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Just listened to this book (by James Islington) on a road trip and oh boy you guys, it was great. Incredible characters, immersive storytelling, really impressive world building. Flavors of HP — I know we’re all looking for a replacement since JK is a hateful rotten snake.
Fantasy/YA. First in a series (the rest isn’t published yet).
Read it!!! I loved it.
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Fates & Furies - Lauren Groff, liked this a lot
The Fourth Wing series - fantasy has made it possible for me to get back to reading in the way that I used to when I was a kid. Just absolutely mainlining books. And it kinda makes me feel like a kid, too! But this series is FOR SURE not for children lol 👀
The Southern Reach trilogy - now a quartet! Next on my TBR is the new installment, Absolution. Really hoping for some answers but sheeesh this series is mysterious and gorgeous. Super weird science fiction.
Birnam Wood - I attempted to start this and didn’t like the first couple chapters. Has anyone read and can you tell me if it’s worth it?
Song of Achilles and Circe - stunning, gorgeous, obsessed, loved. I think I preferred Circe but SoA really had me sobbing lol.
The Shadow of What Was Lost - book 1 in a trilogy by James Islington. Picked it up because I loved The Will of the Many and the second isn’t out yet. I’d say not even close to as good as TWOTM but still an entertaining read. Will likely pick up the second from the library soon.
Nov 11, 2024
Great high fantasy series. Does such a good job world building and putting characters in genuinely interesting circumstances. Plus, there’s like 20 books so you can stay in the world.
Jan 15, 2025
Recently read and loved Foundryside, a heist book that explores the ethics of AI through a fantasy lens. Super engaging, the grown up version of the series that were popular when we were kids. Liked it enough that I bought the whole trilogy!
Amor Towles, Ted Chiang, and Annalee Newitz are all so good too.
Apr 17, 2024
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Spoon is the best flatware type
Willing to discuss the possibility that fork is better than spoon, but plate doesn’t rank compared to bowl
May 28, 2024
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Even if you have other creative pursuits that require your brain to work, it’s fun to have one that requires very little thought or attention. I started crocheting a couple years ago and it’s perfect while sitting in front of the TV or listening to a podcast or just zoning out. Makes me feel productive even as my brain melts out my ears, and makes me feel creative even when I’m not doing any cooler, more challenging projects that require more of my energy.
Jan 30, 2024
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My mouth is puckerin up just thinking about em
Lays or kettle
Feb 13, 2024