Last book you've read....and why?

[brucelee]

I'm reading Quicksilver by Neal Stephenson, because I did some searches on Sci Fi authors and his stories sounded interesting, because they happen in the past and focus on trade and commerce it is a work of fiction, but he's very descriptive and immersive. I guess I'm reading it because it's not a typical Science Fiction story. What makes it science fiction it the fact that there is fictional science in it (like alchemy). Found it used for $7.50 at my local used book store.

Nice to know you're interested in science fiction. Jack Williamson according to the back cover of the book is a nebula and hugo awardee ( hope I remember the awards right). The second person to be conferred the title of "grandmaster in science fiction writing".

Used books in my country are usually priced around $4-$5. I've currently bought Tom Clancy's hardbound book ( Sum of All Fear) for 105 pesos (around $2).