45 The Unknown Ajax, Georgette Heyer I inherited Mum's collection of Heyer's books. I sometimes wonder if the state of the book could be used as a guide to how much she enjoyed them. In which case this one was probably a favourite. Pages 135 to 194 are no longer attached to the spine and the last 2 pages are making a bid for freedom!
I enjoyed this at a re-read. You know that Anthea & Hugo will end up together its the scrapes they get into on the way. #books@bookstodon
@Helen50@bookstodon I too used to have the whole collection. Over time they disappeared. Was watching #bridgeton and had to laugh. The writer of those books was definitely a Heyer fan. A little bit more saucy but knew the situations to a tee.
The 2nd DI Maximo Betancourt novel, set in 1940's Singapore, CHASING THE DRAGON continues his story in close follow on from the earlier novel - WAKING THE TIGER.
Mastering Cybersecurity: Strategies, Technologies, and Best Practices by Jason Edwards, 2024
A broad-spectrum view of cybersecurity, providing insights from fundamental concepts to advanced technologies. Beginning with the foundational understanding of the ever-evolving threat landscape, the book methodically introduces many cyber threats, from familiar challenges like malware and phishing to more sophisticated attacks targeting IoT and blockchain.
Oceanography: Relationships of the Oceans With the Continents, Their Biodiversity and the Atmosphere by Leonel Pereira & Miguel A. Pardal, 2024
A comprehensive exploration of the intricate interplay between Earth’s oceans, continents, biodiversity, and atmosphere. Provides insights into the physical, chemical, biological, and geological characteristics of the ocean and their profound impact on global systems.
#FinishedReading these 5 interlocking #UrsulaKLeGuin stories from the mid 90s, focusing on neighbouring planets whose societies are built around slavery, both race- and gender-based. These won't be for everyone because of their violence, particularly sexual violence, but it isn't gratuitous; that is how these systems are maintained. These are deeply hopeful stories about how human courage and love can eventually break down seemingly permanent injustices. #Bookstodon#SciFi@bookstodon
June #books list, asterisks for my favorites of the month (but I liked almost all of these). Hit me up if you've read:
James - Percival Everett
City of Laughter - Temin Fruchter
A Crane Among Wolves - June Hur
Goodbye, Vitamin - Rachel Khong
The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels - Janice Hallett
The Funeral Cryer - Wenyan Lu*
A Fire So Wild - Sarah Ruiz-Grossman
Flyaway - Kathleen Jennings
Notes on an Execution - Danya Kukafka
Natural Beauty - Ling Ling Huang*
The Devourers - Indra Das
Clear - Carys Davies*
Rebel Girl - Kathleen Hanna
Last Days in Plaka - Henriette Lazaridis
Soldier Sailor - Claire Kilroy*
Ancillary Justice - Ann Leckie*
Radiant Heat - Sarah-Jane Collins
Vladivostok Circus - Elisa Shua Dusapin
Such a Bad Influence - Olivia Muenter*
Book Challenge: 20 books that have had an impact on who you are. One book a day for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, just book covers (don't forget the alt text). Day 2.
Book Challenge: 20 books that have had an impact on who you are. One book a day for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, just book covers (don't forget the alt text). Day 4.
Book Challenge: 20 books that have had an impact on who you are. One book a day for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, just book covers (don't forget the alt text). Day 5.
Big Barrel is off to the dumpster to get some grub. Jakub Żulczyk draws a picture of decline in Many Years of Hardships, translated by John and Małgorzata Markoff.
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The Everyday Stoic Simple Rules for a Good Life by William Mulligan, 2024
William Mulligan, founder of The Everyday Stoic, transforms principles from ancient Stoic philosophy into a contemporary guide for overcoming the challenges of modern life and cultivating an unshakeable sense of inner calm, so that you too can live like a Stoic.
Biological Motion: A History of Life by Janina Wellmann, 2024
Biological Motion studies the foundational relationship between motion and life. To answer the question, “What is Life?,” prize-winning historian of science Janina Wellmann engages in a transdisciplinary investigation of motion as the most profound definition of living existence.