Welcome to My Bookshelf
These seven books are a mix of fantasy, historical fiction, science fiction, classic literature, and technology. Some I've finished, one I'm reading, and two are on my list to read next.
4 Read • 1 In Progress • 2 To Read
My Book Collection
Each book includes its format, source, priority rank, and a short description. Priority rank 1 is the highest priority.
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Ironfire
Step into a sweeping historical adventure where lives collide during the Siege of Malta. This is a great pick for readers who enjoy high stakes and history brought to life. Format: Print | Source: Borrowed | Priority Rank: 5 |
David Ball | Historical fiction | Read | |
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ARM Microcontrollers: Programming and Circuit Building, Volume 1
For anyone interested in what makes electronics tick, this hands-on guide connects programming with real circuits. It is a practical bridge between code and the physical world. Format: eBook | Source: Purchased | Priority Rank: 3 |
Patrick Hood-Daniel | Technology / electronics | In Progress | |
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The Sword of Shannara
An epic fantasy quest with ancient magic, dangerous enemies, and a reluctant hero. Readers who like traditional high fantasy will find plenty of adventure here. Format: Print | Source: Borrowed | Priority Rank: 7 |
Terry Brooks | Epic fantasy | Read | |
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The Elfstones of Shannara
A failing magical barrier threatens to unleash a terrifying danger on the Four Lands. Its mix of sacrifice, suspense, and world-building makes this a memorable fantasy journey. Format: Print | Source: Purchased | Priority Rank: 6 |
Terry Brooks | Epic fantasy | Read | |
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Unsouled
In a world where power determines opportunity, a young outsider refuses to accept his limits. This fast-moving fantasy is for readers who enjoy determined characters and steady growth. Format: eBook | Source: Purchased | Priority Rank: 4 |
Will Wight | Progression fantasy | Read | |
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The Divine Comedy
Travel through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise in a classic exploration of choices, justice, and hope. It is a chance to discover a story that has influenced literature for centuries. Format: Print | Source: Purchased | Priority Rank: 1 |
Dante Alighieri | Classic / epic poetry | To Read | |
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StarCraft: Shadow of the Xel'Naga
A mysterious discovery draws humans, Protoss, and Zerg into a struggle for ancient secrets. Fans of the StarCraft universe can enjoy its familiar factions in a new science-fiction adventure. Format: Print | Source: Purchased | Priority Rank: 2 |
Gabriel Mesta | Science fiction | To Read |
The circles show ratings out of three. Books I haven't finished have no rating yet.
Why These Books?
I chose these books because I've recently added "lesson" style books along to my usual genre of readings. ARM Microcontrollers connects to my interest in programming and electronics, while Shannara and Unsouled offer fantasy worlds and interesting characters. Ironfire adds a historical perspective in a time period that I enjoy to learn about.
My next two books are The Divine Comedy and StarCraft: Shadow of the Xel'Naga. I chose Dante's book first because I played a game based off of it a long time ago and wanted the story after it. After that, I plan to return to science fiction with a story from the StarCraft universe since I saw this book on a resale rack. This list gives me a balance of learning, entertainment, and trying something new.