Some people think books are sacred. I don't like to crack the spine on paperbacks. Friends have told me it's disrespectful to put books on the floor. Since they represent knowledge, they shouldn't be down among the dirt and the dust. Because of this sacred nature, many see writing in books as sacrilege. In a … Continue reading Which Format is Best II – Annotation
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Which Book Format is Best?
Tsundoku is the act of buying or acquiring books only to have them pile up without reading them. What a beautiful word to describe one of my vices. I buy books. And more books. And even more books. It's gotten so bad that I try to have a "one book read, one book bought policy." … Continue reading Which Book Format is Best?
Review: How the Right Lost Its Mind
How the Right Lost Its Mind by Charles J. Sykes is a must-read for political junkies looking for the conservative never-Trumpers assessment of the current Republican party. Highly recommended.
Fall 2018 Reading
I caught up with all my summer reading, and as we head into fall here in Missouri, I have four intriguing books lined up. Politics and fantasy rule my near-term to be read pile. Do you see anything that you like? Have you read any of these? Leave a comment to let me know what … Continue reading Fall 2018 Reading
Review: Salvation’s Fire
Salvation's Fire by Justina Robson is an enjoyable if confusing return to the world of Guardians and Yorughan.
Review: Noumenon Infinity
Noumenon Infinity by Marina J. Lostetter is an excellent space opera focused on beautiful character details and grand idea on the biggest stage possible. Highly recommended.
Review: The Constitution Demands It
Disclaimer Just a reminder that reviews are opinions, and this review is my opinion and mine only. It doesn't represent anyone or anything else other than Eric Primm. Since this review deals with a very politically charged topic, I felt this disclaimer was important. Also, before commenting, please, review and abide by this blog's commenting … Continue reading Review: The Constitution Demands It
Review: Temper
Each time I sit down to write about Temper by Nicky Drayden, I can't find a place to start because all I can think about is how much I enjoyed this novel. Where to begin? The themes of balance? Artificial class division? Mythology? World-building? Intriguing characters? Temper hits its mark on every count. TL;DR Temper … Continue reading Review: Temper
What I’m Reading – July 2018
What I’m Reading July 2018 I have three excellent Advanced Reading Copies (ARCs) this month: two science fiction novels and a political analysis. Which one of these looks good to you? Let me know in the comments below. Temper by Nicky Drayden I actually just finished Temper and loved it. This book about twins covers … Continue reading What I’m Reading – July 2018
Review: A Study in Honor
To paraphrase Heraclitus, you can never step into the same stream twice. This simple saying occupies a Schrodinger's version of truth because you both can and can't. The stream itself is the collection of water, land, stone, and geographic marker while at the same time each of those are undergoing micro-changes. While the phrase is … Continue reading Review: A Study in Honor