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2018 Reading Challenge

Jeffrey has
read 18 books toward
his goal of
40 books.

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Books, Movies, Music, Games & much, much more. This section of my website is where I’ll post about things I’ve read, watched, listened to or played with.

I like to read. A LOT. And of course I find myself glued to the TV or movie screen far too often. I especially enjoy science fiction, fantasy, historical fiction, history and biographies. But mostly, I admit, I’m a major sci-fi & fantasy geek.

Below are lists of books I’m currently reading and those I have read recently. Or check out my Reviews and Posts for thoughts inspired by something I’ve recently read or seen, book reviews, movie reviews, tv episode reviews, and more. You can also check out my collection of Favorite Quotes from books, movies, tv or simply from smart and/or funny people.

Currently Reading Currently Reading Caliban’s War by James S.A. Corey Writing Fight Scenes by Rayne Hall Starship Troopers by Robert A. Heinlein The Mongoliad: Book One by Neal Stephenson The Ringworld Engineers by Larry Niven Anathem by Neal Stephenson A Scanner Darkly by Philip K. Dick

Recently Read Recently Read Sojourn by R.A. Salvatore Exile by R.A. Salvatore Homeland by R.A. Salvatore I liked this a LOT better than I expected to. As with some of the other Forgotten Realms books I had read (The Elminster series) I thought this would have a lot of D&D action but not much story or characterization. I also, knowing a litt… Hyperion by Dan Simmons 4.5 out of 5 stars. There are lots of ways I could describe this book, but the one that stands out and encompasses them all is: It is a work of Art. With a capital A. In the details it is a space opera sci-fi set in an interesting uni… Master and Commander by Patrick O’Brian