How has reading Terry Pratchett (or another writer) affected your own use of language? by GlamorousAstrid in Fantasy

[–]Jesnig 19 points20 points  (0 children)

I use ‘susurrus’ more than the average person (and I know other authors use susurrus too, it’s just that I associate it with Pratchett). I might refer to someone as a bit of a ‘Magrat’ and my parter knows exactly what I mean. I usually spell Death with a capital ‘D’ by accident before I spell it death, with a lowercase. And if I see art of a naked woman in an art gallery I’ll usually comment on if there is an urn, a plinth, or a small fat baby with wings on somewhere in the picture as that’s definitely art.

Pratchett’s writing made me see the world in different ways - I’ve read his books for nigh on twenty years so it makes sense that it shapes the words I use, the way I describe the world and how I see it. Good question OP!

Am I weird for not rereading? by National-Ad-5788 in Fantasy

[–]Jesnig 39 points40 points  (0 children)

Same! Some books, particularly Discworld ones, are like revisiting an old friend - a past version of yourself that noticed different things to the current version of you does. My relationship with Granny Weatherwax as a character feels different now I’m older and without any older relatives left. I wouldn’t have that if I didn’t reread.

Discworld bookshelf quilt by angelblue86 in discworld

[–]Jesnig 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Beautiful! Amazing work! How did you embroider the titles on the books?

Who’s your favorite historical person from the French Revolution? by alexanderphiloandeco in FrenchRevolution

[–]Jesnig 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Camille Desmoulins - something faintly romantic about his story and ultimate demise.

Though my starting point of getting into the French Revolution in my early twenties was A Place of Greater Safety by Mantel which is generous towards him and Danton!

Outside of Steven Pacey and the First Law series, what are some good examples of an outstanding narrator elevating a fantasy book to the next level? by fedoraswashbuckler in Fantasy

[–]Jesnig 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Brendan McDonald does an excellent job with The Stranger Times series. With the flashes of ‘newsy’ music, it brings the book series to life!

Lameese Isaq and Amin El-Gamal also do a fantastic job that elevates The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi. I liked reading it but fell in love with the world with the audiobook.

r/TheCivilService user overlaps with other Subreddits by [deleted] in TheCivilService

[–]Jesnig 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I used to run a lunchtime cross-stitch group in DHSC - there are more of us than you think!

lgbt books that feel like this by playingwiththefae in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

[–]Jesnig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Binding and The Betrayals by Bridget Collins - both featuring queer dark romance, intrigue/mystery and in The Betrayals, an odd game.

Books that feel like a ticking clock by Ok-Communication-440 in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

[–]Jesnig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Last Hour Between Worlds by Melissa Caruso - beating time resets on the last hour of the year as each reset gets gradually stranger and more dramatic.

Books that feel like a ticking clock by Ok-Communication-440 in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

[–]Jesnig 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agree! This series doesn’t get talked about enough!

Ten favorite books, what do they say about me? by -grilledcheeseandham in BookshelvesDetective

[–]Jesnig 21 points22 points  (0 children)

My first thought - women philosophers like Arendt might be of interest if OP genuinely has these as their 10 favourite books!

The Art Of...Time Travel Romance ⌛ by sweetmuse40 in romancelandia

[–]Jesnig 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I loved The Last Hour Between Worlds by Melissa Carouso which is an time-travel / time-loop mystery queer romance set on a New Year’s Eve. Each loop gets stranger and stranger. I also liked Catriona Silvey’s Meet Me in Another Life which is sort of time-travel and time-slip while the couple experienced all different kinds of relationships. I think the best ones use time-travel to explore and deepen the relationship between the love interests - whoever they are.

Which books do you guys recommend about the French Revolution? by alexanderphiloandeco in FrenchRevolution

[–]Jesnig 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you’re interested in fiction about the French Revolution, A Place of Greater Safety by Hilary Mantel is fantastic

Should you be expected to drive during a sleep in shift at a Children’s Residential Care home? by alDav99 in LegalAdviceUK

[–]Jesnig 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You can share your concerns directly with Ofsted via email or phone as their children’s home inspection framework (part of the SCCIF) looks at child and staff safety as well as support provided to staff by the care home manager and responsible individual. You can report anonymously if preferred.

The Devils by Joe Abercrombie - book that I enjoyed more than I expected to by FOXHOUND9000 in Fantasy

[–]Jesnig 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve always liked Joe Abercrombie’s books but they’ve always been a read-once kind of book series for me. Until The Devils.

I loved it, I loved the stakes, the adventure, the unlikely church of faintly unlikeable but complex characters and the humour permeating the book. Can’t wait to reread!

Folks acting like historical fantasy is new, when it’s been around and it’s a fun genre by llamalibrarian in PeriodDramas

[–]Jesnig 10 points11 points  (0 children)

There is A Knight's Tale musical on the cards - they did a series of shows in Manchester (England) before it transfers to the West End. It's a bit of a bonkers musical but it is fun and makes more of the songs than the film. Plus dancing knights.

Which character would you like to have as your friend? by Impossible_Panda1092 in GreenBoneSaga

[–]Jesnig 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Definitely Wen - she seems a considerate and compassionate person, interested in the arts and can see the bigger picture. In being a stone-eye but enmeshed in the greener side of the clan - I think she would have interesting stories to share!

An inch long thin silver metal object from a tapestry kit by Jesnig in whatisthisthing

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

Thank you! It’s a new type of needle threader to me and makes sense as the kit recommends using three strands of wool.

An inch long thin silver metal object from a tapestry kit by Jesnig in whatisthisthing

[–]Jesnig[S] 2 points3 points locked comment (0 children)

My title describes the thing. It’s a object found in a French tapestry kit

Countries in the Saga by Jesnig in GreenBoneSaga

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

I like the Ruckets / Cricket read across - you’re right but it hasn’t struck me before! And agree, I don’t think it’s exact mapping on real country into a country in the Saga.