Half way through #SciFiMonth! Today I’m sharing my current reads.
I tend to have multiple books going. One or two physical books, one or two audiobooks, and sometimes even an e-book. This allows me to switch it up depending on which book I’m enjoying and allows me flexibility depending on what I’m doing. Even though I prefer physical book firsts, audiobooks are great for chores or commutes and e-books are great for travel or just convenience.
Paperback
The Man in High Castle by Philip K. Dick
I started The Man in High Castle before #SciFiMonth began. It was supposed to be a warm-up. Then I was planning on watching the show as multiple people have recommended it to me.
However, the book just hasn’t quite captured my interest as I thought it might. So, I might start watching the show before finishing the book.
Dune by Frank Herbert
I just started Dune this weekend. So I haven’t gotten very far.
I also intend to watch the recent movie by Denis Villeneuve, which I’ve heard was an excellent adaptation. Then I may follow that with David Lynch’s 1984 adaptation because I have enjoyed Lynch’s other works.
Audiobook
Monsters of Ohio by John Scalzi
I started Scalzi’s newest book Monsters of Ohio, read by Wil Wheaton.
Wil has narrated quote a few of Scalzi’s books. While Wil isn’t my favorite narrator, he is a fun narrator.
However, I only made it about a third of the way through the first chapter. There is a scene that disturbed me enough I had to put the book down.
Spoiler (click to read)
The scene has a bunny who is about to get shot with buckshot. As an animal lover and a softy, it was a bit too much for me.
I will eventually push through it, maybe. But for now, I put it aside to get past that scene.
E-Book
Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells
I started rereading the Murderbot Diaries in order to get to Platform Decay, which is book 8 in the fantastically awesome Murderbot series.
When new books in a series are released, I like to reread the series (provided the series isn’t too long). For example, I don’t reread the J.D. Robb’s In Death series because there are 64 books plus 10 novellas. But the first 3 books of Murderbot are novellas. Plus, this is one of my favorite series.
SciFi Year Challenge
This month has inspired me to read all the Hugo and Nebula award winners. So, I plan to continue my SciFi journey post-November.
Check out my #SciFiYear Reading Challenge where I will be tracking all my SciFi reads.
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