Corey Richards
@coreyjrichards.bsky.social
Sometimes I design. Sometimes I write. Sometimes I garden. All times I exist.
I finished the audiobook of Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, narrated by Ray Porter.
The core plot and narrative? Fantastic. The science sometimes gets a bit heavy, and Weir leans into stereotypes, but it’s still a great ride.
The opening was a little slow, but once it kicked in... 👌
4/5
The core plot and narrative? Fantastic. The science sometimes gets a bit heavy, and Weir leans into stereotypes, but it’s still a great ride.
The opening was a little slow, but once it kicked in... 👌
4/5
August 12, 2025 at 11:46 AM
I finished the audiobook of Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, narrated by Ray Porter.
The core plot and narrative? Fantastic. The science sometimes gets a bit heavy, and Weir leans into stereotypes, but it’s still a great ride.
The opening was a little slow, but once it kicked in... 👌
4/5
The core plot and narrative? Fantastic. The science sometimes gets a bit heavy, and Weir leans into stereotypes, but it’s still a great ride.
The opening was a little slow, but once it kicked in... 👌
4/5
I finished The City & The City by China Miéville.
It was good, though a bit dry.
The concept is fascinating, and Tyador Borlú made for an engaging MC and was well contrasted by the detective from Ul Qoma.
But ultimately, it lost bite. By the final third, it felt as if the stakes had faded.
3/5
It was good, though a bit dry.
The concept is fascinating, and Tyador Borlú made for an engaging MC and was well contrasted by the detective from Ul Qoma.
But ultimately, it lost bite. By the final third, it felt as if the stakes had faded.
3/5
August 4, 2025 at 12:18 PM
I finished The City & The City by China Miéville.
It was good, though a bit dry.
The concept is fascinating, and Tyador Borlú made for an engaging MC and was well contrasted by the detective from Ul Qoma.
But ultimately, it lost bite. By the final third, it felt as if the stakes had faded.
3/5
It was good, though a bit dry.
The concept is fascinating, and Tyador Borlú made for an engaging MC and was well contrasted by the detective from Ul Qoma.
But ultimately, it lost bite. By the final third, it felt as if the stakes had faded.
3/5
I really enjoyed this reflection on the graphic design for the Zohran campaign. They made some real smart design choices.
June 28, 2025 at 6:45 AM
I really enjoyed this reflection on the graphic design for the Zohran campaign. They made some real smart design choices.
I also forgot to mention I finished the 11.22.63 audiobook by Stephen King, read by Craig Wasson.
Fantastic reading, as to be expected by Wasson. Even better book, if not a smidge too long.
Every bit was worth it, granted, but it just felt like it could have been a three parter.
4/5
Fantastic reading, as to be expected by Wasson. Even better book, if not a smidge too long.
Every bit was worth it, granted, but it just felt like it could have been a three parter.
4/5
June 22, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I also forgot to mention I finished the 11.22.63 audiobook by Stephen King, read by Craig Wasson.
Fantastic reading, as to be expected by Wasson. Even better book, if not a smidge too long.
Every bit was worth it, granted, but it just felt like it could have been a three parter.
4/5
Fantastic reading, as to be expected by Wasson. Even better book, if not a smidge too long.
Every bit was worth it, granted, but it just felt like it could have been a three parter.
4/5
I finished Babel: An Arcane History, by R.F. Kuang.
I really liked its blend of history and fantasy. The writing was accessible and easy. The language and silver working aspect was innovative and interesting but…
It gets boring halfway through and the ending was lacklustre and predictable.
3/5
I really liked its blend of history and fantasy. The writing was accessible and easy. The language and silver working aspect was innovative and interesting but…
It gets boring halfway through and the ending was lacklustre and predictable.
3/5
June 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I finished Babel: An Arcane History, by R.F. Kuang.
I really liked its blend of history and fantasy. The writing was accessible and easy. The language and silver working aspect was innovative and interesting but…
It gets boring halfway through and the ending was lacklustre and predictable.
3/5
I really liked its blend of history and fantasy. The writing was accessible and easy. The language and silver working aspect was innovative and interesting but…
It gets boring halfway through and the ending was lacklustre and predictable.
3/5
I finished Unruly by David Mitchell the other day.
I had to listen to the audiobook to get it over the line, I found it became a little slow and, unsurprisingly given the subject, repetitive.
But Mitchell is an engaging and obviously funny writer.
The bits I enjoyed, I ENJOYED.
3/5
I had to listen to the audiobook to get it over the line, I found it became a little slow and, unsurprisingly given the subject, repetitive.
But Mitchell is an engaging and obviously funny writer.
The bits I enjoyed, I ENJOYED.
3/5
June 9, 2025 at 7:50 AM
I finished Unruly by David Mitchell the other day.
I had to listen to the audiobook to get it over the line, I found it became a little slow and, unsurprisingly given the subject, repetitive.
But Mitchell is an engaging and obviously funny writer.
The bits I enjoyed, I ENJOYED.
3/5
I had to listen to the audiobook to get it over the line, I found it became a little slow and, unsurprisingly given the subject, repetitive.
But Mitchell is an engaging and obviously funny writer.
The bits I enjoyed, I ENJOYED.
3/5
And I never did mention that I finished How to Kill Your Family by Bella Mackie.
I thought it was fantastic, great VO work and just a solid and engaging story. I can understand peoples critiques, but I had a good time with it. Once it got going, I couldn't stop listening.
4/5
I thought it was fantastic, great VO work and just a solid and engaging story. I can understand peoples critiques, but I had a good time with it. Once it got going, I couldn't stop listening.
4/5
May 22, 2025 at 8:02 AM
And I never did mention that I finished How to Kill Your Family by Bella Mackie.
I thought it was fantastic, great VO work and just a solid and engaging story. I can understand peoples critiques, but I had a good time with it. Once it got going, I couldn't stop listening.
4/5
I thought it was fantastic, great VO work and just a solid and engaging story. I can understand peoples critiques, but I had a good time with it. Once it got going, I couldn't stop listening.
4/5
It's been a while since I actually finished something but I just put down Snuff by Terry Pratchett.
I'm a fan of the City Watch series of books so I'm probably a little bit biased, but I really enjoyed it. Has some strong themes and great Pratchett writing. Though it did drift towards the end.
4/5
I'm a fan of the City Watch series of books so I'm probably a little bit biased, but I really enjoyed it. Has some strong themes and great Pratchett writing. Though it did drift towards the end.
4/5
May 22, 2025 at 7:59 AM
It's been a while since I actually finished something but I just put down Snuff by Terry Pratchett.
I'm a fan of the City Watch series of books so I'm probably a little bit biased, but I really enjoyed it. Has some strong themes and great Pratchett writing. Though it did drift towards the end.
4/5
I'm a fan of the City Watch series of books so I'm probably a little bit biased, but I really enjoyed it. Has some strong themes and great Pratchett writing. Though it did drift towards the end.
4/5
The joys of potting a decorative bean are unparalleled.
March 14, 2025 at 1:40 PM
The joys of potting a decorative bean are unparalleled.
Took me longer than I’d anticipated, but I recently finished Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton.
The movie still stands on top. However I really enjoyed the extra level of detail in the book and juicy character development.
Did not like the final 10% or so.
3.5/5
The movie still stands on top. However I really enjoyed the extra level of detail in the book and juicy character development.
Did not like the final 10% or so.
3.5/5
March 8, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Took me longer than I’d anticipated, but I recently finished Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton.
The movie still stands on top. However I really enjoyed the extra level of detail in the book and juicy character development.
Did not like the final 10% or so.
3.5/5
The movie still stands on top. However I really enjoyed the extra level of detail in the book and juicy character development.
Did not like the final 10% or so.
3.5/5
Magazine design seems to be coming back in a big way.
With the rise of AI, people are seeking out curated, authentic, and well presented long form content.
Really interesting seeing some of the creative work in things like Queue from Netflix/Pentagram and Famous for my Dinner Parties.
With the rise of AI, people are seeking out curated, authentic, and well presented long form content.
Really interesting seeing some of the creative work in things like Queue from Netflix/Pentagram and Famous for my Dinner Parties.
February 19, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Magazine design seems to be coming back in a big way.
With the rise of AI, people are seeking out curated, authentic, and well presented long form content.
Really interesting seeing some of the creative work in things like Queue from Netflix/Pentagram and Famous for my Dinner Parties.
With the rise of AI, people are seeking out curated, authentic, and well presented long form content.
Really interesting seeing some of the creative work in things like Queue from Netflix/Pentagram and Famous for my Dinner Parties.
Crime and Punishment was great.
The naturalistic dialogue and psychological cat-and-mouse between Raskolnikov and Porfiry pulled me in completely.
The moral themes hit deep, and Razumikhin is a BOY.
Did drag in spots though.
4/5
The naturalistic dialogue and psychological cat-and-mouse between Raskolnikov and Porfiry pulled me in completely.
The moral themes hit deep, and Razumikhin is a BOY.
Did drag in spots though.
4/5
February 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Crime and Punishment was great.
The naturalistic dialogue and psychological cat-and-mouse between Raskolnikov and Porfiry pulled me in completely.
The moral themes hit deep, and Razumikhin is a BOY.
Did drag in spots though.
4/5
The naturalistic dialogue and psychological cat-and-mouse between Raskolnikov and Porfiry pulled me in completely.
The moral themes hit deep, and Razumikhin is a BOY.
Did drag in spots though.
4/5
While I am very much enjoying Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment (Nicolas Pasternak Slater translation), I still can’t get over how good this review is on GoodReads.
#booksky
#booksky
January 19, 2025 at 7:09 PM
While I am very much enjoying Dostoevsky’s Crime and Punishment (Nicolas Pasternak Slater translation), I still can’t get over how good this review is on GoodReads.
#booksky
#booksky
My third book of the year was a short one - The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.
It was good. It’s a satisfying folktale style read with a nice, if not tired core message.
Let’s just say it was an enjoyable journey, but not one I’d necessarily choose to take again.
3/5
It was good. It’s a satisfying folktale style read with a nice, if not tired core message.
Let’s just say it was an enjoyable journey, but not one I’d necessarily choose to take again.
3/5
January 19, 2025 at 10:18 AM
My third book of the year was a short one - The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho.
It was good. It’s a satisfying folktale style read with a nice, if not tired core message.
Let’s just say it was an enjoyable journey, but not one I’d necessarily choose to take again.
3/5
It was good. It’s a satisfying folktale style read with a nice, if not tired core message.
Let’s just say it was an enjoyable journey, but not one I’d necessarily choose to take again.
3/5
My second book of the year, Kaveh Akbar’s Martyr! is absolutely fantastic.
Elegant, original, funny. The fact I finished it in a week is a testament to its quality.
I particularly like how it covers a lot of heavy themes in a non-didactic way.
5/5
Elegant, original, funny. The fact I finished it in a week is a testament to its quality.
I particularly like how it covers a lot of heavy themes in a non-didactic way.
5/5
January 13, 2025 at 8:01 AM
My second book of the year, Kaveh Akbar’s Martyr! is absolutely fantastic.
Elegant, original, funny. The fact I finished it in a week is a testament to its quality.
I particularly like how it covers a lot of heavy themes in a non-didactic way.
5/5
Elegant, original, funny. The fact I finished it in a week is a testament to its quality.
I particularly like how it covers a lot of heavy themes in a non-didactic way.
5/5
First book of 2025, Richard Osman’s The Bullet that Missed (Thursday Murder Club 3) is a hit.
I’d shelved it at 40% last year, but the third act is super, super engaging. Struggled to put it down this time.
4/5
I’d shelved it at 40% last year, but the third act is super, super engaging. Struggled to put it down this time.
4/5
January 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM
First book of 2025, Richard Osman’s The Bullet that Missed (Thursday Murder Club 3) is a hit.
I’d shelved it at 40% last year, but the third act is super, super engaging. Struggled to put it down this time.
4/5
I’d shelved it at 40% last year, but the third act is super, super engaging. Struggled to put it down this time.
4/5
My twelfth book of the year was ‘In the Miso Soup’ by Ryu Murakami. It was enjoyable, if not a little gratuitous for my liking.
It’s gripping. It’s dark. It’s a sharp and well written exploration of loneliness and complicitness in cultural decline.
3.5/5
It’s gripping. It’s dark. It’s a sharp and well written exploration of loneliness and complicitness in cultural decline.
3.5/5
December 30, 2024 at 4:08 PM
My twelfth book of the year was ‘In the Miso Soup’ by Ryu Murakami. It was enjoyable, if not a little gratuitous for my liking.
It’s gripping. It’s dark. It’s a sharp and well written exploration of loneliness and complicitness in cultural decline.
3.5/5
It’s gripping. It’s dark. It’s a sharp and well written exploration of loneliness and complicitness in cultural decline.
3.5/5
December 9, 2024 at 4:30 PM
December 9, 2024 at 4:30 PM
Liverpool fans…
November 28, 2024 at 8:11 AM
Liverpool fans…
whre money gib money
November 21, 2024 at 9:37 AM
whre money gib money
Look, as an Arsenal fan, it physically pains me to say this. I hate Spurs. They're a crap club. Always have been.
...but their recent rebrand is actually good.
Not as good as ours, obviously. Let's not get carried away here. But good.
*quietly goes to wash mouth out with soap*
...but their recent rebrand is actually good.
Not as good as ours, obviously. Let's not get carried away here. But good.
*quietly goes to wash mouth out with soap*
November 21, 2024 at 8:46 AM
Look, as an Arsenal fan, it physically pains me to say this. I hate Spurs. They're a crap club. Always have been.
...but their recent rebrand is actually good.
Not as good as ours, obviously. Let's not get carried away here. But good.
*quietly goes to wash mouth out with soap*
...but their recent rebrand is actually good.
Not as good as ours, obviously. Let's not get carried away here. But good.
*quietly goes to wash mouth out with soap*
Shame they're over a decade too late 😅
This is the current logo trend... they should have done a detailed, hatched jaguar. The fools!
This is the current logo trend... they should have done a detailed, hatched jaguar. The fools!
November 20, 2024 at 2:44 PM
Shame they're over a decade too late 😅
This is the current logo trend... they should have done a detailed, hatched jaguar. The fools!
This is the current logo trend... they should have done a detailed, hatched jaguar. The fools!