2026 books
goal
target: 35 - read: 02 (so far)
if i were a better man, i’d do something focused and high minded. like targeting research in a specific vein of study. i am not that man.
books
note: this is a running list. (in reverse chronological order)
this is how you lose the time war (amal el mohtar, max gladstone)
i’m honestly not sure how i feel about this book. it was a fast and engaging read. i have to think that this is some first rate book club fodder. the protagonists are really interesting conceptually and the writing is really interesting. i struggled to read this as a piece of storytelling that is standalone and not rooted in the context of whatever the larger conflict is. i think that’s more of a personal failing than any commentary on the book itself. i constantly found myself wondering what was at the root of the conflict these 2 characters are enmeshed in. as a romp through time, space and super weaponry, it’s a lot of fun. (07-jan-2026)
recommendation: sure, why not.
atomic habits (james clear)
you know … it’s a new year, i want to do better. this had some interesting points to make, but fundamentally, it’s a best of habit building lists. this was popping off pretty much all over the place and i probably had unrealistic expectations for the bombs it was gonna drop. i didn’t find it to be super revelatory. i’m glad i bought it used. (01-jan-2026)
recommendation: meh