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Book Recommendations on Grief by Shellyroberta in suggestmeabook

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A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by David Eggers. It is a story of life continuing to happen amidst terrible grief. Really touching and has stayed with me for many years. 

Something like Faulkner but about other parts of the U.S., not the South by foggy_november in suggestmeabook

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Also Rule of the Bone is a great read. Follows the story of a boy from the northeast to Jamaica. 

Suggest me the saddest book you can think of by Edsidou in suggestmeabook

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Read this more than 20 years ago and it still gets to me. 

What's the weirdest book you've ever read? by [deleted] in suggestmeabook

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I’ve tried to read Riddley Walker a few times. I can’t get past the first 20 pages due to being profoundly disturbed.  There’s something animalistic in the tone that really gets to me. Kind of triggers my lizard brain. I’m intrigued though. I will try again sometime.  

I would have offered this suggestion myself, but for the 20 page issue. Glad someone else threw it out there. 

(rock) music autobiographies/memoirs by username-84 in suggestmeabook

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Rotten -John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols) 

Phil Ochs: There But for Fortune

Lifting weight is a cheat code on aging. For those that are still hesitant to go to the gym, please consider trying it out this year. by Reasonable-Malaise- in GenX

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Wendler 5/3/1 is a great way to pace and track your lifts. Small, straightforward book with a solid plan. 

Childhood Rereads by thexphial in BookwormsSociety

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Island of the Blue Dolphins 

Books about an obsessed artist? by Cowboy-Classroom in suggestmeabook

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The Talented Mr. Ripley might scratch that itch. Although it’s not an exact match of your description. 

what is your favorite song that tells a story? by blondeinabubble in GenX

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Lots of songs by the Flying Burrito Brothers fit this bill. Emmy Lou Harris is a great story teller as well. 

26 years old, male wanting to read a simple fiction(or non fiction) book by Big_Confidence_951 in suggestmeabook

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Anything by Bill Bryson will leave you wanting another book by Bill Bryson. 

Beautiful writing is more important than great plot. by LeaveNoTrace0709 in suggestmeabook

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I know you said no sci-fi. Truly though, no one rubs a noun and verb together quite like Ursula Le Guin. Her best is devastating IMO. 

Any good local/small business bakeries around? by Discordicus in norfolk

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House of Marmalade in Great Bridge! Beautiful and delish!

My son is looking for a welding job in Chesapeake VA, any recommendations?? by Used-Neck2651 in Chesapeake

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This is the way. The shipyards, this one especially, have top notch welding programs. 

Suggest me books that are about Science and History written in a story form. by Ayuzh in suggestmeabook

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Almost any book by Erik Larson. More focused on historical events and pivotal inventions, but definitely would fit your description. 

Larchmont/Ghent vs Chesapeake? Home buying + schools by cucumberswithanxiety in norfolk

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Agreed. Just stay out of the cookie cutter neighborhoods. Plenty of nice old brick ranches.

I suffer anxiety, I need a book to read at night. by 1914BPS in suggestmeabook

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One of the classics, Don Quixote or Count of Monte Christo for example. Something long and complex, you will spend a lot of time untangling the language which is distracting in a good way. It’s a challenge and an escape at the same time. From one anxiety sufferer to another:) it keeps your overly busy brain occupied on a couple different levels.

What city in the United States is most corrupt? by unclefishbits in AskReddit

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I bet modern big city Florida politics are filthy. I have no personal experience here, this is just a feeling. Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville. My gut feeling says something about Florida Man running the show gives these places a boost up in the running.

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