1983

As They Were

Author: M.F.K. Fisher
Published: 1983
 

Collection of essays and articles that span much of the 20th century. Fisher often focused on food and the eating and preparation of it. Also in this book are detailed descriptions of the places she lived in France, Switzerland, and California.
 

The writing is beautiful and certainly of a long past age. Worth checking out even if one isn't all that into food.

Superluminal

Author: Vonda McIntyre
Published: 1983
 
Earlier in life I felt I always had to read a book through, first page to last. I learned to give up on a book, freeing myself. Now I find that is habit to be cautious of as well.
 
I almost gave up on Superluminal as the main character, Laenea, is rather self-involved, eager to show-off she is a pilot when she has not yet flown in transit.
 
Then, she disappears (literally), and the narrative is taken over by her lover, Radu Dracul, and the book becomes very interesting.
 
A good read, and a good lesson in patience.

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