/ en-US Sat, 27 Apr 2019 02:58:21 -0700 60 / 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg /author_blog_posts/18266783-shortest-way-home-one-mayor-s-challenge-and-a-model-for-america-s-futur Sat, 27 Apr 2019 02:54:00 -0700 /author_blog_posts/18266783-shortest-way-home-one-mayor-s-challenge-and-a-model-for-america-s-futur

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posted by H.M. Charley Ada on April, 27 ]]> /author_blog_posts/18117299-a-heartfelt-and-at-times-bittersweet-story-about-the-american-dream Sat, 23 Mar 2019 02:11:00 -0700 /author_blog_posts/18117299-a-heartfelt-and-at-times-bittersweet-story-about-the-american-dream First, this is not a policy book. It touches on some policy, but it’s more about Castro’s relationship with politics as part of his American journey. In this book, Castro takes readers along that journey, sharing many personal details about his childhood, reflecting on his victories and defeats, and explaining the many challenges and hardships stacked up against those who do not come from privileged backgrounds. I listened to the audio book and found Castro’s reading frank and sincere . . . Full review here: /review/show...

posted by H.M. Charley Ada on March, 23 ]]> /author_blog_posts/17850068-the-road-to-unfreedom---an-important-book-that-explains-why-everyone-sho Sun, 20 Jan 2019 03:53:24 -0800 /author_blog_posts/17850068-the-road-to-unfreedom---an-important-book-that-explains-why-everyone-sho

Every day we learn more and more about how Trump sold out America before the votes were even counted in 2016. But there is more at work here than the foolish actions of one criminally incompetent and bigoted buffoon. This book delves into the deeper causes of the challenges and crises currently facing western-style democracies around the world, and it is well worth a read.

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posted by H.M. Charley Ada on March, 23 ]]> /author_blog_posts/13668524-the-futurological-congress---a-fun-easy-sci-fi-dystopian-with-some-int Fri, 22 Jul 2016 10:28:16 -0700 /author_blog_posts/13668524-the-futurological-congress---a-fun-easy-sci-fi-dystopian-with-some-int


Just finished this one - full review here: www.goodreads.com/review/show/1422567290

posted by H.M. Charley Ada on March, 06 ]]> /author_blog_posts/9797366-the-woman-who-thought-she-was-a-planet-and-other-stories-by-vandana-sin Sun, 24 Jan 2016 05:42:00 -0800 /author_blog_posts/9797366-the-woman-who-thought-she-was-a-planet-and-other-stories-by-vandana-sin
Sci-fi/fantasy fans: check this one out!






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posted by H.M. Charley Ada on March, 17 ]]> /author_blog_posts/9366820-war-with-the-newts Sat, 07 Nov 2015 05:21:00 -0800 /author_blog_posts/9366820-war-with-the-newts


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Five stars!!

posted by H.M. Charley Ada on March, 18 ]]> /author_blog_posts/9140633-star-maker Tue, 29 Sep 2015 16:41:00 -0700 /author_blog_posts/9140633-star-maker


I just finished Star Maker by Olaf Stapledon and absolutely loved it!

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Five Stars!!

posted by H.M. Charley Ada on March, 13 ]]> /author_blog_posts/9020223-guardians-of-the-galaxy Mon, 07 Sep 2015 17:59:00 -0700 /author_blog_posts/9020223-guardians-of-the-galaxy


What an awesome, fun, doesn't-take-itself-too-seriously, sci-fi, action movie! I was curious about this one for a while because of the high ratings - and wasn't disappointed. Some parts are really cheesy, but in a good way that has you laughing along with the movie. I thought it was good for kids too if they're not too young, and if you're ok with a little violence and language.

I thought the raccoon was hilarious, and Groot doesn't say much in the beginning, but becomes very important in the end - what a cool concept and character!

Don't expect to tackle any deep sci-fi/philosophical type themes, but if you're looking for a fun Friday or Saturday night flick, I highly recommend this!

posted by H.M. Charley Ada on January, 15 ]]>