Category: science fiction
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Book Review: Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel
Sea of Tranquility is one of those books I remember seeing on a lot of best-of lists, but I never got around to picking it up. Maternity leave felt like the perfect time to knock it out and I’m glad I finally got to it now that it’s done.
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Book Review: A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
I’d seen exclusively good things about A Psalm for the Wild Built so when I saw it at my library, I grabbed it without knowing much about it and wow, this book was like a warm hug in literary form. I loved how optimistic it was, how introspective, and ultimately, how heart-warming it felt. It…
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Book Review: The Fifth Season by N.K. Jemisin
The Fifth Season is one of those books that’s been in the back of my mind for years. I’ve only ever seen good things about it, but it never reached the top of my to-read list. When I saw it was available immediately at my library, I took it as a sign that I needed…
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Book Review: The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley
The Ministry of Time was a novel that caught my eye when I started seeing it on “Best Of” lists in 2024. The premise—a civil servant assigned to work with a historical figure who has time-travelled to the present against his will—sounded exceedingly fun. It was this, but it also was so much more. It…
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March 2025 Reading Wrap-Up: Books Read, TBR Lists, and What I’m Loving
I found myself thinking about this quote from A Moveable Feast (one of the few classics I could read on repeat) as March rolled in this year. Living in eastern Canada means that for five months of the year, you’re trapped inside your house or indoors because the air hurts your face. It’s dark when…
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Book Review: All This And More by Peng Shepherd
All This And More has been on my TBR since it was released partly because of the unique premise and choose-your-own-adventure style, but also because I was such a big fan of The Cartographers, another novel by Shepherd. I loved the uniqueness of that story and felt like Shepherd’s writing style was really enjoyable, so…
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Book Review: Network Effect by Martha Wells
The Murderbot Diaries are among some of my favourite sci-fi novels. They’re so witty and clever, while also offering thoughtful commentary and considerations on things like AI and the role it could play in society.
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Book Review: Exit Strategy by Martha Wells
At this point, it’s no secret that I’m a huge Murderbot Diaries fan. The whole series has been so wonderfully executed, and Exit Strategy is no exception. In this novella, we finally get to loop back to some of the original characters, and it gives Murderbot some unique growth opportunities. I’ve loved the rotating perspectives…
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Best Books Read in 2024
2024 was a huge year for me, so it’s a challenge to reflect back to January when it feels like I’ve come so far. Heading into the year, I knew it would be a big one, but nothing quite prepared me for the seismic shifts that would take place.
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Book Review: The Library at Mount Char by Scott Hawkins
I feel like nothing could have prepared me for the ride that was The Library at Mount Char. The synopsis, while accurate, fails to capture the pure insanity and weirdness that is in this book, and I feel like I’m still reeling from the whole experience. Touted as a fantasy, to me, The Library at…
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