Due to a sudden, unexpected passing in the family a few years ago and another more recently and my subsequent (mental) health issues stemming from that, I was unable to download this book in time to review it before it was archived as I did not visit this site for several years after the bereavements. This meant I didn't read or venture onto netgalley for years as not only did it remind me of that person as they shared my passion for reading, but I also struggled to maintain interest in anything due to overwhelming depression. I was therefore unable to download this title in time and so I couldn't give a review as it wasn't successfully acquired before it was archived. The second issue that has happened with some of my other books is that I had them downloaded to one particular device and said device is now defunct, so I have no access to those books anymore, sadly.

This means I can't leave an accurate reflection of my feelings towards the book as I am unable to read it now and so I am leaving a message of explanation instead. I am now back to reading and reviewing full time as once considerable time had passed I have found that books have been helping me significantly in terms of my mindset and mental health - this was after having no interest in anything for quite a number of years after the passings. Anything requested and approved will be read and a review written and posted to Amazon (where I am a Hall of Famer & Top Reviewer), Goodreads (where I have several thousand friends and the same amount who follow my reviews) and Waterstones (or Barnes & Noble if the publisher is American based). Thank you for the opportunity and apologies for the inconvenience.

I featured my review as part of a monthly reading wrap up on my YouTube channel and have featured it in multiple videos in addition to this https://youtu.be/ftpyush8zOE

In a year when much has been made of our interactions with AI, developments in robotics and how - crucially - the way we communicate with each other is being manipulated by social media, it can be difficult for authors to stand out on the subject.
Tabitha Goldstaub, however, offers just such a unique voice. Full of wit and candor, wisdom and advice for the future, 'How to Talk to Robots' is among the very best in a genre which has already seen such classics as Anna Weiner's 'Uncanny Valley' and Mark O'Connell's 'To be a Machine'.