By: Bobby AdairNarrated by: Greg TremblaySeries: Freedom’s Fire Series, Book 1-6Length: 38 hrs and 3 mins I really enjoyed this entire series. As usual with sci-fi, there was the commonplace to ground things in reality and the novel to show off how the authors were going to explore elements that don’t exist. The blend of…
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The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O.: Bureaucratic Magical Management
By: Neal Stephenson, Nicole GallandNarrated by: Laurence Bouvard, Shelley Atkinson, Laural Merlington, Joe Barrett, Will Damron, Luke DanielsSeries: The Rise and Fall of D.O.D.O., Book 1Length: 24 hrs and 27 mins This was an intriguing book, filled with twists and turns. One of its most unique aspects is the use of bureaucratic plot devices, such…
Crucible of War: War Party
The Seven Years’ War and the Fate of Empire in British North America, 1754-1766By: Fred AndersonNarrated by: Paul WoodsonLength: 29 hrs and 4 mins As someone somewhat familiar with this period in American history, I’ll focus on the elements that were novel to me. The distances that Indian raiding parties would travel were considerable. They…
Six Frigates: Navy Nativity
By: Ian W. TollNarrated by: Stephen LangLength: 7 hrs and 10 mins I have seen this book alongside Toll’s other books namely his monumental series on the war in the Pacific. So looking for a history book to read, I took a look. This was an excellent short history examining the nativity of the US…
11-22-63: A lifetime to save a life
By: Stephen KingNarrated by: Craig WassonLength: 30 hrs and 40 minsRelease date: 11-08-11 Stephen King, an author I never imagined I’d pick up due to his typical writing genre that gives me the creeps. When I stumbled upon his departure into historical fiction, it felt like an unexpected yet enticing invitation. Unfamiliar with King’s writing…
Cast Under an Alien Sun: Alien 1800 Century
By: Olan ThorensenNarrated by: Jonathan DavisSeries: Destiny’s Crucible, Book 1Length: 15 hrs and 44 mins Before starting this book, I was searching for a modern version of Mark Twain’s “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court.” After finishing “Cast Under an Alien Sun,” I can say that Thorensen wielded this plot device with gusto and…
Hell Divers: Radioactive Weirdness
By: Nicholas Sansbury SmithNarrated by: R.C. BraySeries: Hell Divers, Book 1Length: 10 hrs and 11 mins I tried picking up this book a while ago, but I struggled to get into it because of the context and character introductions. Surprisingly, what kept me going wasn’t the strange world it presented, but rather my connection to…
Five Tribes: Myopic Globalism
By: Brian NelsonNarrated by: Bradford HastingsSeries: The Course of Empire Series, Book 2Length: 11 hrs and 45 mins Based on my enjoyment of the first book in the series, I anticipated that I would also enjoy this one. However, I found its content and motifs to be disengaging and rather jading: romanticizing cannibalism, really? The…
My Favorite Books of 2022
What an extraordinary year it has been for indulging in the world of literature. Among the myriad of titles that graced my reading list, there emerged a tapestry of experiences, ranging from the brevity of novellas to the profundity of masterpieces. Distilling a roster of favorites from such a diverse array proved to be a…
Cytonic: Extradimensional Pirates
By: Brandon SandersonNarrated by: Suzy JacksonSeries: The Skyward Series, Book 3Length: 13 hrs and 15 mins I really like Sanderson’s books, and this one really fit the bill. It’s not a superstar by any means, but it’s a really enjoyable read. Although I think it would’ve been a bit better if I had read the…
Kill Shot: Mitch Rapp Prequel 02
By: Vince FlynnNarrated by: George GuidallSeries: A Mitch Rapp Novel, Book 2Length: 10 hrs and 48 mins Summary on the series:
American Assassin: Mitch Rapp Prequel 01
By: Vince FlynnNarrated by: George GuidallLength: 11 hrs and 44 minsRelease date: 10-12-10 Summary on the series: