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THE GOLDFINCH - DONNA TARTT !!!!

I know The Secret History is the most popular Tartt novel, but this one should be hyped so much more than it is!! It's a super long read, but it genuinely changed me as a person to sit through. It really spoke to me about the meaning of art and human connection and what it means to try to be a good person, even when you are convinced you have already messed up too much or have done everything wrong. I haven't been able to be as interested in many other books since, because nothing seems to be able to affect me as deeply (So I guess it kinda cursed me LOL).

@gforce2001

Feb 8, 2024

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Transcendent kingdOm by yaa gyasi

This was my review on goodreads when I first read it: Ok so it sounds so cheesy to call it transcendent, but...this book is transcendent, and I don’t say that lightly. A moving exploration of faith, love, science, addiction and above all, meaning making. It questions why do we do what we do, what amount of choice we have over that, and if there’s a reason for it all, but in such a rich and tender way that they feel like completely new questions. This book is, to me, a classic already. I’ll be highly surprised if this doesn’t make its way into GCSE or A level English literature or philosophy reading lists at some point in the future, and if it doesn’t then that is a failing of education. Give Yaa Gyasi all the awards.

@mouse

Oct 5, 2024

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Cloud cuckoo land // anthony doerr

a friend rec’d this for me 2 yrs ago, & I thought, “what kind of book is called cloud cuckoo land.” I went into it pretty blind, & I think u should do the same. it has Greek mythology, themes of climate anxiety, the interconnectedness of humanity, etc. so many good things & beautifully written. I just finished it & I’m still processing my thoughts so none of this is eloquently written but i highly recommend!!

@mudskppr

Jun 10, 2024

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Caring

Being nonchalant - while it seems cool and all - is SO unproductive. All it has done for me is assisted in suppressing things that I need to work through. And who really wants to surround themselves with cool people who just don't care?? What do you talk about if you have (or pretend to have) no passion or interest in the world around you. Idk.

@herbluvr16

Dec 30, 2024

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Making a continuous mood board

Usually I'll make a different Pinterest board for each season so it's easy to find for outfit inspiration, but this year I'm trying out making one big continuous board. Also have been including cool furniture and spaces and overall energy to try to manifest the feel of the board becoming the feel of my life. Not sure how to manifest it other than hyperfixating every other day and adding more pics and admiring but it's a lot of fun, I recommend.

@herbluvr16

Jan 27, 2025

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Veselka

The BEST comfort Jewish food.

@herbluvr16

Dec 29, 2024