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Slow Time Between the Stars | John Scalzi

so-so

This short story by this month‘s #AuthorAMonth is available for free on Amazon/Kindle. A quick read - not sure how much of a tone it sets regarding Scalzi‘s writing, he‘s totally new to me. Sci-fi and a bit dry for my taste. Expands on the concept of AI that feels believable & vaguely upsetting.

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Texreader He‘s got so many great and fun books. I haven‘t read this one but I recommend reading more (like Starter Villain) to see what you think. I read Constituent Services about a week ago and loved it 8h

Melismatic @Texreader Starter Villain is my main pick for the month! I‘ll probably start it tomorrow. 💖 8h

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LittlebearReads

The Kaiju Preservation Society | John Scalzi

so-so

I enjoyed “Starter Villain” a whole bunch, so my expectations were very high…they sadly went mostly unmet, though. The KPS is a neat idea, and all of the Sci-Fi references peppered throughout were fun, but it weirdly felt like this wanted very badly to be a short story rather than a little novel.

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Lauredhel

Murder by Memory | Olivia Waite

Only “Italy“ to go! #WickedWords @AsYouWish

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Reggie

Death of the Author: A Novel | Nnedi Okorafor

pick

I loved this book so much. I started off thinking I wouldn‘t like the book because of the writing but the narrative is so strong simple sentences later in the book emotionally hit deep. We follow 2 timelines. One is the future where there are no humans and it‘s all robots. The other is us following Zelu, a Nigerian American author who is paraplegic. This is a love letter to culture. This is about the frustration of just trying to exist when 👇🏼

Reggie all the world wants to do is crush you. It‘s about how family can love you but not know how to love you. It‘s about the importance of story. It‘s a lovely pick. I must say that is a pretty neat trick she pulled off in the end. 21h

TrishB I have about 70 pages to go and you‘ve summed it up so well. (Obviously I don‘t know the end yet!) I‘m loving it. (edited) 20h

Lesliereadsalot Really looking forward to this one. Thanks for the great review! 18h

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squirrelbrain I‘m looking forward to this one too! 17h

Reggie @TrishB let me tell you there were times when I wanted to jump in the book and fight people for her. I was soooo angry and frustrated on her behalf. But there are some really lovely moments too. I think she did a good job of peaks and valleying it. 14h

Reggie @Lesliereadsalot @squirrelbrain I think you ladies will like it a lot. 14h

sarahbarnes Great review! 14h

TrishB I agree! I was so annoyed with her family most of the time. 13h

Lesliereadsalot Loving this one! Really pulls you in. 5h

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rwmg

Other Worlds, Other Gods | Mayo Mohs

#sunshinewellness

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julesG

The Memory Collectors: A Novel | Dete Meserve

pick

#NetGalley #ARC #MountARC

Pub Day was 20 May 2025

Four people travel back in time to relive an important memory. When they are stuck in the past after their allotted hour has run out, they wonder whether they might be able to stay in the past and change the events that made them come back. Although the four people don't know each other it is soon clear that they might actually share the pivotal moment in their lives. ⬇️

julesG What will happen if each of them tries to change the past?

The book made me turn the pages faster than I expected to. First I needed to find out what had happened on that specific night, then I needed to find out whether they could change the outcome. It's a story about grief and regret, but also about hope and forgiveness. 2d

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RamsFan1963

The Stardust Grail: A Novel | Yume Kitasei

so-so

53/100 I did enjoy the world building and the unique alien species, but I found the ending disappointing and vague. I am assuming the author plans a sequel, because this was left too open to really qualify as a conclusion. Too many unanswered questions, too many dangling plot points. If there is a sequel, I'd probably read it just to see what happens to the friendroe. 3.5/5 #Read2025 #LitsySciFiBookClub

TheSpineView My sentiments too! 2d

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Lauredhel

Murder by Memory | Olivia Waite

Absolute banger of an opening page

Clare-Dragonfly Indeed! 2d

shanaqui I really enjoyed this one when I read the ARC! Though I felt it was more Agatha Christie-esque than Dorothy Sayers-ish, and the latter was the comparison given. 2d

Lauredhel @shanaqui I'm good with either! 2d

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Brooke_H

Parable of the Talents | Octavia Butler

From tonight‘s reading

monkeygirlsmama Poignant 2d

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Suet624

Death of the Author: A Novel | Nnedi Okorafor

Today I drove 2 1/2 hours each way to Manchester, VT to get another stamp on my independent bookstore passport. Northshire Bookstore is a premium store in a very wealthy town and they are much loved. I have 6 stores yet to go to and the ones listed on the right are far away. Boo. But Vermont is lovely so that makes up for it. I‘m now ready for my July CampLitsy25 read.

#CampLitsy25

AmyG 🙌🏻 3d

JenniferEgnor Indie bookstore passport??? Please tell me more! 3d

sarahbarnes That‘s such a cool idea. 3d

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Suet624 @JenniferEgnor VT has a list of 20 independent bookstores (we have many more than 20 in the state) to visit this year & get stamps. The map covers the entire state (I posted the map earlier - I'll try to find it). They give you a little over a year to accomplish it because it takes time to get to them all! VT may look small, but many of the roads are two lane so it takes time to get anywhere. There is a prize but I don't know what it is! 3d

PurpleyPumpkin Love this idea! You look like you're doing very well on your journey. And you're finding new books too! A total win-win.☺️ 3d

BarbaraBB I always love that you‘re doing this. And that VT is of course 3d

AnnCrystal 🆒📚🤩👍🏼💝. 3d

Reggie This book ended up being so good! 22h

Suet624 @Reggie that‘s good to hear. 21h

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