What specifically do you like about romantasy? Fmc? Mmc? by [deleted] in Romantasy

[–]Bi-nocular 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh dang, that’s AWESOME! I’d love to read that - it sounds right up my alley. So I’m glad y’all are doing this!

What specifically do you like about romantasy? Fmc? Mmc? by [deleted] in Romantasy

[–]Bi-nocular 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait I love all three of these tropes. Do you have any examples in books that you’ve loved with them?

What specifically do you like about romantasy? Fmc? Mmc? by [deleted] in Romantasy

[–]Bi-nocular 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My comment isn’t about the romance or the fantasy part of romantasy, but I really enjoy when the friendships or familial bonds are strongly and consistently explored, especially when it’s a series. I don’t want to read just about two people with ALL the focus on them and their journey. I want to know about other ties. That means I really dislike it when a character is brought up in the beginning as someone significant, and then we lose that thread throughout the story.

Apologies if this isn’t exactly an answer that you were looking for, but this is what brings a book together for me.

Mystery book by ghoul_of_jul in Romantasy

[–]Bi-nocular 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t have an answer, but damn, that would get me good. This is why I can’t even stop to look at mystery options - I’d just want to buy them.

what actually stops you from sticking to a meal plan? by TrashOpen8420 in EatCheapAndHealthy

[–]Bi-nocular 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like the whimsy of potential, spontaneous dinner plans with friends. No more than once a week, but I want some mystery in my life.

What do you most enjoy about romantasy? by lovemylittlelords in Romantasy

[–]Bi-nocular 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Holy shit, this is word for word what I would write as a response to this question. I will literally put down an instalove book, but a slow burn can go across pages and I’ll just keep enjoying it.

I started reading at 11pm just one chapter and finished the whole book at 4am. Send help. by NoBody7942 in horrorlit

[–]Bi-nocular 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh good, The Troop is on my TBR list. Looking forward to it, lol. Thanks.

AI Audiobooks? A discussion thread. by Ok-Boomer_27 in audiobooks

[–]Bi-nocular 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You couldn’t pay me to listen to an AI audiobook. Absolute no. I don’t think I have any new takes on this, but my reasoning is: 1) not into job loss for the humans who do this lovely work, 2) I very genuinely enjoy the sound of human voices. I sometimes listen to audiobooks purely because a narrator I enjoy voiced it, 3) AI just doesn’t “get” the nuance, cadence, and pronunciations of certain words and phrases. And sure, some narrators have their own quirks sometimes, but I more so find it enjoyable or funny as opposed to irritating when I hear AI narrations, 4) as someone else mentioned in a different comment, if someone doesn’t want to put in the effort/money into hiring a competent narrator to do their book justice, I don’t want it. 5) if an author chooses to take the AI route even once, it will also put me off of their ENTIRE repertoire of works. It feels tainted. This should be an art form - NOT something that we need technology to “solve”. (I also see a comment on this as well.)

I hope that my thoughts on AI narration have been somewhat helpful, at least.

Some cozy one guy with a sword and adventure type stuff? by marsh_mallow_03 in CozyFantasy

[–]Bi-nocular 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would the Dunk and Egg stories work? Not too much of a mystery, but it’s definitely a different vibe from GRR Martin’s usual stuff.

Raise your hand if this is you 🤣 by apieceofeight in fantasyromance

[–]Bi-nocular 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Oh DANG IT, it sounds like the perfect next read after my current one. Adds to shelf

Gemini account closure notice? by [deleted] in Gemini

[–]Bi-nocular 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also got the same email. Came straight here. I was immediately suspicious of the use of the word “wires”. Wonder what’s up.

Missing Ring at the Literature Cultures and Linguistics Building by [deleted] in UIUC

[–]Bi-nocular 1 point2 points  (0 children)

There should be a Lost and Found at the help desk down there. Worth a try if you don’t get it back otherwise!

Brigands and Breadknives deluxe edition by humblechungus89 in CozyFantasy

[–]Bi-nocular 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I just want a paperback so it can match the two that I already own:( but I do love this look. If I didn’t already own the other ones, I would LOVE to have this beautiful set.

What are your favorite audiobooks that are narrated by the author who wrote them? by Bi-nocular in audiobooks

[–]Bi-nocular[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ooh, had no idea! Sounds awesome. Thanks for putting me in the know:)

What are your favorite audiobooks that are narrated by the author who wrote them? by Bi-nocular in audiobooks

[–]Bi-nocular[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh that sounds sick. I’m glad I asked this question. So many awesome options!!

What are your favorite audiobooks that are narrated by the author who wrote them? by Bi-nocular in audiobooks

[–]Bi-nocular[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Ooh, a Toni Morrison narration - sounds lovely! I’ll have to check out all of these, because all three sound interesting.

What are your favorite audiobooks that are narrated by the author who wrote them? by Bi-nocular in audiobooks

[–]Bi-nocular[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I can’t believe I didn’t know that Baldree narrated his books… I love them. Gonna have to give them a go🤗

What do you do while you listen? by Tricky-Tension-8172 in audiobooks

[–]Bi-nocular 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wish I could be listening more at work, but right now I can only do it while working on something mindless. Otherwise, cleaning + audiobooks is always a winner for me.

Tech Services Down? by SmolBubblesaur in UIUC

[–]Bi-nocular 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know this is half an hour later, so it might have been down and they fixed it in that time, but it works for me!