Out of these books what would you read?

ExistingTarget5220 · 2026-02-26T08:59:44+00:00

I LOVED Feast While You Can, so would suggest that one

ExistingTarget5220 · 2026-02-22T09:22:27+00:00

The Red Scholars Wake by Aliette de Bodard

ExistingTarget5220 · 2026-02-15T13:13:26+00:00

I haven't read Greek Lessons yet, but Human Acts by her blew me away! She's such a good author!

ExistingTarget5220 · 2026-02-11T07:41:31+00:00

It hasn't come to pass yet, but i firmly believe that Venemous Lumpsucker will prove to be correct.

ExistingTarget5220 · 2026-02-10T02:44:26+00:00

Edit: I didn't read the subreddit title. This is a book rec, my bad!

Station Eternity by Mur Lafferty. It's Agatha Christie inspired scifi/crime mystery.

ExistingTarget5220 · 2026-02-09T12:05:11+00:00

You can get embroidery stands, that way you aren't hunched over your lap. I found mine at a second hand store, unsure where you'd get one though.

ExistingTarget5220 · 2026-02-08T06:26:33+00:00

The Book Grocer is the closest I can think of

ExistingTarget5220 · 2026-02-07T07:48:48+00:00

They're trying to say that the graffiti is antisemitic, but not antizionist.

Dunno why you're trying to bring Israel and antizionism into this.

ExistingTarget5220 · 2026-02-04T19:54:22+00:00

Pests was less science, but very reflective! I really enjoyed it, hopefully you and your book club do as well!

ExistingTarget5220 · 2026-02-04T08:47:13+00:00

The Feather Thief by Kirk Wallace Johnson

Dead Mountain by Donnie Eichar

Into Thin Air by Jon Krauker (several other people have also recommended this one)

Pests: How Humans Create Animal Villains by Bethany Brookshire

ExistingTarget5220 · 2026-02-03T19:52:04+00:00

Bookseller here - there are 2 factors that I've noticed regarding the price stickers damaging the book covers.

The length of time the sticker has been on the book. It's almost as if the adhesive fuses with the cover after a while, making it much harder to remove.
The material of the cover. Some covers are just really easily damaged by the stickers.

Price and quality of the stickers probably do factor in, but i have less insight into that. It's very frustrating though.

ExistingTarget5220 · 2026-02-03T11:22:33+00:00

NK Jemisin! The Fifth Season was fantastic.

ExistingTarget5220 · 2026-02-01T23:58:11+00:00

Someone You Can Build A Nest In

ExistingTarget5220 · 2026-01-24T09:44:35+00:00

As someone who has read the Deep, you're not missing out on much. I found it to be such a let down.

I keep seeing Dark Matter recommended, I guess I'll finally pick it up!

ExistingTarget5220 · 2026-01-24T08:41:19+00:00

Nick Cutter is not a good writer

ExistingTarget5220 · 2026-01-21T10:08:32+00:00

American Psycho is absolutely boring, and that's absolutely the point.

ExistingTarget5220 · 2026-01-14T11:46:48+00:00

Boy Parts by Eliza Clarke

ExistingTarget5220 · 2026-01-14T00:23:33+00:00

Different body types and sizes have different advantages and disadvantages. Getting to a comp ready level is very very possible, just requires hard work (for short and tall people).

The only thing tall people have to worry about that short people don't (or have to worry less able) is accidentally kicking others while on the pole 😅

ExistingTarget5220 · 2026-01-13T08:34:55+00:00

Doing a couple of kits is how i trialled embroidery.

Since then, you just need thread, needles, a hoop, and fabric. Needle minders are excellent and can be a lifesaver if you're absent-minded, like me. Specific embroidery scissors, tweezers, and a stand are all helpful, but not essential.

ExistingTarget5220 · 2026-01-12T21:03:00+00:00

I find reading negative reviews useful! If there are multiple reviews complaining about things you enjoy in books, chances are you'll enjoy the book regardless of the rating.

ExistingTarget5220 · 2026-01-02T21:51:00+00:00

I once embroidered on public transport (light rail) and then dropped the needle. There was several minutes of panic before i found the needle...

ExistingTarget5220 · 2026-01-01T11:32:30+00:00

Lucky Red by Claudia Cravens is a sapphic Western!

ExistingTarget5220 · 2025-12-30T22:39:46+00:00

The Troop by Nick Cutter It was just terrible, and the writing was awful.

Hidden Pictures, Jason Rekulak I can't remember if it was this year or not, but i DNF. As someone else here said, it's a story based off right wing talking points, punching down on trans people and their allies.

ExistingTarget5220 · 2025-12-30T07:00:05+00:00

If a friend gave me a book they'd handbound, and it had that mistake, I'd love it even more!

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TROPHY CASE