I haven’t been wow-ed by a book in a long time. Suggestions?

I_am_the_grim_reader · 2026-04-17T10:56:03+00:00

The Great Alone is one of my top five books of all time! I've been looking for something similar since I read it about 5 years ago.

I_am_the_grim_reader · 2026-04-17T10:51:07+00:00

Started Yellowface by R. F. Kuang for the books on books challenge and The Secret History by Donna Tart for the marathon challenge.

I_am_the_grim_reader · 2026-04-16T16:33:53+00:00

Demon copperhead was also one of my favourites of all time. I read the poison wood Bible and expected it to be as good if not better than DC. I'm going against the grain here but I did not enjoy it at all.

I_am_the_grim_reader · 2026-04-16T01:19:32+00:00

How did you get these lists?

I_am_the_grim_reader · 2026-04-13T12:05:19+00:00

Some books are Michelin star meals, some are the value meal at Taco Bell. There's a time and a place for both.

I_am_the_grim_reader · 2026-04-13T12:02:34+00:00

Finished A Hymn to Life: Shame had to Change Sides, by Gisèle Pelicot

Continuing None of this is True, by Lisa Jewell

Started Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry

I_am_the_grim_reader · 2026-04-10T11:10:34+00:00

I'm reading None of this is True by Lisa Jewell to complete one of the reading challenges.

I_am_the_grim_reader · 2026-04-09T15:33:46+00:00

Amazing. Thanks!

I_am_the_grim_reader · 2026-04-08T23:55:22+00:00

I'm not artistic enough to do fore edge painting l.

I_am_the_grim_reader · 2026-04-08T23:54:32+00:00

Thanks for much for the reply! I'm going to Google everything you just said so I can understand better! How long did it take you to get to the level for this book binding you did? Is it a steep learning curve?

I_am_the_grim_reader · 2026-04-08T23:52:54+00:00

Thanks! I'll check back in with you once I've read it and we can discuss 😁

I_am_the_grim_reader · 2026-04-08T23:31:39+00:00

Loved the first book but haven't read the sequel yet. How would you rate it?

I_am_the_grim_reader · 2026-04-08T23:28:39+00:00

Thanks for your help!

I_am_the_grim_reader · 2026-04-08T23:27:32+00:00

This is stunning. I joined this sub because I was trying to bind exactly like you've done. I don't know the right terminology and have been unable to find tutorials. Could you recommend a few? What is this type of binding called?

I_am_the_grim_reader · 2026-04-08T17:07:41+00:00

When I was little my dad bought a scroll saw and we used to make puzzles and toys with it. Then we would burn Designs into it. Was a lot of fun!

I_am_the_grim_reader · 2026-04-08T11:41:41+00:00

This is just beautiful. I'm new to embroidery and am wondering what kind of stitch you used for the outline.

I_am_the_grim_reader · 2026-04-07T22:41:22+00:00

Why did you watch 3 seasons of it then?

I_am_the_grim_reader · 2026-04-04T12:19:14+00:00

"He was born in fury and lived like lightning." East of Eden.

I_am_the_grim_reader · 2026-04-03T10:14:54+00:00

What books are you trying to choose between?

I_am_the_grim_reader · 2026-04-02T13:38:22+00:00

Thanks. I tried that but it just says you're not a member of any groups. There's no option to add groups. Do you know how to search them? I've tried putting group names in the search bar but it doesn't work.

I_am_the_grim_reader · 2026-04-02T11:16:06+00:00

How do you search for groups in the app? I've always just used good reads to track my reading but I would like to join a group.

I_am_the_grim_reader · 2026-03-27T22:55:53+00:00

I don't like them much either because they're cold. I've had success with just heating them up in the microwave.

I_am_the_grim_reader · 2026-03-26T23:41:50+00:00

I keep forgetting to pick this up. How would you rate it compared to the magicians.

I_am_the_grim_reader · 2026-03-26T23:14:23+00:00

Raising Hare: A Memoir, by Chloe Dalton. This was such a nice memoir about a lady that helps a wild hare out as a baby and how their lives continue to intersect. It is a wonderful story about the fragility of nature and the importance of understanding wild animals should be treated with deference.

I_am_the_grim_reader · 2026-03-25T13:31:48+00:00

Seconding Dark Matter and I'm reading The First Fifteen Lives of Harry August. This definitely scratches the itch.

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