Next a series of explorations on art, humanity and society, all viewed through the lens of gaming.

It’s a fascinating and well-written book. Previously YouTube scripts, the annotations add colour to how Jacob’s thoughts have since evolved.

I’ll be watching out for volume 2.

#books #booksky

And finally, a nostalgic trip through my gaming history. While I hadn’t experienced (or even heard of) all, there were plenty I was familiar with. For each, you are taken by the hand and guided through the author’s experience of playing for the first time. #books #booksky

The second Mossa and Pleiti story. This Holmesian duo are this time investigating a missing persons case that quickly develops into much more than they were expecting.

Charming and engaging, this builds confidently on the world and relationship established in the first book. #books #booksky

My second foray into Adrian’s works (after The Hungry Gods), but it’s won’t be my last. Another post-apocalyptic world but this time featuring a team sent on a rescue mission to an equatorial zone where heat and humidity are intolerable to humans. #books #booksky

From same world a We Are All Ghosts in the Forest, this is a new tale in this post-apocalyptic setting where digital information roams the world as potentially deadly ghosts.

I enjoyed the high stakes action even more than the first and am keen to see where this goes next. #books #booksky

Keeping the quirky theme going, this Bob Mortimer novel starts with a missing girlfriend and spirals through pungent body odour, spying on a crazed yoga instructor and the titular long shoe.

So reflective of Bob’s humour you can practically hear him narrating. #books #booksky

Next a step into the surreal. This is a short but mind-bending tale of a man who returns home to find a giant talking frog. The green intruder proceeds to ask his host to join him on a quest to save the city.

The strangest of Murakami’s works that I’ve read (complimentary). #books #booksky

A revisit to a personal favourite. I love the seemingly random absurdity, but find particular delight in how it is all so skilfully brought together. Part sci-fi, part murder mystery, all hilarious. As much a reflection of Douglas Adams’ genius as the Hitchiker’s Guide collection. #books #booksky

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Need to add it to the tbr pile - I loved Ring Shout and have been meaning to check out more by him.

I’m definitely a fan and the myth/fantasy blended setting worked for me. The consideration of reincarnation and how it is achieved and experienced was a particularly interesting bit for me and was revisited through the story.

You have a favourite RF Kuang book?

They’ve both been books I’ve been unable to put down. Fun, imaginative and energetic. Definitely worth a go.

It’s the first of his I’ve read, but I’m definitely interested in trying more. Recommendations welcome!