Literature

I've been reading Manufacturing Consent lately after hearing so much about it. It's very interesting through the new introduction and the first part, where the propaganda model is explained, but it drags some as the authors try to apply it to certain historical events, like the 1984 Nicaraguan Election.

Still, it's interesting, and while the model still applies to mainstream media today, the advent of the internet, smartphones, and social media's resulting displacement of mass media has lessened its effectiveness.

I just finished I, Robot. I actually didn't expect to find Asimov so compelling. In general, I've never been too into the classic sci-fi authors, instead preferring more modern lighter sci-fi. I'm now reading River of Gods by Candace Millard.

Finished up my reread of Dune and onto Dune Messiah. I also have House of Leaves and Beckett Molloy trilogy in the wings to start at some point.

Children of Memory by Adrian Tchaikovsky. It’s the third in a really awesome, incredibly well thought-out sci-fi series.

Just started a series called Slip Runner. Two guys and a ship pickup scrap from alien ships after the war ends.

I like going on Amazon and searching "scifi boxset". You find some interesting stuff.

I'm reading (or rather listening to) The Royal Succession by Maurice Druon - it's a historical fiction series about the kings of France in the 14th century. I've really liked the series so far!