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  • 2021 Reading Highlights

    It just occurred to me that I did not write up my reading highlights for 2021. I finished the year having read a total of 56 books.

    Science Fiction and Fantasy

    As usual, sci-fi dominated my reading last year. Stand outs include:

    • Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir - Much better …
    June 12, 2022
     · 1 min read
     · shakiestnerd
  • Learning the Ropes

    The phrase learning the ropes means to learn or understand how a to do or perform a job, task or activity.

    I was wondering where that phrase came from, so of course, I did some searching on the internet. But just for fun... do think the origin of the phrase …

    August 18, 2021
     · 1 min read
     · shakiestnerd
  • 2020 Reading Highlights

    2020 was a banner year for reading since I spent a lot more time at home. I ended with a personal high of 84 books read during the year.

    I am usually a big reader of science fiction. Not last year. My favorite sci-fi of the year was the Tao …

    January 26, 2021
     · shakiestnerd
  • Bill of Rights

    The first amendment is incredibly powerful. If nothing else, please read that one. In 45 words it establishes the freedom of religion, speech, the press, and peaceful protest. Given the times we are in, I think it is worth reviewing and considering carefully.

    The copy of the United States Bill …

    September 02, 2020
     · 3 min read
     · shakiestnerd
  • The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich

    I just finished listening to the audiobook version of The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich by William L. Shirer originally published in 1960. The unabridged audiobook consisted of 64 files and weighed in at 57 hours 11 minutes run time, making it the longest audiobook I've listened to …

    August 09, 2020
     · 2 min read
     · shakiestnerd
  • Around the turn of the century

    For the first time, I ran into a quote where the phrase "around the turn of the century" was referring to the year 2000 instead of 1900. Up until now, I have always associated that phrase with the change from the 1800's to the 1900's.

    Sorry, I did not capture …

    February 02, 2020
     · ShakiestNerd
  • 2019 Reading Recap

    Thoughts on the last year of book reading. Read more to find out the highlights for 2019.

    December 30, 2019
     · 1 min read
     · ShakiestNerd
  • The Queen's Gambit by Walter Tevis

    I've just finished reading "The Queen's Gambit" by Walter Tevis. This novel was first published in 1983. I have not read any of his other works previously.

    This is the best book that I have read in a very long time. I'm not here to review it, or give out …

    June 30, 2019
     · ShakiestNerd
  • 2018 Reading Recap

    Thoughts on the last year of book reading. Read more to find out the highlights for 2018.

    February 02, 2019
     · 1 min read
     · ShakiestNerd
  • 2017 Reading Highlights

    2017 was a another good reading year. I discovered several new authors and book series that kept me entertained as I completed 64 books during the year. It seemed to be a year of reading book series as you will see in some of the selections below. A part of …

    July 13, 2016
     · 1 min read
     · shakiestnerd
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