2022

Historical fiction that tickles my wannabe language nerd heart.

Basically a 300-page long New Yorker article about the history of the semiconductor industry

Modern retelling of David Copperfield set in Appalachia

This won the Hugo in 2023. It’s … fine. Easy read but not particularly memorable.

Popcorn read that is pretty much what you expect from the title. Enjoyable read, but I’m surprised it was nominated for the Hugo.

Had to force myself to finish this, I don’t know why this was nominated for a Hugo. There are some interesting ideas, but in the end this is a detective story where the main character is an unlikable Space Karen that uses her money to bully everyone around her.

Came very highly recommended, many likened it to Ready Player One, which isn’t a great comparison. Though both books lean heavily into nostalgic video games, this book is really about relationships, romantic and platonic. Not a bad read, but didn’t live up to the hype for me.

Another plot-driven sci-fi popcorn read with a familiar story line