I loved HB Wells book The Time Machine.  I hear that this is the sequel to that book.  Can you tell me more about it?
Yes, its the sequal written by Stephen Baxter since HG Wells is long dead. The Well's family apporved of Baxter taking over
Does this book take the person into the future or past?
Both, it takes him into the very far future and then the very begining of time. 
have you read anything else by baxter?  I hear the time ships is good.
First Born with co arthor Arthur C Clark
I hear that is like 2001: A Space Odyssey.  Do you like science fiction that revolves around space?
I am absolutely obsessed with anything space related. It has to be at least based in science/reality though
Do you like Battlestar Galactica?
Literally my favorite series of all time. The 2003 version that is