by Larry | May 24, 2025 | Book Report
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is a timeless sci-fi classic, first published in 1872. I always wanted to read it because it’s considered one of the first science fiction novels—but I was intimidated by its size. At around 500 pages, it’s no quick read. But what else do...
by Larry | May 23, 2025 | Book Report
Project Hail Mary is an awesome story! This book was sent to me by Doug Hardmnn—thank you, Doug! You’ve really reignited my love for science fiction. I seriously couldn’t put this one down. It was written by the same guy who wrote The Martian, which I also read early...
by Larry | May 18, 2025 | Book Report
I found this book in the prison library and the title caught my eye. I remembered reading about the vagus nerve in another book and being fascinated—especially how it’s linked to that “sick to your stomach” feeling during heartbreak. I’ve come to call it...
by Larry | May 17, 2025 | Book Report
This book is a true classic. Even though I had read it once or twice back in school, it’s been many, many years. Thank you Karen, for sending this for me to read again. Harper Lee first published it in 1960, though it’s set in the 1930s in rural Alabama. The timing is...
by Larry | May 11, 2025 | Book Report
I have to say—I give a ton of f*cks about this book. I think this is my favorite self-help book I’ve ever read. And funnily enough, it wasn’t even on my prison book list. It was sent to me for my birthday by my good friend Jaymi. Thank you, Jaymi—I freaking loved it....
by Larry | May 10, 2025 | Book Report
This is another great book sent to me by my longtime friend Killyn. He must know I love science fiction. This collection includes 14 short stories written by Philip K. Dick between 1954 and 1964. The most well-known one is Minority Report, which was the inspiration...