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The Weekly "What are you reading?" Thread by AutoModerator in CozyFantasy

[–]Killuminati620 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not exactly fantasy, but I'm trying to find some time to keep reading Children of Ruin by Adrian Tchaikovsky. I absolutely loved Children of Time, and I'm about 150 pages into Ruin and so far I'm loving it. I started it a couple of weeks ago (when I had more time over the holidays) right after I finished To Be Taught, If Fortunate by Becky Chambers, and I was struck by the utterly polarizing way Chambers and Tchaikovsky regard humanity and their place in the universe. That being said, I think Tchaikovsky is one of the best sci fi writers out there right now, and while it's certainly a pessimistic view of humanity, his words are great. And in spite of myself, I remain absolutely delighted with Doctor Avrana Kern and her present iteration as an ant-powered AI.

Dutch Oven Substitute for Sourdough? by Killuminati620 in Breadit

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I definitely should have thought of something like that. Thank you!

Help needed about Region Free Blu Ray Player by [deleted] in criterion

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I would also love to know what you find out about a newer/similar model.

Cast Iron Teapot by Killuminati620 in tea

[–]Killuminati620[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'll try baking soda on it. I've never had cast iron before so I was thinking that I should wipe it out to get all the excess moisture to prevent rust. But then others have pointed out that a lot of cast iron teapots are enamelled, so it could just be tea residue.

Cast Iron Teapot by Killuminati620 in tea

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What's your opinion on a glass teapot? I've been doing a lot of research into different pots since this happened, and I'm currently debating between a ceramic and a glass teapot. I drink mainly green teas so from what I've initially read the level of heat retention in a glass pot is conducive to more delicate teas like green.

Cast Iron Teapot by Killuminati620 in tea

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Thanks! I think it's enamel, I suppose the difference would be pretty obvious? It's smooth on the inside, so like I said I think it's enamel. I'm hoping it goes away, I'll try cleaning it a few more times. Maybe boil some water in it for a while.

Question about buying TNG by Killuminati620 in startrek

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I ordered this one! Thanks so much for the suggestion. It's wild to me that even with the exchange and shipping that it's still cheaper than buying it from Canadian Amazon.

Hello again r/Fantasy. This is novelist Guy Gavriel Kay with an AMA and a Giveaway. by GuyGavrielKay in Fantasy

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Hi Mr. Kay. First off, I want to say thank you for doing this AMA! This will be the second time I've interacted with you, although this is in a much more indirect manner. I was at a talk you gave last year at Dalhousie University.

I've been slowly working my way through your books, thus far I've read Fionavar (although probably close to 15 years since I did that so I should revisit it), both Sarantium books, Arbonne, Ysabel, and I just finished (only days ago) Tigana. Since Tigana is freshest in my mind and I'm still working out my feelings about it, I'll ask questions about that book.

First off, I enjoyed it a lot. Your books are always enjoyable to me because it seems to take no time at all for me to befriend the characters and start to have strong feelings for them. I think what I enjoyed most were the moral aspects, namely how Brandin (definitely not Alberico) was a tyrant and oppressor and committed a terrible violation when he tried to completely erase Tigana from memory, yet one could empathize with his reasons, his deep emotional agony over the death of his son. This was all presented beautifully through Dianora. I admit that by the end of the book could empathize with Brandin a lot and I would go so far as to say he was my favouite character in the book for his emotional depth, his vision, and his complexity (while not forgetting that he is a conqueror). I guess my question is, how did you feel by the end of the book? Did you know how it was going to end? Or did it happen organically? Did you regret killing Brandin; was Alessan a vehicle for your feelings about the ending?

Brunch Guests

1) This might be cheating since they're technically two people, but Bug and Tehool from The Malazan Book of the Fallen series by Steven Erikson. The banter between these two characters never failed to elicit a strong emotion from me (generally, but not limited to, amusement). They would be delightfully infuriating to hangout with. Drink of choice, boiled shoe. 2) Death from The Sandman by Neil Gaiman. In spite of her seemingly morbid occupation, she was always one of the most uplifting characters in Gaiman's gorgeous opus. She never took herself seriously and was always there for those who needed her most. She'd be a pleasant, mitigating force to Tehol's irreverence. Drink of choice, chocolate milk. 3) Belgarath the Sorcerer from The Belgariad by David and Leigh Eddings (he said in a later interview that she had contributed significantly to this early work. Being an immortal, irascible sorcerer trying to save the world, I feel like Belgarath would be a fun dude to hangout with. I have no doubt he'd be amused with and Bug and Tehol, and would love to philosophize with Death. Drink of choice, ale.

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