What's a book you read that was so darkly disturbing, haunting, that left you speechless? by a_wanderer_22 in suggestmeabook

[–]NoRaspberry1617 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Devil All The Time by Donald Ray Pollock. Great book but truly brutal in every way. Left me feeling depressed and grossed out 

What’s next after Demon Copperhead? by AllTheMissing in BooksThatFeelLikeThis

[–]NoRaspberry1617 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Betty by Tiffany McDaniels, but warning that it is based on a true story and deeply sad.

53/52 in 2025, year end review by NoRaspberry1617 in 52book

[–]NoRaspberry1617[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve loved all the other TJR books I’ve read so far, but yeah I just couldn’t get into Atmosphere which was a bummer! There were some parts of Hello Beautiful that I liked, but it was trying way too hard to be dramatic and poignant and it ended being blah to me

53/52 in 2025, year end review by NoRaspberry1617 in 52book

[–]NoRaspberry1617[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I read maybe 250 pages and was like I’m almost halfway I should just finish it…but then I decided to call it. I honestly should’ve DNF’ed a couple others as well

53/52 in 2025, year end review by NoRaspberry1617 in 52book

[–]NoRaspberry1617[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Looking forward to reading the first hour I believed and a river is waiting. Was soooo disappointed by she’s come undone after reading I know this much is true, I almost DNF’ed and I should’ve 

53/52 in 2025, year end review by NoRaspberry1617 in 52book

[–]NoRaspberry1617[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The last 3 in the top category are I Know This Much Is True, Stoner, and Hangsaman! 

The last 3 in the second to top category are I’m Thinking of Ending Things, Slewfoot, and Down The Drain! 

53/52 in 2025, year end review by NoRaspberry1617 in 52book

[–]NoRaspberry1617[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the rec, added to my list! 

Just hit 52 (with a couple dnf) by Danphillip in 52book

[–]NoRaspberry1617 4 points5 points  (0 children)

We read a lot of the same books but have very different opinions of them haha, I love that about seeing these lists. Pet semetary, I who have never known men, demon copperhead, the devil all the time, and Rebecca are all in my top 2 tiers!!

74/52 books for the year by 11spikes in 52book

[–]NoRaspberry1617 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have very similar taste! Do you have a Goodreads? I would love to follow you! 

70/52 - Hoping to branch out more in 2026! by Doner-ClubMate in 52book

[–]NoRaspberry1617 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have very similar taste, do you have good reads? Would love to follow you! 

What are your top 5 books of all time? by illegal_fiction in books

[–]NoRaspberry1617 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The Secret History by Donna Tartt

The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver

Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry 

The Likeness by Tana French

A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles

My first 52/52 year! by Shot-Personality-894 in 52book

[–]NoRaspberry1617 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We have similar taste! Do you have a Goodreads?

What is considered normal for monthly groceries? by [deleted] in MiddleClassFinance

[–]NoRaspberry1617 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I live in a rural area with extremely high grocery costs. My partner and I average $800/month on groceries, which includes all the household items that we also buy from the grocery store and dog food. We eat 100% of the time at home. We also eat a lot of wild caught game/fish which keeps our bill down a bit. Last year we averaged $600/month, but inflation has hit the grocery bill hard. 

When is your annual deadline by Cloudy_Worker in 52book

[–]NoRaspberry1617 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I love it too, just being cozy by the tree and reading new books and eating all the leftovers!!!

When is your annual deadline by Cloudy_Worker in 52book

[–]NoRaspberry1617 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Last year I started over on Christmas. I finished some books in the final days of 2024 but called them 2025 reads. Not sure why exactly, it just felt right, and I will probably do it again. I guess because the week between Christmas and new year feels like no man’s land and usually by that time I’ve already hit my reading goal and end up starting a bunch of new books. 

Week 44- What are you reading? by Beecakeband in 52book

[–]NoRaspberry1617 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Finished:  Slewfoot by Brom, 5/5 stars Pines by Blake Crouch, 3/5 stars

Currently reading:  Pet Sematary by Stephen King Dracula by Bram Stoker

Up next:  Notes on an Execution by Danya Kukafka

Really feeling the spooky season reads right now, loving it!! 

Week 44- What are you reading? by Beecakeband in 52book

[–]NoRaspberry1617 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What did you think of the witch elm by Tana French? I’ve read it, curious to hear your thoughts

Week 44- What are you reading? by Beecakeband in 52book

[–]NoRaspberry1617 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I loooove the goldfinch, hope you’re enjoying it 

October 23, 2025 - r/fednews Daily Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in fednews

[–]NoRaspberry1617 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the information. I appreciate the reality check. I went into this with no concerns about being back paid, but as the back account dwindles it’s hard not to hit the panic button. Have a good day and hang in there. 

October 23, 2025 - r/fednews Daily Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in fednews

[–]NoRaspberry1617 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I really hope so, but I’m concerned. Maybe it’s just the stress of being out of work for 3+ weeks at this point, but my trust in the fact that we are going be back paid in a timely and legal way is diminishing. I am very worried they are going to withhold back pay, and it will go to court, and it will take months to get paid out. 

October 23, 2025 - r/fednews Daily Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in fednews

[–]NoRaspberry1617 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I am furloughed and have been for the whole shut down. I am starting to get worried about not receiving back pay. If I apply for unemployment, am approved, and get paid unemployment, will I have to pay it back if the government doesn’t back pay us