Yeah, I can't really place a lot of details, but it all amalgamates with so many other post apocalyptic stories of a similar theme.

Unless someone made it very clear that they wanted a specific book, I wouldn’t give books as gifts. Not even to a bona-fide book lover. I think it would put too much pressure on the recipient to read, enjoy and report back to me. Suppose I picked a book they didn’t like. Would they feel obligated to finish it?

I’m not much of a gift giver, though. Unless I am thoroughly comfortable that I know the recipient’s tastes, I tend to give gift cards. And often, I give the ones that are not tied to any one store or business.

I give people books but it’s rarely based on my experience of reading the book, sometimes i’ll give a book I didn’t particularly even like because I know their taste and mine differ, sometimes one I haven’t read.

I give books based on what I know of them and their reading habits. Sometimes I nudge them in a direction they’ve never tried before but I know it offers something they would enjoy, say certain historical fiction for a solely romance reader.

I used to keep a *lot* of books, and of course, people always asked to borrow.

I never loaned out books. I gave them, and asked to be given them back when done. (If I didn't want to give the book away, I just said "No" or "you can come by here and read it anytime you want")

After several moves in quick succession and an impending move to NYC I gave my entire library away -- Limit of one book per person per visit. It took a few months and a few parties but in the end almost all were gone.

I read them about 9 years ago, interesting premise, rather enjoyed book one (Wool), but couldn't get into the other books. I'm not surprised it's becoming a series, a movie wouldn't do it justice.

All three book in that series are great. in my top 10 favorite series of all time.

Oh that actually sounds quite wonderful :O

I buy books for my niece and nephew and sandwich them inbwteen something they asked for, like cloths or money. I donate all my other books when I am done reading them.

I pass books on to my artistic minded friends if I believe they’ll get something out of them, whether they’ve read the author or not, usually with a note or an explanation.

If I purchase a book as a gift it’s usually a coffee table book unless I’ve been specifically asked for a book.

I give books to people I know enjoy reading. I usually ask for specifics otherwise try to find a random book related to one of their deep dive interests. It's so much fun when people are pleased with books they haven't heard of.

Haha, yeah this is my fear. It's like I would love to delve deeper into this world... But not like this, through the eyes of Agent Smith.. Bring back the Biologist's wide eyed respect for the terrifying beauty of Gaia! Show me plants not piles of files! xD

the main thing i remember that won me over is that on control's first day he can't use his office because his computer is being set up... checks out

I found book two to be excruciating to read and couldn’t finish it.

Want to jump on the top comment to invite everyone who loves the books and are excited for the show to come join us at r/siloseries for when the show comes out!

Oh, I love the whole thing. It’s true that Annihilation can stand on its own, but the trilogy as a whole is like a gorgeous magic-eye picture where you never really see the whole picture, but it’s captivating and engrossing.

I am reading it right now and I really am enjoying it. Having an afternoon coffee because I couldn’t go to bed early enough. I continued a couple hours past the time I should have. I’m only on the first book but it’s so promising.

Lol yeah I havnt ever worked in an office, maybe that's why I'm not picking up on the vibe.

Yeah, I think maybe I could benefit from some time between Annihilation and Authority. Also the fact that the Biologist at the end of the book pretty much says "Don't follow me." I feel like that whole event needs some room to breath in my mind a little while longer.

There are moments of brilliance, but I really found the last two a slog, not to mention predictable.

My bad wrong suv Reddit :) yes the book. Ignore me

just read the 1st book, books 2 & 3 are a complete waste of time (as bad as HHG books 4 & 5)

Wool is the first book in the Silo series. In fact, Wool was the name of the original short story of just Holston's experience.

I was just joshing about how dense those two works are. I’ve read the Baroque Trilogy 4-5 times, but There are large parts of “Quicksilver”, mainly about math, that I find myself skimming when I read it again.

lol - 2 and 3 don't explain anything. You're fine. If anything, they expand the scope of the book to a maddening degree. The third was a slog, in my opinion, but I loved 1/2.

It’s called Silo