October 2013 - Full of Words

Crucial Listens: The Best Audiobook Experiences

October 26, 2024October 11, 2013 by Jeff James

I’ve had an Audible membership for a few years now, and although I’d enjoyed audiobooks before I started my membership, it wasn’t until I started listening regularly and widely to audiobooks that I began to understand how much difference a great audio production can make when it comes to reading. I’d argue that some books … Read more

Fangirl by Rainbow Rowell: Fan for Life

May 5, 2020October 10, 2013 by Jeff James

Published: September 10th, 2013 Publisher: St. Martin’s Griffin Genre(s): Young Adult, Coming of Age Format: eBook Length: 445 pages Fangirl tells the story of twin sisters Cath and Wren from the start of their freshman year in college. Even though they are going to attend the same school, Wren unexpectedly decides not to room with … Read more

On Progress Bars and Persistence

March 30, 2018October 10, 2013 by Jeff James

I recently bought a Kindle Paperwhite after years of saying I probably wouldn’t replace my Kindle until it broke. The old one still works just fine, but I found myself with a sizable gift card balance burning a hole in my digital pocket thanks to a bonus from work, so I gave in to gadget … Read more

Original Ian Fleming Bond book covers

May 5, 2020October 3, 2013 by Jeff James

Original Ian Fleming Bond book covers

Wow. I would love to see these re-printed with slightly modernized designs. All of the modern Bond covers seem to focus on nothing but titillation.

Ancillary Justice: I Am Beside Myself and Myself

May 5, 2020October 3, 2013 by Jeff James

Ancillary Justice by Ann Leckie Published: October 1, 2013 Publisher: Orbit Genre(s): Science Fiction, Space Opera Format: Paperback/eBook Length: 410 pages Ancillary Justice is science fiction crammed full to the brim with wild ideas. The main character, Breq, is an “ancillary soldier” cut off from her ship for almost twenty years, but she isn’t exactly … Read more