Tag Archives: Isaac Asimov

Frontiers II

Posted on March 20, 2009 by smellincoffee

Frontiers II : More recent discoveries about life, Earth, space, and the universe© 1993 Isaac and Janet Asimov369 pages Given Isaac Asimov’s deliberate attempt to be famous for sheer volume in terms of books, I think he would be amused … Continue reading →

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The Naked Sun

Posted on March 17, 2009 by smellincoffee

The Naked Sun© Asimov 1957187 pages A note to readers: I have been avoiding reading science fiction because I don’t like it rivaling my history reading. Being in Selma gave me access to The Naked Sun, though, and so I … Continue reading →

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The Sun Shines Bright

Posted on March 11, 2009 by smellincoffee

The Sun Shines Bright© 1981 Isaac Asimov250 pages It’s been a while since I’ve treated myself to a little Asimov. I’ve purposely held back on my Asimov reading given how much of it is science fiction and I don’t want … Continue reading →

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Atom

Posted on January 11, 2009 by smellincoffee

Atom: Journey Across the Subatomic Cosmos© 1997 Isaac Asimov300ish pages Last week I wanted to read a little science, and my eyes fell upon — as luck would have it — Atom by Isaac Asimov. The book is an informal … Continue reading →

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Where Do We Go From Here?

Posted on December 27, 2008 by smellincoffee

Where Do We Go From Here?ed. Isaac Asimov, © 1971 Where Do We Go From Here, a short-story collection assembled by Isaac Asimov, is more than the usual collection of short stories. Asimov introduces it in this way: “I have … Continue reading →

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Asimov’s Guide to the Bible

Posted on December 21, 2008 by smellincoffee

Asimov’s Guide to the Bible – Volume I© Isaac Asimov 1968677 pages plus indices This week I read volume one of Isaac Asimov’s two-volume guide to the bible. The first volume is on what Christians call the “Old Testament”. The … Continue reading →

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The Caves of Steel

Posted on December 20, 2008 by smellincoffee

The Caves of Steel© Isaac Asimov 1953 I finally found a copy of The Caves of Steel this week. I’ve been looking for this book since the beginning of November, but my libraries have been unable to procure a copy … Continue reading →

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The Winds of Change and Other Stories

Posted on November 25, 2008 by smellincoffee

The Winds of Change and Other Stories© 1983 Isaac Asimov Having survived the flood of term paper deadlines, I can now cool my heels and relax — and so I did, with another collection of Asimov’s short stories. This particular … Continue reading →

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Buy Jupiter and Other Stories

Posted on November 14, 2008 by smellincoffee

Buy Jupiter and Other StoriesIsaac Asimov, © 1979207 pages Today while in the library taking notes for my two term papers, I read through Buy Jupiter and Other Stories. I did not intend to finish it, but I realized I … Continue reading →

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I, Asimov

Posted on November 12, 2008 by smellincoffee

I, Asimov© Isaac Asimov, 1994Doubleday, New York Ben Bova visited me [in the hospital] and, noticing the manuscript spread over my bed, asked what I was doing. I explained. “In this autobiography,” I said, “I’m including every stupid thing I … Continue reading →

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