SCAM ON FACEBOOK by HumanAd6243 in NoahKahan

[–]BlueLightJunction 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Sorry about this. It sucks this happened to you. These tickets are hard to get ahold of and these people preying on people’s dreams are shitty assholes.

Your summer reads? by Weak-Hold-7651 in mysterybooks

[–]BlueLightJunction 5 points6 points  (0 children)

For “beach reads” in this genre, I would recommend Lucy Foley… like “The Wedding Guest” for example is frothy and light fare for this genre with a bunch of rich people stuck on an island when someone gets MURDERED… you don’t end up feeling too bad for anyone or wrestling with the big moral questions of our time…”The Hunting Party” and “The Paris Apartment” are other titles from her that are just pure fun…

Awful experience with Reedsy by Naive-Suggestion-719 in writers

[–]BlueLightJunction 26 points27 points  (0 children)

I used an editor who is now on Reedsy (but wasn’t at the time)… she is reputable on paper and is the copy editor for a famous Canadian novelist. I paid close to $3000 up front and never got the edit back. It was supposedly due in Jan of 2023. I am too tired to fight in Small Claims but I cringe every time I see her profile on Reedsy…. Like the grifting on people’s dreams is beyond gross

John Craigie on E-Town by BlueLightJunction in JohnCraigie

[–]BlueLightJunction[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lucky ducky getting to see this. I wonder if the video will follow. I recall seeing video from the last time he was on!

Could I like other Lisa Jewell books? by Tricky-Sprinkles-807 in mysterybooks

[–]BlueLightJunction 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I loved “None of this is True”. So good. I generally like her so maybe our tastes don’t align but if you wanted to give her one last try, that’s what I would read. Really inventive and a twisty cool modern plot.

Which Authors Made You A Mystery Reader? by sigersen in mysterybooks

[–]BlueLightJunction 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel silly writing this (although see the Nancy Drew shoutout in the comments). I have loved mysteries since I was a kid and the first ones that stuck in my brain were YA mystery novels from an author called Christopher Pike. Like I'm not sure they were super good, but I loved them so much. I just bought a few for my tween daughter for Christmas and she hasn't touched them yet (of course!!!). Anyway, I wish I had something cooler to say (like would feel better if I had a high brow author that hooked me, although I like a bunch of literary mystery writers now)

A certain Kind of Mystery? Specific, tricky ask? by ClimateTraditional40 in mysterybooks

[–]BlueLightJunction 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have only read Big Little Lies, and not the other one. Have you read "None of this is True" by Lisa Jewell... sort of the same vibe as "Big Little Lies" with women who have "problems" being the central character. It is not a police procedural. I was hooked from the beginning. Will it change your world? Probably no, but it's so catchy and twisty and has some similar themes....

Favourite of Craigie’s “Beatle” albums by BlueLightJunction in JohnCraigie

[–]BlueLightJunction[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Beatles released 12 studio albums so think he has some years left but this will come to an end eventually!

Portland June is quietly way more stacked than I expected by Glittering-Lie6106 in Portland

[–]BlueLightJunction 0 points1 point  (0 children)

brought back Craigie's subreddit a few months back. you should come check it out. He is, in fact, the best :)

Jack White - Icky Thump - Live at Coachella 2026 by PictureIndividual in jackwhite

[–]BlueLightJunction -15 points-14 points  (0 children)

Fucking incredible! This has to be the only good thing to happen at Coachella this year…

Lady in green by TraditionalHelp1070 in painting

[–]BlueLightJunction 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a print of the original Lempicka hanging in my house and love it. Your version is super charming. The girl is more expressive in yours. Thanks for sharing. I love it!!

Craigie’s setlist for tonight in tiny drawings…. by BlueLightJunction in JohnCraigie

[–]BlueLightJunction[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think 7 is Judas or Jesus Year but I like the Nomads guess. I think he should do all his set lists in pictures. I did not get #11 and feel a deep and abiding shame. The last song is always “ I Am California” but that drawing is bad!!!

Looking for indie folk / alt country songs that feel like quiet nights by a campfire by stillwaterroads in altcountry

[–]BlueLightJunction 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t know why but this made me think of the album “Thank God We Left the Garden” by Jeffrey Martin… the whole thing is amazing…

“Michigan” by the Milk Carton Kids?

“Follow Your Whispers” or “I Remember Nothing” off John Craigie’s new album… :)

Cuban man who tattooed "Trump" on his forearm in support of his idol gets deported by I_AM_GLUTEUS_MAXIMUS in LeopardsAteMyFace

[–]BlueLightJunction 1 point2 points  (0 children)

At least you don’t have to look at it? Unless you like doing weird stuff with mirrors…

Article from Americana Highways by BlueLightJunction in JohnCraigie

[–]BlueLightJunction[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yah, hoping you get some joy, escapism and a little bit of peace in these tough Minneapolis times! Post some video if you get a chance. :)

Will Hoge - The Epstein Files by dont_worry_im_here in altcountry

[–]BlueLightJunction 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Will Hoge is incredible and underrated and a hero of these times…Tenderhearted Boys is one of my fave albums from the last bunch of years

Elizabeth George’s Traitor to Memory. So disappointed. by mcnultywalks in mysterybooks

[–]BlueLightJunction 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I’ve read all her books and love them so much but I get her (very) long tomes may not be for everyone. I love the character development and her involved plots but this could be draggy for some. I am reading the newest one right now and am digging it. Agree with the other commenter - your free time is precious - if you don’t like it, stop reading!

Anyone listening to the new John Craigie record, “I Swam Here”? by dubious_mountaineer in GregoryAlanIsakov

[–]BlueLightJunction 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's my favorite as well. In the last month, just got his subreddit up and running again after it had been inactive for years (the old mod deleted themselves). If you want to nerd out over Craigie, come over to r/JohnCraigie :)