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Charles Wolfe

From Charles' 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Unknown Author Why Charles loves this book

The humor and emotion

By Edward Ashton ,

Why should I read it?

4 authors picked Mickey7 as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

The Martian meets Multiplicity in Edward Ashton's high concept science fiction thriller, in which Mickey7, an "expendable," refuses to let his replacement clone Mickey8 take his place.

Dying isn’t any fun…but at least it’s a living.

Mickey7 is an Expendable: a disposable employee on a human expedition sent to colonize the ice world Niflheim. Whenever there’s a mission that’s too dangerous—even suicidal—the crew turns to Mickey. After one iteration dies, a new body is regenerated with most of his memories intact. After six deaths, Mickey7 understands the terms of his deal…and why it was the only colonial position unfilled when…


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Book cover of These Blue Mountains

These Blue Mountains by Sarah Loudin Thomas,

A moving story of love, betrayal, and the enduring power of hope in the face of darkness.

German pianist Hedda Schlagel's world collapsed when her fiancé, Fritz, vanished after being sent to an enemy alien camp in the United States during the Great War. Fifteen years later, in 1932, Hedda…

Book cover of Exit Strategy: A Reacher Novel

Charles Wolfe

From Charles' 3 favorite reads in 2025.

Unknown Author Why Charles loves this book

It's Jack Reacher.

By Lee Child , Andrew Child ,

Why should I read it?

1 author picked Exit Strategy as one of their favorite books, and they share why you should read it.

What is this book about?

The page-turning new Jack Reacher thriller from #1 New York Times bestselling authors Lee Child and Andrew Child.

Don't miss the hit streaming series Reacher!

Reacher makes his way towards the entrance of a coffee shop. A young, stressed-looking guy in a suit brushes against him. Instinctively Reacher checks the pocket holding his cash and passport. There's no problem. Nothing is missing. But later in the day he finds something new has appeared in another pocket. A cryptic note. Reacher figures the guy in the suit must have planted it during their brief contact. Impressed by the guy's technique and…


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