Finished Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi.
I didn’t realise second half will also feature Iran and the life after revolution. A very interesting look at part of recent history I knew nothing about. Highly recommended if you don’t mind graphic novels and memoirs.
Bingo squares: Banned Book - hard mode, Set in war
Also read Old Man’s War by John Scalzi.
This is my second book by Scalzi and he is reaching status of my favourite author. It’s an easy to read space, military sci-fi. Another highly recommended book for sci-fi fans.
Bingo squares: Set in war, Stepping Up, Late to the Party
What about all of you? What have you been reading or listening to lately?
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I started the Hainish Cycle books by Ursula Le Guin and have gotten to The Left Hand of Darkness . They are a lot of fun as they feel very nostalgic for me. I very much want to re-read some Anne McCaffrey after this. They are also very sad, as they are usually allegorical and do not reflect our society in a positive light. Nevertheless, they ring very true and are very thought provoking, and her writing is outstanding.
Edit: If anyone is a fan of Le Guin but has NOT read any of Octavia Butler, I highly recommend her works. Especially the Xenogenesis trilogy.
I read Ursula Le Guin and Anne McCaffrey when I was very young, so while I remember enjoying the books, I don’t remember much about them, and probably didn’t fully appreciate them. Should give them another read.
Octavia Butler’s work look interesting, thanks for the recommendation.