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Such fun questions! I posed these questions to the family this morning and we had a great discussion.

Babel-17 is one my favorite reads of the year. The Sapir-Whorf hypothesis hasn't been debunked, but there are hard and soft interpretations. It is true that people experience the world based on the structure of their language, and that linguistic categories shape our cognitive processes. Stories from Babel-17 to Story of Your Life (or Arrival) took it a step further with a sci fi spin, but the basic concept has been supported.

The Secret World of Arrietty was actually based on the first of a 5 book series (the Borrowers) from the 1950s by Mary Norton, also the author of the book Bed-knob and Broomstick (speaking of Angela Lansbury). I've got all the books, just have to read them soon because I grew up with Disney's Bedknobs, and quite enjoyed the Ghibli film.

Unfortunately I missed this live but I really want to hear the Allen-rant about R. Scott Bakker so thanks for talking up The Judging Eye Johanna. And yes I agree w you The Old Man and the Sea was kinda a yawn (I DNFd) but I did love For Whom the Bell Tolls - the only Hemingway I finished.

Nice! I’m trying to read all of Ishiguro’s books in order this year. I’m part way into The Unconsoled right now and it’s certainly a departure from the formula he used in his first 3.

the borrowers is a good book series I loved as a kid

Ubik is such a wild time 😆

Gaming channel, The Library of Allenxandria confirms Winds of Winter release date 😱

Aaaah what a lovely surprise!! And even better that we are getting two parts of this fun! I am taking notes with all your guys' answers haha, my TBR is expanding lol. Thanks for sharing the joy 🥰

Loved this and off to see the rest. My favourite re-read was The Enchanted April, best romance Part of Your World, new release Tainted Cup, best sequel Demon Daughter (Bujold), fantasy Tigana, Ship of Magic, and Forgotten Beasts of Eld. So far. Hard time but trying to get back to reading 🤓

I’m only a little bit in to the video, but that clarification comment about the new James SA Corey book was so helpful. Please thank Allen for sharing!

This was a blast to see in replay-I CANT WAIT to read some Le Guin sci-fi (sorry Allen) and Mercy of the Gods (not sorry Allen).

Can I be on the Allen council? I think I’d be a good Hand.

I really want to read the prince of nothing trilogy but I have no idea when I’m going to get to it. 😭 I’m reading Deadhouse Gates right now, then about a billion, eight hundred million, nine hundred sixty two thousand, four hundred thirty one other books, then maybe I can get to it😭 lol

i think I'm looking forward to wind and truth this year

When is the Dandelion Dynasty read along? And can we join along?

Glad to hear good things about Mercy of Gods! Really looking forward to it.

Johanna, if you liked Bone Clocks, pls check out Cloud Atlas . it's Mitchell's best work. I'm a die hard fan and while I enjoyed Bone Clocks, it was nowhere near as epic as Cloud Atlas. Mitchell is always writing mini novellas that are connected and Cloud Atlas is where he perfected the form.

My answers that I posted on another tag video.... But first to answer your question most don't answer, my reading is going well. I'm not reading as much this year as in previous ones because of distractions but I'm still picking up some very enjoyable reads