Just beginning to reading a new danmei series, “Golden Terrace” 🌸 which was recommended to me by @geraineon. After a quick break reading some Japanese manga, I’m ready for the more complex world of these novels. Masha, the tiny black kitty, is ready for sofa time 😺📚
#reading
Started watching the videos of a booktuber. What I like about her is that instead of roasting and hating books, she mostly presents books which she loves.
And I really appreciate this approach.
However, it seems we have a different book taste. I read a novel she recommended, but to me the pacing was too slow. She also loves a classic novel which I didn't finish, because most of the characters are horrible people.
1/2
"So much of L.A. life is about coming and going, but the readers here inhabit an in-between space where motion has stopped and time is suspended . . . ."
It's official, folkes! Cruel Provocations is now available!
A couple of reviews already that are five stars, neither from people who have any reason to be nice to me. I'm overwhelmed.
I would suggest not using Amazon for a physical copy. They have KDP and get shirty about fulfilling other POD services. So Booktopia or Barnes & Noble for the physical. Amazon are great for the eBook versions, as are any of the other stores.
Just finished #readingThe Tyrant Baru Cormoran. So some thoughts, no spoilers:
It is as good as I was hoping. The structure involves a lot of jumping back and forth, but though it may not seem so at first, it is done for good reasons and not just to confuse the reader.
The book is a part of a series, and satisfying in that regard, solving a lot of loose threads, but leaving the ending open.
There is a lot of violence done to bodies, some of it disturbingly described. This is not a book for squeamish people.
Overall, while Traitor and Monster saw Baru confident and then lost, I'd argue Tyrant is about her finding herself again.
Very strongly recommend it.
I feel a bit stuck in my reading. The cosy mysteries and fantasies are becoming a bit boring. (Just read a few to many one after another) But my brain is unwilling to process harder SFF or litfic. Nothing on my tbr really appeals. Anyone have ideas for genres I could try? @bookstodonmy@boeken#bookstodon#books#reading
Hey all! 👋🏼 It’s #introdction time! My name is Hannah and I want to share a little about myself:
I’m a #wife (my hottie husband is @alex ) and a #mom of 3 awesome boys 🐻🐻🐻
I’m a co owner of Markley Bros. Entertainment and a cast member on our #dnd show Ember Fables! I #homeschool my kids and drink enough #coffee to fuel a small army ☕️
Still reading The Tyrant Baru Cormoran. This stuff is dense and rich, and takes time to digest. Also, only so much of certain types of body horror I can take in one go. So while I usually read a book in one or two days, this one's taking me a lot longer, started on the 20th and I'm about 4/5 done. Needless to say, I think it's a great book.
I've been meaning to do this for a while, and tonight I finally supported @mwl for his new book: Run Your Own Mail Server: A Book for Independence & Privacy
Every book I've read by mwl has gifted me with smiles, laughter, knowledge, awareness, and a desire to experiment.
Can't wait to dive into this new work!
Emma, by Jane Austen.
You are but one and twenty, a gentleman’s daughter, but fixed on never marrying so that you may care for your hypochondriac father; this, however, does not dissuade you from the disastrous matchmaking you attempt for others, which goes wildly awry, embroiling yourself even, though you are always sensible to the distinction of rank.
4 of 5 library cats 🐈 🐈 🐈 🐈. @bookstodon#bookstodon#reading#books#marriage#class
What's better for the environment: A paper book, or an e-reader? NPR spoke to industry experts about the rise of digital reading, how the publishing industry is reducing waste, and whether using a fossil-fuel-derived plastic e-reader is a better option than a paper book. The short answer, according to professor Mike Berners-Lee (yes, he is Tim's brother): It depends.