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By Isaac Asimov

-pgs: 398

A classic mystery story set in the future that deals with the “murder” of a human form robot. Asimov was clearly an author beyond his times with his inventiveness, imagination and clear headedness. The story and the different worlds that exist in the future are clearly constructed with different traits that make them surprisingly unique. Asimov’s unfailing humor can be seen in this novel. As in other mystery novels of his when the revelation is coming you wonder did I miss something. However, when the concept is revealed, you realize that you were mistaken and it did eventually all make sense.

By Isaac Asimov

-pgs: 246

I found this novel to be highly entertaining for multiple reasons. First, the narrator of this story is a very real but fake author that is not Isaac Asimov. Second, Isaac Asimov makes himself a character in the story that the first author makes fun of. Last, the two have a running dialogue going in footnotes throughout the book. It was all very original and very imaginative, which made the book very interesting. Isaac Asimov is a very prolific writer who should be widely recognized as a great. This novel represents his easy spirit and showcases his talents and abilities.

Selected by Isaac Asimov, Martin Greenberg, Joseph D. Olander

-pgs: 432

A wonderful collection of short mystery stories. They all have surprise endings with a twist and most of these endings bring a smile to the face. As the title implies, this is the anthology of the top one hundred mystery stories by no name authors that you will not recognize. However, it is very entertaining and will be enjoyed by everyone. Isaac Asimov begins the anthology with a story about how these mysteries are like snacks that bring happiness and joy to the reader. I like that analogy a lot because it is exact.