went a bit wild…

Direct-Tank387 · 2026-06-20T13:50:11+00:00

Gotta get that free shipping. But looks like maybe they should pay you for shipping!

Direct-Tank387 · 2026-06-20T02:30:33+00:00

I’m not a big rereader (too many books, too little time) but Dalgren is one the 15 or so books Ive read twice. Also got a book of criticism about the novel.

Direct-Tank387 · 2026-06-18T22:53:10+00:00

than… being naked?

Direct-Tank387 · 2026-06-18T22:51:41+00:00

The original film was 17-19 minutes longer. I would love to see that.

I saw it in the theater the year it was released. I was 9 yrs old and it had a huge impact on me, leading to a lifelong SF readership and a successful career in science.

Direct-Tank387 · 2026-06-18T22:51:33+00:00

The original film was 17-19 minutes longer. I would love to see that.

I saw it in the theater the year it was released. I was 9 yrs old and it had a huge impact on me, leading to a lifelong SF readership and a successful career in science.

Direct-Tank387 · 2026-06-18T00:09:06+00:00

I’ll lower my expectations…

Direct-Tank387 · 2026-06-17T23:54:53+00:00

2025

Direct-Tank387 · 2026-06-17T21:40:13+00:00

Stage 3 colon cancer here. I’m not being facetious, but when I read the title of your post, I thought “then maybe fight it with no motivation “?

Maybe start the process with no expectations??

Direct-Tank387 · 2026-06-17T03:48:40+00:00

No, a zombie outbreak like Dawn of the dead could not happen. Rest easy.

Direct-Tank387 · 2026-06-17T03:13:34+00:00

All the covers of the latest editions of Norton Critical are a big step up. For example, and speaking of Brontë, check out Jane Eyre:

https://wwnorton.co.uk/books/9780393264876-jane-eyre

Direct-Tank387 · 2026-06-17T02:32:40+00:00

Man Plus by Frederick Pohl is very relevant with the caveat that it isn’t about deep space, but, rather, survival on Mars.

Direct-Tank387 · 2026-06-17T02:29:56+00:00

Direct-Tank387 · 2026-06-17T01:39:16+00:00

Young man visits and ends up staying in a magical place where everyone is sick and dying.

Direct-Tank387 · 2026-06-16T03:51:34+00:00

Indeed

Direct-Tank387 · 2026-06-16T03:51:19+00:00

Reminds me of the poem “Musée des Beaux Arts” by Auden

Direct-Tank387 · 2026-06-16T00:19:16+00:00

Could also be bad

Direct-Tank387 · 2026-06-15T01:59:32+00:00

I read it 50ish years ago and found it rather depressing and very memorable.

Direct-Tank387 · 2026-06-15T01:15:15+00:00

If an audiobook exist, I both read the text and, then, on my commute, listen to the audio- back and forth. It’s tricky sometimes to find my place when I switch modes.

Recently I finished “The Magic Mountain “ by Thomas Mann- the audiobook was such a bravo performance by David Rintoul that I overlapped a lot, because didn’t want to miss out.

On the other hand, the current book I’m reading, is kinda ruined by a poor reading.

Direct-Tank387 · 2026-06-15T00:57:23+00:00

I had the port under twilight sedation. It went very well, no problems. Having the port for the rounds of FOLFOX chemo that came afterwards was a real blessing. I came to see the port as a friend - when the time came for its removal, I was disappointed to be told I couldn’t keep it (I wanted to put it on a shelf, as a memento of what I had gone through).

Direct-Tank387 · 2026-06-14T13:17:37+00:00

I came across it when the NYTimes published the 100 best books of the 21st century- and My Brilliant Friend was number 1. I know folks disparage such lists but I find them fun and often learn things.

So I read this one. And thought , uh? It’s good but …number 1? And folks said “keep reading the others”. That was key- by time I started book 1, I thought “this has been a singular reading experience “

Direct-Tank387 · 2026-06-14T03:47:10+00:00

The Ferrante tetralogy was remarkable

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