2016
Books
Space antics with realistic physics. Quality dips midway through, but first few books are great. I haven’t watched the show yet.
A good idea, but this is a New Yorker article worth of content stretched into a book.
Series starts strong, though the most recent books were just OK. Waiting on the final five books to be written.
Plot-driven and entertaining, I enjoyed them at the time. There are additional books out now, but haven’t felt the need to continue.
Some interesting ideas, but a bit of a slog
Good intro to the benefits of fasting, in case (like me) you have to convince people you’re not crazy for not eating six times a day
Not for everyone, but I enjoyed this more than I expected. Nominally about time travel, but the evolution and permutations of adult friendships resonated with me.
Bob’s consciousness is uploaded into a spaceship’s, which heads out to explore the universe. Breezy reading, with style reminiscent of The Martian at times.