Category: Books

  • Leviathan Wakes: Lots of Style, Little Substance

    I knew absolutely nothing about the Expanse series going into this. I know there’s that show on Amazon, and I know people really like this book, but that’s about it. Going in, I was 100% blind. Did it live up to the hype? For me, I’d have to say no. It’s still a good book,…

  • Writer’s Diary: November 2022 Update

    This will be a small and quick update. There’s not a whole lot to talk about. But I do want to share some numbers and a few details about the project I’m working on. In my last update, I announced that I was putting all previously announced projects, such as Threads of Reality and the…

  • Poirot Mysteries: The Adventure of “The Western Star”

    Poirot Mysteries: The Adventure of “The Western Star”

    You’ve gotta love reading classic literature. You never know when you’ll get one full of casual racism! Sexism, too; a rather unexpected addition from Agatha Christie. Actually, considering some of her other works, it really shouldn’t be a surprise. On a day like any other, famous movie star Mary Marvell pays Poirot and Hastings a…

  • The Bands of Mourning: Changing Everything, For Better and For Worse

    Of the books in Mistborn era 2, I found getting through this one to be the most difficult. After Shadows of Self, I was pretty drained on era 2. My optimism towards this sequel series was starting to fade. But I got through it. And I’m glad I did. I would say that this is…

  • Movie/TV Tie-In Book Covers are Lame

    The release of a film or TV adaptation of a novel is a big event. Not only does it introduce the story to a brand new audience, it also drums up interest in the original novel. If the adaptation is done well, or at least is good in its own right, then it’s a win-win…