The Fractured Republic: A New View on Political Theory

The Fractured RepublicRenewing America’s Social Contract in the Age of IndividualismBy: Yuval LevinNarrated by: Kevin T. CollinsLength: 11 hrs and 6 mins I started this book in November but it to ok me a while to finish. It has provided me a different view on the stagnant political theory that I see people using to…

Red Phoenix: The Second Korean War

Red PhoenixBy: Larry BondNarrated by: J. CharlesSeries: Red Phoenix, Book 1Length: 23 hrs and 28 mins I have been looking for a book and potentially a series that is similar to that of Tom Clancy. I found it in Red Phoenix. The context is accurate and feasible. I’ll have to say that the ending left…

The Last Sword Maker: Contagious Political Thrills

The Last Sword MakerThe Course of Empire Series, Book 1By: Brian NelsonNarrated by: Bradford HastingsLength: 12 hrs and 18 mins The titled of this book is a bit misleading. It’s based in the current day. It has little to do with the swords that you think of, but rather a metaphorical sword. Overall worth the…

Twilight of the Gods: Burning the Dragon

Twilight of the GodsWar in the Western Pacific, 1944-1945By: Ian TollNarrated by: P.J. OchlanSeries: The Pacific War Trilogy, Book 3Length: 36 hrs and 46 mins I scheduled my reading to coincide with the release of this final book in the trilogy. The release date kept getting pushed off. But it appears to be for a…

Quantum Garden: Temporal Superposition

Quantum GardenThe Quantum Evolution, Book 2By: Derek KunskenNarrated by: T. Ryder SmithSeries: The Quantum Evolution, Book 2Length: 11 hrs and 18 mins Enigmatic and surreal. Although this book doesn’t have the punch of it’s predecessor, it contains the detailed moment by moment action combined with a compelling story that carries you along. Solid execution.

The Picture of Dorian Gray: Don’t Judge a Book by its Cover

The Picture of Dorian GrayBy: Oscar WildeNarrated by: Steven CrossleyLength: 9 hrs and 4 mins What masks do you have in this life that allow you to hide your true self? For Dorian, it is a painting. I really enjoyed this novel. I plan on rereading it in the future.

SpecOps: Cut Paste Repeat

SpecOpsExpeditionary Force, Book 2By: Craig AlansonNarrated by: R.C. BraySeries: Expeditionary Force, Book 2Length: 15 hrs and 50 mins I had hopes that this novel would at least continuing the world building beyond what book 1 did. It ended up being an episode of cut and paste adventure. It’s not worth my time.

Columbus Day: Action and Adventure Going Nowhere

Columbus DayExpeditionary Force, Book 1By: Craig AlansonNarrated by: R.C. BraySeries: Expeditionary Force, Book 1Length: 16 hrs and 23 mins I can say it kept my attention enough to finish and mildly enjoyed the process. If the sequel was better, I would say that it may have been a good book as it was laying the…

The Conquering Tide: Teeth of the Dragon

The Conquering TideWar in the Pacific Islands, 1942-1944By: Ian W. TollNarrated by: P. J. OchlanSeries: The Pacific War Trilogy, Book 2Length: 27 hrs and 22 mins The mud and guts of a marine strewn on the shore. The Iron and shells of a sailor blasted to bits. Although Japan is no longer in ascendance, it’s…

Armada: Contemporary Nostalgia with a Side of Space Invaders

ArmadaA NovelBy: Ernest ClineNarrated by: Wil WheatonLength: 11 hrs and 50 mins As a master of contemporary nostalgia, I found Cline’s book to be a nice fresh divertimento in the midst of heavy history reading. Not sure the book is worth a relisten, but great light reading.