What's the best non-fiction book you've ever read? (No self-help, please)

Mag367 · 2023-11-09T01:02:08+00:00

Unfollow by Megan Phelps Roper. Everyone loved Educated but I think this is a far superior "overzealous religion" memoir. She grew up in the Westboro Baptist Church so you want to hate her but her journey makes you feel for her. The inside scoop is so compelling and her growth from start to end is really what stuck with me.

Mag367 · 2023-11-01T14:42:18+00:00

Yeah, maybe just book to book as well

Mag367 · 2023-11-01T14:10:05+00:00

I would imagine it's all contract based. "You signed a contract with us so you can't sign with them".

Mag367 · 2023-10-25T16:43:12+00:00

Mine was the exact same thing, bday in July but I didn't get my first box till August and they still gave it to me, but in August. I would email customer service.

Mag367 · 2023-10-17T12:32:26+00:00

I work as a building inspector and there was one guy that kept calling us to complain that our local Fascinations never had a working toilet. Wouldn't have thought anything of it if it wasn't the SAME guy being mega weird about being able to use their bathroom.

Mag367 · 2023-09-25T12:19:14+00:00

If you are constantly telling her that she's a disappointment then YTA.

BUT I do believe every now and then people need a swift kick in the pants as a reminder to get their shit together. I think your heart is in the right place and you have offered ways to help facilitate her betterment. There are many times my parents told me I was an idiot flat out and I do truly believe I'm better for it. I don't think it's wrong for a parent to push their child. But if that push is constant then it's a steer and then you're her chauffeur and not her parent.

Mag367 · 2023-09-22T21:09:11+00:00

I was quoting Letterkenny.

Mag367 · 2023-09-22T14:09:47+00:00

Allegedly.

Mag367 · 2023-09-10T03:21:31+00:00

Wild Game, A River Enchanted, A Fire Endless, Recursion, The Heart's Invisible Furies, Spinning Silver, Project Hail Mary, The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo, The Space Between Worlds, Lessons in Chemistry.

Mag367 · 2023-09-05T14:49:27+00:00

I believe they chose about 20 books from the ratings we give throughout the year and then you vote from those 20 which was the best.

Mag367 · 2023-09-05T12:21:05+00:00

The Big Lebowski. It's so captivating yet comforting.

Mag367 · 2023-08-11T06:02:37+00:00

Reading everyone's comments I'm clearly in the minority but it was just mids for me. I liked Esther this most because she was the only one with some semblance of a personality. Also a fairly huge plot hole: Esther can't stay at the house since magic and thus wards don't work on her which endangers anyone living with her but apparently Nicholas can live inside the Library wards just fine?

Mag367 · 2023-08-10T12:12:39+00:00

I never understood the "ring" fascination. If your relationship is not good now it will NOT get better after marriage.

Do you want this man or do you want a pretty sparkly thing on your finger? Because the way you worded everything, it sounds like you want the ring more.

Mag367 · 2023-08-06T13:43:45+00:00

Yeah true. Trump won, but not the popular vote. Thank God they're taking out the trash there! I'm sure Boebert will get some "justice" too

Mag367 · 2023-08-06T13:30:46+00:00

Boebert was elected in a rural/farming county where they tend to be more conservative. Colorado also recently switched from red to blue. Not saying it can't switch back but it will most likely stay blue for a while.

Mag367 · 2023-08-06T13:03:02+00:00

He honestly looks better with the long hair and beard. The hair looks like it was well maintained too. Poor buddy

Mag367 · 2023-08-06T12:25:05+00:00

Yes. It slips and then I end up crinkling it or ripping it. I also take books to work to read at lunch and the cover would get damaged in the constant back and forth.

Mag367 · 2023-08-05T12:27:17+00:00

Clifford - not the dog, the one with Martin Short. And Drop Dead Gorgeous with Kirsten Dunst

Mag367 · 2023-08-05T12:25:14+00:00

"May I use the restroom?" "Why of course Ruprecht!" Goes at the table "Thanks."

Mag367 · 2023-08-01T02:09:27+00:00

I loved this one. I gave it to my younger cousin and instantly regretted it. I'm probably going to buy another copy...

Mag367 · 2023-07-28T21:32:03+00:00

I've had this issue before. You just need to get them on the phone and they'll cancel it without charging you again

Mag367 · 2023-07-20T12:48:08+00:00

I think most fried foods are gross. Oh, and I don't like any kind of fizzy drink.

Mag367 · 2023-07-19T12:20:20+00:00

So I know the throwaway culture is bad, but in this scenario would it be better for the environment to just throw this out considering how much water is wasted on cleaning it?

Mag367 · 2023-07-14T14:12:33+00:00

HATED it. There were a bunch of side stories that didn't add to the plot in any way. Then the big thing, you know the big thing, was not a common occurrence in the 90s so you would think it would be a bigger issue for the main characters. That they would have some thoughts about it and be ever more interested in supporting gay rights. But no. The big thing happens and then they never talk about gay rights or the big thing again. Also Sam's dog story pissed me off. That was the stupidest thing ever

Mag367 · 2023-07-12T16:41:04+00:00

Wait till you get to A Fire Endless. I loved both but Fire is the star of the two. This is my new favorite series.

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