http://www.newyorker.com/books/second-read/the-russian-novel-that-foresaw-but-underestimated-totalitarianism? The Russian Novel That Foresaw—but Underestimated—Totalitarianism  Yevgeny Zamyatin, the author of “We,” was both the original writer of totalitarian terror and one of its original victims. By Masha Gessen December 13, 2021 I have an object to which, for many years, I’ve given pride of place in every house I have lived. It’s a wall … Continue reading Conveniently timed review of “We” which foresaw but underestimated totalitarianism →

The Best Books We Read in 2021 The fiction and nonfiction, old and new, that saw us through the year. By The New Yorker December 13, 2021 “De Gaulle,” by Julian Jackson 2021 in Review New Yorker writers reflect on the year’s highs and lows. This superb biography of the former French leader brilliantly explores how … Continue reading A idiosyncratic list of 2021’s best books from The New Yorker →

https://www.theguardian.com/books/2021/dec/11/cosy-cookbooks-and-a-surprise-hit-what-weve-really-read-in-the-pandemic Lockdown readingBooks Cosy crime, cookbooks and a surprise hit: what we’ve really read in the pandemic Lockdown likes … the bestsellers. It was a chance to finally get around to Tolstoy or Proust, but the charts tell a different story. Which books did we actually turn to in the lockdowns?  Richard Godwin Sat 11 … Continue reading Pandemic has proven a boom to the publishing industry →

bookriot.com/queer-holiday-romances/? ROMANCE/EROTICA 20 MUST-READ QUEER HOLIDAY ROMANCES FOR HALLMARK MOVIE LOVERS Rachel Brittain Dec 8, 2021 This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Have yourself a merry little Christmas, and make the Yuletide gay. That’s all any of us really want right? And despite a few … Continue reading Great queer holiday romances →

bookriot.com/snowy-thrillers/? 6 SNOWY THRILLERS TO CHILL YOUR BONES Sophia LeFevre Nov 17, 2020This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Winter is my favorite time to tuck into a good thriller. Cold weather pairs so well with a chilling story. With winter approaching, I’ve put together this … Continue reading 6 Snowy thrillers to chill your bones →

bookriot.com/strengthen-your-reading-habits/? NOW IS THE TIME TO STRENGTHEN YOUR READING HABITS Summer Loomis Nov 25, 2020This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here are 15 ideas on how to strengthen your reading habits. Just keep in mind that some may not work for you, but hey, let’s … Continue reading How to strengthen your reading habits (and enjoy it more) →

This is not a terribly recent article, but I've noticed that my posts about sci-fi and fantasy are viewed often. Brandon Sanderson has a very fan-friendly website where he suggests the best way of accessing his series, sometimes with diversions to a novella. https://www.brandonsanderson.com/where-do-i-start/I began listening to the books rather than reading them -- not … Continue reading Shameless promotion of Brandon Sanderson as I listen to his magnificent fantasies →

I'll admit I'm biased in Gates' favor because there's so often an overlap between what he's been reading and what I've also finished in the past year. As usual, I've read two, didn't finish a third, and have a fourth on my soon-to-read. Enjoy. http://www.gatesnotes.com/About-Bill-Gates/Holiday-Books-2021? 5 books I loved reading this yearLately, I’ve found myself … Continue reading Bill Gates always produces short & interesting list of books to read →

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2021/11/18/best-audiobooks-2021/? Best audiobooks of 2021 In the year’s best audiobooks, exceptional narration dovetails with content and style By Katherine A. PowersNovember 18, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. EST This year has been another fine one for audiobooks. Seeking those I could recommend without reservation, I must have listened to 100 books of every sort, narrated by a … Continue reading 21 terrific audiobooks →

https://www.bookbub.com/blog/books-readers-are-thankful-for-2021 The Book I’m Thankful for This Year: 17 Readers Share By BookBub•November 18, 2021•5 min read In honor of Thanksgiving, we asked our readers to share the books they were most thankful for this year — and they gave us some excellent responses! Check out the list below for their recommendations, from heartwarming historical fiction to … Continue reading Books that readers were thankful to have read this year →