Solution Architect. Aeronautical Engineer. Fascinated by Astronomy & Space. Addicted to SciFi.
It’s fun to read a sci-fi book referencing was-future dates that are now in the past. Ray Bradbury’s book “The Martian Chronicles” was written at the start of the atomic age in 1951 at the height of the Hollywood Blacklist era and Cold War paranoia.
Haven’t read Arthur C. Clarke in years. This short book “The Hammer of God” from 1993 reads well. Must re-read Rendezvous with Rama. Read in September 2023.
After reading Leviathan Wakes, I can see that “The Expanse” TV series is so well cast. The book really is like a blockbuster movie. Great holiday reading from James S.A. Corey. Read in June 2023.
Maintaining posivity while always thinking about the next thing that can kill you. Chris Hadfield exudes humility alongside extreme competence gained from a lifetime of hard work and continuous learning. Read in May 2023.
Part 2 of Richard Feynman‘s bio. Excellent description of the Presidential Commission investigation into the Challenger explosion. Also a very moving account of his wife’s death when he worked at Los Alamos. Read in February 2023.
Childen of Ruin: sci-fi horror from Adrian Tchaikovsky. Read in December 2022.
Implacable enemies, rich characters. Shards of Earth from Adrian Tchaikovsky was a good read. Read in May 2022.
Vivid description of Apollo re-entry was a highlight of Chris Hadfield‘s Apollo Murders. Recommend. Read in February 2022.