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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

I finished book 49 which was K.J. Heritage's (@kjheritage.bsky.social), "Shattered Worlds". This is book 3 in the Vatic Trilogy. Vatic is a Skilled, an empath many special abilities. He is in the employ, and is sent into a rival company's space to infiltrate on a brutal prison planet. Great book!

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

I finished book 48 which was K.J. Heritage's @kjheritage.bsky.social) "Shattered Web". This is book 2 in the Vatic trilogy. Genetically modified empath Vatic is on another case to find out why the bioship Ariadne has gone rogue and is headed to enemy space with no response from the crew. Great book!

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

I finished book 47 which was K.J. Heritage's (@kjheritage.bsky.social )"Shattered Helix". This is the first book in the Vatic series. Vatec is a genetically enhanced skilled who is sent to a research lab on a remote asteroid to investigate the death of a scientist. Great sci-fi murder mystery.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Kat posted a pic of Lemmy. With her tongue ever so slightly sticking out an the shading around her eyes, this looks like a glamor shot with her wearing makeup. I assure you, her beauty was all natural and she did not wear makeup. I miss that little girl. Life ain't fair sometimes.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

I finished book 46 which was J.N. Chaney's, "1-800-Starship: I Dream of Jinnee". This is the 4th book in the 1-800-Starship series. Mark Allen, from Florida finds himself recruited to fly Nova Slingers and defend the galaxy, kinda like "The Last Starfighter". Good book, good series.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

I finish book 45 which was Mike Simpson's, "Tears of he Dragon". This is the 2nd book in the Fahlgrim Firebeard Saga. Fahlgrim Firebeard is a 6,000 year old dwarf currently living as a professor of archaeology at NYU. He is on a quest to protect humanity from ancient evil magic. Great book.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

I finished book 44 which was Septimus Brown's (@septimusbrown.com) , "No Country for Old Dragons: We've Come for Your Eggs II". This is the sequel to "We've Come for Your Eggs", a fantasy satire of the U.S.–Canada trade war (especially the bit about the egg shortage). Great satire and great book!

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

I finished book 43 which was Richard Osman's, "The impossible Fortune". This is the 5th book in the Thursday Murder Club series of murder mystery books. 4 pensioners get together to solve old murders, or as it often turns out, current murders. Well written good book.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 08/07/2026

Hey y'all, if you like a book that is a little mystery, a little bit history, some of is actual history, and a bit military with a relatable main character, you should check this book out. Actually this is number 20 so you should check 'em all out. Read 'em all, liked all of them.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

I finished book 42 which was Alex Shvartsman's, "Dreidel of Dread: The Very Cthuthu Hanukkah". This book was part of a 9 or 10 books set I got along with a kickstarter for "Unidentified Funny Objects 10". It is story of Hanukkah Henry and how he got the waking Cthuthu to go back to sleep.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 03/07/2026

I finished book 41 which was James R. Benn's (@jimmywriter.bsky.social), "A Bitter Wind". This is the 20th book in the Billy Boyle World War II Mysteries. Billy is investigating a murder in England and ends up in Yugoslavia trying to rescue an escaped POW while trying not to get killed. Great book!

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

I have a modest collection of signed books. It is a very small percentage of my overall book collection. Today it got less modest by 6 books. Thank you Jim Beard (@writerjimbeard.bsky.social)!

Pictured here is the 6 books of Jim Beard's D. C. Jones Adventure Command International. If your 1960s and 1970s action adventure toys had an adventure and you wrote about it, it could be something like this series. All 6 books are in perfect condition and all 6 are signed. The books are closed so you can't see the signatures.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

There is a very real possibility that in a few days, weeks or months, I will be called to go down to NYU Langone and will be expected to be in the NYC area for 6 weeks - 3 months. Unlike the last time I did this, I expect to be in a far more stable and able condition to read and do stuff. (cont)

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

I finished book 40 which was Clifford D. Simak's, "The Goblin Reservation". In the future, man can matter transmit to other planets. Bill Maxwell returns to Earth. He was sent to the wrong planet and he finds that he already returned and died. he deals with that and other issues. Good book.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

I finished book 39 which was Alex Shvartsman's, "Spidersong". This was a book I got as part of a kickstarter for the 10th UFO (Unidentified Funny Objects) book. It is a collection of 31 very short, stories. Some are funny, some have an ironic end, and some are really really dark. All are good.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

I finished book 38 which was was James R. Benn's (@jimmywriter.bsky.social) , "The Phantom Patrol". This is the 19th book in the Billy Boyle World War II Mystery series. Billy, Ike's special investigator seeks to take down a gang of art thieves that seem to have other plans. Great book!

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

I finished book 37 which was Jim Beard's (@writerjimbeard.bsky.social), "D.C. Jones and Adventure Command Book 5: vs. Super Adventure Command", the 5th, (6th) and final book in the series, final that is until book 6 comes out. (hint hint) The team faces extinction, will they survive? Was good!

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 18/05/2026

I follow at least 3 Jim (or James) authors here, James R. Benn (@jimmywriter.bsky.social), Jim C. Hines (@jimchines.com ) And Jim Beard (@writerjimbeard.bsky.social ). Anyone names Jim can't be all bad and a bunch of them write books I like. See the 1st reply for what you all have in common....

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

I finished book 36 which was Jim Beard's (@writerjimbeard.bsky.social ) , "D.C. Jones and Adventure Command Book 4: Control Your TV Set". I would call this a short story book told in the form of several episodes on a TV show based on Adventure Command. Very well done.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 16/05/2026

I would watch the absolute hell out of that!

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

I finished book 35 which was Jim Beard's, (@jimbeard.bsky.social) "D.C. Jones and Adventure Command Book 3: Assault on Mummy Mountain". The Adventure Command team continues their battles against the cult that is seeking to change the world. Very entertaining and fun

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

I finished book 34 which was Jim Beard's (@writerjimbeard.bsky.social ) "D.C. Jones and Adventure Command book 2: Rescue at the Arctic Outpost." The team continues to pursue the cult from book 1, this time in the Arctic. Weather patterns and animals in the area seem to be controlled by the cult.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 26/04/2026

I finished book 33 which was Esther Friesner's, "Unicorn U.". This is the 3rd and final book in her Tim Desmond series, Tim Desmond is a college freshman who he finds himself dealing with the fae creatures, and underworld demons to save the world and prevent the Apocalypse. Great book.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

Hey @starbucksgirl51.bsky.social , never before has "I literally just cannot even" applied so well as with this post. The only part that makes sense is if you are going to baptize an alligator in a Waffle House, it must be done in a pitcher of iced tea, as long as it is sweetened iced tea.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 18/04/2026

Last year (or was it earlier this year?) I preordered some Seanan McGuire (@seananmcguire.bsky.social ) books. I preordered a MtG book as well as the latest InCryptid book and ordered the 3 other InCryptid I did not have. They arrived today and were all signed. Thank you Seanan McGuire!

Pictured here are 5 signed books by Seanan McGuire as well as part of my desk.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

I finished book 32 which was "Chicks in Tank Tops" edited by Jason Cordova. This is the 7th and final book in the Chicks in Chainmail series. This is a series of short stories written with a female lead and involve some sort of futuristic battle tank. It was a most entertaining book.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

I finished book 31 which was "Witch Way to the Mall" edited by Esther Friesner. This is a short story collection, and first in the Nephilim Psychic Investigations series. The short stories follow a general theme of witches, entire communities of witches in a suburban setting. Funny book.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

I finished book 30 which was Esther Friesner's, "Harpy High", the second book in her Tim Desmond series. Tim is a typical high schooler in Brooklyn. He also happens to be one that can see all of the Fae creatures that are pouring into Brooklyn from the Leeside. He must battle Baba Yaga. Good book.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 15/04/2026

I finished book 29 which was Robert Clary's, "From the Holocaust to Hogan's Heroes: The Autobiography of Robert Clary". Fans of Hogan's Heroes will remember him as the french POW, Louis LeBeau. This book covers his long entertainment career as well as his years during the Holocaust. Great book.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

I finished book 28 which was Esther Friesner's, "Gnome Man's Land", the first book in her Tim Desmond trilogy. Tim Desmond is a typical school boy in Brooklyn. He finds himself with an attached banshee waiting for him to die and in the middle of a war with different fey factions.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 22/03/2026

I finished book 27 which was "Schlock Mercenary: The Tub of Happiness" by Howard Taylor. This is the first collection of the Schlock Mercenary web comic featuring the mercenaries of Tagon's Toughs. If a job needs to be done with extreme chaos and violence, they are the team to hire. Great books!

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

I finished book 26 which was "Chicks and Balances" edited by Esther Friesner and John Helfers. This is the 6th book in the Chicks in Chainmail series of fantasy short stories featuring female protagonists who tend to kick ass. It's a funny series with stories by a lot of authors I like.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

I finished book 25 which was J.N. Chaney's, "Yesterday's Tomorrow". This is the 3rd book in the 1-800-STARSHIP series. Earthing star fighter pilot, Mark Allen leads Rylos squadron in their war against the Ascendancy. Very fun and entertaining book. Would make a great movie.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

I finished book 24 which was J.N. Chaney's, "The Last Emperor". This is the 2nd book in the 1-800-STARSHIP series. Human Mark Allen continues his role as squad leader of Rylos squad, a group of Nova star fighter pilots who take part in the war against the Ascendancy. Great book!

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

I finished book 23 which was J.N. Chaney's, "1-800-Srarship". If you liked the movie "The Last Starfighter", then you'll like this book. It is a similar concept, a young man from Earth is recruited to join a galactic alliance in their war against an alien enemy. Great book, would make a great movie.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 07/03/2026

I finished book 22 which was Jim Beard's (@writerjimbeard.bsky.social) , "DC Jones and Adventure Command Book 1: Secret of the Sunken Tomb". These books read like a child who was playing with his action toys and acted out a big adventure. They're fun and exciting stories.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 01/03/2026

I finished book 21 which was James R. Benn's (@jimmywriter.bsky.social) , "The Refusal Camp". This is a book of short stories that take place during war or other historical periods. Some stories tie into the author's other books such as "Shard", "Freegift", or the Billy Boyle books. Very good book.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 26/02/2026

I finished book 20 which was James R. Benn's (@jimmywriter.bsky.social) deluxe edition of "Billy Boyle: A World War II Mystery". This is the first of a mystery series set in a fictional version of WWII. Billy Boyle is a young detective reporting to Ike to solve difficult mysteries. Great book!

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 22/02/2026

I am an avid reader, but I am lousy at writing reviews. I tend to catch myself writing too much and even spoiling stuff. I read 19 books so far this year and I reviewed 1 of them. As a challenge to myself, maybe I should review all the books I read. I wonder how long that project will last.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 21/02/2026

I finished book 19 which was Esther Friesner's, "Hooray for Hellywood". This is the sequel and conclusion to "Here Be Demons" and "Demon Blues". Demons failed to corrupt humans so they joined them in a battle against a demon with plans to corrupt human souls en masse. Very good series.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

I finished book 18 which was "Turn the Other Chick" edited by Esther Friesner. This is the 5th book in the Chicks in Chainmail series of fantasy short stories. The common theme is that the stories are funny with women protagonists who often kick the ass of some jerk who needs it.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

I finished book 17 which was Janet Morris's "Heroes in Hell" also featuring authors Gregory Benford, C.J. Cherryth, and David Drake. This is an anthology series. Each author contributed a short story or novella length story to the book to push forward the story. Very interesting take on Hell.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 18/02/2026

I finished book 16 which was Peter Englund's, "The Beauty and the Sorrow". This is a WWI book with a unique way of telling the story. The author followed the writings of 20 very different individuals from both sides of the war. This was a interesting and unique perspective of the war.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

I finished book 15 which was the Star Wars Legends graphic novel, "The Thrawn Trilogy". This book includes the 6 issue stories, "Heir to the Empire", "Dark Force Rising", and "The Last Command". Now that I've read these, I wonder if they would have made better movies than episodes 7, 8 and 9.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 12/02/2026

I finished book 14 which was Esther Friesner's, "Demon Blues". This was the sequel to her book "Here Be Demons". A daughter of one of the demons in the first book tries to corrupt the son of one of the other (reformed) demons and humans from the first book. Good book and quite amusing.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 09/02/2026

I finished book 13 which was "The A.I. Chronicles", the 2nd book in The Future Chronicles series of short story books. This book was edited by Ellen Campbell. These stories center around Artificial Intelligence and the issues expected to creep up in the future as mankind depends on AI technology.

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

Today is a fine day to sit on my couch, play music from Spotify and read. On a cold crappy day like today, this is where you normally can expect to find me. Funny thing, this is the first I've done this since the transplant. It is significant for that reason. (continued)

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

I finished book 12 which was Jim Beard's (@writerjimbeard.bsky.social), "D.C. Jones and Adventure Command International: Action Accessories". This is a short book that serves as an introduction to some of the characters in the DC Jones and Adventure Command International series. (continued)

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Jim Bodie @jimbodie.bsky.social · 31/01/2026

I finished book 11 which was "The Future Chronicles" a Science-Fiction collection of short stories. This is the first of 22 similar science-fiction short story books I bought on Kindle. It was a good deal and getting 22 full sized short story collections was definite a plus. All good stories.

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