Jaime's bookshelf: all en-US Sun, 11 May 2025 20:46:58 -0700 60 Jaime's bookshelf: all 144 41 /images/layout/goodreads_logo_144.jpg <![CDATA[The Primal Hunter 12 (The Primal Hunter #12)]]> 221637570
The Nevermore Leaderboards competition has gathered more attention than perhaps in any era prior, with gods getting both directly and indirectly involved to see who will eventually come out on top.

Jake, who has so far been performing above all expectations, enters his final Challenge Dungeon before it’s time to meet up with his party once more. Together, they’ll make a final push to try and climb as many floors as possible before time is up and, hopefully, in the end, find their names atop the Nevermore Leaderboards.

However, the competition is tough. Jake and his party aren’t the only ones performing far above expectations. Ell’Hakan, the self-proclaimed rival of Jake, has set himself up to rival or even shatter all records prior, aiming for the top spot himself.

In the end, who will prove themselves the top C-grade of their generation?

And, perhaps more importantly to Jake, will there be a forced after-party following the Leaderboards reveal?

Book 12 of the hit Primal Hunter LitRPG Series is here. Grab your copy today!

About the Series: Experience an Apocalypse LitRPG with levels, classes, professions, skills, dungeons, loot, and all of the great traits of Progression Fantasy and LitRPG that you've come to expect. Follow Jake as he explores this new vast multiverse filled with challenges and opportunities. As he grows in power and slowly transforms from a bored office worker to a true apex hunter.]]>
602 Zogarth Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.70 2025 The Primal Hunter 12 (The Primal Hunter #12)
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<![CDATA[Ultimate Level 1: Ultimate Truths (Ultimate Level 1, #7)]]> 223780633
Upon arriving home, he completes multiple tower floors in the tower solo and finds his friends inside, reuniting with them and learning that he has a child on the way with Tanila.

With a slight understanding of the true power out there and the need to help his team get stronger, Max also has a few loose ends that must be tied up.

Add to it a dragon egg that will hatch soon, the fact it's been almost a year since he left home and a worry he has had since the day he got his skill, Max sets his sight on finding those who tried to kill him.

Toss in a dwarven wedding that has been promised and the entire party is about to find themselves rushing around their world non-stop.]]>
675 Shawn Wilson Jaime 0 4.58 2025 Ultimate Level 1: Ultimate Truths (Ultimate Level 1, #7)
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<![CDATA[Ultimate Level 1: New Potential (Ultimate Level 1, #6)]]> 220893837
His black skill, Bob and Max work together to try and break free, but the mysterious captor stymies them at every turn.

A cruel game is played with Max.

He is released into an unfamiliar jungle with seven days to survive and escape, as the Hunter who captured him begins the most dangerous game they will ever play. Max and his Black skill must try to survive in an environment far harsher than anything they've ever seen before.

Will Max escape and survive? Or will he become yet another trophy on The Hunter's wall?]]>
480 Shawn Wilson Jaime 0 4.73 2025 Ultimate Level 1: New Potential (Ultimate Level 1, #6)
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<![CDATA[Martial TransFusion (Magical Fusion #5)]]> 210167653 The Kingdom has changed more in his absence than he thought possible�

After traveling across the entirety of the Sealance Empire and the deserts of Lowenthal, Larek has returned home to the Kingdom of Androthe to find that the situation is quite different from what he remembered. Not only are there massive Apertures called Calamities consuming large portions of the landscape, but most of his friends are also scattered to locations unknown around the Kingdom. Worse yet, they have no idea who he is because of the Dominion magic used on them before he was transported to the Empire.

Despite those setbacks, Larek is determined to reunite with both his friends and his family. Problems arise almost immediately upon entering the Kingdom, however, as he is presented with a delay of his reunion with them all. As a result, he is forced to adapt to the sheer devastation he finds himself surrounded with.

Through it all, there is one truth that is becoming more and more evident as time goes on. As powerful of a Fusionist he may be, Larek also struggles with fighting and anything more than basic combat tactics, as his skills in that department are sorely lacking. It’s time to learn how to fight instead of just flailing around, swinging his axe and hoping that his higher stats will carry the day.

In other words, the Fusionist needs to undergo a much-needed Martial TransFusion.

This weak-to-strong MC story contains LitRPG elements such as character progression and statistics, as well as a heavy crafting emphasis. No explicit sexual content or harems.]]>
485 Jonathan Brooks Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.53 2024 Martial TransFusion (Magical Fusion #5)
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<![CDATA[Aetheric InFusion (Magical Fusion #3)]]> 199293701 Knowledge of Larek’s gifts have spread farther than just Copperleaf Academy�Exposed as a “Fusion prodigy� to the Mages of Copperleaf Academy and the Martials of Fort Pinevalley, Larek struggles with the attention and expectations this label brings. Not only does he need protection against those who may wish him harm, but he also has to contend with the needs of his Professors and the Dean of Copperleaf Academy, who wish to use his abilities to help teach others about his discoveries and to outfit the local Scission Interception Corps with his powerful creations. It's not because of selfish reasons that they desire the SIC to be better equipped, though, but one of necessity. Changes in Scission and monster behavior throughout the Kingdom has thrown all of their previous defensive strategies into turmoil, and more and more member of the SIC have to venture out from behind the safety of the city’s walls to hunt down and kill the threatening monsters roaming across the landscape. If that wasn’t bad enough, word of Larek’s abilities � and potential origin � have begun to spread, leading to rumors that, if they were to reach the wrong ears, could result in devastation. The powerful Fusionist must now juggle the expectations of his Professors with keeping his presence at the Academy a secret, or else his entire world might come crashing down. This weak-to-strong MC story contains LitRPG elements such as character progression and statistics, as well as a heavy crafting emphasis. No explicit sexual content or harems.]]> 397 Jonathan Brooks Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.46 2024 Aetheric InFusion (Magical Fusion #3)
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<![CDATA[The Fusionist (Magical Fusion, #1)]]> 176609632 A young man and his axe, along with a magical life he never asked for�

Larek Holsten is different from most people, living in the Kingdom of Androthe where his 7-foot-tall frame is looked at with suspicion and anger from its shorter residents; but as long as it helps him become the best Logger he can be, he doesn’t let it bother him all that much. He and his best friend, an axe with a powerful Fusion that causes it to become sharper and stronger than a normal tool, are feared by the trees in the magical forest north of his home, as he can fell the quickly growing monoliths faster than anyone else in the community.

Unfortunately, after visiting the local village, a deliberate misunderstanding lands Larek in trouble; as a result, he is taken away from his family and the only home he has ever known. Along the way, his dormant magical potential is discovered by those more knowledgeable than him, and he is ordered to attend some sort of academy for Mages.

The problem? Contrary to many who might jump at the chance of wielding powerful magic to fight the monsters that threaten the towns and cities around the Kingdom, Larek has absolutely no desire to become a Mage, especially when he has no choice in the matter. All he wants is to be allowed to return home to his family and to chop down the trees in the Rushwood Forest.

But once he discovers a unique talent that stems from his newly unlocked latent power, he might just have to stick around to see what he can do�

This weak-to-strong MC story contains LitRPG elements such as character progression and statistics, as well as a heavy crafting emphasis. No explicit sexual content or harems.]]>
437 Jonathan Brooks Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.42 2023 The Fusionist (Magical Fusion, #1)
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<![CDATA[Defiance of the Fall 14 (Defiance of the Fall, #14)]]> 215123616
Negotiating for peace is not an option when the System is in control. It can only be purchased through blood and steel. No one is spared from the winds of war.

Zac and his elite armies have been forced to the frontlines just as opportunity strikes. An ancient war fortress has risen from the dimensional depths.

Built by the Limitless Empire, it holds power and secrets far beyond what's seen on the desolate frontiers. Seizing it could be the key to changing the winds of war. Zac finds himself in the heart of the struggle.

No matter what, he won't let it fall into the Kan'Tanu's hands.]]>
584 TheFirstDefier Jaime 0 4.26 2024 Defiance of the Fall 14 (Defiance of the Fall, #14)
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<![CDATA[The Flexible Body: Move better anywhere, anytime in 10 minutes a day]]> 37831266
Beginning with a basic squat (which we as children do naturally but then as adults struggle to perform), ‘The Flexible Body : Move better anywhere, anytime in 10 minutes a day� guides you through a series of positions, stretches, rolls and balances that re-train your body to move like it once could.

Forget everything you think you know about exercise. International model and fitness expert Roger Frampton has developed a revolutionary new approach to movement, designed to get your body working in the way it was designed to.

We are born with perfect spines that can move in millions of ways. But our sedentary western lifestyles rob us of our natural range of motion and leave us with stiff bodies, bad posture and a high incidence of back pain. Inspired by advanced yoga practitioners and Olympic gymnasts, and in consultation with leading figures from both fields, Roger has developed a simple but highly effective set of exercises known as the Frampton Method, designed to de-restrict your body and help you reach optimum strength and flexibility with no need for any kind of equipment, weights or gym membership.

Split into method and movement sections, the movement sections covers a range of positions from hip actions to headstands, and then explain how to take each movement to the next level as you become more advanced.

With a thorough explanation of the philosophy and science behind the method, plus hacks for incorporating it into your day-to-day life, this book will inspire you to put down the weights, forget HIIT, reclaim your body and achieve a level of fitness you’ve only ever dreamed of.]]>
321 Roger Frampton 1911595873 Jaime 0 currently-reading 3.84 The Flexible Body: Move better anywhere, anytime in 10 minutes a day
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<![CDATA[ABC Practical Guide to Dog Training: Proven Techniques by a Trainer of Trainers]]> 21339724 210 Steven Appelbaum 0470326638 Jaime 0 currently-reading 3.60 2003 ABC Practical Guide to Dog Training: Proven Techniques by a Trainer of Trainers
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<![CDATA[The Primal Hunter 11 (The Primal Hunter, #11)]]> 222825532 With Nevermore in full swing, the competition for the Leaderboards is only heating up...

Many years and even more levels have passed since Jake and friends entered Nevermore. With quite a number of floors passed, they turn their attention to the Challenge Dungeons.

These Challenge Dungeons offer � as the name suggests � unique challenges and circumstances, and completing them will earn each Nevermore competitor points and multipliers to their existing points. As things unfold, it quickly becomes clear it’s through thesethese dungeons that the true top-scorer of the Nevermore Leaderboards will be found.

Jake has no plans on losing out to anyone, especially not his fellow Chosen, Ell’Hakan.

Follow Jake as he takes on these five dungeons, facing unique challenges, environments, scenarios, and opponents, with perhaps even a few truly worthwhile duels sprinkled in there.

Oh, and labyrinths. Can’t forget the labyrinths, lest we make Minaga sad.

Book 11 of the hit Primal Hunter LitRPG Series is here. Grab your copy today!

About the
Experience an Apocalypse LitRPG with levels, classes, professions, skills, dungeons, loot, and all of the great traits of Progression Fantasy and LitRPG that you've come to expect. Follow Jake as he explores this new vast multiverse filled with challenges and opportunities. As he grows in power and slowly transforms from a bored office worker to a true apex hunter.]]>
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<![CDATA[Unaffiliated Healer (Earthen Contenders #4)]]> 221408993 Thaden is built for running dungeons solo, but in order to progress past his current Level, he’s going to have to find some friends rather quickly�

After resolving all the pending SPECIAL Quests that had been plaguing him, Thaden is finally ready to evolve his Class, where he can then continue to Level-up past his current limit. Unfortunately, his current Evolution Assignment is proving to be a bit more difficult than his last one, as it requires him to complete one of the new Intermediate dungeons with a full Raid Party of at least 100 people without any casualties. Throwing money at the problem might’ve worked in the past, but now there’s a complication that makes such a prospect nearly impossible.

The rise of the Contender Guilds.

Thaden has had his run-ins with the Guilds in the past, of course, but while he had been away for a while, the Assimilation System has embraced these Guilds and incorporated them into its mechanics, legitimizing them past the relatively loose groups of Contenders they were before and making them official organizations � with specific Quests to go along with them. With Guild Quests including the completion of Intermediate dungeons and a Ranking system with ongoing awards, the competition is fierce � and no one is willing to risk their Ranking by taking someone not affiliated with their Guild along.

With these obstacles in place, Thaden struggles to find a Guild willing to accept him as a member, even if only temporarily. This is proving harder than it should be, as while his Class is undoubtedly powerful, information about it and the detrimental drawbacks it enforces on any party he participates in is now widely known.

Will he be able to find a Guild inclined to giving him a chance, or will this unaffiliated healer be stuck at his current Level, unable to progress any further?

This story contains an overpowered MC with a normally non-offense-based Class, LitRPG progression mechanics and stats, and isekai/portal fantasy elements. Contains no sexual content or harems.]]>
397 Jonathan Brooks Jaime 5 4.43 Unaffiliated Healer (Earthen Contenders #4)
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<![CDATA[She of Many Dragons (She of Many Dragons, #1)]]> 217273479 Dragons are the enemy of the kingdom and Alice is now their master.

Living a life of grinding poverty in the General Laborer class, Alice’s only hope was the System someday notices her and rewards her hard work.

That day arrives when she discovers a A one-time chance to change from the lowest to the highest of classes.

Now she is a rare minion-master in charge of an ever-growing horde of dragons. Dragons that will not stay small and cute forever. As each grows and multiplies, so does her power.

Alice has become She of Many Dragons.]]>
384 Honour Rae Jaime 5 4.42 2024 She of Many Dragons (She of Many Dragons, #1)
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<![CDATA[All the Skills 4 (All the Skills #4)]]> 209808880 Using a new Legendary treasure-seeking card, Arthur and Brixaby travel to an unknown kingdom in search of a way to defeat the scourglings.

They arrive in a land both familiar and strange. A continent where there have been no dragons for generations. One where human civilization now exists in shrinking cities which are increasingly squeezed in by dead lands. Here, the bold and desperate risk it all for the promise of cards.

Arthur, Brixaby, and their newly reunited retinue will need every trick they can pull from their decks. In the core of the city rests the dark heart of an ancient scourgling eruption. And it’s reawakening.

This once-in-a-decade opportunity offers new powers, secrets to the origins of scourglings, and high-level cards for the taking� for those brave enough to delve deep, and survive.

It may also be the key for Arthur to complete his Master card set.]]>
561 Honour Rae Jaime 5 4.56 2024 All the Skills 4 (All the Skills #4)
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<![CDATA[All the Skills (All the Skills, #1)]]> 63645843
To survive and grow strong, Arthur must learn skills. All the skills.

This is an epic progression-fantasy with strong gamelit elements, featuring a unique card-based magic system.]]>
513 Honour Rae Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.54 2022 All the Skills (All the Skills, #1)
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<![CDATA[The Path of Ascension 7 (The Path of Ascension #7)]]> 210625638
Three floors remain and each promises to push them past their perceived limits.

There is no escape. There is no higher Tier to get them out of trouble.

The only things they can rely on are themselves and the rest of the party.

Don't miss Book 7 of this action-packed fantasy adventure that blends everything you love about LitRPG with Xianxia.About the

This is a mix between LitRPG and Xianxia. It's like a car that looks like a LitRPG with dungeons and skills, but the interior and engine are all Xianxia. It features a magic system and progression system that are logically and internally consistent, as well as realistic fight scenes and a rational MC.]]>
364 C. Mantis Jaime 0 4.44 2024 The Path of Ascension 7 (The Path of Ascension #7)
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<![CDATA[Unintended Cultivator: Volume 4 (Unintended Cultivator, #4)]]> 215790002 Time is a cultivator’s greatest ally, until it isn’t�Emerging from the deep wilds, Sen is now aware of the dangers of his body cultivation method. A method he doesn’t know how to progress. With time running out until his body turns against him, Sen travels to one of the only places he might find the manual that could save him. A place he never wanted to go. The capital.

Of course, the heart of the kingdom holds dangers of its own. Sen is inexorably drawn into the convoluted web of power that controls the vast city. He must navigate court politics, ambitious sects, and the unwanted attention of a criminal cultivator organization.

As he races toward a lethal showdown with cultivator and mortal powers alike, dangerous secrets will be revealed, Sen’s resolve will be tested, and the name Judgment’s Gale will finally be earned.]]>
531 Eric Dontigney Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.60 2024 Unintended Cultivator: Volume 4 (Unintended Cultivator, #4)
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<![CDATA[Ultimate Level 1: New Freedoms (Ultimate Level 1, #5)]]> 218062719
Each of them must work together to overcome challenges that not only test their strength and power but also their mind as new and dangerous puzzles begin to appear.

Yet behind every rainbow and new opportunity that comes, someone is there trying to steal the freedom one gains.

Their power is growing and the realization of how strong they have become and the truth that there are still others even more so, they must work together to climb the tower and acquire the power needed to be safe from those who hunt Max.]]>
477 Shawn Wilson Jaime 0 4.55 2024 Ultimate Level 1: New Freedoms (Ultimate Level 1, #5)
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<![CDATA[Road to Mastery 4 (Road to Mastery #4)]]> 205963748
Jack has liberated his planet and saved his people. However, stronger forces command the universe. The Hand of God is preparing for the Second Crusade, while the Black Hole Church wants to revive Enas, the leader of the Old Gods.

To pursue the peak of cultivation, Jack and Brock join the Church and train with its elites. They’re underleveled and underpowered—standing out will be an uphill struggle. Even if they succeed, new arenas unfold. A mysterious dimension wrapped in shadows, where the greatest monsters are the friends we made along the way.

A wider stage awaits. Will Jack fall from grace, or can he blaze with glory?]]>
712 Valerios Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.60 2024 Road to Mastery 4 (Road to Mastery #4)
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<![CDATA[Road to Mastery 3 (Road to Mastery #3)]]> 197023576
Eight months remain until Earths grace period is over, and Jack is not nearly strong enough to defend it. Desperate times call for desperate measures. To defeat the planetary overseer within a year, he has to kill his way to the top.

Good thing the Animal Kingdom has a planet full of talented immortals.

Alone and deep in enemy territory, Jack must wage war while avoiding the Kingdoms Elders and hidden masters. The dangers are endless. Every day is a gamble. Every step, against the odds.

Thankfully, the heart of danger is exactly where a cultivator thrives.]]>
642 Valerios Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.56 2024 Road to Mastery 3 (Road to Mastery #3)
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<![CDATA[Road to Mastery (Road to Mastery #1)]]> 123352962
Nope.

Even worse, the System spawned a forest dungeon around him and a goblin in his face... Armed with nothing but his fists, Jack must grow strong enough to survive hordes of monsters. He needs to return to civilization and find out what the heck is going on. He might even get magic—or not. Surprising himself, Jack discovers that violence is fun. In this battle-ridden new world, Jack finds the life he always dreamed about. He won’t just survive. He will thrive.

Don't miss the start of this action-packed new LitRPG Apocalypse Series from Valerios. Join Jack the brawler as he pummels everything that gets in his way with his fists on his road to mastery and power. It's perfect for fans of Primal Hunter , Defiance of the Fall, and lovers of all things Progression Fantasy and LitRPG.]]>
736 Valerios Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.34 2023 Road to Mastery (Road to Mastery #1)
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<![CDATA[Mark of the Fool 8 (Mark of the Fool #8)]]> 212961342 A secret has been revealed, and others will follow.

After a terrible revelation, Alex Roth must unlearn everything he knows of Thameland and the cycle of the Ravener, all the while hunting for the hidden priests of Uldar’s Rise.

As the First Apostle prepares to destroy the Fool, the villain receives an unexpected ally.

Meanwhile, Alex himself has received new information about his Mark…information that could utterly change his lifepath.

But he cannot keep his identity hidden forever. Not anymore.

Who will have the last laugh?

Alex Roth?

Or the grinning face of the Fool?

Book 8 of the Best-Selling series. Continue your fantastical journey into a coming-of-age magic academy fantasy with a weak-to-strong progression into power, deepening mystery, a setting inspired by D&D, detailed world building and magical science, action, comedy, slice-of-life, and GameLit elements.]]>
679 J.M. Clarke Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.55 2024 Mark of the Fool 8 (Mark of the Fool #8)
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<![CDATA[Mark of the Fool 6 (Mark of the Fool #6)]]> 199340499
After a devastating battle, Alex Roth is left with more questions than answers, and—as the Ravener grows more aggressive—he and his companions struggle to learn the truth of Thameland’s Cycle.

But—thanks to an old enemy—they do have one lead, though it will take them into the bowels of the darkest Hells.

To prepare, Alex will have to reveal who he truly is to the other Heroes of Thameland, and deal with the consequences.

On the line are not only truths about Thameland’s endless, bloody cycles…but also the greatest secret of the patron Saint of Alric�

…the Traveller.

In book 6 of the Best-Selling Series, continue your fantastical journey into a coming of age magic academy fantasy with a weak-to-strong progression into power, a setting inspired by D&D, detailed world building and magical science, action, comedy, slice-of-life, and GameLit elements.]]>
712 J.M. Clarke Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.58 2024 Mark of the Fool 6 (Mark of the Fool #6)
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<![CDATA[Mark of the Fool 5 (Mark of the Fool #5)]]> 185460699
Accompanying an expedition of wizards, Alex has proved himself against the dangers of Greymoor, calling upon summoned servants to defeat the Ravener’s hunters. But with the death of his pursuers, no answers are apparent, only more questions.

And now Alex, the Heroes, his cabal and the mighty Baelin seek answers in the ancient Crymlyn swamp, which the Sage of Thameland calls home.

But other eyes also watch the Crymlyn. Evil eyes. Demonic eyes.

And the Ravener is far from done with Alex.

For it has yet to call upon its more powerful servants�

Book 5 of the Best-Selling series. Continue your fantastical journey into a coming of age magic academy fantasy with a weak-to-strong progression into power, deepening mystery, a setting inspired by D&D, detailed world building and magical science, action, comedy, slice-of-life, and GameLit elements.]]>
572 J.M. Clarke Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.57 2023 Mark of the Fool 5 (Mark of the Fool #5)
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<![CDATA[Mark of the Fool 3 (Mark of the Fool, #3)]]> 76018669 While war rages in Thameland, other battles begin.

With his first year complete, Alex Roth has made a discovery that could change his kingdom forever.

As the university prepares for an expedition to Thameland, Alex makes himself ready by growing stronger, taking summer courses on magic and spending time with his new friends and family.

But conspiracy brews in Generasi. Demonic attacks target the expedition and as the city prepares for its annual Games of Roal, Alex must make sure that his own secrets don’t come back to bite him.

At least he has family and a new relationship to calm his nerves.

Until an unexpected visit throws his whole summer into disarray.

There is no rest for the wicked. Or foolish.]]>
726 J.M. Clarke Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.42 2023 Mark of the Fool 3 (Mark of the Fool, #3)
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<![CDATA[Mark of the Fool 2 (Mark of the Fool, #2)]]> 62834271 He tried to escape. But something followed.

After a gruelling trial, Alex Roth had reached the University of Generasi and learned much about the Mark of the Fool and how to exploit it for new paths of power.

Making friends and training in alchemy, all seemed to be going well.

But shadows stir.

The dark secrets of his homeland haunt him. His sister—Selina—learns that she is what she hates most. And unfriendly, monstrous eyes track him.

As he tries to live a normal life, he must risk danger to uncover dark secrets, survive the wrath of those that call upon demons, and avoid the gaze of a hunter from an ancient enemy.

…and that is when the murders begin.

Oh, and he still has to make sure he can pay tuition.]]>
795 J.M. Clarke Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.43 2023 Mark of the Fool 2 (Mark of the Fool, #2)
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<![CDATA[Mark of the Fool (Mark of the Fool, #1)]]> 61379444 The gods chose him. He said no.

After his parents died, Alex Roth had one desire: become a wizard. Through hard work, he was accepted into the University of Generasi, the world’s greatest academy of wizardry...

Fate, however, had another plan.

On his eighteenth birthday, he is Marked by prophecy as one of his kingdom’s five Heroes, chosen to fight the Ravener, his land’s great enemy. But his brand is 'The Fool'. Worst of the marks.

Rather than die or serve other Heroes like past Fools, he takes a stand, rejects divine decree…and leaves. With his little sister, his childhood friend, and her cerberus, Alex flees for the university, hoping to research the mystery of the Ravener. He’ll make lifelong friends, learn magic from mad wizards, practice alchemy, fight mana vampires and try to pay tuition.

There’s one small problem. The Mark insists on preventing the Fool from learning and casting spells, while enhancing skills outside of divinity, combat, and spellcraft�

…that is, unless he learns to exploit the hell out of it.

Explore a coming of age magic academy fantasy with a weak-to-strong progression into power, a setting inspired by D&D, detailed world building and magical science, action, comedy, slice-of-life, and GameLit elements.]]>
722 J.M. Clarke Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.32 2022 Mark of the Fool (Mark of the Fool, #1)
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<![CDATA[When Wizards Follow Fools (Arcane Ascension #5)]]> 219153771 Corin Cadence has been summoned to meet with the Emerald Council, a political summit including the most powerful of all attuned and their closest political allies. His summons came with a dire warning � that war was coming to the nation of Valia. But while Valia is no stranger to warfare, the circumstances of this invasion are dire.

Valia’s visage, Tenjin, remains missing. Many of the nation’s leaders were slain during Mizuchi’s attack, and others killed or injured through Saffron’s machinations. With a critical power vacuum in Valia’s leadership, few can be trusted.

Surrounded by old enemies, tenuous allies, and strangers with their own agendas, Corin will need to leverage every skill he’s learned to help salvage his nation’s fate.]]>
540 Andrew Rowe Jaime 0 4.41 2024 When Wizards Follow Fools (Arcane Ascension #5)
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The Pragmatic Programmer 22404360 441 Andrew Hunt Jaime 0 read-code, read-code-ish 4.34 1999 The Pragmatic Programmer
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<![CDATA[The Silence of Unworthy Gods (Arcane Ascension, #4)]]> 62843219
While Corin struggles with his family, his friends must face a second year at Lorian Heights with new classes, familiar but new chancellor, and deadly new enemies both on and off the campus. But school itself is the least of their worries. As the year progresses, the nation of Valia faces new travails at the emergence of a mysterious faction targeting attuned commoners and foreigners. Casualties mount as Corin’s allies seek to unmask the leadership of this deadly order � and discover a threat that they cannot hope to face and emerge unscathed.

***
The Silence of Unworthy Gods is the fourth book in the Arcane Ascension series, a progression fantasy epic that mixes dungeon crawling and magical school content. This book also references events from the Weapons & Wielders series up to Book 3, a connected series that takes place several years earlier with some overlapping cast members.]]>
630 Andrew Rowe Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.27 2022 The Silence of Unworthy Gods (Arcane Ascension, #4)
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<![CDATA[Corruption Wielder 3: A LitRPG Apocalypse Adventure]]> 216906430 A demon walks among the living. Otherworlders flood the planet. Earth's time is running out.

Will stands on an asteroid that has now begun falling towards Earth, bearing a piece of a reality-tearing demon in the place of an eye. Down on the surface, otherworlders run amok, causing widespread damage across the globe.

And to top it all off, even if the agitated demon has agreed to back off, its raw power was enough to drag a third planet into range of Earth.

Will has two years to deal with the fires on his planet before another one hits it.

It’s time the wider world realized who he is.

Don't miss book 3 of this hit litRPG apocalypse, perfect for fans of Defiance of the Fall, Savage Awakening, and He Who Fights With Monsters! ]]>
475 Aaron Shih Jaime 0 4.52 Corruption Wielder 3: A LitRPG Apocalypse Adventure
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<![CDATA[Corruption Wielder 2: A LitRPG Apocalypse Adventure]]> 215041995 A long-awaited rank up. Enemies everywhere. The Trial of the Champion begins now.

Will is in the process of ranking up to silver. Alongside him, his elf companion Caiyeri has managed to sneak into the tournament via a Champion’s Pass.

They won’t be uncontested. Silver-rank elves are joining en masse, and they want him dead. That kaiju he just got rid of? Well, he’s going to have to deal with it now.

Strange forces look down upon the Trial of the Champion. Dread Executor Nynn, who sacrificed his power to accelerate the timetable of the tournament, has taken a particular interest in this tournament, and may even be joining himself.

Will is stronger than ever, but so are his enemies.

There’s only one way to victory.

Don't miss book 2 of this litRPG apocalypse series from bestselling author Aaron Shih! ]]>
644 Aaron Shih Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.44 Corruption Wielder 2: A LitRPG Apocalypse Adventure
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<![CDATA[Corruption Wielder: A LitRPG Apocalypse Adventure]]> 213894238 When the world ends, humanity must fight to survive—but where others struggle in fear, Will sees only an opportunity to thrive.

April 3rd, 3:46 AM. Planet Earth merges with the magical world of Arcadia, and a system gives humanity a 40 years of indentured servitude, or entering a tutorial as a user to fight against the chaos incursion.

Will doesn't hesitate—but the system thanks him for stepping into the fight by throwing him into an impossible tutorial. With little chance of survival, Will has a simple “Screw it. Might as well fight fire with fire."

[Corruption] has been chosen as primary attribute.

With a forbidden element, Will just might be able to stab his way out of the tutorial. But as he gains the powers of death and space as well, he realizes that his problems might not only lie in the monsters that now plague the world.

Will, now Earth's sole corruption wielder, finds danger at every corner. For anyone else, that could mean a quick and terrifying end. To him?

Maybe Will was meant for this world.

Perfect for fans of Defiance of the Fall, System Universe, and He Who Fights With Monsters—don't miss the start of the hit litRPG apocalypse series with a million views on Royal Road! ]]>
666 Aaron Shih Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.28 Corruption Wielder: A LitRPG Apocalypse Adventure
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<![CDATA[The End of Insanity (An Outcast in Another World 6: A Fantasy LitRPG Adventure Book 6)]]> 215192260 The end is nigh.

In the western Deadlands, the Blight has risen. Something unknown yet terrible is transpiring there. Panicked, the gods of Elatra hurriedly sent a message to all high-Level Combat Class

Band together. Stop this threat. Or all will be lost.

Rob and Riardin's Rangers have been put in the awkward position of needing to ally with the gods and the Dragon Queen in order to survive. It's an uneasy alliance that only grows more strained as time goes on. Mutual benefit is barely enough to keep them from turning on each other.

It's still nothing compared to what they'll face in the Deadlands. Within the Blights' personal heaven, hell awaits for everyone else.

And after that...

Well.

The gods. The Blight. Dragon Queen Ragnavi.

Riardin's Rangers.

Forces are colliding.

Only one faction will survive.

About the An Outcast in Another World is a LitRPG adventure series with elements of fantasy, portal fantasy, isekai, progression, and weak-to-strong character development. Victories are difficult but earned. Rob gains strength at a rate that continuously increases his importance in the world, but without making his allies irrelevant. The plot has consistent forward momentum, and the story's cast of characters is fully fleshed-out, each with their own struggles. Fight scenes are high-octane brawls that involve creative applications of Rob's abilities. Book 5 also comes with a bonus side story included at the end.]]>
790 KamikazePotato Jaime 0 4.68 The End of Insanity (An Outcast in Another World 6: A Fantasy LitRPG Adventure Book 6)
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<![CDATA[Ultimate Level 1: New Dreams (Ultimate Level 1, #4)]]> 214193678
New skills, powerful equipment and growing stats await if they can conquer the challenges.

Cordellia, an elven archer, has joined their party. But the secret of Max's Consume must be kept from her, even while in close contact.

Max needs to show off his skills in front of others, all while keeping his secret. Skills like Epic Crafting require new identities and clever ruses to be able to use.

Every dream has the chance to become a nightmare, especially when some still want you dead. Can Max grow strong enough to finally be safe and protect his friends and family?]]>
485 Shawn Wilson Jaime 5 4.55 2024 Ultimate Level 1: New Dreams (Ultimate Level 1, #4)
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<![CDATA[The Primal Hunter 10 (The Primal Hunter #10)]]> 212331495
Having evolved to C-grade successfully, Jake is ready to enter the most well-known World Wonder in the entire multiverse to get some sweet levels under his belt. However, Nevermore is far more than just an immense dungeon to power up in.

It’s a competition where newly evolved C-grades compete on Leaderboards to prove themselves in front of the entire multiverse. Genuises from every universe and faction appear, all of them vying for the top spot and to prove themselves the very best, like no one ever was.

Faced with tough competition, Jake gleefully takes on the challenge. With four competent comrades at his side, they face floor after floor as he dives deeper and deeper into the depths of Nevermore, encountering new situations, horrible water levels, powerful monsters, Challenge Dungeons, and perhaps even the occasional labyrinth with an overly invested creator.

Book 10 of the hit Primal Hunter LitRPG Series is here. Grab your copy today!

About the Series: Experience an Apocalypse LitRPG with levels, classes, professions, skills, dungeons, loot, and all of the great traits of Progression Fantasy and LitRPG that you've come to expect. Follow Jake as he explores this new vast multiverse filled with challenges and opportunities. As he grows in power and slowly transforms from a bored office worker to a true apex hunter.]]>
638 Zogarth Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.57 2024 The Primal Hunter 10 (The Primal Hunter #10)
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<![CDATA[Undisguised Healer (Earthen Contenders #3)]]> 216936883 Forced to hide his identity up until now, Thaden soon learns that it may cause more trouble than it’s worth�

Even though he never intended it to happen, the events that occurred in the city of Forgestone have set Thaden on a course to fix the problems that he inadvertently caused. His inner sense of responsibility has now put him firmly on the path to eliminate or at least minimize the destruction and loss of life that could occur from the fallout of the SPECIAL Quests he’s been assigned, so he is putting all his focus on accomplishing this feat as soon as possible.

Thankfully, his journey and interaction with other Contenders is helped by the changes the Assimilation System put into place a short time ago, reducing—but not eliminating—the likelihood that he will be attacked by those same Contenders. Of course, time will only tell if everyone will get the memo and leave him alone; if not, he still has ways to move about in disguise, which he is hoping will be enough to forgo any problems that may come up.

But before he can throw himself into the search for the Anchor dungeons mentioned in the SPECIAL Quests he had been assigned, Thaden and his brand-new Class wants to find some stronger, more specialized gear with which to get himself better outfitted. To that end, his first stop is to visit a dungeon that purportedly has a higher likelihood of having Support-Class drops; however, The Devil’s Nail turns out to be nothing like what he had been expecting�.

This story contains an overpowered MC with a normally non-offense-based Class, LitRPG progression mechanics and stats, and isekai/portal fantasy elements. Contains no sexual content or harems.]]>
399 Jonathan Brooks Jaime 5 4.41 Undisguised Healer (Earthen Contenders #3)
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<![CDATA[We Hunt Monsters 10 (We Hunt Monsters, #10)]]> 216121551 The shadow of War looms on the horizon.

After the defeat of the Terror Queen, Keith has no time to rest before facing an even deadlier challenge. One that will push him to the limits of his abilities, and perhaps even beyond.

Before setting off for the Frigid Seas - a frozen wasteland devoid of life and filled with powerful monsters - Keith needs to settle an old score and assure his success in the world of Raiah.

New threats lurk in the shadows, as Keith tries to balance all of his responsibilities while training another iteration of the We Hunt Monsters Guild.

Being a monster hunter was never easy but the Frigid Seas will test Keith as never before.

We Hunt Monsters is a LitRPG series in a fantasy world. This book contains multiple stat sheets, item descriptions, epic quests and of course, loads of monsters.]]>
638 Aaron Oster Jaime 5 4.56 We Hunt Monsters 10 (We Hunt Monsters, #10)
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First Clear (Battleforged #4) 216429793 A promise he would keep at all costs.When Eric found out that the girl he had fallen for had been taken hostage by his enemies, he swore to himself that he would rescue her, no matter how powerful his foes might be.

Even if the battleground would be the field of politics and intrigue, not the crimson fields of battle that he favored.

When his mother makes it clear that his sister’s entire alliances rests on how well he can negotiate at the bargaining table, he’s forced to accept that it’s time to sheath his blade and enter the arena his political foes favor above all others.

But if his sworn foes think they can break their oaths and make backroom deals behind the scenes, maneuvering for his execution while catching him unawares... he’ll give them 16,000 reasons to think again.

And those reasons are hungry.

Almost as hungry as him.

But before he sets foot in any arena favored by his foes, he’ll add a couple wildcards of his own to his hand. Because what better way to increase his bargaining position than by earning a First Clear Title by taking on a territory no other Contender would dare? And it certainly doesn't hurt that if he actually manages to accomplish his perilous goal, he'll be more powerful than his foe's worst nightmares.

Assuming he survives!

Because the monsters that spell certain death for almost anyone else are the perfect tools for any Necromancer's arsenal! And if the corrupt Northeast Council fears his orc revenants and cannons, just wait till they get a load of his DINOSAUR COLLECTION!

Eric can't wait to show them off!]]>
725 M.H. Johnson Jaime 0 4.58 First Clear (Battleforged #4)
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Conqueror (Battleforged #3) 216335179 It's a good thing that Eric finally managed to evolve his class. If he's going to have any hope of rescuing his sister, he'll need every advantage he can get!

The Sylvan Alliance's territories have been seized. Her champions slaughtered. A once thriving faction has been reduced to a single battered fortress.

If Eric can’t pull off a miracle and succeed where an entire regiment of skilled archers have fallen, then both his sister and all those who march under her banner will be obliterated by the muskets and cannons of their enemies.

It's time for Eric to show what one man with a few dozen oversized warthogs and an extradimensional storage space can do against an army of bloodthirsty orcs who actually think they've already won.

Join Eric on a wild ride of non-stop action and deadly peril as he shows the entire world what happens to a Necromancer’s enemies when they dare to threaten the people he loves! ]]>
769 M.H. Johnson Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.52 Conqueror (Battleforged #3)
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<![CDATA[Immortality Starts with Generosity: A Cultivation Progression Fantasy]]> 200170140

A lost soul from Earth transmigrates into a world of cultivation and finds himself in the body of a playboy noble who is wasting his life.

Except Chen Haoran doesn't have any memories, can't let anyone know he's not the same person, and is immediately involved in a conspiracy with another powerful noble family involving the downfall of a prominent young genius.

Luckily, he came to this world with a power: Whatever he gives to someone as a gift he'll get it back 100 times better.

His first target?

His new wife. The former top young genius.]]>
482 Plutus Jaime 0 4.25 Immortality Starts with Generosity: A Cultivation Progression Fantasy
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<![CDATA[He Who Fights with Monsters 11 (He Who Fights with Monsters, #11)]]> 211179973 Book 11 in the bestselling He Who Fights With Monsters Series is here. Grab your copy today!

About the Experience an isekai culture clash as a laid-back Australian finds himself in a very serious world. See him gain suspiciously evil powers through a unique progression system combining cultivation and traditional LitRPG elements. Enjoy a weak-to-strong story with a main character who earns his power without overshadowing everyone around him, with plenty of loot, adventurers, gods and magic. Rich characters and world-building offer humor, political intrigue and slice-of-life elements alongside lots of monster fighting and adventure.]]>
984 Shirtaloon Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.60 2024 He Who Fights with Monsters 11 (He Who Fights with Monsters, #11)
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<![CDATA[Unintended Cultivator: Volume Two (Unintended Cultivator, #2)]]> 209419114 He left to see the world, but the world is a cruel master�

Setting out to be a wandering cultivator, Sen has high ideals. Half-remembered stories of honorable cultivators and the kindness of his teachers shaped his expectations.

The world he finds is something else entirely. Thrust into deadly conflict, Sen finds himself fleeing the death of a sect
cultivator in fear of retribution. As his flight carries him across the kingdom, he finds his ideals challenged by bandits, cultivators, and demon beasts.

In the city of Emperor’s Bay he will face the true crucible of his character and skills, and discover the harsh truth that violence is necessary to survive.]]>
415 Eric Dontigney Jaime 0 4.59 2024 Unintended Cultivator: Volume Two (Unintended Cultivator, #2)
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<![CDATA[Unintended Cultivator: Volume One (Unintended Cultivator, #1)]]> 202338384 He never intended to be a cultivator. The heavens have another plan�

Sen never dreamed of ascension. Such were the aspirations of the rich young nobles, not orphans like him, scraping together a meager living on the streets of Orchard’s Reach.

However, when destiny takes an unexpected turn, Sen finds himself thrust into the role of a cultivator’s disciple. Chosen over the nobles who once looked down on him, he is adopted into a makeshift family of three ancient cultivators, each with a lifetime of knowledge and insights. These old monsters will teach Sen everything they can, from the art of the jian and spear to the mysteries of arcane alchemy.

Yet, on the path to defying the heavens, Sen will have to make difficult choices. He needs to decide what kind of person he wants to be, and what mark he wants to leave on the world. Because when his training ends, he will have the power to shake the world. He will also have formidable enemies who will do anything to put him back in his place…]]>
462 Eric Dontigney Jaime 0 4.54 2023 Unintended Cultivator: Volume One (Unintended Cultivator, #1)
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<![CDATA[Unexpected Healer (Earthen Contenders #1)]]> 207787860 Something went wrong. Something went very ·É°ù´Ç²Ô²µâ€�.

Against his will, Thaden was transported elsewhere in a big flash of light along with millions of other Humans from Earth, to a place where they would train to become Contenders in a whole new world. Unfortunately for him, something occurred during his transference into the “Training� program, and he was ejected from the whole training process and sent into the open mouth of an active volcano for bodily disposal.

Through a miraculous and horrifying series of events, Thaden managed to survive, only to find himself alone in the middle of a dungeon with no clothes, no weapons, and no way to defend himself. Worst of all, the strange new Assimilation System automatically assigned a Class to him without his knowledge, which ended up sticking him with a Support-based Class that has absolutely no offensive capabilities. As an Assistant Healer, none of his spells did any damage and he couldn’t even pick up a weapon to defend himself if he wanted to!

But all hope isn’t lost, as Thaden quickly learns something unique about himself that might just allow him to survive long enough to escape the dungeon. Sure, all his new magical spells might be focused on healing and protection, but what does it mean when he seemingly won’t ever run out of Mana�?

This story contains an overpowered MC with a normally non-combat Class, LitRPG progression mechanics and stats, and isekai/portal fantasy elements. Contains no sexual content or harems.]]>
381 Jonathan Brooks Jaime 0 4.38 2024 Unexpected Healer (Earthen Contenders #1)
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<![CDATA[We Hunt Monsters 7 (We Hunt Monsters, #7)]]> 200252825 A new threat lurks on the horizon...Traveling to the third continent of the Fourliance, Keith is already expecting trouble. The Empress, leader of the Necro-Beast Faction is out for blood. He's also received a warning in the form of a quest, about a new and hidden enemy stalking him from the shadows.With no real allies, Keith must find his way through this new land, avoiding those whose power dwarfs his own. All while searching for a way to level the playing field, establish a new branch of his guild and defeat enemies, both known and unknown.While in the sprawling Lihng Capitol, Keith makes a shocking discovery about a powerful new weapon that can grow and evolve over time. Gathering the necessary materials won’t be easy, especially when an old enemy rears its ugly head, forcing Keith to make a decision that will change the course of history in the Fourliance forever.We Hunt Monsters is a LitRPG series in a fantasy world. This book contains multiple stat sheets, item descriptions, epic quests and of course, loads of monsters.]]> 468 Aaron Oster Jaime 0 4.61 We Hunt Monsters 7 (We Hunt Monsters, #7)
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<![CDATA[We Hunt Monsters 6 (We Hunt Monsters, #6)]]> 199348092 A World Monster. A cult of fanatics. A Spirit out for blood. Enemies are everywhere�After clearing the Nemesis Dungeon and defeating the Dreadnaught, Keith is finally granted the promised recognition his Guild deserves. The battle against Markorviel the Whisperer, Hyper-Hyacinth of Beastland is only a few weeks away, and Keith will need more than a little help to topple this terrifying creature.In order to ensure success and the survival of his new branch of the Guild, Keith must gather the necessary materials. This means hunting down the right monsters, ridding the continent of the Alchemist Guild and keeping his promise to Jade.To top it all off, he seems to have made an enemy of yet another Spirit, who seems to be out for his blood. With enemies around every corner, Keith will need to fight harder than ever to stay one step ahead.Success means the rebirth of his family. Failure means eternal slavery. If he can defeat the World Monster, he’ll be one step closer to the former. If he fails, the latter will be his new reality.We Hunt Monsters is a LitRPG series in a fantasy world. This book contains multiple stat sheets, item descriptions, epic quests and of course, loads of monsters.]]> 454 Aaron Oster Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.55 We Hunt Monsters 6 (We Hunt Monsters, #6)
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<![CDATA[We Hunt Monsters 2 (We Hunt Monsters, #2)]]> 61168294 The war between the Pest Control and Necro-Beast Guilds has begun, and Keith is right in the thick of it.

Having received his quest from Marj, Keith sets off toward Umber City to investigate Cane, a dangerous member of the Necro-Beast Guild. Help is already waiting for him in the form of the Royal Guild, who has pledged to help in the extermination of the Dark Guilds plaguing the continent. Though all seems well at first, Keith soon finds himself bogged down in quests, assassination plots, and back-alley lowlives, not to mention the conspiracy by one of the greatest citizens in all of Humania.

Keith will need to work harder than ever if he wants to survive to complete the Trickster's quest. With Bob at his side and amazing new gear from his battle with the Raid Boss, Sola, he's better equipped than ever, but his enemies aren't just going to roll over and die.

It's a good thing Keith is so experienced at killing...

We Hunt Monsters is a LitRPG series in a fantasy world. This book contains multiple stat sheets, item descriptions, epic quests and loads of monsters.]]>
518 Aaron Oster Jaime 0 4.49 2022 We Hunt Monsters 2 (We Hunt Monsters, #2)
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<![CDATA[We Hunt Monsters 1 (We Hunt Monsters, #1)]]> 60384624 Keith has died twelve times.

After making a deal with a mysterious immortal, he was sent to a new world in hopes of gaining the offered reward - a chance at a better life with his family. However, Keith failed to realize that this deal did not come with an expiration date, no matter how many times he died.

After dying for the dozenth time, Keith renegotiates with the immortal. This new deal will see him sent to the world of Raiah - a world filled with monsters, cowardly monkeys, and a system of magic very similar to the fantasy roleplaying games his brother used to enjoy.

Completing a quest to hunt the most dangerous monsters on the planet, is the price Keith will need to pay to regain his old life. It’s a good thing that all of his experiences in his previous lives translate to Skills in this new one because if Keith fails this time, the price he will need to pay will be far steeper.

We Hunt Monsters is a crunchy LitRPG in an epic fantasy setting. Fans of Dakota Krout, Will Wight, and the Monster Hunter games will enjoy this new series by the bestselling author of the Rise to Omniscience and Buryoku series.]]>
395 Aaron Oster Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.32 2022 We Hunt Monsters 1 (We Hunt Monsters, #1)
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<![CDATA[Hell Difficulty Tutorial: Book One (Hell Difficulty Tutorial, #1)]]> 205056794 Where others see doom, he sees opportunity. Hell Difficulty? More like a chance to thrive.

Nathaniel's bus ride was supposed to be just another boring commute. Wrong. Now, he, 23 fellow passengers, and a corgi named Biscuit, are stuck in a "Hell Difficulty" Tutorial, battling monsters and leveling up to survive.

Easy difficulty, anyone can handle. Normal difficulty, you've got to put up a fight to get by. Hard difficulty is where only the tough ones last. And Hell? That's where you have to be a bit out of your mind!

With his terrifying talent for mana manipulation, Nathaniel decides to invest every stat point into mana. Attribute imbalance be damned. It will either kill him before the monsters and his enemies can, or turn him into one of the most powerful beings within the system.

Never underestimate the guy who has so much Mana it should kill him...

Follow Nathaniel's crazy journey as he takes on nightmarish foes and teams up with a far-from-normal group of bus passengers in this action-packed LitRPG Adventure. He must outsmart the odds, survive, and emerge stronger than anyone else!

With more than 10 million views as a web serial, this definitive version is perfect for fans of The Primal Hunter, Defiance of the Fall, and Generic System.
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618 Cerim Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.20 2024 Hell Difficulty Tutorial: Book One (Hell Difficulty Tutorial, #1)
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<![CDATA[Ultimate Level 1: Shattered Boundaries (Ultimate Level 1, #3)]]> 211994221
It has evolved, and the destruction it brought was glorious, frightening, and overwhelming.

Now with the new growth and power that came with it, Max and the others find themselves once again fighting against difficult odds as they make a push to get strong enough to reach the tower.]]>
420 Shawn Wilson Jaime 0 4.53 2024 Ultimate Level 1: Shattered Boundaries (Ultimate Level 1, #3)
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<![CDATA[Ultimate Level 1: Shattered Limits (Ultimate Level 1, #2)]]> 209030152 Consume.

A rare Black skill, one decreed by the gods to never be seen again.

Max is finally getting a handle on the skill, finding enjoyment in battling and striving to grow his skills and stats. His new friends don't know the whole truth, but they flee trouble together, arriving at the human capital of Peltagow. With a new city to explore and dungeons to delve, the party sets their sights on gaining levels and acquiring stronger items.

The gods aren't done with Max, continuing to pull strings. Death is just a single misstep away for Max.

The adventure of Max, Tanila, Fowl, & Batrire continues!]]>
479 Shawn Wilson Jaime 0 4.50 2024 Ultimate Level 1: Shattered Limits (Ultimate Level 1, #2)
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<![CDATA[Ultimate Level 1: Shattered Dreams (Ultimate Level 1, #1)]]> 205459069 [Baker].

Settle down, bake stuff, and enjoy life.

The gods, however, ruined that dream.

Given [Baker] and a rare black skill, he is now running for his life, trying to grow strong enough to return home. Now Max must find a way to grow strong enough to survive the people and the god hunting him. Unprepared for an adventurers life, Max will have to learn things the hard way as he hides his secret lest his fellow adventurers turn on him.]]>
493 Shawn Wilson Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.48 2024 Ultimate Level 1: Shattered Dreams (Ultimate Level 1, #1)
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<![CDATA[Defiance of the Fall 13 (Defiance of the Fall #13)]]> 208920345 War has arrived to Zecia.

Zac returns from the Perennial Vastness, finding Earth already embroiled in war. The Kan'Tanu Cult pouring into the sector, determined to make it theirs. The System is fanning the flames with treasures and opportunities, using the conflict to choose candidates for its trial.

A strong arm and a sharp axe isn't enough to keep Earth safe. Zac has to secure the resources and alliances necessary for his empire, all while dealing with the fallout of Leandra's schemes.

But who can he trust? The appearance of the Ultom Courts has set the Multiverse astir. Powerful outsiders are flocking to Zecia in search of fortune, where the local Sealbearers are prey. One wrong move and it's over.

Book 13 of the hit Defiance of the Fall LitRPG Series is here. Grab your copy today!

About the Series: Jump into a story that merges Apocalyptic LitRPG elements with eastern cultivation. Class systems, skill systems, endless choices for progression; it has everything fans of the genre love. Explore a vast universe full of mystery, adventure, danger and even aliens; even a random passer-by might hold the power of a god. Follow Zac as he struggles to stake out a unique path to power as a mortal in a world full of cultivators.]]>
674 TheFirstDefier Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.36 2024 Defiance of the Fall 13 (Defiance of the Fall #13)
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<![CDATA[Ascendant Insanity (An Outcast in Another World, #4)]]> 77783587 Quiet days are to be treasured � but sooner or later, they always end.

After curing the Corruption plague in Fiend territory, Rob, Riardin's Rangers, and the Deserters have settled into their new home. It's given them the stability they've been striving for ever since being forced to flee The Village so many months ago. Unfortunately, their well-earned rest is cut short when a Dwarven messenger arrives, begging for assistance.

The Blight has returned. And without Rob's help, Dwarven territory will fall.

Naturally, things aren't that straightforward. As the mission evolves into something even beyond killing an eldritch abomination, Rob's strength and willpower will be tested. Whether it's mingling with world Leaders, contemplating the Dragon Queen's fraying sanity, or discovering shocking secrets about the system itself, there's never a dull moment for Riardin's Rangers. Maybe one day they'll get the lasting peace they so desperately desire.

But for now, there are enemies that need killing.]]>
742 KamikazePotato Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.44 Ascendant Insanity (An Outcast in Another World, #4)
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<![CDATA[The Primal Hunter 9 (The Primal Hunter #9)]]> 213233477 Book 9 of hit Primal Hunter LitRPG series is here. Grab your copy today!About the Experience an Apocalypse LitRPG with levels, classes, professions, skills, dungeons, loot, and all of the great traits of progression fantasy and LitRPG that you've come to expect. Follow Jake as he explores this new vast multiverse filled with challenges and opportunities. As he grows in power and slowly transforms from a bored office worker to a true apex hunter.]]> 598 Zogarth Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.62 2024 The Primal Hunter 9 (The Primal Hunter #9)
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<![CDATA[The Path of Ascension 6 (The Path of Ascension #6)]]> 203687184
Minkalla, a planet where only those below TIer 15 can enter. A planet where the rules of the realm are changed, where the weaker you are the greater the rewards.

Matt and the team intend to conquer it at Tier 11.

Seven floors, seven rewards of every increasing power, thousands of chances of death not just from the Tier 14 monsters but from all the others entering the planet.

The Empire isn't the only one with a claim on the planet. All eight Great Powers send their people into the planets depths.

Its not just a fight for survival. Its much worse. A fight for power

Don't miss Book 6 of this action-packed fantasy adventure that blends everything you love about LitRPG with Xianxia.About the This is a mix between LitRPG and Xianxia. It's like a car that looks like a LitRPG with dungeons and skills, but the interior and engine are all Xianxia. It features a magic system and progression system that are logically and internally consistent, as well as realistic fight scenes and a rational MC.]]>
546 C. Mantis Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.47 2024 The Path of Ascension 6 (The Path of Ascension #6)
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<![CDATA[The Path of Ascension 5 (The Path of Ascension #5)]]> 198662014
That means it's time for the Pather tournament. There they will face people who are as strong as them for the first time.

But things are never easy.

With years of Luna's guidance they will have to compete twice. Once as themselves and again under a mask with restrictions meant to ensure they really are the strongest.

Don't miss Book 5 of this action-packed fantasy adventure that blends everything you love about LitRPG with Xianxia.

About the This is a mix between LitRPG and Xianxia. It's like a car that looks like a LitRPG with dungeons and skills, but the interior and engine are all Xianxia. It features a magic system and progression system that are logically and internally consistent, as well as realistic fight scenes and a rational MC.]]>
638 C. Mantis Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.54 2023 The Path of Ascension 5 (The Path of Ascension #5)
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<![CDATA[The Path of Ascension 4 (The Path of Ascension #4)]]> 156700197
With the Tier-10 tournament looming in front of them, the gang is going to have to dig deep if they want to continue on the path, but Luna isn't the only one who has plans.

Can Matt, Liz, and Aster survive the machinations of a Tier-40 who has created several Ascenders before? Or will they simply be another statistic on The Path?

Don't miss Book 4 of this action-packed fantasy adventure that blends everything you love about LitRPG with Xianxia.



About the This is a mix between LitRPG and Xianxia. It's like a car that looks like a LitRPG with dungeons and skills, but the interior and engine are all Xianxia. It features a magic system and progression system that are logically and internally consistent, as well as realistic fight scenes and a rational MC.]]>
512 C. Mantis Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.41 2023 The Path of Ascension 4 (The Path of Ascension #4)
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<![CDATA[The Path of Ascension 3 (The Path of Ascension #3)]]> 97458422 Training. Glory. Practicing for War.

Shortly after pressing his Talents in an attempt for treasure netted an entire planet a reckoning against autonomous golems and a flying rift, Matt, Liz and his Bond Aster find themselves being sucked into a war.

With the sides being drawn between two rival kingdoms seeking approval to join the Empire proper, those running the Path of Ascension are offered a chance to choose sides and fight to gather experience. Garner glory, prizes and power.

With a kingdom’s survival on the line and the eyes of so many on them, which side will make it out on top, and how will this affect the team’s Path of Ascension.]]>
725 C. Mantis Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.49 2023 The Path of Ascension 3 (The Path of Ascension #3)
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<![CDATA[The Path of Ascension (The Path of Ascension #1)]]> 62037390 Orphaned by Monsters. Matt must power up to save others from the same fate.

Matt plans to delve the rifts responsible for the monsters that destroyed his city and murdered his parents. But his dreams are crushed when his Tier 1 Talent is rated as detrimental and no guild or group will take him.

Working at a nearby inn, he meets a mysterious and powerful couple. They give him a chance to join the Path of Ascension, an empire-wide race to ascend the Tiers and become living legends.

With their recommendation and a stolen Skill, Matt begins his journey to the peak of power. Maybe then, he can get vengeance he seeks...]]>
654 C. Mantis Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.44 2022 The Path of Ascension (The Path of Ascension #1)
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<![CDATA[Shattered Hourglass (Blessed Time #4)]]> 61137292 Time is running out, and the fate of reality itself lies in Micah's hands.

Micah fought the Third Prince of Elsewhere once. He was defeated more thoroughly than he had ever thought possible. Even when he fled from his failure through time itself, the Prince pursued him, dogged and unwilling to give up on an injured quarry.

The gods gave him a quest: gather the artifacts needed so that he could contend with an evil capable of devouring existence itself. He fought and bled, finally acquiring the tools he thought he would need for the climactic battle waiting for him when he returned home. Unfortunately, his adventures didn't prepare him for one simple truth.

He was not ready.

The Third Prince was more powerful than any human that had ever lived and ever would live. Fighting a being older and more sinister than myth and legend itself was a fool's errand, but when fate called, sometimes there weren't heroes and demigods waiting in the wings to defeat it. Sometimes, there was only a fool left to answer.]]>
Cale Plamann Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.13 2023 Shattered Hourglass (Blessed Time #4)
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Survivor (Battleforged #1) 195517945
Along with a handful of new friends who happened to be rogues long before there was any System.

Friends absolutely intent on stealing a priceless fortune that their enemies are eager to claim, right out from under the noses of everyone trying to kill them!

Eric might not be able to save the world, but nothing says he can't make a killing! All he has to do is outmaneuver a thousand orcs, outfox an army of too-clever elves, and escape a war-torn city without getting caught!

Eager for a fast-paced adventure with a survivor determined to get the best of everyone trying to kill him and make a fortune while doing so? Then read on!]]>
1306 M.H. Johnson Jaime 0 4.49 2023 Survivor (Battleforged #1)
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Contender (Battleforged #2) 203390027 Continued to do list for the post 4. Fall in love with the girl ordered to kill you.5. Cash out the absolute FORTUNE you're holding so tightly that even the wrong thought could cause you to explode.6. Keep a VERY low profile and do NOT piss off the cutthroat goblin bankers who secretly rule Freetown.7. Especially don't piss off all your enemies with a COMPETING BANK!8. Ignore your own advice and see what happens before unlocking perilous secrets that could reshape an entire world!

Miraculously, Eric had done it, escaping a war-torn city with a beautiful woman by his side and a fortune to his name.

Now, all he needs to do is make it to Freetown safely, find a secure location to deposit his insane fortune before he literally explodes, and find an untainted pod he can use to evolve his class into something truly remarkable.

He just has to play it safe and keep his nose out of trouble, and his problems are over.

But if there’s one thing Eric’s really bad at, it’s staying out of trouble!

When Eric finds out that his closest friends are about to be swindled out of their own golden fortune, he knows he has to act, even if that sends an entire faction of cutthroat bankers after his head.

With high level assassins now doing everything they can to take Eric out, he's going to need every edge he can get just to survive the week, let alone ascend the ranks as a Contender where the competition is fierce, and falling down in the ranks means falling to your death!If you're eager for a fast-paced adventure with a protagonist determined to get the best of everyone trying to kill him and make a fortune while doing so, then I think you'll love Contender!]]>
1152 M.H. Johnson Jaime 0 currently-reading 4.54 Contender (Battleforged #2)
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<![CDATA[Defiance of the Fall 12 (Defiance of the Fall, #12)]]> 200607509
The war against the Kan'Tanu is drawing closer, and Zac can't wait any longer. Only by stepping into D-grade does he have a chance to keep Earth safe.

Fusing life and death is thought impossible, but Zac has no choice but to achieve a miracle. And if there's one place where he might succeed, it's the Perennial Vastness.

The mysterious realm holds unique opportunities and resources. A final opportunity to power up. However, the fifth pillar of the System is emerging, and an Eternal Heritage is up for grabs. The ancient factions are willing to go to any length to claim the prize.

Zac's ascent to Hegemony is bound to be a bumpy one.]]>
704 TheFirstDefier Jaime 5 4.48 2024 Defiance of the Fall 12 (Defiance of the Fall, #12)
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<![CDATA[The Primal Hunter 8 (The Primal Hunter #8)]]> 198960763 Enjoying his time in the evil Order of the Malefic Viper, Jake finds himself unprepared as Earth calls�

Out of nowhere, Jake gets his alchemy training interrupted as he is forced back to the first universe to deal with a sudden emergency. Earth has been invaded by another Chosen with plans that do not include a fair fight, assisted by natives unsatisfied with the status quo.

The feeble political balance on Earth is shattered as factions take advantage of the sudden turmoil to exercise the wills of their gods. War breaks out, and every force finds themselves implicated one way or another.

On his way to face the enemy Chosen, Jake explores parts of Earth he has never seen before, makes new allies, gets to know more of the Malefic Viper’s most treasured secrets through incredibly invasive visions of the past, improves his abilities, and gets plenty of those sweet, sweet levels.

But before all that� it’s time to dispense justice upon the most evil beings in all of existence: Mushroom Men.]]>
604 Zogarth Jaime 5 4.59 2024 The Primal Hunter 8 (The Primal Hunter #8)
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<![CDATA[Effective Objective-C 2.0: 52 Specific Ways to Improve Your IOS and OS X Programs (Effective Software Development) (Effective Software Development Series)]]> 17297099 306 Matt Galloway 0321917014 Jaime 5 read-code, currently-reading 4.55 2013 Effective Objective-C 2.0: 52 Specific Ways to Improve Your IOS and OS X Programs (Effective Software Development) (Effective Software Development Series)
author: Matt Galloway
name: Jaime
average rating: 4.55
book published: 2013
rating: 5
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Dependency Injection in .NET 9407722 584 Mark Seemann 1935182501 Jaime 0 4.39 2011 Dependency Injection in .NET
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average rating: 4.39
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<![CDATA[Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture]]> 70156 533 Martin Fowler 0321127420 Jaime 0 4.12 2002 Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture
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<![CDATA[The Primal Hunter 7 (The Primal Hunter #7)]]> 171511557
However, reality can often be cruel. Because while trying to do just that, Jake will be dealing with the political landscape of the Order. Between hiding his identity as the Chosen of the Big Boss, being forced to attend get-togethers, visiting vampires to sell ancient memorabilia, and trying to actually learn some alchemy, Jake's busier than ever.

Earth also still calls. There, he helps friends deal with family issues by going on a nice road trip with Carmen and Sylphie. On the way, he can hopefully find time to hunt down the final Primas he needs � powerful monsters with unique key fragments � to participate in the upcoming system event dubbed the Seat of the Exalted Prima.

An event that hopefully � no, certainly � won’t have any unforeseen Bloodline-induced shenanigans.

Definitely not.]]>
722 Zogarth Jaime 0 4.59 2023 The Primal Hunter 7 (The Primal Hunter #7)
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<![CDATA[iOS Development at Scale: App Architecture and Design Patterns for Mobile Engineers]]> 125872848 What You'll Learn
Who This Book Is For iOS software engineers and mobile engineer managers. Additionally, any software engineer, manager, or business stakeholder wanting to learn more about mobile development and the challenges that mobile engineers face.]]>
676 Eric Vennaro 1484294556 Jaime 0 5.00 iOS Development at Scale: App Architecture and Design Patterns for Mobile Engineers
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Expert Swift 58407125
Expert Swift is here to help, by showing you how to harness the full power of Swift. You'll learn about advanced usages of protocols, generics, functional reactive programming, API design and more.]]>
461 Marin BenÄević Jaime 0 4.43 Expert Swift
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<![CDATA[Design Patterns by Tutorials: Learning Design Patterns in Swift]]> 57395086 391 Ray Wenderlich 1950325059 Jaime 5 read-code 4.67 Design Patterns by Tutorials: Learning Design Patterns in Swift
author: Ray Wenderlich
name: Jaime
average rating: 4.67
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date added: 2024/02/10
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Exceptional. If you're an iOS developer then I highly recommend reading this and then quizzing yourself by checking that you can recall/draw every pattern as boxes/arrows and also pseudocode/code implementation examples from memory without reference. Great for ensuring you can teach others plus have easy recall for yourself. The focus of this book is the Go4 design patterns, through the lens of Swift.
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<![CDATA[The Ultimate iOS Interview Playbook: Conquer Swift, frameworks, design patterns, and app architecture for your dream job]]> 171007592 Take your interview skills to the next level by reviewing hundreds of real-world interview questions and coding examples

Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Key FeaturesSolve complex design and architecture tasksDevelop mature and complete answers to commonly asked questionsEnhance your interview prospects by building a strong developer brand through publications and online projectsBook DescriptionAs an iOS developer, you must possess a diverse skill set encompassing Swift coding, design knowledge, and mastery of development tools. And while the demand for iOS developers remains high, the competition for landing your dream job has intensified in recent years. Being a skilled iOS developer is no longer enough � acing interviews is now just as essential as having technical expertise.

In The Ultimate iOS Interview Playbook, you'll discover innovative ways to stand out as an iOS developer and pass every job interview. It will guide you to build your developer brand and present your skills to potential employers. This comprehensive guide covers over 100 interview questions, from Swift fundamentals and frameworks to complex design patterns and app architecture. You'll learn how to approach coding assessments like a pro and avoid red flags that could hinder your chances of success.

Drawing from the author’s experience of interviewing hundreds of iOS developers and having been a candidate themself, this book addresses the challenges of showcasing your skills and knowledge within a limited timeframe.

By the end of this book, you'll be ready to excel in any iOS interview, demonstrating your strengths and confidently tackling even the most challenging questions, ultimately paving the way to secure the job you've always wanted.

What you will learnGain insights into how an interview process worksEstablish and capitalize on your iOS developer brandEasily solve general Swift language questionsSolve questions on data structures and code managementPrepare for questions involving primary frameworks such as UIKit, SwiftUI, and Combine Core DataIdentify the "red flags" in an interview and learn strategies to steer clear of themWho this book is forDesigned for iOS developers of all levels, from juniors to seniors, this book is a valuable resource for anyone who wants to enhance their interview skills in iOS development. Basic knowledge of iOS development and Swift is necessary to get started with this book.

Table of ContentsBefore the InterviewGoing through The Interview ProcessDeveloper BrandingData Structures and AlgorithmsThe Swift Programming LanguageManaging Your CodeBuilding Great User Experiences with UIKitSwiftUI and Declarative ProgrammingUnderstanding Persistent Memory Libraries ManagementDesign Patterns to Solve Complex QuestionsDrilling into App ArchitectureAcing the Coding Assessment]]>
320 Avi Tsadok 1803247207 Jaime 5 read-code 4.67 The Ultimate iOS Interview Playbook: Conquer Swift, frameworks, design patterns, and app architecture for your dream job
author: Avi Tsadok
name: Jaime
average rating: 4.67
book published:
rating: 5
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date added: 2024/02/10
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I read this book VERY FAST and took notes. That sounds like I might not recommend it, but I most enthusiastically DO recommend it. If you are prepping for interviews -- get this, it's fantastic. And, take notes. Thank you Avi!
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<![CDATA[Concurrency by Tutorials (Third Edition): Multithreading in Swift With GCD & Operations]]> 195580451 127 Kodeco Team 1950325911 Jaime 4
Anywho, it felt like a bunch of things were missing but overall I appreciated the brevity of the book and the general recap for my purposes. Thank you Kodeco!]]>
4.00 Concurrency by Tutorials (Third Edition): Multithreading in Swift With GCD & Operations
author: Kodeco Team
name: Jaime
average rating: 4.00
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I read this as a recap for interview prep, since one company asked me about OperationQueue and I included "gosh it's been a while" in my answer and then another company said "know all of them" when I asked which generation of concurrency I should be most fresh on. So here I am!

Anywho, it felt like a bunch of things were missing but overall I appreciated the brevity of the book and the general recap for my purposes. Thank you Kodeco!
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Modern Concurrency in Swift 59613974 Marin Todorov Jaime 0 4.40 Modern Concurrency in Swift
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Thinking in SwiftUI 51056606
SwiftUI is radically different from UIKit. So in this short book, we will help you build a mental model of how SwiftUI works. We explain the most important concepts in detail, and we follow them up with exercises to give you hands-on experience.

SwiftUI is still a young framework, and as such, we don’t believe it’s appropriate to write a complete reference. Instead, this book focuses on transitioning your way of thinking from the object-oriented style of UIKit to the declarative style of SwiftUI.

Thinking in SwiftUI is geared toward readers who are familiar with Swift and who have experience building apps in frameworks like UIKit.]]>
156 Chris Eidhof Jaime 5
Chris' current focus is SwiftUI-as-specialty and is leading workshops on it at many companies.

If you are leading a team that is ramping up on SwiftUI it seems to me that it would be a huge timesaver / no-brainer to hire him immediately for a few days of coding workshops. Chris is usually in Germany. You can contact him through the form on objc.io]]>
4.20 Thinking in SwiftUI
author: Chris Eidhof
name: Jaime
average rating: 4.20
book published:
rating: 5
read at: 2023/12/08
date added: 2024/02/10
shelves: read-code, read-forebears-mentors
review:
We enjoyed reading this as a bookclub group spanning a few companies and continents and we had the privilege of having Chris join us for some of our weekly discussions to clarify details for us.

Chris' current focus is SwiftUI-as-specialty and is leading workshops on it at many companies.

If you are leading a team that is ramping up on SwiftUI it seems to me that it would be a huge timesaver / no-brainer to hire him immediately for a few days of coding workshops. Chris is usually in Germany. You can contact him through the form on objc.io
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<![CDATA[Defiance of the Fall 11 (Defiance of the Fall, #11)]]> 195018071
The sector is gearing up for war, unknowing the enemy has already reached their doorstep. The Void Star will become a springboard for their invasion unless Zac can stop them.

Meanwhile, a mysterious inheritance is rising from the depths of history, one connected to Zac's origin. Ancient plans are coming to fruition as the Multiverse's elites flock to Zecia. Zac has finally reunited with his old companion, but will it be enough to survive the gathering storm?]]>
662 TheFirstDefier Jaime 0 read-just-because 4.54 2023 Defiance of the Fall 11 (Defiance of the Fall, #11)
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<![CDATA[The Primal Hunter 3 (The Primal Hunter, #3)]]> 61252305 Finally, back on Earth, Jake has to adapt and evolve as his hunt continues...

With a huge open planet before him, Jake has literally grown wings as he begins his conquest of the local wildlife. With his newfound freedom, he finds his true Path as a hunter. All the while trying to avoid the responsibilities of having founded the first city on the planet. Oh, and bird friends.

Meanwhile, all across Earth, Pylons of Civilization are claimed. Cities are constructed, humanity beginning to regain its foothold. Factions grow and expand as political alliances are formed and professional relations are created, as godly and mortal factions alike move to establish themselves as the dominant force on Earth.

None of which Jake cares too much about while he finds himself far too busy doing what is truly important in life:

Hunting, alchemy, and getting that D-grade evolution.]]>
668 Zogarth Jaime 0 read-just-because 4.53 2022 The Primal Hunter 3 (The Primal Hunter, #3)
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<![CDATA[The Primal Hunter (The Primal Hunter, #1)]]> 60111529
It was a day like any other when suddenly the world changed. The universe reached a threshold humanity didn’t even know existed, and it was time to finally be integrated into the vast multiverse. A place where power is the only thing anyone can truly rely on.
Jake, a seemingly average office worker, finds himself thrust into this new world. Into a tutorial filled with dangers and opportunities.

His new reality should breed fear and concern. His fellow coworkers falter at every turn. Jake, however, finds himself thriving.

Perhaps... This is the world Jake was meant to be born in.]]>
716 Zogarth Jaime 0 4.28 2022 The Primal Hunter (The Primal Hunter, #1)
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<![CDATA[Good Leaders Ask Great Questions: Your Foundation for Successful Leadership]]> 20706737 A #1 New York Times bestselling author and leadership expert answers questions from his readers about what it takes to be in charge and make a difference.
John Maxwell, America's #1 leadership authority, has mastered the art of asking questions, using them to learn and grow, connect with people, challenge himself, improve his team, and develop better ideas. Questions have literally changed Maxwell's life. In GOOD LEADERS ASK GREAT QUESTIONS, he shows how they can change yours, teaching why questions are so important, what questions you should ask yourself as a leader, and what questions you should be asking your team.

Maxwell also opened the floodgates and invited people from around the world to ask him any leadership question. He answers seventy of them--the best of the best--including . . .

What are the top skills required to lead people through difficult times?


How do I get started in leadership?
How do I motivate an unmotivated person?
How can I succeed working under poor leadership?
When is the right time for a successful leader to move on to a new position?
How do you move people into your inner circle?
No matter whether you are a seasoned leader at the top of your game or a newcomer wanting to take the first steps into leadership, this book will change the way you look at questions and improve your leadership life.



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320 John C. Maxwell 1455548073 Jaime 4 4.06 Good Leaders Ask Great Questions: Your Foundation for Successful Leadership
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Sanctuary (Manifestation #3) 130354712
So with the opportunity to travel and leave Darius behind, she jumps at the change and drags the Misfits along with her. Tension is rising between the nations of Erasted and Nhami, and problems plague the border towns. And through it all winds one question she cares about above all others. Why are spirits being hunted? And how can she find a way to protect them, and strike down those who dare try and harvest their hearts.]]>
551 Samuel Hinton Jaime 0 4.28 2023 Sanctuary (Manifestation #3)
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Soul Relic (Manifestation #1) 157037964
Without the ability to cultivate aeon from the world, Raysha has been treated like an outcast her whole life. While she has to ration her power drop-by-drop, others use it as commonly as breathing. In a world where true masters of aeon have slaughtered gods, Raysha's future in her village is limited to babysitting pre-awakened children who inevitably surpass and mock her.

So when her brother visits from the Academy with a dangerous new idea to help her, Raysha jumps at the chance to finally do something. Her brother believes that with three simple things, they might have a cure: an enchanted water bottle, a simple change of scenery, and�-of course-the crystalized heart of an ancient spirit. Raysha is skeptical, but with her refreshing drink in hand, the pair head out into the wider world in search of the impossible.]]>
Samuel Hinton Jaime 3 3.95 2022 Soul Relic (Manifestation #1)
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<![CDATA[Defiance of the Fall 10 (Defiance of the Fall, #10)]]> 134582757 A storm of fate is gathering, and Zac finds himself at its center.

Having escaped the Orom's prison, Zac has finally returned to Earth. Much has changed during his years off-world, with war brewing in the Zecia Sector. Struggle is the System's mandate, where the strong thrive, and the weak suffer.

Zac and the Atwood Empire are racing against time to accumulate the power needed to survive. With danger comes opportunity, and all clues point toward the chaotic Million Gates Territory. That's where the invaders are hiding, and that's where Ogras is trapped. But first, Zac needs a spaceship.

Meanwhile, ancient forces from the depths of the Multiverse stir, their gazes pointed toward the desolate frontier.]]>
564 TheFirstDefier Jaime 5 4.51 2023 Defiance of the Fall 10 (Defiance of the Fall, #10)
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<![CDATA[Defiance of the Fall 9 (Defiance of the Fall, #9)]]> 78780147 Chaos is descending on the City of Ancients.

The Twilight Ascent is coming to a boil. The Eveningtide Asura's plans are nearing fruition, while powerful factions try to block his ascent. The survival of Twilight Harbor and its citizens depends on who's victorious. Zac finds himself tied to the asura's chariot, but that's only one of his problems.

Uona Noz'Valadir has stolen the Splinter of Oblivion, leaving Zac with a ticking time bomb of Creation in his body. A trap has been set within the City of Ancients, but Zac has no choice but to enter the belly of the beast.

A final battle awaits, and Zac is determined to show everyone the price of meddling with his path.]]>
771 TheFirstDefier Jaime 5 4.50 2023 Defiance of the Fall 9 (Defiance of the Fall, #9)
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<![CDATA[Defiance of the Fall 8 (Defiance of the Fall, #8)]]> 63059438
Just after arriving in Twilight Harbor, Zac finds himself enlisted by the Draugr Catheya to participate in a once-in-a-millennium trial. The rewards are exactly what he needs to advance his cultivation.

But danger goes hand in hand with opportunity. Zac will be pitted against not only the local elites but talents of B-grade factions. Furthermore, the Twilight Ascent is not what it seems.

Fate is gathering. Ancient forces are sharpening their swords, their eyes trained at the chance for ascension.]]>
748 TheFirstDefier Jaime 5 4.50 2023 Defiance of the Fall 8 (Defiance of the Fall, #8)
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<![CDATA[Defiance of the Fall 7 (Defiance of the Fall, #7)]]> 61853193 The Dimensional Seed is about to mature. The battle for it will decide Earth's fate.

Urged on by the System itself, Zac has set his sights on the heart of the Mystic Realm. That's where the Dominators are heading, and it might be where the answers to his bloodline can be found.

However, the followers of the Great Redeemer are not the only ones Zac and his companions have to worry about. The trapped factions of the Realm itself have plans of their own. Even eldritch horrors are flocking to the Mystic Realm, attracted by the powerful treasure in its center.]]>
798 TheFirstDefier Jaime 5 4.42 2022 Defiance of the Fall 7 (Defiance of the Fall, #7)
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<![CDATA[He Who Fights with Monsters 10 (He Who Fights with Monsters, #10)]]> 131499749 A subterranean power creates strange bedfellows for Jason and his friends in the epic next installment of He Who Fights with Monsters.

Following the devastating attack on Yaresh, its people are left to pick up the pieces. The city lies in ruins, but its decimated defenders have more to deal with than just reconstruction. Jason's actions during the battle have brought unwelcome attention from allies and enemies alike. While the adventurers question his loyalty, the messengers question his very nature. Both have designs on Jason that he intends to thwart, but a danger comes to light that shifts everyone's agenda.

Deep underground, a hidden civilization has survived by tapping into a long-buried power. That power's growing instability has become both a threat and an opportunity to the warring surface factions. Neither side can stop or claim the power alone, leading to an uneasy alliance with a reluctant Jason at the center. The adventurers, messengers, and Jason himself all have intentions for the power but little idea what awaits them below ground. There are more players involved than any of them realize, and soon, they will have greater problems than each other.

About the series: Experience an isekai culture clash as a laid-back Australian finds himself in a very serious world. See him gain suspiciously evil powers through a unique progression system combining cultivation and traditional LitRPG elements. Enjoy a weak-to-strong story with a main character who earns his power without overshadowing everyone around him, with plenty of loot, adventurers, gods and magic. Rich characters and world-building offer humor, political intrigue and slice-of-life elements alongside lots of monster fighting and adventure.]]>
758 Shirtaloon Jaime 5 4.52 2023 He Who Fights with Monsters 10 (He Who Fights with Monsters, #10)
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<![CDATA[He Who Fights with Monsters 9 (He Who Fights with Monsters, #9)]]> 68046804 With the Builder threat behind them, the time has finally come for Jason and his team to hit the road.

Eager to get back to the adventuring he’s been longing for, Jason is excited to not be at the center of world-changing events. But before he goes, one last attempt to pull him into politics has him leaving Rimaros with a strong final impression.

With new places to visit and new people to meet, the remnants of recent events have scarred the land and left lingering dangers behind. It's a busy time for adventurers willing and able to fight with monsters. Threats that once loomed in the background start coming to the fore, and the team prepares to join the fight. Their angelic new adversaries are patient, powerful, and remorseless, using such unconscionable strategies that mass slaughter is only the beginning.

Jason is forced to confront that his growing power may give him more in common with his foes than his friends. While this opens a path to uncovering the methods and objectives of their enemies, it also brings him to their attention. To them, this makes him yet another tool to be used. But when conflict spills into epic battle, they'll be the latest to discover that challenging Jason Asano is a very bad idea.]]>
662 Shirtaloon Jaime 5 4.55 2023 He Who Fights with Monsters 9 (He Who Fights with Monsters, #9)
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<![CDATA[He Who Fights With Monsters 8 (He Who Fights with Monsters, #8)]]> 62331485
Despite warnings of dangers awaiting him in the future, he gets back in the saddle as an adventurer, ready to tackle new challenges. Those challenges are not hard to find as enemies that have lurked in the background start moving into the light.

Jason and his friends don’t wait passively and use schemes of their own to take the fight to the enemy. Jason’s companions find themselves plunged into dangerous missions and confronted with enemies both personal and unexpected. Jason will push new boundaries, and while it comes at a cost, it will move him deeper into the realms of cosmic power.]]>
624 Shirtaloon Jaime 5 4.51 2022 He Who Fights With Monsters 8 (He Who Fights with Monsters, #8)
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<![CDATA[The Ivory Tomb (Rooks and Ruin, #3)]]> 60888433 The Ivory Tomb concludes the wildly original epic fantasy series bursting with intrigue and ambition, questioned loyalties, and broken magic that began with The Obsidian Tower.

The Dark Days have returned. The Demon of Carnage mercilessly cuts through villagers and armies. The Demon of Corruption poisons/rots the land. The Serene Empire and the Witch Lords race towards war. And in the middle of it all stands Rxyander, the Warden of Gloamingard.

Burdened by conflicting loyalties and guilt, Ryx searches desperately for a way to defeat the demons before the world she loves is completely destroyed. To find answers, she’ll have to return to where it all started…the black tower at the heart of Gloamingard.

By blood the Door was opened and only by blood will the Dark Days end.]]>
546 Melissa Caruso 0316454370 Jaime 0 4.47 2022 The Ivory Tomb (Rooks and Ruin, #3)
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Measure What Matters 39286958 The revolutionary movement behind the explosive growth of Intel, Google, Amazon and Uber.
With a foreword by Larry Page, and contributions from Bono and Bill Gates.

Measure What Matters is about using Objectives and Key Results (OKRs), a revolutionary approach to goal-setting, to make tough choices in business.

In 1999, legendary venture capitalist John Doerr invested nearly $12 million in a startup that had amazing technology, entrepreneurial energy and sky-high ambitions, but no real business plan. Doerr introduced the founders to OKRs and with them at the foundation of their management, the startup grew from forty employees to more than 70,000 with a market cap exceeding $600 billion. The startup was Google.

Since then Doerr has introduced OKRs to more than fifty companies, helping tech giants and charities exceed all expectations. In the OKR model objectives define what we seek to achieve and key results are how those top­ priority goals will be attained. OKRs focus effort, foster coordination and enhance workplace satisfaction. They surface an organization's most important work as everyone's goals from entry-level to CEO are transparent to the entire institution.

In Measure What Matters, Doerr shares a broad range of first-person, behind-the-scenes case studies, with narrators including Bono and Bill Gates, to demonstrate the focus, agility, and explosive growth that OKRs have spurred at so many great organizations.

This book will show you how to collect timely, relevant data to track progress - to measure what matters. It will help any organization or team aim high, move fast, and excel.

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299 John Doerr Jaime 0 3.95 2017 Measure What Matters
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<![CDATA[The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert]]> 849380 271 John M. Gottman 0609805797 Jaime 5
This book. Do the worksheets with your partner (once/wk or once/month). Congratulations, you just beat the statistics and your future or current marriage is significantly more likely to succeed; go you.

This is appropriate proactively or reactively. No, it's not restricted to married couples -- go ahead and do it now with your sweetie.]]>
4.23 1999 The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work: A Practical Guide from the Country's Foremost Relationship Expert
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The cheapest excellent marriage therapist accessible to EVERYONE?

This book. Do the worksheets with your partner (once/wk or once/month). Congratulations, you just beat the statistics and your future or current marriage is significantly more likely to succeed; go you.

This is appropriate proactively or reactively. No, it's not restricted to married couples -- go ahead and do it now with your sweetie.
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<![CDATA[FYI: For Your Improvement - Competencies Development Guide, 6th Edition]]> 24965305 580 Michael M. Lombardo Jaime 0
I picked this because it seems to be recommended by corporate managers when promoting employees at all levels, so I feel reasonably content using this framework to nourish my leadership and inter-* and intra-* skills.

Ping me if you start reading it and choose your roadmap. Retention & outcome will improve for both of us if we connect on this.

My first focus-on-learning-and-reflecting-on-that areas are Politics, Strategy, and Organizational Awareness.]]>
4.30 FYI: For Your Improvement - Competencies Development Guide, 6th Edition
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The recommend approach is to skim it, identify 2-3 key area most important for you, then work on those chapters, then revisit in a few months.

I picked this because it seems to be recommended by corporate managers when promoting employees at all levels, so I feel reasonably content using this framework to nourish my leadership and inter-* and intra-* skills.

Ping me if you start reading it and choose your roadmap. Retention & outcome will improve for both of us if we connect on this.

My first focus-on-learning-and-reflecting-on-that areas are Politics, Strategy, and Organizational Awareness.
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<![CDATA[FYI: For Your Improvement - For Learners, Managers, Mentors, and Feedback Givers]]> 63033713 Latest 5th edition of FYI Michael M. Lombardo Jaime 0 to-read 0.0 2009 FYI: For Your Improvement - For Learners, Managers, Mentors, and Feedback Givers
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<![CDATA[Building Mobile Apps at Scale: 39 Engineering Challenges]]> 57668267
This book collects challenges engineers face when building iOS and Android apps at scale, and common ways to tackle these. By scale, we mean having numbers of users in the millions and being built by large engineering teams.

For mobile engineers, this book is a blueprint for modern app engineering approaches. For non-mobile engineers and managers, it is a resource with which to build empathy and appreciation for the complexity of world-class mobile engineering.]]>
217 Gergely Orosz 1637958447 Jaime 5 read-code-ish, read-code 4.25 Building Mobile Apps at Scale: 39 Engineering Challenges
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<![CDATA[Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration]]> 18077903 “What does it mean to manage well?�
From Ed Catmull, co-founder (with Steve Jobs and John Lasseter) of Pixar Animation Studios, comes an incisive book about creativity in business—sure to appeal to readers of Daniel Pink, Tom Peters, and Chip and Dan Heath. Creativity, Inc. is a book for managers who want to lead their employees to new heights, a manual for anyone who strives for originality, and the first-ever, all-access trip into the nerve center of Pixar Animation—into the meetings, postmortems, and “Braintrust� sessions where some of the most successful films in history are made. It is, at heart, a book about how to build a creative culture—but it is also, as Pixar co-founder and president Ed Catmull writes, “an expression of the ideas that I believe make the best in us possible.� For nearly twenty years, Pixar has dominated the world of animation, producing such beloved films as the Toy Story trilogy, Monsters, Inc., Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, Up, and WALL-E, which have gone on to set box-office records and garner thirty Academy Awards. The joyousness of the storytelling, the inventive plots, the emotional authenticity: In some ways, Pixar movies are an object lesson in what creativity really is. Here, in this book, Catmull reveals the ideals and techniques that have made Pixar so widely admired—and so profitable.
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As a young man, Ed Catmull had a dream: to make the first computer-animated movie. He nurtured that dream as a Ph.D. student at the University of Utah, where many computer science pioneers got their start, and then forged a partnership with George Lucas that led, indirectly, to his founding Pixar with Steve Jobs and John Lasseter in 1986. Nine years later, Toy Story was released, changing animation forever. The essential ingredient in that movie’s success—and in the thirteen movies that followed—was the unique environment that Catmull and his colleagues built at Pixar, based on philosophies that protect the creative process and defy convention, such as:
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� Give a good idea to a mediocre team, and they will screw it up. But give a mediocre idea to a great team, and they will either fix it or come up with something better.
� If you don’t strive to uncover what is unseen and understand its nature, you will be ill prepared to lead.
� It’s not the manager’s job to prevent risks. It’s the manager’s job to make it safe for others to take them.
� The cost of preventing errors is often far greater than the cost of fixing them.
� A company’s communication structure should not mirror its organizational structure. Everybody should be able to talk to anybody.
� Do not assume that general agreement will lead to change—it takes substantial energy to move a group, even when all are on board.]]>
368 Ed Catmull 0812993012 Jaime 0 4.19 2014 Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration
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<![CDATA[Messages: The Communications Skills Book]]> 40025124
Messages has already helped thousands of people build communication skills and cultivate better relationships with friends, family members, coworkers, and partners. With this fully revised and updated fourth edition, you’ll discover new skills to help you communicate your ideas more effectively and become a better listener. Learn how

Read body languageDevelop skills for couples communicationNegotiate and resolve conflictsCommunicate with family membersHandle group interactionsTalk to childrenMaster public speakingPrepare for job interviewsThis new edition features a much-needed chapter on digital communication. Effective communication can easily be compromised when you’re not able to read your conversation partner’s body language, facial expression, or vocal tone. This chapter teaches you how to express yourself well via phone, email, texting, and video—all the skills you need to thrive in the digital age.]]>
337 Matthew McKay 1684031737 Jaime 0 to-read 4.04 1983 Messages: The Communications Skills Book
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<![CDATA[The Atlas Paradox (The Atlas, #2)]]> 57912066 Five are now members of the Society.
Two paths lie before them.

All must pick a side.

Alliances will be tested, hearts will be broken, and The Society of Alexandrians will be revealed for what it is: a secret society with raw, world-changing power, headed by a man whose plans to change life as we know it are already under way.]]>
560 Olivie Blake 1250855128 Jaime 4 3.50 2022 The Atlas Paradox (The Atlas, #2)
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<![CDATA[This Savage Song (Monsters of Verity, #1)]]> 40642172 , a young woman and a young man must choose whether to become heroes or villains—and friends or enemies—with the future of their home at stake. The first of two books.

Kate Harker and August Flynn are the heirs to a divided city—a city where the violence has begun to breed actual monsters. All Kate wants is to be as ruthless as her father, who lets the monsters roam free and makes the humans pay for his protection. All August wants is to be human, as good-hearted as his own father, to play a bigger role in protecting the innocent—but he’s one of the monsters. One who can steal a soul with a simple strain of music. When the chance arises to keep an eye on Kate, who’s just been kicked out of her sixth boarding school and returned home, August jumps at it. But Kate discovers August’s secret, and after a failed assassination attempt the pair must flee for their lives.]]>
469 Victoria E. Schwab Jaime 3 3.98 2016 This Savage Song (Monsters of Verity, #1)
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The Atlas Six (The Atlas, #1) 59108922 The much-acclaimed BookTok sensation, Olivie Blake's The Atlas Six--now newly revised and edited with additional content.

� The tag #theatlassix has millions of views on TikTok

� A dark academic debut fantasy with an established cult following that reads like THE SECRET HISTORY meets THE UMBRELLA ACADEMY

� The first in an explosive trilogy

The Alexandrian Society, caretakers of lost knowledge from the greatest civilizations of antiquity, are the foremost secret society of magical academicians in the world. Those who earn a place among the Alexandrians will secure a life of wealth, power, and prestige beyond their wildest dreams, and each decade, only the six most uniquely talented magicians are selected to be considered for initiation.

Enter the latest round of six: Libby Rhodes and Nico de Varona, unwilling halves of an unfathomable whole, who exert uncanny control over every element of physicality. Reina Mori, a naturalist, who can intuit the language of life itself. Parisa Kamali, a telepath who can traverse the depths of the subconscious, navigating worlds inside the human mind. Callum Nova, an empath easily mistaken for a manipulative illusionist, who can influence the intimate workings of a person’s inner self. Finally, there is Tristan Caine, who can see through illusions to a new structure of reality—an ability so rare that neither he nor his peers can fully grasp its implications.

When the candidates are recruited by the mysterious Atlas Blakely, they are told they will have one year to qualify for initiation, during which time they will be permitted preliminary access to the Society’s archives and judged based on their contributions to various subjects of impossibility: time and space, luck and thought, life and death. Five, they are told, will be initiated. One will be eliminated. The six potential initiates will fight to survive the next year of their lives, and if they can prove themselves to be the best among their rivals, most of them will.

Most of them.]]>
410 Olivie Blake 1250854555 Jaime 5 3.67 2020 The Atlas Six (The Atlas, #1)
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