I really enjoy sci-fi, philosophy, and books about “life.” Lately I’ve gotten more into traditional woodworking and pre-industrial era living.
I have more books than I can read, but I’m always looking for recommendations. :-J
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In this wise and often funny book, a philosopher/mechanic systematically destroys the pretensions of the high-prestige workplace and makes an …
@xylogx thanks, I’ll check that out! I’ll give you one back since you mention on your profile that you’re in IT. Cyberstorm by Mathew Mather. You may have already read it, but it’s worth a look if you haven’t. bookwyrm.world/book/73549/s/cyberstorm
Also, Andy Weir wrote another one called Randomize that included quantum physics. It ended up only being the first few chapters though. Not sure if he plans to finish it.
The podcasts and videos from Joshua and Mike have been amazing new perspectives on traditional woodworking and the philosophy we can bring forward from historical practices. This book seems to be a great intro to the world of hand tool woodworking and provides a straightforward look at how to start. The fantastic photos really aid in understanding the descriptions of practices.
Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission--and if he fails, humanity …
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I really enjoyed Artemis, and this was written in a similar tone. Again, the physics descriptions enhanced the story-telling for me but could be a bit of a drag if you don’t enjoy that sort of thing.
The story itself was maybe a little cookie-cutter at times, but it was still done tastefully and was tough to put down the book. The encounters with Rocky that the protagonist had was an interesting path for the story and was a unique look at communication.
Overall it’s one of my favorite books for its unusual friendship and descriptive physical aspects.
Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission--and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will …
Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission--and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will …
JASMINE BASHARA never signed up to be a hero. She just wanted to get rich. …
I really enjoy Andy Weir’s writing especially because he brings his experience with astrophysics to his story telling, so essentially everything that happens in the book is how it works likely physically occur in real life. Some people may not enjoy the amount of description of physics throughout the book, but for me, it enhances the story.
This book is the most “thriller-y” out of the books I’ve read from the author. It did a good job of hooking me on and wanting me to discover more about the past of the protagonist. The map in the book aided in envisioning how the story unfolds.
