aldi80s, to books
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"To discover that a book is really bad, we must read it assuming that perhaps it is very good."
An Experiment in Criticism, C.S. Lewis, 1961.
#Books #BooksWorthReading #BookReaders #Reading #Criticism #CSLewis #Essay

skaeth, to books
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I have my first-ever BookBub Featured Deal for Windward! Windward is only 99cents from May 10 through May 14. Technically the deal is only for UK, Canada, and Australia but I reduced the $ in the US and EU too.

UK, CA, or Aus link: https://www.bookbub.com/books/windward-by-s-kaeth?ebook_deal&source=partner_sharing
Your choice of store: https://buy.bookfunnel.com/jraq9wbtqt

@bookstodon @sffbookclub @fantasy @scifi

#BooksToRead #Bookstodon #SelfPromo #BookToot #FantasyBooks #BookSale #SFFBookClub #BooksWorthReading #SFFBooks #books #Dragons #DragonsOfMastodon

skaeth, to fantasy
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Looking for more stories? These 53 #fantasy books are all EPICS—in fact, my husband said that By the Pact by @AuthorJMac reminded him of the epicness of Dune, so take that as you will! (My book Between Starfalls is in this collection, too, kicking off a Stone Age fantasy series).

https://books.bookfunnel.com/bfhostepicfanslmay/9x5535yqe5

@bookstodon @sffbookclub @fantasy @scifi

#BooksToRead #IndieBooks #IndieAuthors #Bookstodon #BookToot #FantasyBooks #BooksWorthReading #SFFBooks #EpicFantasy #DarkFantasy #SwordAndSorcery

haikushack, to writing
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Want to support my work as an artist? You can now purchase many of my ebooks directly from me...

https://ko-fi.com/cendrineartist/shop

#writingcommunity #writing #books #bookstodon #BooksWorthReading #books2024 @writing @writingcommunity

SFRuminations, to scifi
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Richard Cowper (1926-2002) was born on this day. Bibliography: https://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/ea.cgi?481

L, Don Maitz, 1979; R, Don Maitz, 1981
#scifi #sciencefiction #books

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kawosz, to random Polish
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Druga moja polecajka to mała książka o wielkich ideach czyli "Dlaczego pracujemy" Barry'ego Schwartz'a.

Szczerze, kupiłem tę maleńką książkę dla przysłowiowej beki. Stwierdziłem, może wreszcie się dowiem po co chodzimy do pracy, poza utrzymaniem się, chęcią kupna rzeczy za pensję i bycia w tym kapitalistycznym kołowrotku pracy i konsumpcji (nie żebym wcześniej nie szukał głębszych motywacji i nie kierował się nimi ;) ).

Książkę czyta się z lekkością. Przybliża postawy kilku ludzi, jak sprzątaczy ze szpitala, którzy wykazują się empatią wobec pacjentów (chociaż nie mają w obowiązkach pocieszania, a ani korytarz sam się nie umyje, ani pisuar sam się nie przepchnie), jak i piętnuje pewne zachowania i wytyka wady pewnych rozwiązań (jak motywowanie ludzi premiami).

Również ta książka przybliża historię idei - co kształtowało nasz pogląd na pracę od samego Adama Smith'a (którego wydźwięk słów o pracy ponownie jak w przypadku definicji wolnego rynku został stosownie spłaszczony/zmodyfikowany/wyrwany z kontekstu dla pewnych celów).

Poniżej zamieszczę w komentarzu fragment o wiewiórkach 🐿️ i o ideach - dlaczego te gorsze nie są wypierane przez te lepsze.

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kawosz, to ksiazki Polish
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Już dawno miałem się podzielić z Wami minirecenzją przeczytanych książek.

Pierwsza moja polecajka to "Bankowość centralna. Ewolucja i przyszłość" Andrzeja Sławińskiego. Niczego specjalnego się nie spodziewałem, za to obawiałem się neoliberalnej odklejki, lecz całe szczęście nic z tych rzeczy.

Bardzo rzeczowa i wyważona książka przedstawiająca rozwój myśli ekonomicznej. Autor w poszczególnych rozdziałach w bardzo przystępny sposób odpowiada na pytanie zadane na początku rozdziału, więc można odnieść wrażenie, że jest się na wykładzie, takie podejście akademickie (w sumie lubię je, wspomnienia studiów mam cały czas świeże). Odpowiada na wiele pytań:
Dlaczego nie było inflacji, gdy pieniądz miał pokrycie w złocie? Może był to czysty przypadek?
Kiedy dziura budżetowa prowadzi do wzrostu inflacji?
Jakie były przyczyny Wielkiej Inflacji lat 70.? I wiele innych.

Mnie osobiście interesowała odpowiedź na to ostatnie pytanie, nawet nie spodziewałem się znaleźć jej w środku. Na pewno do pewnych zagadnień jeszcze wrócę, przeczytam sobie dany fragment, by sam móc ocenić fakty i nie dać sobie wmówić populistycznych tez typu "odpowiedzią na wszystko jest powrót do standardu złota" ;)

Dla mnie pozycja obowiązkowa dla każdego, kto chce samemu wyłapywać naginanie faktów przez polityków, w końcu prawie każdy z nas ma prawo głosu w wyborach.

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skaeth, to indieauthors
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Maybe you're looking for adventure instead? These 97 books are all FREE books! I have two novellas and an epic fantasy book in this group, alongside authors like SG Prince and Paul Bennett.

https://books.bookfunnel.com/fantasy-adventure/hc201hppx7

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aldi80s, to books
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#NowReading: An Experiment in Criticism (Spanish) from C.S. Lewis. One of my favorite writers since late 1990's
Why do we read and how we judge it? That's Lewis' work to explain the reason of the reading experience. Enjoying that ebook now !
#CSLewis #Reading #BooksWorthReading

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inkishkingdoms, to bookclub
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Rosemary's Baby by Ira Levin

12% I’m in a mood! This weekend has been all about reading ☺️☺️☺️ I am super excited to start reading this and get ready for our next bookclub 🔥🔥🔥

Hell will break loose 😈😈😈 #bookclub #BooksWorthReading @bookstodon @bookstadon

https://app.thestorygraph.com/books/fd8402ed-36e9-4851-a65c-da6c9355b084

aldi80s, to books
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Yes, I confess: I'm a bookoholic
But I'm not ashamed: got two Jules Verne's classic books:
• From The Earth To The Moon
• Around The World in 80 Days
I have more busy days to spend reading!
#JulesVerne #ClassicLiterature #Books #BooksWorthReading #BookWorm #Reading #Subway

kimlockhartga, to queer
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@lgbtqbookstodon Chen Chen's new book of contemporary poetry encapsulates his experiences as a Queer Asian American. The poems are brilliant, and often as funny as they are clever. His talent is something no one can teach. Highly recommend: YOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT HAS EXPERIENCED AN EMERGENCY. #Queer #Poetry @bookstodon #books #bookstodon #BooksWorthReading

jimkane57, to books
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Book review # 24 for 2024 is Kristin Hannah's The Women. Wow! This was my first Hannah read! Wow! Powerful and a very, very, strong reminder of what Vietnam did to people, including women who served, in that terrible conflict. A strong character driven novel. ☕☕☕☕ review. @books @bookstodon @bookstodon #historicalfiction #vietnam, #books #BooksWorthReading #kristinhannah

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SFRuminations, to literature
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Anna Kavan (1901-1968) was born on this day. Bibliography: https://www.isfdb.org/cgi-bin/ea.cgi?1372

L, Gene Szafran, 1974; R, Louise Brierley, 1990
#literature #scifi #sciencefiction #books

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myhauger, to Writers
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https://www.amazon.com/Capturer-5-Final-Attempt-ebook/dp/B089F7VQJ4
Time had passed since they had been set free from Peter. They try to move on with their lives but find it difficult as they run into trouble. Will life ever be the same for them?

myhauger,
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https://www.amazon.com/Union-Sorrows-5-Vindictive-Resentment-ebook/dp/B08DRPSLW4
Things have gone from bad to worse for the group when tragedy strikes unexpectedly. At this point, the group is wanting answers as to what happened. Will they ever find the answers they are looking for? Will they ever learn the truth behind the tragedy?

myhauger,
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https://www.amazon.com/Forgotten-One-Delanos-Prey-ebook/dp/B0BFFRK98M
Delano is on a mission to find Endymion's sons, so he can put his evil plan into action. Meanwhile, the two young men have difficult struggles to face. Will there be hope for either of them?

myhauger,
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https://www.amazon.com/Widower-Darkness-Heartthrob-ebook/dp/B0BS4CXPZG
It seemed that Delano had finally won, until he's faced with a new struggle. Things take an unexpected turn which complicates things for him, but it's only for a moment, and then he comes up with what he feels is the solution to the problem.

myhauger,
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https://www.amazon.com/Key-Insanity-Continuing-Nightmare-ebook/dp/B0B3S3F95Y
The story continues with Myah being relocated again. She struggles to cope with what has happened after she starts receiving disturbing packages at her home. Also, she hasn't heard from Allen or Albert, and every time she tries to contact either of them, she gets no response. Someone unexpected will come along to try to help her.

LincolnRamirez, to books
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A brutal and compelling retelling of Clytemnestra's story. An excellent debut novel by Costanza Casati.

#Books #BooksWorthReading #BookReview #bookstodon @bookstodon

https://conversationsaboutbooks5.wordpress.com/2024/04/09/clytemnestra-costanza-casati/

kimlockhartga, to books
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@bookstodon There are many great authors with new books coming out in 2024. What will you be looking for, in 2024? #books #bookstodon #NewBooks #BooksWorthReading #books2024

My most anticipated books in '24, by the month (thread).

JANUARY 2024::

THE BOOK OF FIRE, Christy Lefteri. (This book is fire!)

THE STORM WE MADE, Vanessa Chan

POOR DEER, Claire Oshetsky

COLD VICTORY, Karl Marlantes

YOU DREAMED OF EMPIRES, Alvaro Enrigue, Natasha Wimmer (translator)

RIVER EAST, RIVER WEST, Aube Rey Lescure

BEHIND YOU IS THE SEA, Susan Muaddi Darra

FAMILY FAMILY, Laurie Frankel

THE BULLET SWALLOWER, Elizabeth Gonzalez James

INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT SPACE, Emily R. Austin

HARD BY A GREAT FOREST, Leo Vardiashvili

kimlockhartga,
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@bookstodon

My most anticipated books in '24, by the month thread:

JUNE 2024:

BRAT, Gabriel Smith

WE MOSTLY COME OUT AT NIGHT, Rob Costello, Ed.

THE SECRET KEEPER OF MAIN STREET, Trisha R. Thomas

THE COAST ROAD, Alan Murrin

FIRE EXIT, Morgan Talty (my friends are already saying this is one of the best books of '24.)

CRAZY AS HELL, Hoke S. Glover, V. Efua Prince

EVERYTHING AND NOTHING AT ONCE, Joél Leon

MIRRORED HEAVENS, Rebecca Roanhorse (reminder to self: read the first two of this series.)

STORIES ARE WEAPONS, Annalee Newitz

THE CHAIR AND THE VALLEY, Banning Lyon

THE ROAD TO THE COUNTRY, Chihozie Obioma

THE PECAN CHILDREN, Quinn Connor

IN THE HOUR OF CROWS, Dana Elmendorf

DAUGHTER OF THE MERCIFUL DEEP, Leslye Penelope

ALL FRIENDS ARE NECESSARY, Tomas Moniz (all my friends gave this 5 stars.)

ASK ME AGAIN, Clare Sestanovich

ASSASSINS ANONYMOUS, Rob Hart

BEAUTIFUL DAYS, Zach Williams

CUCKOO, Gretchen Felker-Martin (the hard-core horror other authors are afraid to write.)

GRETEL AND THE GREAT WAR, Adam Ehrlich Sachs (the one writer trying to bring back the Absurdist literary movement.)

MOUTH: STORIES, Paloma Ghosh (described as BESTIARY meets THE DANGERS OF SMOKING IN BED, and omg.)

THE STARDUST GRAIL, Yume Kitasei

THE AFTERLIFE OF MAL CALDERA, Reed Perez

DEVIL IS FINE, John Vercher

LULA DEAN'S LITTLE LIBRARY OF BANNED BOOKS, Kirsten Miller

NIGHT FLYER, Tiya Miles

WHAT YOU LEAVE BEHIND, Wanda M. Morris

CRAFT, Ananda Lima

BEAR, Julia Phillips

THE EYES ARE THE BEST PART, Monika Kim

INCIDENTS AROUND THE HOUSE, Josh Malerman

HOMBRECITO, Santiago Jose Sanchez

MELVIDO'S DREAMS, Antoine Volodine, Gina M. Stamm, trans.

TRUST HER, Flynn Berry

WE SHALL BE MONSTERS, Tara Sim

#books #bookstodon #books2024 #BooksWorthReading #BooksofMastodon #NewBooks

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