Foundation from Iaac Asimov is still one of the greats. Must catch the series. Re-read in December 2021.
Foundation
Children of Time
Great SciFi from Adrian Tchaikovsky. A view of biological computation, genetic memory, accelerated evolution. Read in November 2021.
The Jungle Book
Kipling’s jungle book was not what I expected and not just ‘Disney’. One of the stories about a family trying to survive a harsh winter was frightening. Definitely environmental themes in a book written in the late 1800s. Read in November 2021.
Travels with my Aunt
Everybody needs a scandalous relative like Aunt Augusta. Graham Greene at his witty best. Read in August 2021.
Earthsea
Dragons, magic, a road trip – what more do you need. Great holiday reading from Ursula K. Le Guin. Read in August 2021.
Surely you’re Joking Mr. Feynmann
Quantum physicist Richard Feynman was a unique character – definitely not monochrome. 23 years since I last read this collection of stories and he’d still near the top of my fantasy dinner party list. Re-read in June 2021.
Project Hail Mary
Those who know me know I love sci-fi. This was a great read. I found it very moving. About friendship as much as space. Well done Andy Weir. Read in June 2021.
Of Ants and Dinosaurs
A civilisation of Ants and Dinosaurs living symbiotically. Good fun and perfect sunny day reading from Cixin Liu. Read in May 2021.
The Knowledge
Not suitable for preppers but a good take on the key technologies a budding civilization should focus on if they were trying to recreate the modern world from scratch. From Lewis Dartnell. Read in May 2021.
A Boy made of Blocks
Enjoyed this nice story written by Keith Stuart about a Dad building a relationship with his autistic son through playing Minecraft. Read in April 2021.