The Martian by Andy Weir I recieved this book from a friend, and ripped through it this past week whilst juggling work and a sick daughter. The Martian was a solid and entertaining read, with some hilarious moments and lines from the protagonist that had me choc...

This Dark Earth by John Hornor Jacobs I will be honest, I loved this book right up until the final battle. The characters were interesting, the tone perfect, and the daily struggle to survive bloody and horrific. The final part of the book let the story down, and I found mys...

Shadows Beneath: The Writing Excuses Anthology by Brandon Sanderson One of the most interesting insights into the writing process that I've come across. The short stories were great, the process fascinating, and the inclusion of edits etc enlightening. Well worth the money I paid. For anyone interested i...

Maplecroft by Cherie Priest I know the reviews for this book have been mixed, but I have to say that I really enjoyed it. I dug the lovecraftian tones, and I felt comfortable with how the story played out. All in all a great read. 4 out 5.

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