#165. The Long Earth by Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter

Title:	The Long Earth
Author:	Terry Pratchett and Stephen Baxter
Genre:	Science Fiction
Synopsis:	Humanity learns to ‘step’ to a seemingly unending number of alternate Earths that exist in realities alongside our own. Explorers set off, businesses and economies are affected, society is shaken, and humanity is forced to confront its own view of itself in the face of parallel evolution and untouched worlds.
Verdict:	An amazing concept, well executed. Makes you really think about what opportunity could bring and how humanity would react to a much more concrete experience of the infinite.
Pages:	344
Read:	November 2014

#164. The Crying Of Lot 49 by Thomas Pynchon

Title:	The Crying of Lot 49
Author:	Thomas Pynchon
Genre:	Post-Modernist Literature
Synopsis:	Oedipa Mass is sent on a strange journey when her ex-boyfriend names her executor of his will.
Verdict:	Incredibly strange, an interesting lens through which to view America and Western society but not really my cup of tea. It seemed like everybody could have benefitted from some counselling or medication. There was some pretty gorgeous imagery and turns of phrase in there though.
Pages:	127
Read:	November 2014

#163. Heat Wave by Richard Castle

Title:	Heat Wave
Author:	Richard Castle
Genre:	Crime Fiction/Detective
Synopsis:	Detective Heat is required to take reporter Jameson Rook on as she tries to solve the suspicious death of a millionaire who fell from his apartment window.
Verdict:	A little bit sensational in places but an enjoyable crime novel that complements the series. I like how obvious they make Castle’s crush on Beckett, and the way they included various words or quotes from the episodes.
Pages:	349
Read:	November 2014