For contrast, I did not enjoy Piranesi.

Too much of the first four parts were too much like some of my dreams (and nightmares). It was a real slog to get to the fifth part, where...I guess I want to say, the storytelling was more conventional.

Perhaps I would enjoy it more on re-reading, now that I know how the pieces fit together, but it will take a while before my distaste for the dream/nightmare sensation fades, and I might not get around to it.

I can see that, dcp. In fact, I can see how Piranesi could induce those type of dreams in people who never experienced them previously!

I can see that. I think going in knowing that The Magician’s Nephew was an inspiration helped me understand where it was going and enjoy the truly beautiful prose. Also, because the world is to much with us (late and soon) I almost envied the main characters aloneness and routines and ability to see beauty.

Nebula finalists are announced.

Martha Wells was nominated but declined because she felt her Murderbot series has received enough praise.

Martha Wells was nominated but declined because she felt her Murderbot series has received enough praise.

And let's be real, Murderbot would rather set itself on fire than be honored at an awards ceremony.

And let's be real, Murderbot would rather set itself on fire than be honored at an awards ceremony.

This just made me LOL!

I like that reason much better

Olivia Dade's "All the Feels" is on sale on Amazon. I've been hoping it would!

On the recommendations from this thread I have finally gotten around to reading (listening to) the Paladin books and have discovered that the third one isn't out on audio until May! Unfair, when I want it now!

PSA for Hands of the Emperor fans - there's a novella out in what is apparently called the Lays of the Hearth-fire series: Portrait of a Wide Seas Islander