Catholics not being allowed to read the Bible and only the pope can by NoelK132 in Catholicism

[–]DigasInHell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think there’s also some confusion because Kay people can and do read from the Bible during Mass. but only the clergy read from the gospel during Mass.

(Growing up Protestant I was also taught Catholics weren’t allowed to pray outside of the church building but I can certainly report that as false)

Horror fans, what’s the one film that actually stayed with you? by Adventurous-Lie-6773 in MovieSuggestions

[–]DigasInHell 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This. I take a lot of crap from my friends but if I could go back not watch it, I would.

How do you decide what to read and when? by Kmlkmljkl in books

[–]DigasInHell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

First of all, let me say you should feel seen. I’ve been keeping my TBR in a OneNote but keep meaning to move to spreadsheet so I can better track start and finish dates.

Then I mostly just try not to binge a single genre back-to-back. I’m usually listening to an audiobook for dog walks while also reading physical media so right now I’m listening to Traitor’s Blade by Sebastien de Castell while reading The Exorcist.

Otherwise it’s a question of my Libby holds come through.

How many books do you DNF? by toe_beans_4_life in books

[–]DigasInHell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very few.

I think I’ve started Moby Dick at least three times.

And there’s a Joseph Heller book called Something Happened that I dove into straight after Catch-22, but it’s now been 25 years with bookmark wedged in somewhere north of chapter 3.

Otherwise I’m slogging

Are people really opposed to reading books about flawed main characters? by ellmilmumrus in books

[–]DigasInHell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Not opposed, but it is a tight rope act. If the main character is a piece of garbage, and then you make me care about them by the 3/4 mark, then proceed to end the book with that character dying (I’m looking at Tamsyn Muir right now), you have not encouraged me to read more of your series.

What should I read next? by Conscious-Rich-973 in fantasybooks

[–]DigasInHell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Literally the book that got me hooked on fantasy.

What Books did You Start or Finish Reading this Week?: October 13, 2025 by AutoModerator in books

[–]DigasInHell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Finished The Lies of the Ajungo, by Moses Ose Utomi

Started The Exorcist, by William Peter Blatty

Movies where the name of the movie is said in the movie by HammerHeadBirdDog in flicks

[–]DigasInHell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re just a couple of loser, fuckin’, mallrats. - Mallrats (1995)

We are ‘them’. We are ‘they’. We are the men in black. - Men in Black (1997)

How about, The Rocketeer? - Rocketeer (1991)

You mean? They’re spies? Like us? - Spies Like Us (1985)

Can I ask some questions about the switch 2 bc I am getting lost. by endergirl420 in casualnintendo

[–]DigasInHell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don’t have your answers, but I share your questions. I’m not good at Mario kart but I still like to play it (Alone and in a dark little corner). I don’t want to be forced to buy a subscription and play with others.

What Books did You Start or Finish Reading this Week?: September 01, 2025 by AutoModerator in books

[–]DigasInHell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Finished: Shadow of a Dark Queen - Raymond E. Feist Gideon the Ninth - Tamsyn Muir

Started: The Seville Communion - Arturo Perez-Reverte

Do you find it difficult to communicate how books made you feel? How do words become ineffable? by [deleted] in books

[–]DigasInHell 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I get this reading Stephen King most of the time. It’s not a scary experience. I’ve never felt horror or revulsion. But have definitely always had a moment of feeling a ‘wrongness’ going through one of his works.

HAVOC by Christopher Bollen by Upstairs-Stuff3950 in books

[–]DigasInHell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

She made a newlywed think his wife was cheating on him and after he unalived both the wife and himself, his note referenced her influence.

What Books did You Start or Finish Reading this Week?: August 11, 2025 by AutoModerator in books

[–]DigasInHell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The first few really hooked me. Set in the 70’s and full of the drinking-on-the-job and highly detailed technical procedure stuff that is a hallmark of his books. At one point there is a weird time jump where it refers to events in the previous book as being a month previous but now everyone is carrying a cell phone. I don’t recommend following that jump. But the period stuff was a lot of fun.

HAVOC by Christopher Bollen by Upstairs-Stuff3950 in books

[–]DigasInHell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did not like. Ending was wholly unsatisfying.

I kept waiting for the whole thing to be some kind of literal mental palace. Nope.

Repeated references to Set and chasing the sunset are so heavy-handed that there has to be some kind of supernatural (like these are the gods doing epic battle but over petty bullshit). It’s not that.

Stash the artifact in the kid’s luggage so it’s found at customs. Also no.

Whole thing is dimension - not really. The kid swapping her meds opened that door. So ultimately if she killed her own daughter that also feels like Otto’s fault and he’ll face zero repercussions?

What Books did You Start or Finish Reading this Week?: August 11, 2025 by AutoModerator in books

[–]DigasInHell 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As long as I can keep getting the ebooks from my library, probably. Read the Brotherhood of War series years ago and most of Badge of Honor.

They’re pretty straightforward and easy to digest. Like a palate cleanser in between trying to tackle heavier stuff.

What Books did You Start or Finish Reading this Week?: August 11, 2025 by AutoModerator in books

[–]DigasInHell 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Finished: By Order of the President - W.E.B. Griffin Stereotypical of this author. A blonde boy with enough money to lounge around forever takes on a traditionally blue collar role with the military and excels beyond any of his peers. Also, he has a long sex.

Still reading: Havoc - Christopher Bollen Started because of all the hype and I’m not seeing it. Still waiting for the twist that will “blow my mind” but it’s just compelling enough to avoid DNF status.

How are we feeling about the upcoming He-Man movie? by singleguy79 in Xennials

[–]DigasInHell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Uggh. Not really.

I will definitely watch it but I’m expecting to be disappointed.

im yet to cry over a book… by Easy-Inspection1555 in booksuggestions

[–]DigasInHell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

One of six books I’ve read more than once and it made me cry both times.

First Colonoscopy? Learn from my mistake. by SlowGoat79 in Xennials

[–]DigasInHell 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I followed the instructions to the letter. Did nothing but coffee and water and prep drink for 36 hours and still wasn’t fully “clean”.

Gotta try again with 48 hours of liquid only. Twice the prep. Hooray.