Category Archives: Books & Reviews

Jack Reacher: Persuader

Posted on July 13, 2016 by sinyaw

I read fictions only from the library. I figured the good ones will eventually work their way into the system. The popular one all have long waiting lists. I would request them, and patiently waited my turn, sometimes for months. … Continue reading →

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Red Rising Trilogy

Posted on July 8, 2016 by sinyaw

In the distant future, Luna colony rebelled and ruled the Solar system. They abandoned the concept of “all men are created equal” and created a genetic caste system: the Gold would be on the top of the pyramid to rule, … Continue reading →

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All about booze

Posted on May 13, 2016 by sinyaw

Really. Why do some people cannot hold their liquor and others cannot get drunk? Exactly what are the effective ways to deal with hangovers? Adam Rogers attempted to find the answers of these, and many more regarding alcoholic drinks. I … Continue reading →

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Time to Hunt

Posted on April 27, 2016 by sinyaw

I enjoyed “Point of Impact” which was the base for the movie Shooter. So I read the next one in the series: Black Light. It was OK and I grew a bit tired of Bob Lee Swagger. As I had … Continue reading →

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Not Quite a Robber Baron

Posted on March 31, 2016 by sinyaw

Empty Mansions claimed to be a mystery book for extravagant houses, meticulous maintained, yet unoccupied by their owner for decades. The enormous amount of money wasted on them is mind-boggling. Why is that? Who’s behind all these? No. It is … Continue reading →

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Pirating Music

Posted on January 26, 2016 by sinyaw

When I lived in China in the early 2000s, there was this ritual to visit the DVD stores that cater nearly exclusively to the expat community. They were like DVD rental places with an extremely excellent collection. Prominently featured were … Continue reading →

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Switching to Mac

Posted on January 3, 2016 by sinyaw

This MacBook Pro arrived. First time in my life, my primary computer became a Mac. For decades, there has been this teasing back-and-forth among us PC people and them Mac guys. The verbal jousting and teasing aside, I have always … Continue reading →

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The Smartest Kids in the World: And How They Got That Way

Posted on September 11, 2015 by sinyaw

There is standing joke that Caltech’s football program was “un-defeated in 1944.” No, that institute was not known for their athletic prowess. Should any school? Honestly, do kids attend schools for their sports programs or intellectual learning? Bill Coleman, a … Continue reading →

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The Windup Girl

Posted on August 30, 2015 by sinyaw

Post petroleum dystopia in Thailand. Genetically modified foods dominate the calorie sources. Animals, or muscle, power normal transportation or everyday machinery. Methane, produced by composting pretty much everything, is for cooking. Diseases, mutating so quickly that they are without cure, … Continue reading →

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The Girl on the Train

Posted on August 22, 2015 by sinyaw

I think this is a “mystery suspense thriller.” It was masterfully written in term of plot development. Three female characters — Rachel, Anna, and Megan — told the story from their angles chronologically. Be careful to notice the date, since … Continue reading →

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