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A deeply observed portrait of an outsider, set against thinly-veiled portrait of the luxe life in the Hamptons. My main problem was not wanting to spend time with the trainwreck of the main character, but that perhaps misses the point of the artistry.
The Colour of Magic is a 1983 fantasy comedy novel by Terry Pratchett, and is the first book of the …
E-book extra: In-depth study guide.Shevek, a brilliant physicist, decides to take action. He will seek answers, question the unquestionable, and …
Martin Hench is 67 years old, single, and successful in a career stretching back to the beginnings of Silicon Valley. …
Martin Hench is 67 years old, single, and successful in a career stretching back to the beginnings of Silicon Valley. …
From one of the most dynamic rising stars in astrophysics, an accessible and eye-opening look—in …
Bought at Elliott Bay Books in Seattle
Who is Ruth McBride Jordan? A self-declared "light-skinned" woman evasive about her ethnicity, yet steadfast …
A fascinating memoir about being Jewish and being Black, and about what it takes to thrive in difficult circumstances
Who is Ruth McBride Jordan? A self-declared "light-skinned" woman evasive about her ethnicity, yet steadfast in her love for her …
At the turn of the twenty-second century, scientists make a breakthrough in human spaceflight. Through a revolutionary method known as …
From Africanfuturist luminary Okorafor comes a new science fiction novel of intense action and thoughtful …
I haven’t read much Afrofuturism, but this was an interesting, fun read with a vivid main character and an interesting situation.
