The Ancient Ones, ch. 1-2 Moving on to another novel by David Brin. I’ve read several of his works over the years; and just recently I corresponded with him regarding my recording of Startide Rising. I told him that I’d like to read his most recent novel, The Ancient Ones. So, here we are! The…

Startide Rising, ch. 118-125 We’ve reached the end of Startide Rising. I started reading on October 20th and kept up the chapter-a-day pace through mid-November. After that I slackened the pace considerably! In any event, we now see the result of Streaker’s ploy to escape and the shredding of the hopes of the multiple Galactic…

Startide Rising, ch. 109-117 Reaching the climax, now: Streaker, Tom Orley, Takkata-Jim, and the Galactics. This is the next-to-last group of chapters. Chapter 109 – Takkata-JimChapter 110 – StreakerChapter 111 – TomChapter 112 – Takkata-JimChapter 113 – StreakerChapter 114 – GalacticsChapter 115 – StreakerChapter 116 – GalacticsChapter 117 – Takkata-Jim (length – 24:50) < Previous…

Startide Rising, ch. 103-108 The third-to-last group of chapters, and everyone is trying to survive: Toshio, Gillian, Tom Orley, Takkata-Jim, and Streaker. Chapter 103 – Tom OrleyChapter 104 – GalacticsChapter 105 – The SkiffChapter 106 – ToshioChapter 107 – Takkata-JimChapter 108 – Streaker (length – 25:16) Previous Chapters Next Chapters >

Startide Rising, ch. 95-102 Cover art by Jim Burns This is the fourth to last group of short chapters. Everyone on the surface and under the surface of Kithrup is primed for something! Capture, escape, life, or death… Chapter 95 – ToshioChapter 96 – Tom OrleyChapter 97 – The SkiffChapter 98 – Tom OrleyChapter 99…