Book Club

By Emily St.John Mandel. I am not reading it though but listening to an excellent audiobook. Post apocalyptic novel where the pandemic killed 99% of the population and civilisation collapsed. Excellent in my opinion. Very well written and containing deep thoughts about what is the essence of being human.

Since Cormac McCarthy passed, we decided it was a good time to familiarize ourselves with at least one of his books. It was between that and No Country for Old Men.

Maybe I'll finally understand the movie...

The Long Earth... Trying to decide on my next book.

Lately the world itself has been dystopian enough, so I'm leaning toward a less dystopian sci fi book. Anyone got a recommendation?

Recently Read

• Americanah, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Normally not something I'd read, but it was recommended and I found it to be an interesting glimpse into idealism and reality in Nigeria.
• The Man In The High Castle, Philip K Dick: Always love me some Philip K Dick.
• The Coddling of the American Mind, Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt: Interesting read. It's not exactly a new case, but it essentially argues that by emphasizing division and differences, activists are actually driving people apart, especially at the university level. It's a few years old now, and has aged pretty well.

Up Next

• The Singularity is Near, Ray Kurzweil

I picked The Singularity is Near because I've heard mutterings about it with regard to AI.