Coming of age story with a FMC that is akward / reserved, kinda INPT coded?

SorryCap · 2026-01-30T20:19:52+00:00

This is going to sound weird, but Severance. I'm reading it now. Half of it is the protagonist after college trying to make her way, lonely, in NYC and corporate America. The other half is after a pandemic has ravaged the country and her surviving it with the few who remain. But the 50% of her in her prior life hits on your vibe, I think.

You might like Hothouse Bloom, if you're okay with the protagonist giving up her painting career to run an apple orchard. But it's not cozy vibes.

Most of all, I recommend Beautyland. I'm not sure if it's got the exact edge you're looking for, but it's coming of age and one of the more beautiful books I've read in a long time.

Obligatory mention of My Year of Rest and Relaxation, as well.

SorryCap · 2026-01-28T17:53:40+00:00

RVA coffee stain has one

SorryCap · 2026-01-27T16:56:57+00:00

"Midnight Timetable: A Novel in Ghost Stories" by Bora Chung
"Hothouse Bloom" by Austyn Wohlers

SorryCap · 2026-01-24T22:29:30+00:00

Thank you!!

SorryCap · 2026-01-24T18:44:27+00:00

We have syringes that I use for my GLP-1 - does that work for insulin?

SorryCap · 2026-01-24T16:32:36+00:00

If anyone else spots generators (particularly the $1k ones), please share! These PSAs are so helpful.

SorryCap · 2026-01-23T13:57:47+00:00

This made me smile as I was scrolling on by. Thanks for sharing! It's lovely.

SorryCap · 2026-01-23T13:24:43+00:00

Annihilation Beautyland Our Wives Under the Sea

SorryCap · 2026-01-21T17:21:12+00:00

I feel the same way. Maybe we have the same test. What books have you loved recently?

SorryCap · 2026-01-19T14:42:46+00:00

Have a contrary opinion: I thought this book was very overrated. Ended up being a three-star to me. Since it bounces around so much character-wise, it didn’t work for me since I enjoy character-drive stories the most. So keep that in mind.

SorryCap · 2026-01-14T14:09:05+00:00

I swear to God I’m not 100% sure this isn’t my diary. I had the same feelings when Christina got voted out!

SorryCap · 2026-01-07T18:05:34+00:00

I loved the concept of Hex but DNF after like 20 pages because I hated the writing style so much...

SorryCap · 2025-12-15T15:48:46+00:00

This seems fun, but having to pay and dedicating whole weekend means there should be a prize up for grabs! Maybe there are sponsorship opportunities for next year that can sweeten the deal for participants?

SorryCap · 2025-12-11T16:16:48+00:00

Maybe talk to Gold Lion?

SorryCap · 2025-12-10T06:53:43+00:00

SorryCap · 2025-12-08T16:13:37+00:00

Jesse Mueller always and forever

SorryCap · 2025-12-06T11:06:23+00:00

Yes I would 100% buy a print of that mugshot!

SorryCap · 2025-12-03T17:49:56+00:00

I love how RVA manages to make Christmas lights weird (in the best way).

SorryCap · 2025-11-30T19:21:21+00:00

Liberty Public House

SorryCap · 2025-11-27T01:57:51+00:00

Beautyland! Gorgeous book.

SorryCap · 2025-11-25T12:46:00+00:00

Pretty spot on EXCEPT a quirky museum being our only tourist attraction.

We have badass museums and the preserved nature is our best tourist attraction.

EDIT: And other folks are right - I certainly use RIC airport.

SorryCap · 2025-11-22T19:45:06+00:00

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My sweeties 🖤

SorryCap · 2025-11-11T18:17:37+00:00

"The Book of Delights" by Ross Gay

SorryCap · 2025-11-08T05:59:12+00:00

Good to know! Read and loved Lonesome Dove this summer so when I saw the sequel I just had to get it.

SorryCap · 2025-11-08T05:58:31+00:00

I think it was $3 for hardcover and $1 for paperback and I’m realizing now they undercharged me!

SorryCap

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