7 апреля, 2016 · < 1 min read
As you know, I am a huge fan of B.V. Larson’s Star Force and Undying Mercenaries series. While … Читать далее «The Old Man’s War Series by John Scalzi is a fantastic space opera»
Sapiens is the most important book you will read all year!
9 февраля, 2016 · < 1 minute
Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari is incredibly ambitious. It covers the history of humanity starting with modern cognition. … Читать далее «Sapiens is the most important book you will read all year!»
Modern Romance is insightful and fun
20 января, 2016 · 2 minutes
I am a fan of Aziz Ansari’s standup comedy routine and his TV show Master of None. Having … Читать далее «Modern Romance is insightful and fun»
What if is an absolute must read!
14 октября, 2014 · < 1 minute
I absolutely LOVED this book. Randall Munroe’s scientifically accurate answers to ludicrous questions are absurdly funny, well written … Читать далее «What if is an absolute must read!»
Think Like a Freak
2 июля, 2014 · 2 minutes
Freakonomics and Superfreaknomics – the bestselling books of Steven Levitt and Stephen Dubner are no longer news to … Читать далее «Think Like a Freak»
The Martian is Robinson Crusoe on Mars
23 февраля, 2014 · < 1 minute
Andy Weir’s book gripped me from the start. I typically don’t like books written in the first person, … Читать далее «The Martian is Robinson Crusoe on Mars»
Command Authority is Tom Clancy’s best book in years
22 февраля, 2014 · < 1 minute
It’s also the best book he co-wrote with Mark Greaney. I suppose the bar is not very high … Читать далее «Command Authority is Tom Clancy’s best book in years»
Notes on the future of humanity based on Matt Ridley’s book The Rational Optimist
3 ноября, 2013 · 2 minutes
By Otilia Aionesei Humans tend to be very optimistic about their individual lives – for instance we buy … Читать далее «Notes on the future of humanity based on Matt Ridley’s book The Rational Optimist»
How to live
11 августа, 2013 · 3 minutes
By Otilia Aionesei When I think about sixteen-century European writers, I think of a heavily ornamented writing style … Читать далее «How to live»
Why does the world exist is a thoughtful and compelling read
4 июля, 2013 · < 1 minute
Jim Holt deftly tackles one of most profound questions in philosophy: “why is there something rather than nothing?” … Читать далее «Why does the world exist is a thoughtful and compelling read»
Murder as a Fine Art is a fantastic historical thriller!
19 июня, 2013 · < 1 minute
As I reviewed Inferno I criticized Dan Brown for the poor writing and character development. The same cannot … Читать далее «Murder as a Fine Art is a fantastic historical thriller!»
Inferno is a good summer read
10 июня, 2013 · < 1 minute
I am a big fan of thrillers and loved The Da Vinci Code and Angels and Demons. Dan … Читать далее «Inferno is a good summer read»
Gone Girl is riveting!
23 октября, 2012 · 2 minutes
I had never read a Gillian Flynn novel or heard what Gone Girl was about when I started … Читать далее «Gone Girl is riveting!»
Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore is a must read for book and technology nerds alike!
22 октября, 2012 · 2 minutes
The book is a fun portrayal of the tension, dichotomy and yet relationship between traditional print publishing … Читать далее «Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore is a must read for book and technology nerds alike!»
Enroll in Star Force!
12 сентября, 2012 · 2 minutes
After read Arthur C. Clarke’s sci-fi masterpiece Childhood’s End, I became more open minded to the sci-fi genre … Читать далее «Enroll in Star Force!»
The 500 is a fun thriller
11 сентября, 2012 · < 1 minute
I was in the mood for a fun “beach read” when I came across Matthew Quirk’s The 500. … Читать далее «The 500 is a fun thriller»
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