https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/05/project-hail-mary-like-the-martian-is-all-about-solving-problems-with-science/ The Martian’s Andy Weir is back to form with Project Hail Mary Some quick and spoiler-free thoughts on the new book, out [May 4, 2021] LEE HUTCHINSON - 5/4/2021, 8:00 AM Project Hail Mary, the latest from science fiction author Andy Weir, is a lot like Weir’s first novel, The Martian. It’s a rapid-fire romp through insurmountable problem after insurmountable … Continue reading Andy Weir in fine form again with “Project Hail Mary”
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Where should you buy your books?
http://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/30/books/books-to-buy-price-selection-authors.html Where Should You Buy Your Books? Bookstore or Amazon? Curbside pickup or delivery? We answer common questions readers might have. Credit...Luci Gutiérrez By Dani BlumPublished April 30, 2021Updated May 4, 2021, 3:46 p.m. ET The last year has seen expanded options for buying books online, as more bookstores have developed websites, and e-commerce sites like Bookshop.org gain traction. … Continue reading Where should you buy your books?
100 best nonfiction — old but not dated
The 100 best nonfiction books of all time: the full list After two years of careful reading, moving backwards through time, Robert McCrum has concluded his selection of the 100 greatest nonfiction books. Take a quick look at five centuries of great writing Robert McCrum reflects on his 100 greatest nonfiction books listThe 100 best … Continue reading 100 best nonfiction — old but not dated
Minor tweak in Audible now allows purchases in the app if you use credits
https://9to5mac.com/2021/04/16/you-can-now-buy-audiobooks-directly-within-the-audible-app-using-audible-credits/ You can now buy audiobooks directly within the Audible app, using Audible credits Benjamin Mayo - Apr. 16th 2021 4:58 am PT @bzamayo 10 Comments It is now possible to buy new audiobooks and add them to your Audible library without having to use the web browser. (Update: Some readers are telling us they have had this … Continue reading Minor tweak in Audible now allows purchases in the app if you use credits
87 titles seen in “You’ve Got Mail”
A keeper for books about environment, climate change, energy, the future, and more
This has too many lists and too much clickthru to include here in its entirety but it's produced by the people who interview top people in a field to get their top five recommendations. This contains a cornucopia of info. Enjoy. https://fivebooks.com/category/environment/climate-change/
Readers list 10 favorite audiobooks
These all look like great options. https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/2021-best-audiobooks-reader-recommendations/2021/04/02/b82d4e8a-915e-11eb-a74e-1f4cf89fd948_story.html The top audiobooks of the last year, according to our readers By Stephanie MerryApril 4, 2021 at 8:00 a.m. EDT Last month, the Audio Publishers Association announced the best audiobooks of 2020 during its virtual Audie Awards ceremony. The 25 winners included “Piranesi,” written by Susanna Clarke and narrated … Continue reading Readers list 10 favorite audiobooks
Love NYC — here are 10 books for you
Top 10 books about New York The faces of Brooklyn residents who died from Covid are remembered with photographs projected on to Brooklyn Bridge, New York on 14 March. Photograph: Reuters Author Craig Taylor chooses memoir, poetry, history and photography by writers who have committed to the city’s streets, ready for its surprises and shocks Craig … Continue reading Love NYC — here are 10 books for you
22 Fast reads for a quick binge
Always nice to have some new ideas for a quick read. After all, you don't already have a stack of TBR (to be read) books, do you? Or maybe multiple stacks? https://www.bookbub.com/blog/quick-books-to-read-fast-paced? 22 Fast-Paced Books to Binge This Weekend By Melissa Flandreau•Updated: March 25, 2021•7 min read Escaping into a good book is our favorite form of … Continue reading 22 Fast reads for a quick binge
Thought about trying out Kindle Unlimited? Here’s your reason
If you ever needed a reason to try Kindle Unlimited, here's a good one: the first Chief Inspector Gamache mystery by Louise Penny is available under that program now. This series is above and beyond the usual. Kindle Unlimited is $10/month (or less on sale) and lets you keep up to ten books at a … Continue reading Thought about trying out Kindle Unlimited? Here’s your reason
NYC used bookstore with charm and cat
The Pig That Purrs At Westsider Rare and Used Books Bobby Panza March 17, 2021 Community Westsider Rare and Used Books is magical. It’s gained local and international acclaim over the years as a beloved institution of the Upper West Side. Nestled between 80th and 81st Streets on Broadway, Westsider is run by the legendary, “cross medium … Continue reading NYC used bookstore with charm and cat
Reasons to read more than one book at a time
A CASE FOR READING MULTIPLE BOOKS AT A TIME Sarah Rahman Mar 10, 2021 Recently, I’ve been meditating over how reading multiple books at a time is a wonderful idea. Some books lend themselves almost perfectly to different parts of my day. I read in sessions of various lengths every day, and often have as many … Continue reading Reasons to read more than one book at a time
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