by Karel Capek. It is a satirical science fiction novel, written by Czech author Capek. It is about the discovery of a race of intelligent newts who live in the ocean. Their discovery leads to exploitation and war.

Of course, Capek was surrounded by war, first WWI and then WWII and the Nazi invasion of his country.

The Nazis wanted Capek badly. They were dismayed to discover he had died shortly before they took over his country. They went after his family instead.

Capek introduced the word "robot." It first appeared in a play he wrote, called RUR.

I read this book when I was in my twenties. I don't remember a thing about it. I found an old copy of it when I cleaned. It was yellowed and brittle, so I replaced it. I am enjoying this book. Sometimes it is good to revisit and look at things from the perspective of an older, more experienced world view.

Sorry, couldn't resist.

I remember RUR. Learning about it, that is. Wow, wayback machine time.

Darn, I tried to see if my library had that book but their website is messed up. Wonder what's up with that. I can probably find it in PDF form. I believe it would be interesting to have a look at it now.

The Shadow Land. It is my outdoor reading book. My nighttime book is Leslie Meiers, Invitation Only Murder, a cozy murder bedtime book. My living room book is Kathy Reichs, Two Nights.

I have a similar method. My bed book is Kafka. I listen to books off the internet in my kitchen while working. And I have a couch book, which is currently Calahan's Con by Spider Robinson which I haven't really had a chance to start yet.

I love Kathy Reichs and Bones and plan to read more of her books soon.

By Miranda James. I read ~1/day.

Great cozy mystery series. 👍

Good series, but I'm close to finishing them up.

Any recommendations?

The Cat Who.. series. I've read and enjoyed a number of those. I have more on my list of to-reads but haven't gotten any yet: Sofie Kelly, Laurie Cass’ Bookmobile cat series, The Traveling Cat Chronicles, and Rita Mae Brown's Mrs. Murphy Mysteries. I may have actually picked up some of those recommendations from you.

I've not read the bookmobile series or the Traveling Cat Chronicles.

I love The Cat Who series! 😍 i've read some of them twice. 😊

I read so much, it is difficult to stay in good material.

A couple more for you: David Rosenfelt's Andy Carpenter series is exceptional.

Also Sofie Ryan's cat series is decent.

Thanks so much again!

A new one, and a Hugo & Nebula award winner. Lots of good reviews. Must read.

I've met him at a couple of science fiction cons.

Such a good book. Much better than Captain Corelli's Mandolin (though that was not bad). I highly recommend it.

Sounds fun: Part epic, part farce.

Welcome to DU JennyStevens. Happy to have you here.

Thanks for the welcome hermetic.