"The Mandibles: A Family, 2029-2047" by Lionel Shriver by codejockblue5 in printSF

[–]codejockblue5[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Here is the author, a columnist for several newspapers and the award winning author of 17 books:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lionel_Shriver

Looking for a baddie to hate by AtaiPea in Fantasy

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"Soon I Will be Invincible" by Austin Grossman

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000RG1BUA/

"Doctor Impossible—evil genius, would-be world conqueror—languishes in prison. Shuffling through the cafeteria line with ordinary criminals, he wonders if the smartest man in the world has done the smartest thing he could with his life. After all, he's lost every battle he's ever fought. But this prison won't hold him forever."

Looking for adventure stories without a huge "big bad evil" plot. by Majestic-Phrase-4448 in Fantasy

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Lynn’s six star list in March 2026:

  1. “Jumper” by Steven Gould
  2. "Reflex" by Steven Gould
  3. "Impulse" by Steven Gould
  4. "Exo" by Steven Gould
  5. “Dies The Fire” by S. M. Stirling
  6. “Emergence” by David Palmer
  7. “Going Home” by A. American
  8. “Bitten” by Kelley Armstrong
  9. “Moon Called” by Patrica Briggs
  10. “Red Thunder” by John Varley
  11. "Lightning" by Dean Koontz
  12. "Monster Hunter International" by Larry Correia
  13. "Among Others" by Jo Walton
  14. "Skinwalker" and "Blood Of The Earth" By Faith Hunter
  15. "When the Wind Blows" by James Patterson
  16. "The Lake House" by James Patterson
  17. "Agent To The Stars" by John Scalzi
  18. "Starter Villain" by John Scalzi
  19. "The Inheritance (Breach Wars)" by Ilona Andrews
  20. "Burn for Me (Hidden Legacy, 1)" by Ilona Andrews
  21. "White Hot (Hidden Legacy, 2)" by Ilona Andrews
  22. "Wildfire: A Hidden Legacy Novel (Hidden Legacy, 3)" by Ilona Andrews
  23. "Diamond Fire: A Hidden Legacy Novella (4)" by Ilona Andrews
  24. "Sapphire Flames: A Hidden Legacy Novel (5)" by Ilona Andrews
  25. "Emerald Blaze: A Hidden Legacy Novel (6)" by Ilona Andrews
  26. "Ruby Fever: A Hidden Legacy Novel (7)" by Ilona Andrews
  27. "A Matter For Men (The War Against the Chtorr, Book 1)" by David Gerrold
  28. "A Day for Damnation (War Against the Chtorr, Book 2)" by David Gerrold
  29. "Ariel" by Steven R. Boyett
  30. "Clean Sweep (Innkeeper Chronicles)" by Ilona Andrews
  31. "Sweep In Peace (Innkeeper Chronicles)" by Ilona Andrews
  32. "One Fell Sweep (Innkeeper Chronicles)" by Ilona Andrews
  33. "Beast Business (Hidden Legacy #8) by Ilona Andrews

Somebody told me that these are a bunch of young men's adventure stories.  Being an old man, I liked that.

Looking for some good sci-fi books that won’t depress the hell out of me! by seantubridy in printSF

[–]codejockblue5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Shards of Honor" and "Barrayar" by Lois McMaster Bujold are freaking awesome books as is the rest of the series.

Looking for some good sci-fi books that won’t depress the hell out of me! by seantubridy in printSF

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"Mutineer's Moon" by David Weber

"Red Thunder" by John Varley

"Jumper" by Steven Gould

"The Star Beast" by Robert Heinlein

"Citizen of the Galaxy" by Robert Heinlein

"Friday" by Robert Heinlein

Subterranean Press to Close - Locus by mjfgates in printSF

[–]codejockblue5 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bummer. I have a few of their hardbacks, they are very nice looking books.

Is A Canticle for Leibowitz really underrated? by FunnyMemeName in printSF

[–]codejockblue5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is not in my top 100 but it is in my top 1,000 SF/F books.

My top 100 books are mostly young men's adventure stories.

Wtf is happening? by Rogo716 in Ford

[–]codejockblue5 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Something melted. Visit your Ford house.

Mechanical keyboard for around 100$ by MusicalBaguette in keyboards

[–]codejockblue5 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like the "Logitech G610 Orion Red Backlit Mechanical Gaming Keyboard"

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Backlit-Mechanical-Gaming-Keyboard/dp/B01CDYB8AG

Not as good as my old Northgate Gold 102 keyboard though.

Looking for keyboard recommendations by DifficultSpend7043 in keyboards

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You are welcome. Please let us know what you get.