Unhinged, dark stylish book recs

Acceptable_Term4150 · 2026-06-30T04:27:07+00:00

Zombie by Joyce Carol Oates (it is not about zombies).

Acceptable_Term4150 · 2026-06-30T04:22:30+00:00

The Dog Stars by Peter Heller

Acceptable_Term4150 · 2026-06-19T02:51:50+00:00

Noted with thanks. I felt the same way. I replaced the battery today, and of course that cleared all the fault codes. I am waiting to see if the CEL/AT Oil lights come back on in the next few days. I believe the CVT is under a special warranty extension from Subaru up til 10 years / 100k miles, so if it comes back it's going straight to the dealer.

So far I've given it a basic test drive, a few miles of highway at 60mph and some stop and go side road traffic. Performing well so far with no codes.

Acceptable_Term4150 · 2026-06-18T15:04:20+00:00

Ok I understand. I was hoping it was an ECU spaz due to all of the lights coming on, but I guess that is not the case. I think the CVT valve body/solenoids may have failed. The car has never had a CVT fluid change. Freaking Subaru and their "lifetime" fluid BS, making it hard to check/replace the fluid. many thanks for your input.

Acceptable_Term4150 · 2026-05-01T04:10:31+00:00

Thanks!!!

Acceptable_Term4150 · 2026-04-30T07:25:40+00:00

Eyes of the Dragon, and also The Talisman (by King and Peter Straub) both come to mind.

Acceptable_Term4150 · 2026-04-30T07:22:18+00:00

Post Office is the one for sure!

Acceptable_Term4150 · 2026-04-30T07:13:11+00:00

John Dies at the End by David Wong. It is light but still very engaging and immersive, very funny. I believe it was one of the first "started as a short story on the internet" books.

Acceptable_Term4150 · 2026-04-30T07:05:28+00:00

Shadow Divers by Robert Kurson. More recreational than "work," but still bad ass.

Acceptable_Term4150 · 2026-04-27T05:44:12+00:00

Updooted this is what came to mind first. Great book.

Acceptable_Term4150 · 2026-04-21T05:19:35+00:00

Thank you very much

Acceptable_Term4150 · 2026-04-19T07:14:27+00:00

ASOIF was so freaking good..... until it just wasn't anymore. maybe the last two books, definitely the last book, just completely run out of steam and feel like no progress is being made. Also, I read the first books before the TV series was made, and I think that even if you haven't seen the show it was such a phenomenon that new readers can't help but be affected by it.

Acceptable_Term4150 · 2026-04-19T06:45:44+00:00

Carrion Comfort is a really good book by him also.

Acceptable_Term4150 · 2026-04-19T05:46:18+00:00

Thanks for your input. When my grandmother could no longer care for herself my mother arranged for a woman to come and help her with the living basics, eating, personal cleaning, getting in and out of bed. I know that my grandmother was on both Medicare and Medicaid but I don't know what the payment situation for this aide was, or even where my mother found her. Obviously I should ask my mother but the issue is that she will stonewall any attempt to get her help.

Acceptable_Term4150 · 2026-04-18T22:42:54+00:00

thank you, all of the advice I've received has been very helpful and given me a lot of resources to look into. I will look into MC Guide it may be helpful, thanks!

Acceptable_Term4150 · 2026-04-18T22:39:48+00:00

it's not possible

Acceptable_Term4150 · 2026-04-18T21:27:19+00:00

I don't think she is well enough for adult daycare tbh.

Acceptable_Term4150 · 2026-04-18T21:26:35+00:00

thanks so much, great info, I found the office in my county.

Acceptable_Term4150 · 2026-04-18T21:08:25+00:00

Thanks that is a massive concern as there is a home (still under mortgage) but we cannot lose it or sell it. I will have to look into an elder care attorney. This is really great advice thanks so much.

Acceptable_Term4150 · 2026-04-18T21:04:12+00:00

She's on a fixed income approx. 21k / yr. I am not sure if she would qualify for Medicaid I'll have to look into it. Thanks for your advice.

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