August 2025
Books Reading
Best Served Cold — Kindle by Joe Abercrombie — Audiobook; finished — Razor‑sharp revenge caper with bleak humor and unforgettable set‑pieces. ★★★★☆
The Heroes — Kindle by Joe Abercrombie — Audiobook; finished — A brutal three‑day war told with muddy realism and sly character work. ★★★★☆
Red Country — Kindle by Joe Abercrombie — Audiobook; finished — Gritty frontier western vibe; tight, bittersweet, and deeply human. ★★★★☆
Hyperion — Kindle by Dan Simmons — Started on Kindle — The Canterbury‑style frame is gripping; worldbuilding is dense and intriguing. (In progress)
Music Listening
Deftones — “Private Music” (new) — Wikipedia — Lush, shoegaze‑tinged textures with a massive low end; instant replay. ★★★★☆
Earl Sweatshirt — “Live Laugh Love” — Lean, introspective delivery over hazy loops; great replay value. ★★★★☆
Life Updates
Solomon started preschool and soccer.
Zeke is 5 months old.