Category: Literacy 2021

Ursula K. LeGuin’s classic about an average man whose dreams transform reality

A collection of essays combining Bradbury’s philosophy of writing along with some victory laps for his best work

I wanted a light book about Disney World history, and I chose poorly.

I’ve already forgotten what this one was about, yuk yuk!

Anthony Horowitz channels Ian Fleming for a 007 adventure

BookThe Unauthorized Story of Walt Disney’s Haunted Mansion by Jeff Baham SynopsisA history of the early concept and lengthy, tumultuous design of the Haunted Mansion attraction in Disneyland, along with a tour of the ride, and an overview of its associated collectibles and promotional events. ProsFairly exhaustive but accessible, with enough details that many theme…

BookFahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury SynopsisIn a version of the United States where teams of firemen are sent to homes to burn the books contained inside, one fireman meets a young woman walking alone at night. Their friendship makes him question everything about his career and the society he’s grown accustomed to. Pros265 pages of…

BookLight of the Jedi by Charles Soule SeriesBook 1 of Star Wars: The High Republic SynopsisSet 200 years before the prequel trilogy of movies, this is the introduction to an era of the Star Wars galaxy when the Republic and Jedi were still at their peak. A devastating crisis in the hyperspace lanes leads to…

BookBoundless Realm: Deep Explorations Inside Disney’s Haunted Mansion by Foxx Nolte SynopsisA deep dive into various details of Walt Disney World’s Haunted Mansion attraction, written by a former cast member and author of the excellent Passport To Dreams Old and New blog. So, a Making of The Haunted Mansion book, then?Absolutely not. The author goes…

BookThe Secret History of Mac Gaming by Richard Moss Am I Mentioned In This Book?Yes (as one of the hundreds who contributed to the crowdfunding campaign) SynopsisThe history of video games for the Apple Macintosh from the first Mac to the Intel era. (None of the material was a secret). ProsContains lots of artwork from…

I’m going back through the books I’ve read in 2021, so I have all my synopses in one place that’s not Goodreads. BookYou Look Like a Thing and I Love You by Janelle Shane SynopsisThe author of the hilarious AI Weirdness blog delivers an overview of machine learning, what it’s capable of, and in particular,…

I’m going back through the books I’ve read in 2021, so I have all my synopses in one place that’s not Goodreads. BookThe House in the Cerulean Sea by T.J. Klune GenreMagical realist gay romance, possibly young adult? SynopsisA downtrodden case worker charged with inspecting orphanages for magical children is assigned to a special house…