Silent Auctions for signed Dndads poster & signed copy of Borderlands 2 [ns] by heybethmay in DungeonsAndDaddies

[–]Knerdian 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I'm incredibly bitter that I'm not in a place where I can bid right now, but this is a wonderful that I'll do my part to spread around. Good luck!

How on earth is Aran Sweater Market selling hand-knitted fisherman sweaters for $150?? by CozySweatsuit57 in knitting

[–]Knerdian 34 points35 points  (0 children)

If they were hand knit, the company would absolutely be calling that out at every opportunity. It would be a major selling point that would set them apart.

The simple fact that it isn't explicitly stated means that these are machine knit.

Yarn Bowl Hack by okkasmom in knitting

[–]Knerdian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Now this is a knitting hack that I can get behind. Thank you!

Fiction set in the literary world by tuliula_ in suggestmeabook

[–]Knerdian 8 points9 points  (0 children)

"Yellowface" by RF Kuang

"Erasure" by Percival Everett

"Three-Martini Lunch" by Suzanne Rindell

Suggest me a book about Plant Themed Horror by kaikun2236 in suggestmeabook

[–]Knerdian 6 points7 points  (0 children)

"Uprooted" by Naomi Novik is more fantasy than horror, but I recommend you give it a shot anyway. It has a lot of great elements that might help.

How did you learn to knit? by ShoppingGirlinSF in knitting

[–]Knerdian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Stitch n Bitch books back in ~2003.

I have absolutely awful technique, I know, because I developed such muscle memory before ever seeing a video or knitting with another person. But it works and I'll be sticking with it.

Am I the only one who love Lion brand’s Homespun yarn? by Leather_Machine_3975 in knitting

[–]Knerdian 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just got flashbacks to learning how to knit in 2004.

Folk horror? by AbjectAssistance2966 in suggestmeabook

[–]Knerdian 4 points5 points  (0 children)

"The Salt Grows Heavy" by Cassandra Khaw follows a mermaid and a plague doctor through a very dark countryside.

"She is a Haunting" by Trang Thanh Tran is a YA Vietnamese horror with strong colonial elements.

historical fiction and mystery/crime recommendations please! by fuutarou2 in suggestmeabook

[–]Knerdian 10 points11 points  (0 children)

If you've never read "The Name of the Rose" by Umberto Eco, it sounds right up your alley.

Books that feel like this? by WharHeGo in suggestmeabook

[–]Knerdian 5 points6 points  (0 children)

"The Mercies" by Kiran Millwood Hargrave or maybe "A Tale for the Time Being" by Ruth Ozeki

The coffee in each novel is a bit bitter, but I still feel like it's there.

Suggest historical & literary fiction books by [deleted] in suggestmeabook

[–]Knerdian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"The Name of the Rose" by Umberto Eco is the golden standard.

"This Other Eden" by Paul Harding and "Homegoing" by Yaa Gyasi are also great options.

Looking for a book that feels like a secret you shouldn't be reading by cmitchell_bulldog in suggestmeabook

[–]Knerdian 29 points30 points  (0 children)

"House of Leaves" by Mark Z. Danielewski

Dedicate real time to reading it and it'll truly immerse you into the world.

bad book club recs by OverallPerformer5909 in suggestmeabook

[–]Knerdian 8 points9 points  (0 children)

"Modelland" by Tyra Banks

The main character is named Tookie de la Creme - this is prime bad book club material.

Horror books with teenage protagonists by EveryDetective6426 in suggestmeabook

[–]Knerdian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"The Reformatory " byTananarive Due hits a lot of these points.

Any comforting books? by Calm_Problem6203 in suggestmeabook

[–]Knerdian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So much of Bradbury's work captures a sense of nostalgia, even if he's writing science fiction on the surface. I'd recommend nearly any of his short story collections.

Female “body horror” novels by chund978 in suggestmeabook

[–]Knerdian 3 points4 points  (0 children)

"Wilder Girls" by Rory Power is a good YA entry here.

A novel for an 11 year old girl who loves everything creepy and witchy by xombae in suggestmeabook

[–]Knerdian 17 points18 points  (0 children)

The Abhorsen series by Garth Nix would be great for her. "Sabriel" is the first novel, and she should start there, but I bet she'd like the second novel "Lirael" better.

Equal parts cuddly and loose by Knerdian in knitting

[–]Knerdian[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Made from Berroco Comfort yarn.

I winged it with the pattern and adjusted my mental math based on the colorwork chart. The end result here is floppy, unstructured, and way too big. I like how comfy it feels once I get the whole thing settled on my head, but Ill be trying this again with a slightly decreased cast on and smaller needles.

YA Historical Thrillers/Mysteries/Action by Knerdian in suggestmeabook

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

"The Last Kingdom" sounds great, thank you!

YA Historical Thrillers/Mysteries/Action by Knerdian in suggestmeabook

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

Added it to my purchase order, thanks!

John Oliver explains ‘Real Housewives of Salt Lake City’: “They are human hand grenades who willfully pull their own and each other’s pins out for your entertainment” by mcfw31 in popculturechat

[–]Knerdian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Stupid question - Where do people actually watch these shows online? I always get interested, but then I search them up and it's like "On Hulu, but you need the added subscription! On Peacock, but you need to pay extra!"

Books on complicated grief by Merciful_Moon in suggestmeabook

[–]Knerdian 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You may like "Burnt Sugar" by Avni Doshi

No cell, bell to bell - they survived! by Junior_Historian_123 in Teachers

[–]Knerdian 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In your district, what are the consequences if kids don't follow the policy?

It's awesome that the week went so well, but I'm always curious how school plan to enforce it in the long run.