Peter Dirksen
@phdirksen.bsky.social
(He/Him) #WGA TV Writer (The Goldbergs, Schooled, many kids shows) , GIRLDAD, BBall fan, sci-fi/mystery nerd. Iowa Alumn.
Got back into reading with Libby. Trying to read more intentionally and inclusively and I’m loving it. My TBR is way way too long.
Got back into reading with Libby. Trying to read more intentionally and inclusively and I’m loving it. My TBR is way way too long.
Finished listening to a book:
Book #7 of 2026
A Game of Thrones (Fire & Ice #1) by George RR Martin (1996)
Second time. Still enjoy it. The shifting power dynamics and POV are a highlight. The scope is incredible. Obviously heavily influenced by series written before, but done so well.
#booksky
Book #7 of 2026
A Game of Thrones (Fire & Ice #1) by George RR Martin (1996)
Second time. Still enjoy it. The shifting power dynamics and POV are a highlight. The scope is incredible. Obviously heavily influenced by series written before, but done so well.
#booksky
February 4, 2026 at 8:06 PM
Finished listening to a book:
Book #7 of 2026
A Game of Thrones (Fire & Ice #1) by George RR Martin (1996)
Second time. Still enjoy it. The shifting power dynamics and POV are a highlight. The scope is incredible. Obviously heavily influenced by series written before, but done so well.
#booksky
Book #7 of 2026
A Game of Thrones (Fire & Ice #1) by George RR Martin (1996)
Second time. Still enjoy it. The shifting power dynamics and POV are a highlight. The scope is incredible. Obviously heavily influenced by series written before, but done so well.
#booksky
Finished listening to a book:
Book #6 of 2026
Sacred (Kenzie & Gennaro #3) by Dennis Lehane (1997)
Liked each book in the series more than the last. But, I will say he is much better writing male characters. “Grief is a carnivore that eats all other emotions” = amazing line.
#booksky
Book #6 of 2026
Sacred (Kenzie & Gennaro #3) by Dennis Lehane (1997)
Liked each book in the series more than the last. But, I will say he is much better writing male characters. “Grief is a carnivore that eats all other emotions” = amazing line.
#booksky
January 29, 2026 at 3:06 AM
Finished listening to a book:
Book #6 of 2026
Sacred (Kenzie & Gennaro #3) by Dennis Lehane (1997)
Liked each book in the series more than the last. But, I will say he is much better writing male characters. “Grief is a carnivore that eats all other emotions” = amazing line.
#booksky
Book #6 of 2026
Sacred (Kenzie & Gennaro #3) by Dennis Lehane (1997)
Liked each book in the series more than the last. But, I will say he is much better writing male characters. “Grief is a carnivore that eats all other emotions” = amazing line.
#booksky
Finished listening to a book:
Book #5 of 2026
A Conspiracy of Tall Men by Noah Hawley
You can see the ideas for Legion on FX growing here, with all the shadow government organizations and entertaining weird characters with wild conspiracy theories. But plot was a bit hard to follow.
#booksky
Book #5 of 2026
A Conspiracy of Tall Men by Noah Hawley
You can see the ideas for Legion on FX growing here, with all the shadow government organizations and entertaining weird characters with wild conspiracy theories. But plot was a bit hard to follow.
#booksky
January 20, 2026 at 8:40 PM
Finished listening to a book:
Book #5 of 2026
A Conspiracy of Tall Men by Noah Hawley
You can see the ideas for Legion on FX growing here, with all the shadow government organizations and entertaining weird characters with wild conspiracy theories. But plot was a bit hard to follow.
#booksky
Book #5 of 2026
A Conspiracy of Tall Men by Noah Hawley
You can see the ideas for Legion on FX growing here, with all the shadow government organizations and entertaining weird characters with wild conspiracy theories. But plot was a bit hard to follow.
#booksky
Finished listening to a book:
Book #4 of 2026
The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11 by Lawrence Wright (2006)
Very interesting. A lot of the Why and the Who behind the attack. Very detailed with thorough research. And somehow he finished it only five years later. Impressive.
#booksky
Book #4 of 2026
The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11 by Lawrence Wright (2006)
Very interesting. A lot of the Why and the Who behind the attack. Very detailed with thorough research. And somehow he finished it only five years later. Impressive.
#booksky
January 13, 2026 at 6:56 AM
Finished listening to a book:
Book #4 of 2026
The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11 by Lawrence Wright (2006)
Very interesting. A lot of the Why and the Who behind the attack. Very detailed with thorough research. And somehow he finished it only five years later. Impressive.
#booksky
Book #4 of 2026
The Looming Tower: Al-Qaeda and the Road to 9/11 by Lawrence Wright (2006)
Very interesting. A lot of the Why and the Who behind the attack. Very detailed with thorough research. And somehow he finished it only five years later. Impressive.
#booksky
Finished reading a book:
Book #3 of 2026
Journey of the Lost Elephant (Wild Magic #2) by Abiola Bello (2025)
Still a cute series. My daughter loves Misha and Ziggy. I like that she’s learning about animals in an inclusive story.
#booksky
Book #3 of 2026
Journey of the Lost Elephant (Wild Magic #2) by Abiola Bello (2025)
Still a cute series. My daughter loves Misha and Ziggy. I like that she’s learning about animals in an inclusive story.
#booksky
January 10, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Finished reading a book:
Book #3 of 2026
Journey of the Lost Elephant (Wild Magic #2) by Abiola Bello (2025)
Still a cute series. My daughter loves Misha and Ziggy. I like that she’s learning about animals in an inclusive story.
#booksky
Book #3 of 2026
Journey of the Lost Elephant (Wild Magic #2) by Abiola Bello (2025)
Still a cute series. My daughter loves Misha and Ziggy. I like that she’s learning about animals in an inclusive story.
#booksky
Finished reading a book:
Book #2 of 2026
Nick’s Trip (Nick Stefanos #2) by George Pelecanos (1993)
Great characters, excellent dialogue. Debaucherous world. This one is really two tangentially related novellas/cases rolled into one book. Looking forward to Book 3.
#booksky
Book #2 of 2026
Nick’s Trip (Nick Stefanos #2) by George Pelecanos (1993)
Great characters, excellent dialogue. Debaucherous world. This one is really two tangentially related novellas/cases rolled into one book. Looking forward to Book 3.
#booksky
January 5, 2026 at 11:22 PM
Finished reading a book:
Book #2 of 2026
Nick’s Trip (Nick Stefanos #2) by George Pelecanos (1993)
Great characters, excellent dialogue. Debaucherous world. This one is really two tangentially related novellas/cases rolled into one book. Looking forward to Book 3.
#booksky
Book #2 of 2026
Nick’s Trip (Nick Stefanos #2) by George Pelecanos (1993)
Great characters, excellent dialogue. Debaucherous world. This one is really two tangentially related novellas/cases rolled into one book. Looking forward to Book 3.
#booksky
Finished listening to a book:
Book #1 of 2026
A Midsummer’s Equation (Detective Galileo #6) by Keigo Higashino (2011)
Enjoy Galileo. Physics Prof/Amateur Detective. Lots of character work with the other characters. Good moral quandaries. You will figure out some early, but never all.
#booksky
Book #1 of 2026
A Midsummer’s Equation (Detective Galileo #6) by Keigo Higashino (2011)
Enjoy Galileo. Physics Prof/Amateur Detective. Lots of character work with the other characters. Good moral quandaries. You will figure out some early, but never all.
#booksky
January 5, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Finished listening to a book:
Book #1 of 2026
A Midsummer’s Equation (Detective Galileo #6) by Keigo Higashino (2011)
Enjoy Galileo. Physics Prof/Amateur Detective. Lots of character work with the other characters. Good moral quandaries. You will figure out some early, but never all.
#booksky
Book #1 of 2026
A Midsummer’s Equation (Detective Galileo #6) by Keigo Higashino (2011)
Enjoy Galileo. Physics Prof/Amateur Detective. Lots of character work with the other characters. Good moral quandaries. You will figure out some early, but never all.
#booksky
Finished reading a book:
Book #76 and final book of 2025
The Legend of the Black Lion (Wild Magic) by Abiola Bello (2025)
Ended the year on a cute and fun middle grade book, read to my daughter. Inclusive and engaging. Inventive use of fonts and great illustrations of key moments.
#booksky
Book #76 and final book of 2025
The Legend of the Black Lion (Wild Magic) by Abiola Bello (2025)
Ended the year on a cute and fun middle grade book, read to my daughter. Inclusive and engaging. Inventive use of fonts and great illustrations of key moments.
#booksky
December 31, 2025 at 6:15 AM
Finished reading a book:
Book #76 and final book of 2025
The Legend of the Black Lion (Wild Magic) by Abiola Bello (2025)
Ended the year on a cute and fun middle grade book, read to my daughter. Inclusive and engaging. Inventive use of fonts and great illustrations of key moments.
#booksky
Book #76 and final book of 2025
The Legend of the Black Lion (Wild Magic) by Abiola Bello (2025)
Ended the year on a cute and fun middle grade book, read to my daughter. Inclusive and engaging. Inventive use of fonts and great illustrations of key moments.
#booksky
Finished listening to a book:
Book #75 of 2025
Faithful Place (Dublin Murder Squad #3) by Tana French (2010)
I love how she rotates between protagonists each book. The characters and working class family drama was so well realized. Her dialogue is always excellent. Love the series.
#booksky
Book #75 of 2025
Faithful Place (Dublin Murder Squad #3) by Tana French (2010)
I love how she rotates between protagonists each book. The characters and working class family drama was so well realized. Her dialogue is always excellent. Love the series.
#booksky
December 30, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Finished listening to a book:
Book #75 of 2025
Faithful Place (Dublin Murder Squad #3) by Tana French (2010)
I love how she rotates between protagonists each book. The characters and working class family drama was so well realized. Her dialogue is always excellent. Love the series.
#booksky
Book #75 of 2025
Faithful Place (Dublin Murder Squad #3) by Tana French (2010)
I love how she rotates between protagonists each book. The characters and working class family drama was so well realized. Her dialogue is always excellent. Love the series.
#booksky
Finished listening to a book:
Book #74 of 2025
Jar City (Erlendur #4) by Arnaldur Indridason (1997)
Icelandic dark mystery. It was interesting how the island setting made the mystery very specific and I appreciated Erlendur’s complicated relationship with his addict daughter.
#booksky
Book #74 of 2025
Jar City (Erlendur #4) by Arnaldur Indridason (1997)
Icelandic dark mystery. It was interesting how the island setting made the mystery very specific and I appreciated Erlendur’s complicated relationship with his addict daughter.
#booksky
December 30, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Finished listening to a book:
Book #74 of 2025
Jar City (Erlendur #4) by Arnaldur Indridason (1997)
Icelandic dark mystery. It was interesting how the island setting made the mystery very specific and I appreciated Erlendur’s complicated relationship with his addict daughter.
#booksky
Book #74 of 2025
Jar City (Erlendur #4) by Arnaldur Indridason (1997)
Icelandic dark mystery. It was interesting how the island setting made the mystery very specific and I appreciated Erlendur’s complicated relationship with his addict daughter.
#booksky
What Are You Reading? Friday
Reading
- The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver (1998)
- Nick’s Trip by George Pelecanos (1993)
- The Legend of the Black Lion (Wild Magic #1) by Abiola Bello (2025)
Listening
- Faithful Place (Dublin Murder Squad #3) by Tana French (2010)
#booksky #wayrf
Reading
- The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver (1998)
- Nick’s Trip by George Pelecanos (1993)
- The Legend of the Black Lion (Wild Magic #1) by Abiola Bello (2025)
Listening
- Faithful Place (Dublin Murder Squad #3) by Tana French (2010)
#booksky #wayrf
December 26, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Finished listening to a book:
Book #73 of 2025
Born Standing Up by Steve Martin (2007)
Great book for fans of Steve Martin. A lot of insight into his early life growing up and his stand up career. Very fast and enjoyable read. But I do wish it continued further into his acting career.
#booksky
Book #73 of 2025
Born Standing Up by Steve Martin (2007)
Great book for fans of Steve Martin. A lot of insight into his early life growing up and his stand up career. Very fast and enjoyable read. But I do wish it continued further into his acting career.
#booksky
December 23, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Finished listening to a book:
Book #73 of 2025
Born Standing Up by Steve Martin (2007)
Great book for fans of Steve Martin. A lot of insight into his early life growing up and his stand up career. Very fast and enjoyable read. But I do wish it continued further into his acting career.
#booksky
Book #73 of 2025
Born Standing Up by Steve Martin (2007)
Great book for fans of Steve Martin. A lot of insight into his early life growing up and his stand up career. Very fast and enjoyable read. But I do wish it continued further into his acting career.
#booksky
Finished reading a book:
Book #72 of 2025
The Trees by Percival Everett (2023)
Loved it. The perfect intersection of dark comedy, mystery, and social commentary. Like all his books, a very fast read. Would love to work on the adaptation.
#booksky
Book #72 of 2025
The Trees by Percival Everett (2023)
Loved it. The perfect intersection of dark comedy, mystery, and social commentary. Like all his books, a very fast read. Would love to work on the adaptation.
#booksky
December 17, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Finished reading a book:
Book #72 of 2025
The Trees by Percival Everett (2023)
Loved it. The perfect intersection of dark comedy, mystery, and social commentary. Like all his books, a very fast read. Would love to work on the adaptation.
#booksky
Book #72 of 2025
The Trees by Percival Everett (2023)
Loved it. The perfect intersection of dark comedy, mystery, and social commentary. Like all his books, a very fast read. Would love to work on the adaptation.
#booksky
Finished listening to a book:
Book #71 of 2025
Blood and Thunder: An Epic of the American West by Hampton Sides (2006)
Well written and researched. Big focus on Kit Carson. And a reminder of how horrible and atrocious this country has always had a history of being. This is not new.
#booksky
Book #71 of 2025
Blood and Thunder: An Epic of the American West by Hampton Sides (2006)
Well written and researched. Big focus on Kit Carson. And a reminder of how horrible and atrocious this country has always had a history of being. This is not new.
#booksky
December 15, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Finished listening to a book:
Book #71 of 2025
Blood and Thunder: An Epic of the American West by Hampton Sides (2006)
Well written and researched. Big focus on Kit Carson. And a reminder of how horrible and atrocious this country has always had a history of being. This is not new.
#booksky
Book #71 of 2025
Blood and Thunder: An Epic of the American West by Hampton Sides (2006)
Well written and researched. Big focus on Kit Carson. And a reminder of how horrible and atrocious this country has always had a history of being. This is not new.
#booksky
What Are You Reading? Friday
Reading
- The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver (1998)
- Nick’s Trip by George Pelecanos (1993)
- The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate (2012)
-The Trees by Percival Everett (2023)
Listening
- Blood and Thunder by Hampton Sides (2006)
#booksky #wayrf
Reading
- The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver (1998)
- Nick’s Trip by George Pelecanos (1993)
- The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate (2012)
-The Trees by Percival Everett (2023)
Listening
- Blood and Thunder by Hampton Sides (2006)
#booksky #wayrf
December 12, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Finished listening to a book:
Book #70 of 2025
All I Did Was Shoot My Man (Leonid McGill #4) by Walter Mosley (2012)
My favorite of the series so far. The more he interacts with his family the better. The mystery is secondary. Adding Twill to the investigations was the right move.
#booksky
Book #70 of 2025
All I Did Was Shoot My Man (Leonid McGill #4) by Walter Mosley (2012)
My favorite of the series so far. The more he interacts with his family the better. The mystery is secondary. Adding Twill to the investigations was the right move.
#booksky
December 9, 2025 at 6:12 AM
Finished listening to a book:
Book #70 of 2025
All I Did Was Shoot My Man (Leonid McGill #4) by Walter Mosley (2012)
My favorite of the series so far. The more he interacts with his family the better. The mystery is secondary. Adding Twill to the investigations was the right move.
#booksky
Book #70 of 2025
All I Did Was Shoot My Man (Leonid McGill #4) by Walter Mosley (2012)
My favorite of the series so far. The more he interacts with his family the better. The mystery is secondary. Adding Twill to the investigations was the right move.
#booksky
What Are You Reading? Friday
Reading
- The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver (1998)
- Nick’s Trip (Stefanos #2) by George Pelecanos (1993)
- The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate (2012)
Listening
- All I Did Was Shoot My Man (Leonid McGill #4) by Walter Mosley (2012)
#booksky #wayrf
Reading
- The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver (1998)
- Nick’s Trip (Stefanos #2) by George Pelecanos (1993)
- The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate (2012)
Listening
- All I Did Was Shoot My Man (Leonid McGill #4) by Walter Mosley (2012)
#booksky #wayrf
December 6, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Finished reading a book:
Book #69 of 2025
The Wild Robot Protects (Wild Robot #3) by Peter Brown (2023)
Loved the environmental message. Some of my favorite moments in these books are when all the various animals work together to defeat the humans and robots. Really clever plotting.
#booksky
Book #69 of 2025
The Wild Robot Protects (Wild Robot #3) by Peter Brown (2023)
Loved the environmental message. Some of my favorite moments in these books are when all the various animals work together to defeat the humans and robots. Really clever plotting.
#booksky
November 30, 2025 at 4:25 AM
Finished reading a book:
Book #69 of 2025
The Wild Robot Protects (Wild Robot #3) by Peter Brown (2023)
Loved the environmental message. Some of my favorite moments in these books are when all the various animals work together to defeat the humans and robots. Really clever plotting.
#booksky
Book #69 of 2025
The Wild Robot Protects (Wild Robot #3) by Peter Brown (2023)
Loved the environmental message. Some of my favorite moments in these books are when all the various animals work together to defeat the humans and robots. Really clever plotting.
#booksky
What Are You Reading? Friday
Reading
- The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver (1998)
- Nick’s Trip (Nick Stefanos #2) by George Pelecanos (1993)
- The Wild Robot Protects by Peter Brown (2020)
Listening
- All I Did Was Shoot My Man (Leonid McGill #4) by Walter Mosley (2012)
#booksky #wayrf
Reading
- The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver (1998)
- Nick’s Trip (Nick Stefanos #2) by George Pelecanos (1993)
- The Wild Robot Protects by Peter Brown (2020)
Listening
- All I Did Was Shoot My Man (Leonid McGill #4) by Walter Mosley (2012)
#booksky #wayrf
November 29, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Finished listening to a book:
Book #68 of 2025
Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk (2009)
Loved this one. Interesting lead. Philosophy. Murder. Dry humor. Surprising twist. Lots of discussion of animals. Excellent title. I will read more of her work.
#booksky
Book #68 of 2025
Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk (2009)
Loved this one. Interesting lead. Philosophy. Murder. Dry humor. Surprising twist. Lots of discussion of animals. Excellent title. I will read more of her work.
#booksky
November 22, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Finished listening to a book:
Book #68 of 2025
Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk (2009)
Loved this one. Interesting lead. Philosophy. Murder. Dry humor. Surprising twist. Lots of discussion of animals. Excellent title. I will read more of her work.
#booksky
Book #68 of 2025
Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead by Olga Tokarczuk (2009)
Loved this one. Interesting lead. Philosophy. Murder. Dry humor. Surprising twist. Lots of discussion of animals. Excellent title. I will read more of her work.
#booksky