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Jon Ronson: The Men Who Stare at Goats (2009, Simon & Schuster) 4 stars

In 1979 a secret unit was established by the most gifted minds within the U.S. …

The Men Who Stare at Goats Review

4 stars

This is a weird, funny, and often times disturbing book about the U.S. military's research into and application of the paranormal.

Chock full of interesting tid-bits, this reads more like a road-trip through a paranormal carnival, where everyone seems to know each other, rather than a straight-laced, well-cited research book.

Still, this was a very good and interesting read that showcases the sort-of unreal, ridiculous, and idiotic endeavors of a military apparatus.

Mira Grant: Into the drowning deep (2017) 4 stars

"Seven years ago Atagaris set off on a voyage to the Mariana Trench to film …

Into the Drowning Deep Review

4 stars

A well written thriller about killer mermaids.

Everything that could have gone wrong, did go wrong in this book. Really enjoyed the forays into the more scientific aspects of marine biology. Great emphasis on the speculative nature of the mermaids, which made them feel quite realized.

A lot of fun.

Gargoyle Review

4 stars

A slim collection of articles by former VICE journalist Jake Hanrahan.

This collection features very rough, gritty, and in-your-face pieces following niche, underground, and often under-reported issues and individuals. All of the articles were very interesting and varied.

There were about ten blank pages at the end where I felt it could've benefited from another article or two, however.

Malinda Lo: Huntress (2011) 3 stars

Huntress Review

4 stars

A fairly straightforward queer fantasy novel following a group as they venture into an unknown and weird location in search of answers to their troubling times.

The relationship between the two main characters was sweet and well-paced. Reading the book often felt like I was next to a campfire. Very hushed and warm.

The ending was slightly anti-climactic, I felt.

Tom Sweterlitsch: The Gone World (2019, G.P. Putnam's Sons) 4 stars

Time-travel secret agent Shannon Moss visits future time periods for clues about a Navy SEAL …

The Gone World Review

4 stars

A weird, windy, and lucid time-and-space-travel murder mystery of sorts.

A lot of very vivid, strange, interesting and often violent imagery and ideas at play in this book.

Does get a bit loose towards the end.

J. D. Salinger: The Catcher in the Rye (Paperback, 2001, Back Bay Books) 4 stars

Holden Caulfield, knowing he is to be expelled from school, decides to leave early. He …

The Catcher in the Rye Review

5 stars

A funny and sad book about a young kid roaming the big city, wondering if the ducks will be okay.

Caulfield is the quintessential angsty teenager, but I still love him and want to help him.

Well written and full of wit. Does show its age at points.