This book reminds me of a Native American take on the movie Christmas Vacation. Less silly... but it still had those campy, over-the-top vibes. The protagonist did some things that I disagree with, such as wanting to end the celebration of Thanksgiving.

I'm part Native American (mostly Cherokee) and have been learning more about indigenous peoples & cultures. I appreciate this book for approaching serious subjects with education and engagement!

I usually avoid romance, but a steampunk story with kraken infesting the canals of Venice - such as this - deserves an exception.

This was a fun short story. Now I kind of want to read the rest as a novel. A military fiction with Nephilim could be really interesting!?

This book started off reminding me of the 3 Body Problem, with Cherokee people instead of the Chinese. I had high hopes and was really enjoying the story... until the "impact" (about 60% in). After that the novel became very odd, dark, and left me disappointed! Despite the great beginning, "Hole in the Sky" deserves a thumbs down from me ?

This audiobook being narrated by Bernie, himself, was the feature that sold me on this version (versus the ebook). I was given some new things to think about. I also liked briefly learning about billionaires around the world. I did find the book a little too much on the negative, Trump-bashing side. I am definitely not a Trump lover... but he & his loser cronies don't deserve the attention or energy they get!

This book started out as interesting and fun; combining military fiction, cosmic horror, and lite sci-fi. Around halfway, the story added an awkward overarching plot that was unnecessary & unwelcome. I'm not all that squeamish... but things got really gory! 🤢 In summary: the first half was pretty good; the second half, not so much.

I enjoyed this short story; it was an interesting blend of steampunk, fantasy (sans the elves & dwarfs), and Arabic culture. I especially liked the cosmic horror and ancient Egyptian elements. I'm wanting more so much that my very next read will be something else from the Dead Djinn Universe!

My first #Kobo e-reader arrived yesterday. I've been breaking it in with "A Dead Djinn in Cairo" by P. Djèlí Clark ??

Any Kobo fans / users out there?
#NewExperiences

Interesting audiobook that was clear, thought-provoking, and presented me with other material to read.

I started reading George Orwell's "1984" over the weekend (I never actually read it in school ?) It was recommended to me in honor of the recent No King's Rallies. The three slogans of the Party are eerily familiar:

1. War is Peace
2. Freedom is Slavery
3. Ignorance is Strength

#TooRelevant ?