Recently Read - book reviews from The Incomparable

The sequel to “Children of Time” does the original one better by adding new planets, new species, and maybe even aliens? Jason Snell.

Once again, Neal Stephenson has buried 250 great pages in a 900-page book. Jason Snell.

Antony discusses the infamously-not-dead Genesis road manager’s story, finally told in a delightful book. Antony Johnston.

Erika needed some dragons. She got them. She also got a war. So, swings and roundabouts. Erika Ensign.

Quinn talks about school closings, civil responsibility, and Eve Ewing’s sociology book “Ghosts in the Schoolyard.” Quinn Rose.

One million people have read and recommended Educated, but Quinn is here to be number one million and one. Quinn Rose.

Antony discusses Chris Brookmyre’s sci-fi murder mystery PLACES IN THE DARKNESS. Antony Johnston.

Do you love post-apocalyptic fiction, but for your soul’s sake you need to keep it light? Has Erika got a book for you! Erika Ensign.

The sequel to Magic, Madness, and Mischief delivers more of what Erika loved about the first book. Erika Ensign.

Like “Uprooted” before it, “Spinning Silver” is a more modern remix of classic fairy tale and fantasy scenarios. Royal weddings! Ice kings! Just don’t mention Rumpelstiltskin. Jason Snell.

Scott doesn’t remember why he had a copy of this book, but finally got around to reading it and enjoyed it! Incomparable Hosts.

Quinn got recommended a book by the Chicago Public Library, and now trusts the library completely. Quinn Rose.

Erika read this middle-grade fantasy both recently and not-so-recently. Turns out re-reading it is just as delightful as the first time through. Erika Ensign.

Erika went in search of a novel worthy to add to her Hugo nomination list — and she found one! Erika Ensign.

Monty’s a few years late, but he just got to the second book in Patrick Rothfuss’s Kingkiller Chronicles. Monty Ashley.

Merry Christmas, readers! For your holiday pleasure, Erika brings you a wacky-yet-dark Christmas mashup. It’s a shortie, so you can read it while your wine is mulling or your chestnuts are roasting. Erika Ensign.

Arachnophobes, steer clear. Hard sci-fi fans, pull up a chair! Erika Ensign.

Scott is a fan of Hamilton (no, not that one), but does his latest hold up? Incomparable Hosts.

In which Erika loves “twisted history” and Tansy. Not necessarily in that order. But maybe. Erika Ensign.

In which a good tweet convinces Erika to read a good book. Erika Ensign.

The third book in Becky Chambers’ “Wayfarers” universe — but there’s no need to read either of the other two before diving into this one. Erika Ensign.

The third book in the “Arcadia Project” series is great, but start with “Borderline” if you haven’t read any of them—and if you’ve read the first two, be sure to bone up before diving in to book three. Jason Snell.

A rollicking time-travel adventure featuring an 1870s lawman and a 21st century game developer, lost in time—and on the run from historical danger as well as deadly time police. It’s fun! Jason Snell.

Scott read all 4 books in the series over the course of 4 days. You will too. Incomparable Hosts.

I guess you could say that this is a book that has… appeal. Jason Snell.