Jim McGowan

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Jim McGowan

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Jim’s favorite books

Utopia by Lincoln Child

Revolution in The Valley by Andy Hertzfeld

Judas Unchained by Peter F. Hamilton

Second Foundation by Isaac Asimov

The Original Illustrated Sherlock Holmes by Arthur Conan Doyle

Century Rain by Alastair Reynolds

Cities in Flight by James Blish

The Caves of Steel by Isaac Asimov

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Beat to Quarters

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Beat to Quarters (Hornblower Saga: Chronological Order, # 6 )

by C.S. Forester

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Dec 16, 2025 04:58PM

The End and the D...

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The End and the Death: Volume III (The Horus Heresy: Siege of Terra)

by Dan Abnett (Goodreads Author)

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The Secret History of Twin Peaks

by Mark Frost (Goodreads Author)

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James S.A. Corey

“It was astounding, Bobbie thought, how quickly humanity could go from 'What unimaginable intelligence fashioned these soul-wrenching wonders?' to 'Well, since they’re not here, can I have their stuff?”
― James S.A. Corey

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Favorite Genres

Adult Fiction, Biography, Classics, Contemporary, Crime, Fantasy, Fiction, Graphic novels, Historical fiction, Humor and Comedy, Music, Mystery, Non-fiction, Paranormal, Science, Science fiction, Suspense, and Thriller

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