Category: Books
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I enjoyed reading Alastair Reynolds’ Elysium Fire
I just finished another of Alastair Reynolds’ books, the second Tom Dreyfus story titled “Elysium Fire“. I finished this one pretty quickly, considering that it took me a bit longer to get into the first book. If you enjoy Reynolds’ style of writing, this is well worth reading. I like how Reynolds’ books are a…
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The Prefect by Alastair Reynolds
I finished reading “The Prefect” by Alastair Reynolds yesterday. It took me a little while to get into the book, as is the case with many of his books. Once I did, though, I really enjoyed the book. It’s set some time in our future, around a planet called Yellowstone. It’s a detective story, with…
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A terrific way to spend a weekend
This looks like an awesome way to spend a relaxing weekend, actually.
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Why Harry Potter wasn’t lost in translation
Some of the most widely translated books are the Harry Potter book series. It turns out that the translations weren’t a simple matter.
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Learning to code and the argument for bribing our kids to read
Our son’s new interest in learning to code prompted me to think about how I could link this hobby to persuading him to read more. In doing so, it seems to me that there is a strong argument to be made for bribery.
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“A great story invites an expansion of understanding”
“A great story, then, is not about providing information, though it can certainly inform — a great story invites an expansion of understanding, a self-transcendence.”