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Part memoir and part advice for writers, this book was an interesting and inspiring read. Even people who are not aiming to be professional authors are likely to find some useful ideas and advice.
A novella set in a universe in which Earth is no more and the Terrans have created a breed of shapeshifters to help them find suitable new homes. The story follows the events that unfold after one of these shapeshifters is embroiled in a case of mistaken identity on a planet she has been sent to check for suitability. It is action-packed, tinged with romance, and just plain fun.
A fast-paced and fun mix of fantasy and noir, set in an interesting alternative New York City populated with monsters and wizards.
A fun and charming sci-fi story that follows what happens when a new reporter is assigned a story that involves going on a series of alien dates. It made me laugh out loud in places, but there were also aspects of the story that made me think.
Yes, there are hippopotamuses, but the real allure of this book is the history a fascinating man who embodies so many of our American myths (Frederick Russell Burnham), and the glimpse into the mindset of a time in American history when the idea of importing hippopotamuses as feed stock to live in the Mississippi Delta seemed not only possible, but like the solution to an urgent problem.
A look at the work habits of some people who have successful careers, combined with information from research on productivity and career happiness.
This is a light-hearted but interesting look at why we care so much about beer, with a mix of history, brewing technique, and ruminating on the role beer plays (and has played) in different cultures.
A mind-bending, intriguing, and suspenseful story that asks the reader to consider what is consciousness, and what defines "self."
This eBook has two parts. The first is a history of the Attica prison riot of 1971 and its immediate aftermath, told from the viewpoint of one of the men who was brought in to try to negotiate a peaceful ending to the standoff. It is a personal history, but will give the reader an overview of the broader events. The second is an essay discussing what we can learn from that history, and an argument that we should apply what we learn to reform our current prison system. Since this second part is an opinion piece, some readers might not agree with all of its arguments, but most readers will probably find them well-thought out and perhaps also thought-provoking.
This is a quirky coming of age story in which it is not just the main character (Timi, a teenager in Uzbekistan) who learns some life lessons. Timi's village has been the recipient of a gift of camels from a Western aid organization- and the camel-related hijincks are only one source of laughs. There's also a Mexican soap opera dubbed into Uzbek and the general randomness of life.
Working on one thing at a time, for as long as you need to or feel like it, is a luxury.
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