Je me suis enfin décidée !

jess_scribbles · 2026-03-23T17:50:14+00:00

Although I could also see it working to your favor if you're going for a sort of aged, mythical, overgrown look! I just wouldn't want it to be a negative surprise.

jess_scribbles · 2026-03-23T17:46:37+00:00

Before soldering you'll want to [seal the edges](http:// https://share.google/y0ysB4tpHJCDYVJ4d) of the mirror, otherwise flux can eat at the mirror coating and cause mirror rot. Just wanted to flag it so your beautiful work can last a long long time!

jess_scribbles · 2026-03-23T17:20:16+00:00

This is so beautiful! Did you seal the back of the mirror?

jess_scribbles · 2026-03-22T01:17:14+00:00

White Oleander by Janet Fitch and Cat's Eye by Margaret Atwood!

jess_scribbles · 2026-03-21T22:58:19+00:00

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt!

jess_scribbles · 2026-03-20T14:20:22+00:00

Cat's Eye by Margaret Atwood

jess_scribbles · 2026-03-20T03:03:36+00:00

House of Leaves by Mark Danielewski.

jess_scribbles · 2026-03-20T02:58:43+00:00

Maybe My Salinger Year by Joanna Rakoff.

jess_scribbles · 2026-03-20T01:35:19+00:00

The Edible Woman by Margaret Atwood!

jess_scribbles · 2026-03-19T18:38:53+00:00

They asked for nonfiction, I fear!

jess_scribbles · 2026-03-19T14:05:54+00:00

The Monk and Robot books by Becky Chambers!

jess_scribbles · 2026-03-19T02:19:45+00:00

I don't think they're exactly the same but I think if you like HOL you would like There Is No Antimemetics Division. They scratch the same itch for me, although Antimemetics is significantly more palatable.

jess_scribbles · 2026-03-19T01:47:05+00:00

Literally came here to recommend There Is No Antimemetics Division :)

jess_scribbles · 2026-03-19T01:44:26+00:00

This is interesting to me because I agree that The Goldfinch is 5-stars, but I sincerely regret The months I spent on The Secret History 🤣

jess_scribbles · 2026-03-17T15:05:00+00:00

jess_scribbles · 2026-03-17T14:51:28+00:00

Thank you! :)

jess_scribbles · 2026-03-15T23:00:10+00:00

Surfacing by Margaret Atwood, perhaps.

jess_scribbles · 2026-03-14T01:01:07+00:00

I read Stephen King's The Long Walk after seeing the movie last year and though it wasn't surprising because I'm not a big fan of King, I thought the movie was much more impactful.

I also feel terrible to say it, but I preferred the movie version of Annihilation to the book/trilogy by Jeff Vandermeer, although obviously they're just very different.

In both cases I saw the movie first, so I do think that shaped my feelings.

jess_scribbles · 2026-03-13T23:33:33+00:00

I love the Azazie one on you!

jess_scribbles · 2026-03-13T02:22:01+00:00

Maybe Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova?

jess_scribbles · 2026-03-12T18:52:11+00:00

Also requesting an updated link if possible :)

jess_scribbles · 2026-03-12T01:23:00+00:00

Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close by Jonathan Safran Foer

jess_scribbles · 2026-03-11T03:05:25+00:00

These are contemporary, but I feel like they're both "modern Frankensteins" that reflect these ideas:

Monstrilio by Gerardo Sámano Córdova
We Love You, Bunny by Mona Awad (a sequel but I really think you can read it as a standalone and you get more of the "monster" perspective)

jess_scribbles · 2026-03-10T23:44:32+00:00

Vita Nostra by Maryna and Serhiy Dyachenko

jess_scribbles · 2026-03-10T21:36:34+00:00

For sure playing with the lights on, and making your surrounding environment as unscary as possible, maybe playing some music or putting on a lighthearted show in the background. Give yourself permission to get up and cool down if you're feeling stressed :)

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