#thephilosophersflight

Latest library read. It's an interesting sci-fi story set in the WWI-era in a alternative history where there's a branch of science called "empirical philosophy" that seems to be based on sort of a fantastical version of quantum mechanics. The author does a great job of world-building and creating a plausible alternative history of a world where people in the 18th century learned how to use quantum entanglement to alter things in the natural world. . . . . . . #ThePhilosophersFlight #AmReading #reading #book #bookstagram #instabook #books #booksofinstagram (at Manatee County Public Library) https://www.instagram.com/p/BrHVGrPB60x/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=r18pcigdmfn1

While I was on vacation, I couldn’t really concentrate on my book. I hate that feeling when you don’t give your book your full attention and stuff doesn’t make sense. So I decided to remove my bookmark and restart THE PHILOSOPHER’S FLIGHT over. . Rereading from the beginning is actually filling in some of the gaps I was experiencing. It’s a captivating book and if I didn’t start over, I think my review would have been a little different. Have you ever restarted a book from the beginning? . . . #bookstagram #bookish #bookblog #currentlyreading #thephilosophersflight #tommiller #magicalrealism bookphoto #bookphotography #booksofinstagram #simonereads #booknerd #bookworm #booklove #booklover #igreads #badassbookbabes #culturetripbooks #hyggereads #cozyreads

Are you ready to travel? We have a big trip coming up. We haven’t flown since the world went nuts so it’ll be an interesting experience ✈️ Here’s a short-stack of FLIGHT books. Where do you want to go when you’re ready to travel? 🧳 #flightstack #thelastflight #julieclark #thephilosophersflight #tommiller #angelsflight #michaelconnelly #theflightattendant #chrisbohjalian #hornetsflight #kenfollett #flightofdreams #ariellawhon #wwiifiction #historicalfiction #bookstagram #bookshelves #readinglife #sodacityreads #readersofig #suspensebook #bookhaul #literarycrimefiction #homelibrary #thrillerbooks #domesticthriller #crimefiction #thriller #mysterythriller #bookrecs https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc-m_olrQ6N/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Author Tom Miller continues his fabulous takedown of systemic sexism and racism in #ThePhilosophersWar, sequel to #ThePhilosophersFlight, following young Robert Canderelli Weekes as a newly assigned Fifth Division, Second Squadron sigilwoman. #simonandschuster #bookstagram #readersofinstagram #arcreads https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz5nszaAl7l/?igshid=1wbe5aocvqu1s

I loved Miller’s first book - The Philosopher’s Flight. The Philosopher’s War picks up where Flight ended. “Robert Canderelli Weekes is now a flier for the US Sigilry Corps, an elite, all-woman team of flying medics. He is the first man allowed to join. He ships to France to serve in the final days of WW l. But he’ll have to make decisions about loyalty and love to help end the war.” I would consider this a historical fiction/magical realism mashup. The world of empirical philosophy created by Miller is remarkable. Smokecarvers, transporters, fliers, 40 lb bags, Lewis guns. And through it all Robert must navigate as the only male in an army of women and being held to a higher standard. This is war so there is loss and death. Miller doesn’t sugarcoat it. Weekes must deal with the loss of squad mates and still find the will to fly. This book is full of wonderful characters and the writing is fast-paced. If you enjoyed the first book, you will love the additional layers in this one. A must read for your summer reading list! Book releases in a couple of Weekes. 😉 Thanks to @netgalley and @simonandschuster for the ARC. #thephilosopherswar #thephilosophersflight #tommiller #historicalfiction #magicalrealism #netgalley #advancedreadingcopy #bookstagram #bookshelves #booknerd #bookhoarder #bookworm #sodacityreads #bookish #bookreview #hardcover #novel #bookaddict #bookcover #bookhaul #bibliophile #goodreads #homelibrary #fiction #actionadventure #kindlereads https://www.instagram.com/p/BzipNZAA2Js/?igshid=12xs4aakca04q

“Magical realism” is not something I would have looked for before joining BOTM. But I would’ve missed out on these excellent books. Have you read these? Any magical realism favorites? #magicalrealism #krispykremesaremagical #bookofthemonth #thephilosophersflight #amillionjunes #beastsofextraordinarycircumstance #bookstagram #bookshelves #booknerd #bookhoarder #bookworm #sodacityreads #bookish #bookreview #hardcover #novel #bookaddict #bookcover #bookhaul #bibliophile #goodreads #homelibrary #readsomebooks #fiction https://www.instagram.com/p/BuZRTnKns7h/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1gqa5c1p5bvy1

These are my 5-star #BOTM books for 2018. Lots of good reads out of the 23 BOTM books l read, but these are the best. The Philosopher’s Flight was my favorite. The Oracle Year was also surprisingly good. Creepiest twist goes to Chalk Man. 😱 You should read all of these this year. #bookofthemonth #topreads2018 #booksoftheyear #thephilosophersflight #theoracleyear #thechalkman #emmainthenight #literaryfiction #contemporaryfiction #bookstagram #bookshelves #booknerd #bookworm #booklovers #bookish #bookreview #hardcover #novel #bookaddict #bookcover #bookhaul #bibliophile #goodreads #homelibrary #readsomebooks #fiction #crimefiction #thriller (at Ballentine, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BsNw0-TnA2Z/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lb5rx357jn2m

Why is there bit more buzz for this book? The Philosopher’s Flight by Tom Miller is a fantastical story “18-year-old Robert Weekes is a practitioner of empirical philosophy-a female dominated branch of science used to summon the wind, heal the injured and even fly. He dreams of being the first man to fly in the elite US Sigilry Corps Rescue and Evacuation Service. But he is resigned to doing the men’s work - mixing chemicals and keeping the books. A deadly accident puts his philosophical abilities to the test and he wins a scholarship to Radcliffe College where he must fight to win the respect of his female classmates and find the skill to join R & E. And keep from getting killed by the Trenchers.” I’m constantly amazed at the creativity and imagination that authors share with us. Reading this you think that people could fly. It’s a very interesting world that Miller has drawn. Robert Weekes is a character that’s easy to cheer for. It’s interesting to see the reversal if gender discrimination. This book feels a bit like a Neal Stephenson novel. Worth your time if you like a little alternative historical fantasy fiction. #thephilosophersflight #tommiller #alternatehistory #bookofthemonth #BOTM #bookstagram #bookshelf #booknerd #bookhoarder #bookworm #booklover #bookish #bookreview #bookclub #novel #bookaddict #bookaholic #bookcover #bookhaul #bibliophile #goodreads #homelibrary #bradslibrary #fiction