I have, for a long time, wanted to read the Cory Doctorow book “Little Brother”. I’ve read quite a bit of Cory’s work, but unfortunately not gotten around to reading this one. Just before Christmas a friend of mine (JD) asked me on Facebook if I had read it, and I could only respond that I hadn’t. It is this question that got me started this time!

I combined this with another item on my to-do list, which was to try and read a book on my Android phone. I downloaded the book in epub format, and got Aldiko installed. I’ve now just finished the book, and I must say that it has been a fantastic experience. Having it with me on my phone has made me realise how much time there is in the day that could be used for reading! I’ve had the phone up of my pocket quite often when I’d normally just be standing waiting for someone or something.

On top of that, or indeed, even without considering the technology – the book is awesome – if you haven’t read it, do! It is published with a nice open source license, so there really is no excuse not to go through the above link and get it… 😉

I like how he manages to describe quite complicated technical issues in an easy-to-understand way, and anyone who manages to promote computer programming through fiction, meanwhile pointing out severe flaws in the hysteria surrounding the CCTV against terror nation we are living in is a hero in my book.

Thanks Cory!