I like to think my taste in books is pretty eclectic, if forced to label myself it would be as a science fiction fan, but I also enjoy mystery novels, fantasy, modern novels, classic literature and even the occasional romance. Every year I say that I'll read more non-fiction and every year I fail, although there's usually a spattering of business and marketing books.
I've read 17 books so far this year, last year I read 59 and there are 230 reviews in total.

Steven Brust - Taltos 11 - Jhegaala

Complete:

2008-08-02

At a time in my life where it's usually taking me two weeks to read a book, I finished this one off in a day. Which tells you both that it was very good and that it was pretty straightforward. The last couple of Taltos books have required some time and consideration, being about the big story with epic events. This one feels like a filler a bit, partly because it's taken a step back in time and partly because the events are (mostly) pretty disposable. The reader knows what Vlad is like after these events because we've spent time with him afterwards. That said, as interludes go it's a fun story and definitely interesting to see Vlad in yet another part of the world he doesn't fit with.(240)

Max Allan Collins - Criminal Minds: Killer Profile

Complete:	2008-08-02
Own:

Pretty much exactly the same feedback on this book as the last Max Collins Criminal Minds book - not really anything to distinguish it from a regular episode (maybe a two parter in this case, but only barely) and a really worrying obsession with what the characters are wearing. Amiable time wasting, but I'm not sure I'll bother with any more.(241)

John Scalzi - The Android's Dream

Complete:

2008-07-26

A really fun action adventure book that's actually very well written. There's a huge number of complex political issues, characters and convoluted plots but they're all very clearly explained without any apparent lengthy exposition. Many 'fun action' books are extremely simplistic, but this one manages to be funny and charming without being patronising. Plus it's a wonderful title! I look forward to reading other books by this author.(236)

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