jordan (1990)

The Man Who Knew the Way to the Moon by Todd Zwillich (2019)

The Man Who Knew the Way to the Moon by Todd Zwillich (2019)

Stan Lee's Alliances: A Trick of Light by Stan Lee (2019)

Stan Lee’s Alliances: A Trick of Light by Stan Lee (2019)

Einstein's Relativity and the Quantum Revolution by Richard Wolfson (2000)

Einstein’s Relativity and the Quantum Revolution by Richard Wolfson (2000)

A Grown-Up Guide to Dinosaurs by Ben Garrod (2019)

A Grown-Up Guide to Dinosaurs by Ben Garrod (2019)

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

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

Alien: The Cold Forge by Alex White (2018)

Alien: The Cold Forge by Alex White (2018)

Spaceman by Mike Massimino (2016)

Spaceman by Mike Massimino (2016)

The 3-Day Effect by Florence Williams (2018)