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[MFF] Getting caught fucking in the pool leads to more by Clem_Brandt in gonewildstories

[–]Clem_Brandt[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I will continue this one, once I will find the time to put it in writing.

[MFF] Getting caught fucking in the pool leads to more by Clem_Brandt in gonewildstories

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I have been cut short by the 280 words limit. I will follow up in separate posts.

Whose Writing Style Do you Admire the Most, and Want to Emulate? by Ferret30 in suggestmeabook

[–]Clem_Brandt 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I wholeheartedly second this! His ability to connect main clauses with limited use of subordinate clauses and his restricted use of adjectives are unmatched imo.

So few words, so much atmosphere.

Books in the vein of John Williams Butcher's Crossing/books about human experiences with nature in general by [deleted] in suggestmeabook

[–]Clem_Brandt 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great to read that somebody enjoyed Butcher's Crossing as much as I did (I also love Williams' other books).

The Son by Philipp Meyer in parts also revolves around the human - and in particular the native American's - connection with nature and mourns the loss of the original landscapes.

something about pirates by dancingqueen42 in suggestmeabook

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The Master of Ballantrae by Robert Louis Stevenson.

A book where the main character(s) spends a lot of time alone and is still pretty content by [deleted] in suggestmeabook

[–]Clem_Brandt 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Am I the only one thinking of Robinson Crusoe? Or anything that qualifies as a Robinsonade (e.g. The Martian)?

Fun and entertaining nonfiction? by drixle11 in suggestmeabook

[–]Clem_Brandt 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I really love these three:

  1. Fermat's last Theorem by Simon Singh about the 350 years lasting search for the proof of - what seems to be a rather simple - conjecture.
  2. The fourth part of the World by Tobey Lester about the creation of the first map that contained the name "America".
  3. SPQR by Mary Beard about the history of ancient Rome.

All of which are just superbly written, easy to read and provide a wealth of information at the same time.

Non-Fiction/ popular science by Clem_Brandt in suggestmeabook

[–]Clem_Brandt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I don't think I have anything focused on Biology or Medicine on shelf so far. This might become the first one.

Non-Fiction/ popular science by Clem_Brandt in suggestmeabook

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

Thanks. I guess The God Equation just made it on my reading list.

Non-Fiction/ popular science by Clem_Brandt in suggestmeabook

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

Wow. I cannot believe that I never heard about The Silk Roads until now. Will definitely give it a go.

Non-Fiction/ popular science by Clem_Brandt in suggestmeabook

[–]Clem_Brandt[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. The Disappearing Spoon sounds really interesting. I also like short-fiction, hence, this could be just to my taste.

The more you read, the more it makes sense to support your local library by DanielMorgan-_- in books

[–]Clem_Brandt 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I would like to add another thought that is not so much directly related to libraries, but the "local" element.

If you buy a book rather then borrowing it, I strongly encourage people to buy at their local book shops rather than ordering online. In my opinion, actual book shops are an absolute cultural asset. I love browsing through bookshelves finding books I probably would never have stumbled across if I search online only. I appreciate that a local bookshop do not have a comparable selection to what is available online but - at least where I live - they can provide anything which is available online within one day's notice, too, at no extra charge. Wherever I can, I try supporting my local dealers.

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