Solid book. Easy to read, and Krug makes it enjoyable.
This book is (mostly) a pretty basic introduction to userability testing. That is not a criticism, but I've seen some reviewers upset about this. The target audience seems to be folks who do not do that sort of testing, or don't see the value in it.
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Bryan L. Fordham reviewed Don't Make Me Think, Revisited by Steve Krug
Since Don’t Make Me Think was first published in 2000, over 400,000 Web designers and …
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4 stars
Solid book. Easy to read, and Krug makes it enjoyable.
This book is (mostly) a pretty basic introduction to userability testing. That is not a criticism, but I've seen some reviewers upset about this. The target audience seems to be folks who do not do that sort of testing, or don't see the value in it.
Bryan L. Fordham rated On Caring: 5 stars
Bryan L. Fordham reviewed Clutterfree with Kids by Joshua S Becker
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4 stars
An enjoyable, quick read. Starts with some general advice, and then gets very specific about how to handle various types of clutter. I really appreciate the focus on helping your kids grow in healthy ways.
Bryan L. Fordham rated The half has never been told: 5 stars
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold is a 1963 Cold War spy novel …
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5 stars
I'm not sure why I've never read this before, and now I'm sad I hadn't read it sooner. Hands down, the best spy novel I've ever read. I totally understand why this is a classic.
Funny thing is, I had sort of figured out the final plot twist, but then became convinced I was wrong. I was still surprised in the end.
Had started this last week, but had a gap because of Irma.
(Audible audiobook)
I'm not sure why I've never read this before, and now I'm sad I hadn't read it sooner. Hands down, the best spy novel I've ever read. I totally understand why this is a classic.
Funny thing is, I had sort of figured out the final plot twist, but then became convinced I was wrong. I was still surprised in the end.
Had started this last week, but had a gap because of Irma.
(Audible audiobook)
Bryan L. Fordham reviewed Evicted by Matthew Desmond
WINNER OF THE 2017 PULITZER PRIZE GENERAL NON-FICTION
From Harvard sociologist and MacArthur “Genius” …
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5 stars
Eye-opening. The book follows several families, using their lives to show the realities of poverty.
Bryan L. Fordham reviewed The Collapsing Empire by John Scalzi (The Interdependency, #1)
The first novel of a new space-opera sequence set in an all-new universe by the …
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5 stars
Great plot, and the characters are well thought out. They are more than interesting enough to keep me engaged.
I listened to the Audiobook, and Wil Wheaton did an outstanding job.
Bryan L. Fordham rated Raised?: 3 stars
American Gods (2001) is a fantasy novel by British author Neil Gaiman. The novel is …
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5 stars
Really enjoyed this. I've been meaning to read it for quite a while, and it did not disappoint. Interesting premise, and of course Gaiman's writing is a joy. Some lines made me laugh out loud, which is rare for a book. For example: “The house smelled musty and damp, and a little sweet, as if it were haunted by the ghosts of long-dead cookies.”
I listened to the full-cast audiobook, which is read from the "author's preferred text." Highly recommend.
Really enjoyed this. I've been meaning to read it for quite a while, and it did not disappoint. Interesting premise, and of course Gaiman's writing is a joy. Some lines made me laugh out loud, which is rare for a book. For example: “The house smelled musty and damp, and a little sweet, as if it were haunted by the ghosts of long-dead cookies.”
I listened to the full-cast audiobook, which is read from the "author's preferred text." Highly recommend.
Bryan L. Fordham reviewed Redshirts by John Scalzi
Ensign Andrew Dahl has just been assigned to the Universal Union Capital Ship Intrepid, flagship …
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5 stars
Holy cow this was a great book. I laughed out loud several times, and the entire thing kept me entertained.
I listened to the audiobook read by Wil Wheaton. Highly recommend you get it.