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Joy📚Book Review📚<br> In the spirit of continuing to try to make better use of the library system and to cross books off my long-term TBR, I saw that a book I’ve been wanting to read for about five years was available digitally and decided to make it my first book review for June: ‘Semiosis’ by Sue Burke (published in 2018).<br> <br> This one is about colonists starting a new life on a planet they call Pax, and explores the challenges that the colony faces as well as the alliances they form with indigenous species.<br> <br> If anyone hasn’t picked up this one yet, the vibe is somewhat similar to the more recently published ‘Alien Clay’ by Adrian Tchaikovsky. I enjoyed both stories, and found them interesting but not particularly inspiring if that makes sense. <br> <br> I know that not every story can be, or even needs to be, something that blows your mind - and ‘Semiosis’ is definitely much better than a lot of stories - but it lacked a truly alien feel to any aspect of what could have been a fascinating exploration of a vast intellect spanning generations. The book moves along and deals with issues that face the colonists through the lens of a character from each generation. In some ways it felt kind of like Asimov’s Foundation series but with Hari as a plant system.<br> <br> This is the first book in a trilogy, and I would recommend giving this one a read if you like stories where humans have to try to survive on a planet where we are the aliens - just don’t expect anything too deep. <br> <br> Q. Have you read any of the books in this series? Can you recommend anything similar?<br> <br> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/bookreview?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#bookreview</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/reading?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#reading</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/scifibooks?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#scifibooks</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/aliencontact?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#aliencontact</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/bookishcommunity?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#bookishcommunity</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/bookishcommunityuk?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#bookishcommunityuk</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/readingbuddy?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#readingbuddy</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/catsandbooks?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#catsandbooks</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.social/discover/tags/booksandcats?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#booksandcats</a>
MichelleNot even on page 3 and pup has settled into position! One of life's greatest joys is reading with a snuggly puppy! <br> <br> Just starting Ultra Processed People Why we can't stop eating food that isn't food. Tidied up my "currently reading" pile this afternoon, I usually have more than a few going at any given time! At the moment, food, yoga, travel, and romance books are in progress! What are you all reading? <br> <br> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/AmReading?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AmReading</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/CurrentlyReading?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CurrentlyReading</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/BooksAboutFood?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BooksAboutFood</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/Food?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Food</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/SleepingPuppy?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SleepingPuppy</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/DogsOfMastodon?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DogsOfMastodon</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/ReadingBuddy?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ReadingBuddy</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/Bookstodon?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Bookstodon</a>
MichelleHappiness is reading a book with a dog.<br> Just starting Pedal, Stretch, Breathe. So good!<br> If you're into yoga, a beautiful summary of the philosophy and some asana, and an invitation to explore the eight fold path on two wheels! If you're into cycling, an invitation to bring a mindfulness to your rides, and some stretches and exercises that will help your rides. Get yourself outside and flow!<br> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/AmReading?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#AmReading</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/CurrentlyReading?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#CurrentlyReading</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/BooksAboutYoga?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BooksAboutYoga</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/BooksAboutBikes?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BooksAboutBikes</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/BooksAboutCycling?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BooksAboutCycling</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/IBikedHere?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#IBikedHere</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/BikeAdventure?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#BikeAdventure</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/SwimBikeRun?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#SwimBikeRun</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/Triathlon?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Triathlon</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/DogsOfMastodon?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DogsOfMastodon</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/DogsOfTheFediverse?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DogsOfTheFediverse</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/DogsOfPixelfed?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#DogsOfPixelfed</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/ReadingBuddy?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#ReadingBuddy</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/PuppyCuddles?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#PuppyCuddles</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/Yoga?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#Yoga</a> <a href="https://pixelfed.de/discover/tags/GetOutside?src=hash" class="u-url hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">#GetOutside</a>