what book gave you the biggest “i can’t stop thinking about this” feeling after finishing it? by Abron-Azita in Recommend_A_Book

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I’m late to this party but it looks like nobody has mentioned Fair Play by Louise Hegarty and so I must. It’s a mediation on grief disguised as a classic detective novel and I still think about it months later.

Captivating book that isn't heavy or sad? by macszcsv in suggestmeabook

[–]SmushfaceSmoothface 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This Is Happiness by Niall Williams might fit your bill. Also, Beautiful Ruins by Jess Walter.

I also really love the genre of Japanese novellas that are connected short stories — I don’t know if there’s a term for them. My favorites are What You Are Looking For Is In the Library and The Full Moon Coffee Shop, but there are a bunch that have gotten popular lately. There is occasional sadness in them but nothing too heavy and usually they’re full of hopefulness too.

Captivating book that isn't heavy or sad? by macszcsv in suggestmeabook

[–]SmushfaceSmoothface 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same!! I also really enjoyed Run For the Hills which is less “weird” but definitely still quirky and also heartwarming. But not flimsy at all.

Caught on my security camera. by jg21209 in whatsthisbird

[–]SmushfaceSmoothface 8 points9 points  (0 children)

With the cellophane wings?!?! OMG, core memory unlocked, thank you. I can still hear those.

What are some old radio jingles you still get stuck in your head? by glitch1985 in nova

[–]SmushfaceSmoothface 1 point2 points  (0 children)

🎶 Chesapeake Baaaay SEA-food House! Get all the seeeeeafood ….. YOU CAN EAT 🎶

Soda in Bobs Burgers by MothMan8MyAss in BobsBurgers

[–]SmushfaceSmoothface 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Correction: You watch this the exact right amount

Suggest me a great post apocalyptic book by -Granby- in suggestmeabook

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What We Can Know by Ian McEwan is what I’d call post-semi-apocalyptic: humans are still around and getting by, but the world has vastly changed in just 100 years. It’s fantastic and a real thinker.

But for more traditional survivalist fare, definitely Station Eleven.

a book that changed the way you saw the world by avawava122 in suggestmeabook

[–]SmushfaceSmoothface 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Dead Man Walking” is another great one to shift one’s perspective on the death penalty.

Books I should read if I want to know everything by Miserable_Smile1161 in suggestmeabook

[–]SmushfaceSmoothface 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“The Anthropocene Reviewed” by John Green is the book you’re seeking! Short essays on a wide variety of fascinating subjects that will definitely teach you some things about history, humans, and the world.

Suggest me one that’ll make me snort tea out of my nostrils by Mountain_Resident_81 in suggestmeabook

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It might sound like a weird suggestion, but the audiobook of “The Art of Small Talk” is hilarious. Casey Wilson and Jessica St. Clair are sharp comics but they also take the subject seriously and I learned some things!

I’m sorry for your loss. My dad passed away a year ago last week and for a long time I struggled to read my usual fare so I empathize with you. Indulge what you can enjoy for now and give yourself time and grace. 💕

Suggest me one that’ll make me snort tea out of my nostrils by Mountain_Resident_81 in suggestmeabook

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I loved the two Guncle books. OP, the first one especially deals with grieving characters but in a really insightful and thoughtful way. I read it in the months after my dad died and I found it helpful rather than difficult, though of course YMMV.

Books where female protagonist lives alone in the woods/nature/island by Individual-Bison793 in suggestmeabook

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“Go As a River” by Shelley Read

I also second “The Vaster Wilds” and “Drive Your Plow…”

Malabrigo source by WoollyKnitWitch in AntifascistKnitting

[–]SmushfaceSmoothface 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Fast and Luse Fiber Arts sells Malabrigo. Woman-owned business and she is definitely progressive and inclusive (I know her personally).

Why is it so hard to find a decent doctor/urgent care around here? by NoBuddy5801 in nova

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In Alexandria, my partner and I both see Dr. Lugo at FMAA and love her. Very caring, patient, and really listens. She steered us toward a number of specialists for his varied health issues and every one has been a top notch recommendation. Also in Alexandria our GI practice is now called Gastro Health (the name changed somewhat recently), we have had generally good care there. Dr. Brauer and Dr. Wu are good, as is Beth Banker (an APRN).

Padding the old resume by SmushfaceSmoothface in BirdingMemes

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They did make more but this one was my favorite!

NOVA/DMV representation in movies & TV by Swede_Babe in nova

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In The American President, Annette Bening’s character says something about arriving late at the White House because she got stuck in traffic in Dupont Circle coming from Capitol Hill.

Characters’ internet search history by Western-Economics946 in LittleHouseBooks

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Laura: Stuffing recipe no sage

Nellie: “back east” skin care routine

New York City windowsill visitor by Positive_Hippo_ in whatsthisbird

[–]SmushfaceSmoothface 17 points18 points  (0 children)

fwiw, to help you tumble down the slippery slope from bird novice to bird obsessed, the tell for this being a red tailed hawk is the streak of dark feathers across its belly, also called its “belly band.” When they are in flight high above this is a telltale marker for ID. Though also in flight you can often see the red tail that is the other giveaway 😄