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I was expecting something darker too, but found the characters likable and the hopeful conclusion satisfying.I was a little confused by the presentation of dream concepts, but the writing flows nicely and kept me interested.
An extended sneak preview of A Desolation Called Peace by Arkady Martine is available freehttps://www.amazon.com/dp/B08P9D3XRP/
The novel is scheduled for March 2 2021 release.
ROT13 encrypted and every time Veronica has something to say to Tom she...
Some of the Best from Tor.com: 2020 Edition is out now.https://www.tor.com/2021/01/05/some-o...
If you have a Tor.com login you can download EPUB or MOBI from the article above, otherwise it's also available at the usual ebook vendors.
Trike wrote: "A = 1Z = 26
13 1 18 11 0 23 9 12 12 0 2 5 0 19 16 1 14 11 5 4."
2020 20 15 15 11 0 3 1 18 5 0 15 6 0 20 8 1 20
Rob wrote: "Trike wrote: "Done."Was this you?
"Ask Trike to create a monthly newsletter puzzle"
:-D"
it me
Rivers of London New Year's Eve tweet from Ben Aaronovitch:here is the last line I wrote in 2020...
Sally scampered past me and into the house. I followed her in, closed the door and hunted out my scene of crime kit and a paper evidence bag. While I did that I speed dialled Nightingale.
https://twitter.com/Ben_Aaronovitch/s...
My 2020 reading flamed out in December. It's been an exhausting year for everyone.Sword 46/24
Mostly urban fantasy including Sandman Slim, Dresden, Alex Verus, Rivers of London, started re-reading early Rivers of London in audio
Laser 31/24
Re-read Murderbot, started re-reading Murderbot in audio, Star Wars, Trouble Dog and Killer Flies
Comics 26/24
Mostly Star Wars, Star Trek, Alien, Predator and something new, The Old Guard
Short 12/24
Didn't read much short fiction this year and it's really too difficult to track with Goodreads. I think I'll drop this challenge next year.
I read more audio books this year than ever before thanks to my local public library and their Hoopla/Libby collections.
I spent $58.31 this year buying 10 of 12 Sword & Laser picks and one alt-pick.
I found two of Trike's dogs, one of Tom's dogs, and none of Veronica's dogs in Trike's 2020 S&L word search puzzle which was oddly satisfying in an otherwise aggravating December. Thank you Trike. Sawyer (Tom's other dog), Bodega and Moro (Veronica's dogs) may not be too happy with Trike's doggo puzzle choices.
I hope everyone has a safe and better new year.
I'll check out Raised by Wolves and Harley Quinn. Thanks for the recommendations.
Rob wrote: "I wasn't interested in Perry Mason until I saw you say Tatiana Maslany"She plays (view spoiler) an interesting character.
Haven't been inclined to read much this month and only one day left in this miserable year.I signed up for HBO MAX to see Wonder Woman 1984, which was disappointing. Not a bad movie; just not as enjoyable as the first WW film.
I've been checking out other movies and tv series on HBO MAX. I started Perry Mason a couple of days ago. I didn't know what to expect. Over the years I've seen many of the original black&white Perry Mason episodes. The HBO Mason prequel looks terrific and it has Tatiana Maslany too!
terpkristin wrote: "You just have the flip the setting on the kitchen scale. ;)"I can't find the switch.
Are illustrated novels making a comeback?https://www.washingtonpost.com/entert...
The article is mostly about literary fiction. I think there are new examples of illustrated SF & F published every year, though these may sometimes be limited editions.
terpkristin wrote: "There is also the version that they did on Great British Bake Off series 10/episode 2, which is Paul Hollywood's dad's favorite cookie (er, biscuit): https://thegreatbritishbakeoff.co.uk/......"my brain hurts when I see a recipe measured in grams ;-)
