I have always been a reader, and lately, I’m reading even more than usual, as I’ve discovered a very basic principle: time spent reading a book is time not spent doomscrolling on my phone. When the urge to mindlessly click arises, …

Finished reading: Inherent Vice by Thomas Pynchon 📚

I enjoyed this book very much, and if you asked me to write a book report on it, I would fail spectacularly.

The prose was gorgeous - I loved every word. It was immersive, evocative, and rhythmic. …

Finished reading: Men Without Women Stories by Haruki Murakami 📚

I love Murakami, and most of these stories were really good, but “Kino” is an all time great. It really struck me and has stayed with me in a significant way. Feels very …

Finished reading: Blood and Bone by Ian C. Esslemont 📚

I am honestly not sure how I felt about this book at all. Parts of it, I absolutely loved. Some really great characterization, fun banter, cool set pieces. The lore was fascinating, and some …

Finished reading: Orb Sceptre Throne by Ian C. Esslemont 📚

I really enjoyed this one. Loved the deeper look at the Seguleh and the Moranth. I found the climax to be a bit of a mess, though, and was disappointed. It was wacky when it shouldn’t …