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Wonderland by Steven Johnson
A fascinating dive into how the toys and tools we make for pleasure fuel progress and social change
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Coco by Lee Unkrich & Adrian Molina
Pixar was firing on all cylinders for this movie. Beautiful, inspiring, emotional.
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Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle by Jake Kasdan
Way more entertaining than it had a right to be. Very different from the original, but so much fun.
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Children of the Fleet by Orson Scott Card
Not the same caliber as Ender’s Game by a long shot, but an entertaining return to Battle (now Fleet) School.
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Shrinkage by Bryan Bishop
A heartfelt, funny story on surviving cancer sprinkled with unexpected lessons for life.
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Stiletto by Daniel O'Malley
I enjoyed this sequel a little more than the original.
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Runaways by Stephanie Savage & Josh Schwartz
I thought this was a pretty great adaptation of the comic. Great cast, great story.
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Star Wars: The Last Jedi by Rian Johnson
While the pacing and story were a bit odd at times, Rian Johnson opened up a new world of possibilities in Star Wars.
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Press Start to Play by Various Authors
A fun collection of short stories, in some way related to games and gaming. Some were great, some just okay.
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Stranger Things (Season 2) by Matt & Ross Duffer
I wasn't sure how the Duffer brothers would follow up on the first season, but they delivered in spades!
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Stardew Valley by Eric Barone
I love everything about this beautifully rich, meditative game about farming and small towns.
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The Magician King by Lev Grossman
This sequel to The Magicians was great, with well-paced twists that kept me turning the page.
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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild by Nintendo
I regret that my rating system has but 5 stars to give for a game this amazing.
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Artemis by Andy Weir
Not quite as good as The Martian, but a thoroughly enjoyable second book.
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Thor: Ragnarok by Taika Waititi
I loved the spectacle of this movie. Everything felt bigger, from the sets and story to the action and humor.
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The House by Andrew Jay Cohen
A great cast, an okay plot, and some over-the-top shenanigans. Worth renting for a cheap laugh.
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Baby Driver by Edgar Wright
Though different from Wright's other movies, I loved the unique story, amazing music, and awesome action.
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The Big Sick by Michael Showalter
This was so funny, sweet, and heartfelt. I felt like I understood Kumail Nanjiani a bit more after watching.
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Arrival by Denis Villeneuve
I really love that this was more story-driven than action-packed. The mystery hooked me.
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Wonder Woman by Patty Jenkins
By far the best DC movie since the Christopher Nolan Batman era, it was amazing to see such a great female heroine.
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÷ by Ed Sheeran
I randomly picked up this album browsing through records and it's become one of my favorites.
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Pitch Perfect by Jason Moore
I don't know why I avoided this movie for so long, because it was a ton of fun.
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The Defenders by Douglas Petrie & Marco Ramirez
You know it's a pretty good series when you're disappointed that it felt so short.
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Minecraft: The Island by Max Brooks
I wasn't sure what to expect of a Minecraft story told by the author of World War Z. It wasn't bad.
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The Slow Regard of Silent Things by Patrick Rothfuss
While it takes a tangent from the series, this story was beautifully crafted and deeply emotional.
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Demystifying Public Speaking by Lara Hogan
I feel so pumped to come up with a talk and present somewhere after reading this!
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The Road to Little Dribbling by Bill Bryson
I've always enjoyed Bill Bryson's books. In this, he's a bit older, a bit more curmudgeonly, and a bit more reflective.
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Snow Crash by Neal Stephenson
Still my favorite Neal Stephenson book, his story of the near future is both disturbing and hilarious.
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Kong: Skull Island by Jordan Vogt-Roberts
Way better than the Peter Jackson Kong movie. Great cast, fun story, and entertaining throughout.
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La La Land by Damien Chazelle
I wasn't sure what to expect, but this was surprisingly lovely and sweet with beautiful cinematography.