Here's a log of the books I read in 2025. I read mostly dystopian/near future type stuff, things that feel like they could actually happen if technology keeps advancing. Hover over the covers for a short synopsis.
The Unit
Ninni Holmqvist
🫁 Over 50's who are 'dispensable' are sent to a unit where they live comfortably but are used for medical experiments & organ donations.
Sum
David Eagleman
🪦 40 short stories exploring a variety of possibilities for the afterlife
Children of the New World
Alexander Weinstein
🤖 Colletion of short stories set in worlds of advanced technology. Robot children, virtual memories, uploading consciousness & more. Black mirror-esque.
Little Eyes
Samanta Schweblin
👁️Robot pets with built in cameras become the norm, with some people choosing to be 'keepers' and some 'dwellers' who see everything.
Universal Love
Alexander Weinstein
🖥️ Dystopian short story collection exploring a technologically advanced future and the impact of that on human relationships
Please Stand By
Emily Rennie
📺 Eva lives a repetitive but comfortable routine, staying home & watching the Lila show daily. Lila is always there for her. A knock at her door disturbs her routine and makes her reconsider everything.
Never Let Me Go
Kazuo Ishiguro
🫀 A reflection back on the protagonists life at a quite unusual bording school, and coming to terms about their dark purpose in life.