2021 Books

• The 99% Invisible City: A Field Guide to the Hidden World of Everyday Design by Roman Mars – B
  • An interesting look into what makes a city work. Lots of good trivia bits.
• A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles – A-
  • I really liked the turns of phrases he uses to paint a picture. A really nice, fun book.
• A Head Full of Ghosts by Paul Tremblay – B
  • A young girl is displaying signs of schizophrenia but her family thinks she’s possessed.
• Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson – B+
  • A woman finally figures out her life when she is tasked to take care of two children…who burst into flames.
• Randomize by Andy Weir – B-
  • Short story about a casino scam, not the best but interesting delve into quantum-computing.
• Ready Player Two by Ernest Cline – C-
  • A good idea ruined by annoying characters, over-detailed 80s references, and 100 unnecessary pages.
• Recursion by Blake Crouch – B+
  • An unsettling take on time-travel and false memories. This one will stick with me for a while.
• The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang. – A-
  • A positive message about acceptance in this well crafted graphic novel. My only complaint is that I wanted more.
• Thrawn: Alliances by Timothy Zahn – B+
  • I know Thrawn is a bad guy but I enjoy this character so much.
• Thrawn: Treason by Timothy Zahn – B-
  • This one had too many competing storylines but it was enjoyable nonetheless