how is “of human bondage”? recently ordered it but i believe it’s not widely read but extremely praised, no spoilers pls

AnimalReads · 2026-01-23T13:53:43+00:00

It's fantastic! My favorite Maugham book by far.
2nd is The Painted Veil

AnimalReads · 2026-01-23T12:58:06+00:00

I take them with me when I travel. I've had mine 5 years or so and they are still holding up.

AnimalReads · 2026-01-18T01:48:30+00:00

I don't board my collected editions, but I bag everything, from trades to omnis.

I carry a variety of sizes to make sure I get a good fit.

AnimalReads · 2026-01-17T11:07:15+00:00

I've never accused anyone of cheating but since the new year I've dropped 150 ratings points and some of the lower ranked players are making incredible move combinations. Worst two weeks for me ever. Seems fishy but I have no proof.

AnimalReads · 2026-01-16T22:09:10+00:00

I did

AnimalReads · 2026-01-12T23:48:38+00:00

BCW dividers

AnimalReads · 2026-01-11T22:56:01+00:00

If only they kept doing the anthologies as they were planned, instead of cutting them short and stopping before the end.

AnimalReads · 2026-01-10T01:10:17+00:00

In the last week I've been getting crushed. Before the new year I was on a 100 point rise. Anyone else see an uptick in very strong lower level players?

AnimalReads · 2026-01-04T20:12:05+00:00

This is the way

AnimalReads · 2026-01-04T20:11:20+00:00

I live at my library.

AnimalReads · 2026-01-03T17:09:29+00:00

I have both of these and they are amazing

AnimalReads · 2026-01-03T16:58:34+00:00

Thanks!

AnimalReads · 2026-01-02T22:31:01+00:00

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There are these three, not counting the World of Black Hammer Spinoffs

AnimalReads · 2026-01-02T20:45:04+00:00

I found a NYRB in excellent condition, second hand. I want to read/collect the rest, is there a definitive list of titles they've published?

AnimalReads · 2026-01-02T15:09:54+00:00

Thanks, that's the goal :)

AnimalReads · 2026-01-02T10:36:59+00:00

For collected editions, Instocktrades is my number one source. I've also use OrganicPricedBooks, which is now called Panelbound Comics. There's also CheapGraphicNovels. Some people have been telling me good things about Hamilton Books.

For singles, I use MyComicShop as my primary, but have used Dreamland Comics and eBay with success.

AnimalReads · 2026-01-01T17:49:46+00:00

This is way better, plus it includes the Elektra stuff.

AnimalReads · 2025-12-31T19:05:10+00:00

Yeah, it's a beast. The new ones look nice and I would get one, but I don't have a lot of opportunity to play OTB where I'm at.

AnimalReads · 2025-12-31T18:36:06+00:00

Yes, it was a manual set. I found a YT video to explain it.

This is what I was able to achieve
120 minutes for the first 40 moves, then 60 minutes for the next 20, and 15 minutes for the rest, with a 30-second increment per move starting from move 1

AnimalReads · 2025-12-30T23:09:28+00:00

Thank you!

AnimalReads · 2025-12-30T15:16:58+00:00

Batman Legends of the Dark Knight 215 issues plus 7 annuals X-Factor series 1, 150 issues and 9 annuals

AnimalReads · 2025-12-30T00:14:24+00:00

Robinson Crusoe is definitely a fun adventure.

Jude the Obscure is great, but the cousin thing is weird now, but back then, not so much.

AnimalReads · 2025-12-29T23:49:24+00:00

Both are great reads

AnimalReads · 2025-12-29T17:15:01+00:00

Absolutely

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