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I really enjoyed the first book in the series, but this second entry was a bit of a let-down. It did have a few genuinely laugh-out-loud moments, and a little bit...

(I did not write up a text review or notes on this book).

(I did not write up a text review or notes on this book).

A wonderful book on improving communication, that applies not just to business, but to all aspects of life. Here’s a summary of my main takeaways: 1. Put yoursel...

Thoroughly enjoyable sci-fi / space marines read. Lots of actions, technology, humor, fun characters, and a plot that isn’t entirely predictable. Looking forward ...

The good A fascinating look at what it might be like to try to send out a “generation ship” to colonize far away planets. It made me realize that most ot...

The good As is always the case with a Brandon Sanderson book, the writing is good, and the plot is well-structured, with full of unexpected twists &a...

The good A satisfying conclusion to the series that ties up most of the loose ends. The story comes full circle. The finale has a sense of epic...

This is definitely one of Bryson’s best books. Lots of genuinely laugh-out-loud funny moments and an interesting look at growing up in 1950s America (Iowa, specif...

The good Intriguing premise: aliens visit earth briefly, leaving behind an area known as the Zone that is full of extraterrestrial artifacts and inexplic...