All Systems Red | 
pickThis is definitely one of the weirder books I‘ve read. But I loved it! A bot who is basically off the rails, following a program that parallels proscribed actions only if they suit its own purposes. I really, really like Muderbot. It is kind of amoral, and yet seems to have some type of morality. I think I will have to continue this series. I kind of care about what happens to Murderbot. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
pickI needed to reread “All Systems Red” for my book club. Last time I read it was 2020 lock down days and I devoured all the MurderBot I could while chilling on my patio 😊
pickI watched the show as it had been advertised while we were watching Long Way Home, and I hadn‘t realised it was based on a book.
I found the first book on audible plus (only available until the 5th August, so go now!). While very similar, the show added some extra scenes for dramatic effect.
I enjoyed the sci-fi elements, found the MC (Murderbot) relatable and likeable!, and the audio was great. Will definitely look for more in this series!
pickThis is such a surprisingly sweet story told by Murderbot, a Security Unit who hacked his own system so he could no longer be a killer. He just wants to be left alone to watch his soap operas until shit hits the fan on a distant, unmapped planet. How far will he go to protect his humans and not repeat past mistakes all while maintaining his cover?
I'm already eagerly waiting the next books from the library! 🤓
This week's library haul! Starting with All Systems Red 🤖
pickOooo I like this…
Was not planning on starting another series but here we are!😂
Am AI robot hacks its own system and becomes a free agent, these are its stories👏🏻
pickThis was a quick and enjoyable read. I wanted to see what it was about before I watched the show. I‘ll read more. #audiowalk
Loved two new adaptation series: https://multitudes-contained.beehiiv.com/p/worth-the-watch-listen-play-b104
so-soWhile I enjoyed this story it didn‘t quite scratch the same itch that Mickey7 did. While a quick, short read overall the individual chapters were actually quite long (only 10 in the whole story). The main character - murderbot - didn‘t really show any emotions at all, which on one hand I get, but on the other it made it hard to care about the story overall. Will I continue the series? Most likely yes, at least the next one! 🌟🌟🌟💫
Any other Murderbot fans watching the new TV show? I was very dubious at first and wasn't sure if I was going to watch it, but I've been pleasantly suprised so far. It's not the books, but it's good. It really nails the humor which is key. I might have to do a Murderbot reread now.
Finally got my stack together for #14books14weeks. With the exception of Sunrise on the Reaping, the rest of these books have been sitting on my shelves for quite some time. 6 of the books are arcs, which have been published for years now, that I need to read so that I can leave them in LFL‘s and open up space for more books on my shelves. I‘m finally going to read the Murderbot Diaries in anticipation of the series. Thanks @Liz_M for this
pickI did (another) reread of this before I watch the show. I hope it‘s not disappointing. 🤖 🤞#bookblanket #readingblanket2025
“I don‘t know what I want. I said that at some point, I think. But it isn‘t that, it‘s that I don‘t want anyone to tell me what I want, or to make decisions for me.”
#Robot 🤖
#Bibliophile
@Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks
53/100 🎧📖🔖
Currently watching Ep. 1&2 of Murderbot + to color HP 🧵🪡
#marthawells #murderbot #harrypotter #crossstitch #totefairie #bookstoscreen #goodreads
Apple TV Release date is tomorrow! Woo! 😍
#sundayfunday @BookmarkTavern
Murderbot is not a mother, it doesn't have a gender or sex related part, but it's more of a mother than a lot of mothers I've read about lately.
You may tell me I'm wrong. 😉
Time for a reread in preparation for the upcoming adaptation on appletv.
The trailer for Murderbot has me intrigued. So I'm giving the first book in the series a try.
A friend who loves the books just showed me the new trailer and it def. looks super fun. Although I might be biased because I love Alexander Skarsgård, he's such a great actor.
Ahh, this was the boost I needed! I've been sick for the past four days, and not really feeling any better today. Forcing myself to work, since we are trying to save PTO for vacation, but I have a dr appt in a couple hours. Thankfully, the trailer for Murderbot has dropped, and it is marvelous. We are even going to get to experience The Rise and Fall of Sanctuary Moon!
https://reactormag.com/murderbot-adaptation-trailer-martha-wells/
Whenever I travel to corporate, a stop at Toadstool Bookshop is a must. Snagged these two books. I love the Murderbot Diaries and want to do a reread soon.
Ten days ago I started a binge listen of the entire Murderbot Series which was cathartic after being depressed from doomscrolling. Today I am starting a binge listen of the entire Murderbot Series because work is making me incandescent with rage. Hoopla is probably sitting there thinking, “Bitch, we just did this!“
so-so✨Martha Wells fans I need opinions!✨
All Systems Red had one of the most relatable main characters that I‘ve ever read. His desire to procrastinate speaks to my soul. But that‘s where my excitement fell. It wasn‘t bad by any means but the world-building felt a little lacking and I didn‘t have any connection at all to the side characters. But that darn cliffhanger makes me want to continue on, so give me the pros and cons in the comments.
pickI love Murderbot! He just wants to watch his shows, okay?
pickWork has been slow this week, so I started my re-read of Murderbot Diaries on audio this time. The narrator is solid, but I think I got more enjoyment reading the physical books. I'll finish Artificial Condition, but then I think I'll switch back to paper. Built this Hubble telescope Metal Earth model while listening to the audio this evening.
pick#Read2025 #SeriesLove2025
Finished earlier this week. I had been hearing about this series for ages no & decided to finally give it a go as a quick listen. It was enjoyable although not as laugh out loud funny as I‘d been led to believe, I liked Murderbot & I‘ll read/listen to more. The first book was free through Audible & I put the next audiobook on hold through Library Libby (19 weeks wait! Probably due to the upcoming Apple TV series.)
#bookspin #bookspinbingo @TheAromaofBooks
Since I read The Stand fairly recently, I'm going to read the comic adaptation for @BarkingMadRead #losersclub this month. I'm also going to try to re-read the Murderbot Diaries, or at least the first four books, before the show starts.
I don‘t read a lot of science fiction, but here are some of my favorites. 👽🛸👾
Please add me if you‘re on Fable! 😊📚
Looks like I'll have AppleTV for at least a month or two come May (depending on the quality of the show 😋)
Please let this be good…because Murderbot deserves only the best and so do we!
Hands down one of my favorite series ever and I‘m really curious to see what it will look like on the small screen.
MURDERBOT!!! 🤖
I could have become a mass murderer after I hacked my governor module, but then I realized I could access the combined feed of entertainment channels carried on the company satellites.
#FirstLineFridays
@ShyBookOwl
At the risk of gorging myself, I'm going to re-read the first four Murderbot books before reading the following two for the first time, after which I will buy the latest one.
Also, I am well peeved that "Network Effect" is marginally larger in length and breadth than the other books. Who the fuck okayed that? ?♂️???
#BookPeeves
so-soA fun and quick listen for sure, but I guess ultimately not really my thing because I haven't been itching to pick up more in the series.
pickThis was picked by my library‘s book club and I‘m so glad it was, I would not of read it otherwise 🙂
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After hearing about this series for years from friends, I‘m so glad to have finally read this first book! I liked the story, the novella format, and the characters that felt so quickly filled out.
Murderbot is funny & relatable, and I will definitely be reading more in this series.
pickThis was an enjoyable, distracting, quick read. The writing isn't brilliant IMO but the events drive the book along nicely. I'm keen to read the others!
Well, that was fun. I loved book 1, have book 2 on hold, and am happy there are 6 more in the series to look forward to.
Not overwhelmingly technical and a completely relatable AI protagonist. Witty and thoughtful. The novella format keeps the narrative engaging.
Worth a try even if you don‘t think Sci-fi is your thing.
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I'm giving this a go although I didn't see any of the others on the shelf. I don't really understand how this library branch groups their fantasy and scifi. Anyway, I've had a headache since Friday night, tomorrow is an incredibly welcome public holiday, my babies are going on a long holiday with their dad and on my bed under the fan is where I will be until further notice.
Starting my first Martha Wells. No expectations. I‘m not familiar with this author at all but here I go.
Martha Wells spoke to the freshman class at Trinity today. My daughter is a teaching assistant to the professors and she promised to take a photo for me.
pickWho doesn‘t love a story about a murderous robot with a conscious?
Murderbot is a SecUnit sent on intergalactic space missions with the humans who hire the spacecrafts. But unlike the other units, which must obey every command, Murderbot can think for itself. It just chooses to help so it will remain undetected.
In this shortish novel, the first in the series, we‘re introduced to Murderbot and it‘s thinking.
Great story, entertaining scifi.
This is a re-read for me. I wanted to revisit the series from the beginning. And so very glad I did! It is still a breath of fresh air and light and lively.
#ReadYourKindle
@CBee
1. I read almost all of the Murderbot books in August, but I've tagged the first because it ignited the spark for me!
2. All of them! Paper because of the tactile experience, ebooks because I can read in the dark and pack "light" while still taking a shelfload of books, audiobooks because I can read while doing housework.
3. Probably mystery/thriller/horror these days.
#WondrousWednesday
Fun questions, @Eggs !
pickMy elder child has been recommending this series to me for ages, and I finally picked it up, and I really liked it! Murderbot is so honest and self-reflective, which sounds weird but makes total sense on the character. Now to procure the second in the series!
pickWell I finally know what everyone else is raving about. What a goddamn delight.
