Tag: nicholas glastonbury

  • 2025 Tournament of Books: James vs. Martyr! (again)

    2025 Tournament of Books: James vs. Martyr! (again)

    OK, there’s not much point rehashing what I said the last time these two faced off. I still think James is the better book. My judgment on the judgment This is a vote by all the judges, and since last year I did a handy little table, I figured I’d repeat that again this year. I…

  • 2025 Tournament of Books: The History of Sound  vs. The Extinction of Irena Rey

    2025 Tournament of Books: The History of Sound vs. The Extinction of Irena Rey

    Another quarterfinals match-up where it’s books I’ve picked to advance, sparing me the trip to the alternate universe. This time  it’s The History of Sound vs The Extinction of Irena Rey. This is perhaps the toughest match-up for me to pick a winner on. Both books are excellent and flawed in their own ways.  It’s almost a…