What We’re Currently Reading:
The Three-Body Problem – Liu Cixin – Episode 90
The Buddies are jumping deep into the science fiction world again this week reading, The Three-Body Problem by Liu Cixin (also a new series on Netflix)! Emphasis must be placed on the science part of this science fiction novel as the Buddies struggled to grasp everything that went on in this one. They had 99 problems and the Three-Body Problem was one of them… Anyway, they got to talking about the benefits of leaving your family in favor of drinking and playing video games, and why Superman (shouts to the Lois & Clark tv show), had it right all-along. So, get your physics textbook ready, learn to love ‘sophons’, and join us as we navigate our way through the Three-Body Problem.
The Blade Itself – Joe Abercrombie – Episode 89
The Buddies re-enter the world of sword and sorcery with the first book in Joe Abercrombie’s First Law Trilogy: The Blade Itself. The Buddies were left wanting more time with the characters in this darker fantasy novel, so there is a good chance they’ll be reading book two in the future. The Blade Itself follows a number of malcontents and dissentients, much like the Buddies and it got them talking about varying topics like: Caleb Williams, nicknames and would you rathers when it comes to morning routines. So gather your ‘named men’, start speaking to the spirits, and join us as we start in on The Blade Itself adventure.
Slaughterhouse-Five – Kurt Vonnegut – Episode 88
The Buddies are going back to school reading popular high school novel, Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut. Things haven’t changed much since high school for the Buddies as they struggled to interpret the true meaning of the novel. The satirical anti-war book did provide the buddies some good talking points, namely: how being negative is a good thing, how life is easier when you’re hung like a horse, and the benefits of being a POW. So re-visit your high school reading assignments, pick up Slaughterhouse-Five and tell us what you think of the novel (or tell us what we were supposed to think).
Buddy Book Club Blog
The Martian Book Club Questions
Questions that are smarter and more positive than Mark Watney.
BBC Reader Email – Starting a Work Slack Conversation With Just “Hey”
There is only a few reasons why you start a conversation with “hey” and each reason is more nefarious than the next.
No Country For Old Men Book Club Questions
Questions more exacting and vicious than Anton Chigurh
Coffee Shop Etiquette & Pet Peeves
A recent coffee shop visit had me fuming, and naturally since I’m a huge pussy I decided to write a blog about it instead of actually confronting anyone.
Make it a Movie: Between Two Fires by Christopher Buehlman
The Last of Us + Black Death
Between Two Fires Book Club Questions
Questions more vulgar and violent than Thomas.
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