HisBane

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[–] HisBane@kbin.social 4 points 1 year ago

Might not be quite "hard" enough, but perhaps try the Interdepency trilogy by John Scalzi.

[–] HisBane@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

Reliquary by Douglas Preston and Lincoln child. Suspense. Enjoying it so far. It's the sequel to The Relic, and I'm liking this book a bit more than the first.

[–] HisBane@kbin.social 2 points 1 year ago

I enjoyed that trilogy, too.

[–] HisBane@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

The Goonies and Pump Up the Volume followed closely by Indiana Jones (1&3) and Scott Pilgrim vs. The World.

[–] HisBane@kbin.social 1 points 2 years ago

I'll have to check it out. Thanks!

[–] HisBane@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Have you checked out "Fuzzy Nation", "Red Shirts", or the "Lock In" series? All fun stories by Scalzi in similar veins (Lock In is a bit more serious, but not like The Interdependency).

[–] HisBane@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

I used to assign segments of this book to students when I taught a Graphic Novel class. McCloud does a great job of explaining the medium using it as a vehicle throughout.

If you like books in a similar vein, "How to Read Literature Like a Professor" by Thomas Foster is a solid book to check out as well.

[–] HisBane@kbin.social 2 points 2 years ago

Such a good series. Hoping he finishes it someday...

[–] HisBane@kbin.social 6 points 2 years ago (8 children)

Currently reading "The Kaiju Preservation Society" by John Scalzi. Lightweight, humorous sci-fi. Just recently finished "The Gentleman of Moscow" by Amor Towles, which is lovely storytelling if you enjoy character building. KPS is definitely a much different feel.
Depending on what you like to read, I would recommend both - but for different reasons.