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Feels like a British version of the Harry Dresden books. The good An interesting world that mixes modern day police and detective work with wizards, gho...

The good Truly makes you notice typography much more. After reading this book, you can’t help but be more aware of the fonts used all over the place. ...

One of the better books in the series. It feels like there’s really something at stake in this one; there’s good action; good suspense; an occasional funny joke; ...

A very solid second entry in the series, with lots more good detective work, interesting explorations of AI and robotics, and a fun imagining of how humans might ...

The good An intriguing, grand mystery to drive the story along. A fun new universe (err… multiverse) to explore. Some decent action a...

The good The first half progresses the plot nicely, with humanity trying to find a way to survive amidst more advanced alien species. Near the ...

The good Lots of WTFs, as you’d expect in a Chuck Palahniuk book. Plenty of cutting commentary on the state of society. The not so good ...

The good Another good entry in the Bosch series, this time with a look at sleazy moviemakers and Las Vegas. Some decent detective work, and a f...

The good Fantastic intro: a first boat arrives at the coast of Brazil, full of nearly dead sailors claiming to have survived the shipwreck of the Wager; ...

The good Good world building. This book takes place on a planet where the sunlight is so hot it destroys everything it touches, so the inhabitants are al...