Paul’s Book Reviews
Seven short book reviews: fiction, science fiction, mystery/thriller
Paul’s Top Ten Reads 2020
I read a few nonfiction titles in 2020, but the pandemic drove me to seek escape in novels: fiction, science fiction, horror, and thrillers. These are my reviews of the ten books I most enjoyed reading this year. All were solid four- and five-star reads.
Paul’s Book Reviews: SF, Fiction, YA
“I was having an emotion, and I hate that.”
— Exit Strategy by Martha Wells
Paul’s Book Reviews: Fiction, Science Fiction, Memoir, DNF
Six short book reviews: fiction, science fiction, memoir, DNF
(Relatively) Unashamed
It still jars to have to think about, plan around, and reassure friends and readers we’re taking measures to stay safe during this goddamn pandemic. I don’t want it to be the new normal. There’s nothing normal about it.
Increasingly Thinking I Picked the Wrong Century to Quit Drinking
Why is everything so goddamn hard? Fucking coronavirus. It’s easy to understand why so many people want to pretend it’s no longer a threat and get back to normal life.
Paul’s Book Reviews: Science Fiction, Fiction, Horror
Six short book reviews: science fiction, fiction, horror
Glass Doors and Class Wars
Our remodeling project continues* with yesterday’s installation of new patio doors in the living room and master bedroom. *I know I said at one time the remodeling project would be done with the installation of these doors, but Donna hopes to replace the rest of our windows sometime next year, so there’ll be no more […]