Saffity
Getting strong enough to keep two tiny humans from unaliving themselves.
Just finished Bookshops and Bonedust and I'm starting up Legends and Lattes. I thoroughly enjoyed the first book and am excited to continue the story.
Anek
If the time should come when you have to make a choice between what is right and what is easy, remember Cedric Diggory.
Saffity
Getting strong enough to keep two tiny humans from unaliving themselves.
They're just a really nice cozy fantasy that shows what the the NPCs get up to when the player characters aren't around.
NightWolf714
The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. ~Carl Rogers
I too loved them both! Though I felt like Bookshops and Bonedust was a little more actiony than Legends and Lattes. (There's still some action in it though!)
Anek
If the time should come when you have to make a choice between what is right and what is easy, remember Cedric Diggory.
I just finished The Berry Pickers and I really liked it. It's been a while since I read a really good book!
Jaga
585 posts
I don’t have a soul. I am a soul. I have a body.
I've started Plays Well with Others by Eric Barker, and I'm still reading few books that haven't been translated to English yet (Szwaja's Matka wszystkich lalek and rereading Asioita jotka saavat sydämen lyömään nopeammin by Mia Kankimäki)
I've finished Sapkowski's Sezon Burz (Season of Storms) and Hobb's Royal Assassin.
After fantasy I'm craving for some crime...
I've finished Sapkowski's Sezon Burz (Season of Storms) and Hobb's Royal Assassin.
After fantasy I'm craving for some crime...
NightWolf714
The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. ~Carl Rogers
Last night I ended up reading a graphic novel called Bowling with Corpses and Other Strange Tales from Lands Unknown. It's by the creator of Hellboy (though it's not in the same universe). It's an anthology of short stories in a fantasy land, many of which are loosely based off folklore. But what made it interesting is that each story builds off the other to create a history and full creation myth of this fantasy world. Pretty interesting format, with some of the Hellboy style of humor in it.
AquaMarie
If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.
When the Moon Hits Your Eye by John Scalzi.
Scalzi is not my favorite writer; but he is good for a fast, fun read with sassy characters. His last three books have mostly been about putting just some dude in ridiculous sci-fi situations (kaiju conservation, inheriting a super villain's organization, and the moon turning to cheese), and I've enjoyed all three. This one plays around with multiple points of view (multiple characters, news releases, interviews, transcripts, etc.), and it's been quite entertaining.
Scalzi is not my favorite writer; but he is good for a fast, fun read with sassy characters. His last three books have mostly been about putting just some dude in ridiculous sci-fi situations (kaiju conservation, inheriting a super villain's organization, and the moon turning to cheese), and I've enjoyed all three. This one plays around with multiple points of view (multiple characters, news releases, interviews, transcripts, etc.), and it's been quite entertaining.
Maegaranthelas
I sing and I know things
I'm very slowly making my way through Terry Pratchett's The Last Continent in German xD
Anek
If the time should come when you have to make a choice between what is right and what is easy, remember Cedric Diggory.
I just finished "The Final Empire", the first in the Mistborn series. It was really good but I feel the story is fine as it is, no need to read the following 5.
ellekayjay
This is me trying.
My Lady Jane -- very different from the TV show.
Started reading Dune by Frank Herbert
I saw the movie, but I like the book more
I saw the movie, but I like the book more
AquaMarie
If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.
My yearly May 25th re-read of Night Watch by Terry Pratchett. There's a reason a lot of fans call it Emotions Day. 
Pratchett is always a phenomenal writer, and the heart and thoughtfulness he puts into the time travel trope is so, so good. Love this book.
Pratchett is always a phenomenal writer, and the heart and thoughtfulness he puts into the time travel trope is so, so good. Love this book.
Saffity
Getting strong enough to keep two tiny humans from unaliving themselves.
I have the rather long (600+ pages) For Whom the Belle Tolls as my audio book on my commute, I'm over half way done and quite enjoying it. I follow the author on TikTok and enjoyed the series she's done that this book is based on. So far I'm quite enjoying it, but it is of the spicy variety if that's not your jam, so reader beware.
Over the weekend I needed some comfort reading so I blasted through my favourite book of all time The Blue Castle and it still remains top of my list. Just, one of those nice books you can relax with and sink right into.
Over the weekend I needed some comfort reading so I blasted through my favourite book of all time The Blue Castle and it still remains top of my list. Just, one of those nice books you can relax with and sink right into.
I just finished Black Beauty by Anna Sewell. I came across it in the bookshop, where they had this beautiful clothbound book. I didn't even know the movie was based on a book. I loved it, I think it's pretty modern for a 1877 novel.
Now I'm going to watch the movie again
Now I'm going to watch the movie again
Anek
If the time should come when you have to make a choice between what is right and what is easy, remember Cedric Diggory.
I remember that book from my childhood! It was my mum's when she was a kid!
A post I never thought I would write, but I remembered Judy Blume's Fudge saga (I read the books back in second or third grade?), and am reading the series from start to finish. They're an absolute hoot! I can see why they've been so popular all these years.
AquaMarie
If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.
Mark Twain by Ron Chernow (the author of the biography of Alexander Hamilton that the musical was based on). I really enjoy Chernow's writing-he makes excellent use of adjectives-and it's a good thing I do. It's over a thousand pages long!
NightWolf714
The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. ~Carl Rogers
Reading American Cult: A Graphic History of Religious Cults in America from the Colonial to Today. And before anyone asks, it was published in 2021.
It's a 190 page anthrology with each story (I think there's 18) talking about a different cult from different authors and artists. I love that at the very beginning, they lay out four guidelines for what they are considering a cult for this. It's truly a fascinating read. Some I haven't heard of before. And for some, I have heard but didn't know all the details and history. I will warn that there are some adult scenes in it, though, as sex is a part of many of the cults. But it's not erotic in nature. But does a good job of not only talking about the cults but also talking about why people get into them in the first place.
It's a 190 page anthrology with each story (I think there's 18) talking about a different cult from different authors and artists. I love that at the very beginning, they lay out four guidelines for what they are considering a cult for this. It's truly a fascinating read. Some I haven't heard of before. And for some, I have heard but didn't know all the details and history. I will warn that there are some adult scenes in it, though, as sex is a part of many of the cults. But it's not erotic in nature. But does a good job of not only talking about the cults but also talking about why people get into them in the first place.
Anpuankhses
’’A person’s reason for doing someone a good turn matters as much as the good turn itself.’’ - The Neverending Story
I am reading “El desafío del agua”, a political essay that talks about the appropriation and privatization of water and the impact it has on citizens and nature, especially in the global south.
Set Monje
Speak softly, and carry a big stick.
"The Jedi Path" by Daniel Wallace
I was prepping for a structural engineering course next semester that students are already asking about tutoring for, but the same students are currently keeping me from having lunch, so delving into more special interest reads
I was prepping for a structural engineering course next semester that students are already asking about tutoring for, but the same students are currently keeping me from having lunch, so delving into more special interest reads
Set Monje
Speak softly, and carry a big stick.
"Statics and Strength of Materials for Architecture and Building Construction, Fourth Edition" Barry Onouye & Kevin Kane
"Stone and Sky" the last installment of the 'Rivers of London' series by Ben Aaronovitch
Are you a mood reader? I have a few books in progress. I recently finished the 8th book in the Bridgerton series, and Book 1 in the Murderbot series. (both the book AND the series were great!)
Ongoing:
My Life with the Eskimos by Vilhjalmur Stefansson - an incredible account of a man who spent years exploring the arctic and lived for years with the Eskimos
Chemins de ce Temps-Là by Daniel Meurois & Anne Givaudan - stories of a few of Jeshua's followers who landed in France after the crucifixion, encounters with the gauls and druids...
Gnosis by Boris Mouravieff - a study and comments on esoteric orthodox orientalism
Letting Go by David Hawkins - one of the best book explaining why we get "stuck" on emotional issues and how to let go
Ongoing:
My Life with the Eskimos by Vilhjalmur Stefansson - an incredible account of a man who spent years exploring the arctic and lived for years with the Eskimos
Chemins de ce Temps-Là by Daniel Meurois & Anne Givaudan - stories of a few of Jeshua's followers who landed in France after the crucifixion, encounters with the gauls and druids...
Gnosis by Boris Mouravieff - a study and comments on esoteric orthodox orientalism
Letting Go by David Hawkins - one of the best book explaining why we get "stuck" on emotional issues and how to let go
AquaMarie
If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.
I did a one day DIY reading retreat yesterday! It was so relaxing and fun; I really want to start doing one or two a month. The books I read:
The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life by Suleika Jaouad. It's about journaling! It combines a lot of different people's thoughts on journaling with journal prompts, and it was really intriguing.
Micro Activism: How You Can Make a Difference in the World without a Bullhorn by Omkari Williams. Some really good advice and really good resources about activism and how to stay involved long term without getting burned out.
Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver by Mary Oliver. Poetry's not my usual thing, but I do like Oliver's use of the natural world in her work.
Unico: Awakening by Samuel Sattin, Gurihiru, and Osamu Tezuka. A cute (and pretty!) manga I impulse-bought a few months ago because I thought the design of the main character was so odd
. Now I want to read the manga that inspired it!
Skyborn: Phoenix Flight by Jessica Khoury. The final in the series! It's a fun middle grade story with some great worldbuilding - simple enough not to overshadow the plot, but still involved enough to be interesting and enhance the vibes of the book.
Oh, and I listened to The Shepherd's Crown by Terry Pratchett, narrated by Indira Varma et al., during my eye rest/exercise breaks. I love how Varma portrays the all the witches, but especially Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg.
The Book of Alchemy: A Creative Practice for an Inspired Life by Suleika Jaouad. It's about journaling! It combines a lot of different people's thoughts on journaling with journal prompts, and it was really intriguing.
Micro Activism: How You Can Make a Difference in the World without a Bullhorn by Omkari Williams. Some really good advice and really good resources about activism and how to stay involved long term without getting burned out.
Devotions: The Selected Poems of Mary Oliver by Mary Oliver. Poetry's not my usual thing, but I do like Oliver's use of the natural world in her work.
Unico: Awakening by Samuel Sattin, Gurihiru, and Osamu Tezuka. A cute (and pretty!) manga I impulse-bought a few months ago because I thought the design of the main character was so odd
. Now I want to read the manga that inspired it!Skyborn: Phoenix Flight by Jessica Khoury. The final in the series! It's a fun middle grade story with some great worldbuilding - simple enough not to overshadow the plot, but still involved enough to be interesting and enhance the vibes of the book.
Oh, and I listened to The Shepherd's Crown by Terry Pratchett, narrated by Indira Varma et al., during my eye rest/exercise breaks. I love how Varma portrays the all the witches, but especially Granny Weatherwax and Nanny Ogg.
NightWolf714
The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. ~Carl Rogers
Oh, that reading retreat sounds so fun and relaxing! As someone who enjoys parallel play with my crew, that sounds so nice.
Anek
If the time should come when you have to make a choice between what is right and what is easy, remember Cedric Diggory.
I just finished "The Names", it was really really good. Hard at points, but really good, and such an original idea.
AquaMarie
If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.
Spooky season reading: Sunshine by Robin McKinley. One of my favorite vampire books!
Non-fiction: You are a Miracle (And a Pain in the Ass) by Mike McHargue. Podcasters have, shall we say, unique takes on subjects, in my experience; and this has been an interesting, fast read. Lots of psychology described by a layperson, and a lot of autobiographical stories. I'm enjoying it!
Non-fiction: You are a Miracle (And a Pain in the Ass) by Mike McHargue. Podcasters have, shall we say, unique takes on subjects, in my experience; and this has been an interesting, fast read. Lots of psychology described by a layperson, and a lot of autobiographical stories. I'm enjoying it!
My Libby hold for Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson has finally come in, I waited for almost 30 weeks! I'm excited to get into this series and every other book in the Cosmere universe. I've heard a lot of hype for this series so hoping it lives up to the hype
AquaMarie
If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.
Spooky season reading: The Snow Woman and Other Yokai Stories From Japan by Noboru Wada, translated by William Scott Wilson. This is one of my souvenirs from the Japanese pop culture con I went to on Saturday. I'm enjoying hearing a bunch of new (to me) spooky stories. 
Re-reading: Delicious in Dungeon by Ryoko Kui. I'm finally feeling up to cooking again, and I made some snacks the other day that reminded me of a dish in this series. Naturally, I just had to read it again!
Re-reading: Delicious in Dungeon by Ryoko Kui. I'm finally feeling up to cooking again, and I made some snacks the other day that reminded me of a dish in this series. Naturally, I just had to read it again!
NightWolf714
The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. ~Carl Rogers
Spooky season reading: The Snow Woman and Other Yokai Stories From Japan by Noboru Wada, translated by William Scott Wilson. This is one of my souvenirs from the Japanese pop culture con I went to on Saturday. I'm enjoying hearing a bunch of new (to me) spooky stories.
Re-reading: Delicious in Dungeon by Ryoko Kui. I'm finally feeling up to cooking again, and I made some snacks the other day that reminded me of a dish in this series. Naturally, I just had to read it again!
Delicious in Dungeon was so good! I saw the anime first and couldn't wait to figure out what happened next!
AquaMarie
If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.
@NightWolf714 It is SO good! I love how much thought was put into the ecosystem of the dungeon. And I would love to have a cookbook based on the series 
My partner and I watched the Dungeon Meshi anime adaptation and we loved it so much! I need to check out the manga@NightWolf714 It is SO good! I love how much thought was put into the ecosystem of the dungeon. And I would love to have a cookbook based on the series
NightWolf714
The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. ~Carl Rogers
@AquaMarie - Apparently she puts a ton of work into all the parts of the story. I saw a chart she made where you could identify each of the characters just based off their noses or eyes. There's so much heart and soul into this series.
@astro_lizard - You should!!! The storyline just gets crazier, while still keeping to the core themes and such.
@astro_lizard - You should!!! The storyline just gets crazier, while still keeping to the core themes and such.
skudi
41 posts
Finished today 10 minuts and 38 seconds on this strange word beautiful book. And starting Doughters od clouds. About womens from Western Sahara
Recently ordered "All quiet on the western front". I've been meaning to read it for a while and finally went for it.
NightWolf714
The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change. ~Carl Rogers
Been reading Trading Places by Emily Duvall. It's definitely junk food of books, lightly spicy romance. But that's a nice break sometimes.
I recently read a graphic novel I was recommended called Ever After by Olivia Vieweg. It's a zombie apocalypse story. Not as gory, per say, but kinda raw and artsy. The artwork is absolutely beautiful in it. A bit different story for that kinda thing than I'm use to seeing, I think. Fairly short read so I'd recommend it.
Thinking about picking up a collection of Ray Bradbury short stories to read soon. I've heard him mentioned lately a few times. I've read a lot of his shorter stuff when I was a kid. He's one of my sister's favorite authors. But that was decades ago and I don't remember them that well, so giving them another read sometime.
I recently read a graphic novel I was recommended called Ever After by Olivia Vieweg. It's a zombie apocalypse story. Not as gory, per say, but kinda raw and artsy. The artwork is absolutely beautiful in it. A bit different story for that kinda thing than I'm use to seeing, I think. Fairly short read so I'd recommend it.
Thinking about picking up a collection of Ray Bradbury short stories to read soon. I've heard him mentioned lately a few times. I've read a lot of his shorter stuff when I was a kid. He's one of my sister's favorite authors. But that was decades ago and I don't remember them that well, so giving them another read sometime.
JJakaSquirrel
"Health is the greatest possession. Contentment is the greatest treasure. Confidence is the greatest friend. Non-being is the greatest joy." ~Lao Tzu
I just read through the Witcher series. Nearly done with the new prequel, Crossroads of Ravens.
AquaMarie
If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water.
Non-fiction: How to Be a Victorian by Ruth Goodman. Really interesting book! I was impressed with how easy to read it was, and I loved her comments on the items and techniques she had actually tried. I want to read How To Be a Tudor next.
Spooky season reading: The Hollow Places by T. Kingfisher. I love anything T. Kingfisher writes, basically. She's so good at character and setting. This is one of the few horror books I actually own, because I am a weenie when it comes to horror books.
Spooky season reading: The Hollow Places by T. Kingfisher. I love anything T. Kingfisher writes, basically. She's so good at character and setting. This is one of the few horror books I actually own, because I am a weenie when it comes to horror books.
At home: Mary by Nat Cassidy
On my e-reader/in bed: La promesse des ténèbres by Maxime Chattam
In the train: Les disparus de la Durance by Sandrine Destombes
They are all great so far
On my e-reader/in bed: La promesse des ténèbres by Maxime Chattam
In the train: Les disparus de la Durance by Sandrine Destombes
They are all great so far
I see you're reading in French? That's great!At home: Mary by Nat Cassidy
On my e-reader/in bed: La promesse des ténèbres by Maxime Chattam
In the train: Les disparus de la Durance by Sandrine Destombes
They are all great so far
Yes, I speak French actually (I am Belgian
- can be confusing since I live in The Netherlands ^^).It has been a few years now that I am trying to read more books in English... I manage, but I am still very slow T_T
Ha, thank you, merci! J'ai vécu 3 ans 1/2 à Wavre, vive la Belgique!Yes, I speak French actually (I am Belgian
It has been a few years now that I am trying to read more books in English... I manage, but I am still very slow T_T
Started reading "The Case Against Reality"
Pretty interesting one
Pretty interesting one
nana.tzunun
He/Him/His
9 posts
I am reading The Rule of One, some book about writing creative non-fiction (can't remember the name of it), and No Spiritual Surrender by Klee Benally
nana.tzunun
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9 posts
Is that your way of saying it is snowing or storming? lol
MangoTux
He/Him
374 posts
We didn't get any precipitation, but short of that it's basically winter here.
nana.tzunun
He/Him/His
9 posts
OOh okay, so just suuuuuuper windy. I miss the seasonal change
I just finished The Hero of Ages, the third and final installment of Brandon Sandersons Mistborn (Era 1) trilogy.
5/5 so good so so soooooooo good! I am so excited to read all of the other books in the Cosmere universe!! I'm going to read Elantris next, then Warbreaker, and then dive into The Stormlight Archive!!!!!
I'm so excited to be on this journey
5/5 so good so so soooooooo good! I am so excited to read all of the other books in the Cosmere universe!! I'm going to read Elantris next, then Warbreaker, and then dive into The Stormlight Archive!!!!!
I'm so excited to be on this journey
I have a migraine from crying. Wow wow wow wow wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!