Review: The “Old Man’s War” Series by John Scalzi

The first book I bought when I got my Kindle was John Scalzi’s Old Man’s War.  I had been told two things about it: that it was a counterpoint to Robert Heinlein’s Starship Troopers and that it was awesome. What I was not told, however, was that Old Man’s War was the first in a… Continue reading Review: The “Old Man’s War” Series by John Scalzi

Review: Amazon Kindle 2

When I heard about the Amazon.com’s first generation Kindle, I scoffed.  I thought that ebooks would be a fad because the machines were clunky, there was no standard format for files, and the most sought-after books were simply not available. And on top of that, I like holding books.  I love being able to go… Continue reading Review: Amazon Kindle 2

How I Shortlisted John Scalzi as a New Favorite Author

My lovely wife bought me a Kindle for Christmas.  It has rarely left my side since I opened the box.  Within the first six days of owning this most beloved Kindle, I finished three full books: Old Man’s War and The Ghost Brigades and The Last Colony by John Scalzi.  I have just begun the… Continue reading How I Shortlisted John Scalzi as a New Favorite Author