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Wednesday, November 28, 2018

Can't Wait Wednesday/Sci-FiMonth!! Agency, by William Gibson





Welcome to "Can't Wait Wednesday"!


This is a weekly event hosted by
Tressa @ Wishful Endings!
This is also where we excited book bloggers showcase future releases we're eagerly anticipating! 
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please click HERE.


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Today I'm also linking up to 
Sci-Fi Month!!  
This is an exciting event, hosted by 
Lisa @ Dear Geek Place 
and imyril @ onemore.org!!

For more information, and to 
join in, please refer 
to my Announcement Post
for this event!!
Here's my choice for this week!



 Agency
 William Gibson
Hardcover, 496  pages
Berkley Books
    April 2, 2019    
Cyberpunk, Fantasy, Science Fiction

https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/35019996-agency






"One of the most visionary, original, and quietly influential writers currently working" (The Boston Globe) returns with a brand-new novel.

In William Gibson's first novel since 2014's New York Times bestselling The Peripheral, a gifted "app-whisperer," hired to beta test a mysterious new product, finds her life endangered by her relationship with her surprisingly street-smart and combat-savvy "digital assistant."


 
 Why I can't wait for this one!

I've been wanting to read this writer's work for quite some time now. Two of his books that are very well-known are Neuromancer (1984) and Mono Lisa Overdrive (1988). From what I know of him, he's a very inventive creator, so I really should get to his books! Before I read this new one, though, I'd like to get Neuromancer under my belt, at least!





William Ford Gibson is an American-Canadian writer who has been called the father of the cyberpunk subgenre of science fiction, having coined the term cyberspace in 1982 and popularized it in his first novel, Neuromancer(1984), which has sold more than 6.5 million copies worldwide.

While his early writing took the form of short stories, Gibson has since written nine critically acclaimed novels (one in collaboration), contributed articles to several major publications, and has collaborated extensively with performance artists, filmmakers and musicians. His thought has been cited as an influence on science fiction authors, academia, cyberculture, and technology.

What do you think of my
choice this week? 
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let me know!






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18 comments:

  1. Brian JosephNovember 28, 2018 at 5:32 AM

    It is good to know that Gibson is still writing novels. I think that Neurmancer was brilliant. I would like to read this. I wonder what his new work is like. However I have not read Mona Lisa Overdrive so I also should read that first.

    On a side note I think thaf Gibson has been on Twitter, taking shots at Trump, lol.

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    1. Maria BeharDecember 6, 2018 at 1:48 AM

      Hi, Brian!

      Yes, it SURE is!! I thought he was no longer doing so!

      Alas, I have not read "Neuromancer" yet..... WOW. I can't BELIEVE how many TERRIFIC books I have yet to read!! And a LOT of them are SF books, too..... :(

      I want to read the entire series, of which "Neuromancer" and "Mona LIsa Overdrive" are a part. OMG.....SO LITTLE time..... AAAARRRGGGGHHH!!!

      Oh, Gibson has been taking shots at Trump?! Now I REALLY need to read his books!! I've just become a HUGE fan of his!!!! LOL.

      Thanks for the interesting comment!! <3 :)

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  2. BarbNovember 28, 2018 at 9:42 AM

    This one sounds really interesting and I hope you love it. Sorry I've been so out of touch. I was t-boned Nov. 5th and although not majorly harmed, have had appointments, a rental car (my truck is STILL in the garage). Throw in a ill-timed kitchen remodel and the holidays and I'm spent. It's all I can do to keep my head above water. Cass had a birthday on Thanksgiving day and then our anniversary was the day h afterwards. Whew! I really need a break. I miss chatting with you and hope you and your family are well. The dogs say WOOF WOOF Auntie Maria!

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    1. Maria BeharDecember 6, 2018 at 1:57 AM

      Hi, Barb!

      Yes, it SURE does!! I REALLY need to read MORE science fiction!!! Lol.

      Yes, I read your blog post on being T-boned.....SO SORRY about that, Barb..... I'm VERY happy, though, that you were not seriously injured, although I'm sure you got a bad scare..... And your truck is STILL in the garage? WOW. Hope there's been some progress on that recently! And then a kitchen remodel, Cass's birthday, and your wedding anniversary? Girl, you NEED a good, long rest!!

      Yeah, I REALLY miss chatting with you, too!! I've been pretty busy myself, with schoolwork. (I think I'll publish a blog post about that, btw.) i'm STILL catching up on comments from last week..... OMG.....

      Will be hopping on over to your blog to say "Hi!" and post several comments!!

      HUGS TO YOU AND THOSE LOVELY PUPS, AND "WOOF, WOOF" RIGHT BACK AT THEM!!!! YEAH!!!! <3 <3 <3 :) :) :)

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  3. Jennifer Tar Heel ReaderNovember 28, 2018 at 9:53 AM

    This does sound like an inventive and creative title! I hope you love your read!

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    1. Maria BeharDecember 6, 2018 at 1:59 AM

      Hi, Jennifer!

      Yeah!! I really NEED to read more SF, and Gibson is a major writer, so I'd better catch up with his books! Lol.

      Thanks for commenting!! <3 :)

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  4. Mary @ StackingMyBookShelves!November 28, 2018 at 12:58 PM

    This sounds like a good book. I like the blurb. I will have to add this one to my list. I hope you get it and enjoy the heck out of it!

    Mary

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    1. Maria BeharDecember 6, 2018 at 2:00 AM

      Hi, Mary!

      Yeah, Gibson is major writer, so I REALLY want to read his boooks!! I KNOW I'll definitely enjoy this one!

      Thanks for the nice comment!! <3 :)

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  5. Ronyell (a.k.a. Rabbitearsblog)November 28, 2018 at 6:07 PM

    Oooh! I love the look of this cover! Great pick!

    Here’s my WoW!

    Ronyell @ Rabbit Ears Book Blog

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    1. Maria BeharDecember 6, 2018 at 2:01 AM

      Hi, Ronyell!

      Yeah, that SURE is a truly unique cover!! I REALLY like it, too!!

      Thanks for commenting!! <3 :)

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  6. Michelle@Because ReadingNovember 28, 2018 at 8:40 PM

    That cover is fantastic. This looks like it will be a great read. I hope you are able to read it when it comes out! :)

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    1. Maria BeharDecember 6, 2018 at 12:30 PM

      Hi, Michelle!

      SURE is!! And yes, this book also looks like a GREAT read!! I hope I can get to it as soon as it comes out!!

      Thanks for commenting!! <3 :)

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  7. Irena BookDustMagicNovember 29, 2018 at 3:18 AM

    Sounds good to me and in the meantime I hope you'll get a chance to read The Necromancer, pretty soon possibly. :)

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    1. Maria BeharDecember 6, 2018 at 12:32 PM

      Hi, Irena!

      Yeah, it sounds good to me, too!! And I also hope to be able to read "Neuromancer" first!

      Thanks for commenting!! <2 :)

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  8. GregNovember 29, 2018 at 4:07 AM

    I haven't read this author either, but being a big cyberpunk/ dystopian fan, I really should!

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    1. Maria BeharDecember 6, 2018 at 12:33 PM

      Hi, Greg!

      I've been wanting to get to his books, too.... SO MANY GREAT books to get to....

      Thanks for commenting!! <3 :)

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  9. sjhigbeeDecember 5, 2018 at 5:00 PM

    Oh my goodness! I haven't read anything by this author since Neuromancer - it would be interesting to see what he's producing now... thank you so much for sharing, Maria:)

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    1. Maria BeharDecember 6, 2018 at 12:35 PM

      Hi, Sarah!

      Well, at least you've read "Neuromancer"! I haven't even read that one, lol.

      This book looks VERY interesting, and I hope to be able to get to it!

      You're very welcome for the sharing!! Thanks for commenting!! HUGS!!! <3 <3 <3 :) :) :)

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