14 of 25 Books Completed
Dune
by Frank Herbert
Sci-Fi Classic
Personal Notes & Comment:
“An undisputed masterpiece of political intrigue, ecology, and myth-making. The description of Arrakis feels so vivid you can taste the cinnamon spice in the air.”
Project Hail Mary
by Andy Weir
Hard Sci-Fi
Personal Notes & Comment:
“A joyful science survival journey! Ryland Grace and Rocky have one of the best sci-fi friendships ever written. The audio version narrated by Ray Porter is perfection.”
Babel
by R.F. Kuang
Historical Fantasy
Personal Notes & Comment:
“Stunning exploration of translation, silverworking magic, and empire in 1830s Oxford. Rich in linguistic footnotes and thematic resonance.”
Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow
by Gabrielle Zevin
Contemporary Fiction
Personal Notes & Comment:
“A tender, complex love letter to creative partnership, video game design, and lifelong friendship.”
The Way of Kings
by Brandon Sanderson
Epic Fantasy
Personal Notes & Comment:
“Plan to read during my summer writing hiatus!”
Neuromancer
by William Gibson
Cyberpunk Classic
Personal Notes & Comment:
“The sky above the port was the color of television, tuned to a dead channel. Atmospheric prose that birthed the cyberpunk genre.”
Piranesi
by Susanna Clarke
Magical Realism / Mystery
Personal Notes & Comment:
“Pure magical enchantment. Piranesi’s innocence and reverent observation of the infinite halls and tides was deeply peaceful and mysterious.”
Klara and the Sun
by Kazuo Ishiguro
Literary Sci-Fi
Personal Notes & Comment:
“Recommended by Locus Magazine.”
Eros Court
by D. Safoah
Fantasy Romance / Court Intrigue
Personal Notes & Comment:
“Spellbinding court drama filled with passion, secret alliances, and lyrical prose. The atmosphere of Eros Court pulls you in from the opening chapter.”
Pandora Tower
by mAh Abdullah
Tower Climber / Fantasy Sci-Fi
Personal Notes & Comment:
“Anticipated upcoming epic release.”