Bookshelf

A collection of books I've read that I feel at least semi-strongly about sharing.

2025

The Mercy of Gods - James S.A. Corey
- Very much enjoyed the mercilessness of the alien civilization, keen to gobble up the sequel.
The Mountains in the Sea - Ray Nayler
- I enjoyed this book but I really wanted more out of it. So many things left unanswered!
Fatherland - Robert Harris
- I can't recall how I came across this book but it hit just the right spot as someone who enjoyed Man in the High Castle, Wolfenstein, and Inglorious Basterds. I found it really well done exploring an alternate universe where the Nazis have won and where a small victory is found.
The Watchers - A.M. Shine
- Wanted to read this before watching the fated film which received pretty poor reviews. As a book it was eerie.
Infinity Gate & Echo of Worlds - M.R. Carey
- A great opening book with a sequel which I don't think was fully baked.
Alien Clay - Adrian Tchaikovsky
- Reading this book set me up completely for playing Factorio: Space Age and landing on the new planet Gleba. As someone who avoided mud and dirt as a child, the thought of the planet being a living organism made me feel uncomfortable in all the right ways.
Number Go Up - Zeke Faux
- tl;dr Tether is both a complete sham and powering many nefarious activities around the world. Also SBF is either/both a genius and/or a sociopath.
Use of Weapons - Iain M. Banks
- This is a terrific book that is told in absolutely great fashion. Probably Banks' best novel.

Leech - Hiron Ennes
Children of Memory - Adrian Tchaikovsky
- Upon finishing I hated this book. But after a few days reflection I found that I actually really enjoyed it and it changed my perspective. Meaning can still be found in the immaterial. What is consciousness? What is a memory?
Fairy Tale - Stephen King
Elder Race - Adrian Tchaikovsky