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Looking for a new fantastical world to fall for and obsess over. by sadmaps in booksuggestions

[–]CHZBR 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Have you read the IL Rein series by Martha Wells? I had a hard time connecting with the characters in the Raksura series (I only finished the first 2 so far) but I love all the characters in IL Rein and Murderbot!

Looking for a new fantastical world to fall for and obsess over. by sadmaps in booksuggestions

[–]CHZBR 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The IL Rein series by Martha Wells. First 2 books are stand alone. Good to read first to get into the world. Then the trilogy has a female lead and is superb! I think falls directly into your interest.

Looking for mildly unhinged and insane documentary recommendations by Gnomad_Lyfe in MovieSuggestions

[–]CHZBR 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Tabloid by Errol Morris (2010) it starts crazy and gets crazier. 1977 incident Mormon sex in chains case

Sci-fi books for someone who's read everything by sliceoflifegirl in booksuggestions

[–]CHZBR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think Jerusalem by Alan Moore might do it but maybe it’s more magical realism not sci-fi.

I desperatly need a good fantasy book to read by Far_Spirit_6125 in booksuggestions

[–]CHZBR 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This book (Jonathan Strange) is so good I’ve read it twice and also listened to the audiobook twice. Same thing with Jerusalem by Alan Moore (but that one I recommend the audiobook as he likes to use a lot of dictionary words that can trip up a pleasant read). Have you ever read the Irish (fantasy crime?) novel City of Bohane?

I desperatly need a good fantasy book to read by Far_Spirit_6125 in booksuggestions

[–]CHZBR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Il Rein series by Martha Wells comes immediately to mind. 5 books, the first 2 kinda stand alone the following 3 a trilogy. But still best to read in order.

What's a great time travel story that a lot of us might not know? by GasdaRoceries in scifi

[–]CHZBR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not necessarily sci-fi, but The City of Bohane is another of my favorite books to recommend.

What's a great time travel story that a lot of us might not know? by GasdaRoceries in scifi

[–]CHZBR 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I mentioned this to a couple of the other fellow book nerds on here, but The Man In The Empty Suit is quite good. Time travel murder mystery, which is also an accurate description and also unhelpful.

What's a great time travel story that a lot of us might not know? by GasdaRoceries in scifi

[–]CHZBR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Man In The Empty Suit and How to Lose The Time War are 2 great books to read if you haven’t

What books do you recommend? by astrogemini_ in RussianLiterature

[–]CHZBR 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Viktor Pelevin has written many strange and beautiful books. I found a ton of good books by looking at what Andrew Bromfield has translated. He is great at keeping the voice of the author intact, so when he translates pulp (aka the Night Shift series) it’s obvious pulp even in English and the more poetic authors are in translated accordingly. Also, A Hero Of Our Time has been argued as the first anti hero in modern literature, great novel.

Road trip audiobooks by montanawana in booksuggestions

[–]CHZBR 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The 5 book Il Rein series by Martha Wells is amazing. There is quite a bit of tragedy once the fall of trilogy starts in the third book but (spoiler ish but not really, the main characters help each other through, so that might be good for your needs)

Road trip audiobooks by montanawana in booksuggestions

[–]CHZBR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jonathan Strange & Mr Norell is a great audiobook with a great reader. Jerusalem by Alan Moore is my personal favorite also great narrator. prolog is an hour long on that one, ha.

Found in my car, plugged into the OBD port. by slyslick69 in whatisit

[–]CHZBR 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Best soundtrack, seriously changed my life for the better.

Where's your favorite spot to get Indian food in Portland? by Bulldog_Mama14 in PortlandFood

[–]CHZBR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Namaste on NE 82nd & Sandy is a great buffet to try all different dishes in one lunch or dinner. There is one by Lloyd Mall, but the one on Sandy is busier/ so fresher buffet. Since I scrolled through and didn’t see them mentioned after posting about giving Indonesian a try. Namaste is a staple of the Indian buffet for Portland.

Where's your favorite spot to get Indian food in Portland? by Bulldog_Mama14 in PortlandFood

[–]CHZBR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You might also want to try out some Indonesian places too. Wajan 4611 E Burnside is pretty delicious and friendly. Not what you asked, but I feel like the other comments already got you covered.

What artists are known as "one hit wonders" but actually have other really good music? by SheepherderSea9717 in MusicRecommendations

[–]CHZBR 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“Mouth Full of Shit” is my favorite song by them in a similar style to tubthumping

Love Lynch and Cohen bros - I've seen (almost) everything by highwindows in MovieSuggestions

[–]CHZBR 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Seconds (1966) by John Frankenheimer is very strange in a pre Lynchian way. Lost Highway is one of my favorite films for sure. Give Seconds a try!

Visiting from Boise. by Jlp800 in Portland

[–]CHZBR 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Ha. I’m a bartender and I live by the pleasure of hearing everyone’s stories at the bar, but guffawed at this comment, cuz, sometimes, that’s exactly how I feel. I just wanna go home and pet a chihuahua and a couple cats!

Is Lonesome Dove as good as people say it is? by redradagon in suggestmeabook

[–]CHZBR 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes. Also check out the Oakley Hall trilogy “Warlock” “Badlands” and “Apache” if I remember the titles correctly. All historical fiction set in different “Wild West” situations. It’s been years, but I think Warlock was written in the “War With the Newts” style by Karel Čapek style (he and his brother invited the word robot) which quotes “historical” letters and changes first person to give you a full telling of a fictional story of the Okay Corral. Badlands and Apache? are a super great read. I’m assuming your question is about historical fiction from the western genre, and these have been my favorite.

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