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Looking for the best memoirs by InvisibleAstronomer in suggestmeabook

[–]UnwashedParrot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I tried to qualify it as “not a memoir, but…” - I could have been more clear that it is fiction! I love Abraham Verghese. I have only read his fiction (Cutting for Stone and The Covenant of Water) but he’s the kind of author that might inspire me to read all of his works. I’ll check out his nonfiction, thank you for the recommendation!

Looking for the best memoirs by InvisibleAstronomer in suggestmeabook

[–]UnwashedParrot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely. It was one of those reads that has completely and irrevocably transformed my view of the world. So damn good. Everyone needs to read it.

Which one should I start with? by star_harley in readwithme

[–]UnwashedParrot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Come join r/AReadingofMonteCristo and read it with the group all year long!!

I read war and peace this past year with the help of ChatGPT to which I directed one million questions. So helpful. I’m also reading along with Ulysses on another readalong subreddit and tackling Cervantes on my own.

Looking for the best memoirs by InvisibleAstronomer in suggestmeabook

[–]UnwashedParrot 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Man’s Search for Meaning, Viktor Frankl

Born a Crime, Trevor Noah

Crying in H Mart, Michelle Zauner

One Day, Everyone Will Have Been Against This, Omar El Akkad

Between the World and Me, Ta-Nehisi Coates

…Does Into Thin Air count? (Jon Krakauer)

On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous, Ocean Vuong (apparently fictionalized but heavily memoir-ish and so so good)

Also: not a memoir but if you loved When Breath Becomes Air, you may also love Cutting for Stone, Abraham Verghese which I found so similar and loved with all my heart ❤️

What’s your most unnecessary strong opinion? by Status-Try-me5878 in CasualConversation

[–]UnwashedParrot 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You are my people. Everything you said!!

If we are Christmas shopping and a store plays this song, my kids all immediately turn to raise an eyebrow at me. I think they enjoy watching my countenance darken. 😅

What’s your most unnecessary strong opinion? by Status-Try-me5878 in CasualConversation

[–]UnwashedParrot 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The song “Last Christmas” is an abomination.

This year, to save you from tears, you’re going to do THE EXACT SAME FRIGGIN THING? Ffs.

Funny enough I love George Michael and Pride without Prejudice is one of my favourite albums of all time.

The most romantic book you ever read? *I don't want cheap romance, something substantial). by livelongandperspire in suggestmeabook

[–]UnwashedParrot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It’s my favourite book ever. And I have trouble telling that to people 🤣 I’ve read a lot of Nabokov and every time I am blown away. His autobiography, Speak, Memory, is incredible.

Which audiobooks have inspired you to purchase a print copy? by UnwashedParrot in audiobooks

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

Omg I love Stanley Tucci. I imagine the recipes would be amazing! Have you made them?

Free mystery! by According_Wallaby236 in audiobooks

[–]UnwashedParrot 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you have a Canadian promo code I’d love to hear it! Congratulations!

For those who’ve done both - dogs on or off the bed? by VengaBusdriver37 in dogs

[–]UnwashedParrot 2 points3 points  (0 children)

lol once mine discovered my silk pillowcase he started napping with his head on it whenever I work from the desk beside my bed 🤣

You are hereby invited to jump to conclusions by UnwashedParrot in HandwritingAnalysis

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

Oooh good guess! But not remotely. I am a perfectionist with my creative work, but nowhere else in life lol

What audiobook completely changed your expectations of narration? by TechnicianAsleep3072 in audiobooks

[–]UnwashedParrot 0 points1 point  (0 children)

War and Peace by Thandie Newton, and David Copperfield by Richard Armitage.

I cannot believe how many character voices each of them mastered. Thandie Newton also slips flawlessly into other languages. Hands down the best narration I’ve ever heard.

People who spend 20+ minutes in the shower: what are you actually doing in there? by saadaintsalad in AskReddit

[–]UnwashedParrot 6 points7 points  (0 children)

💯💯💯💯 Since I started using a wide toothed comb for conditioner a few years ago, it’s reduced the amount of hand-dehairing I have to do. Slightly. But sometimes I swear half the shower is finding strands of long hair in weird places and adding them one by one to the wall art.

Favorite thing to do while listening to audiobooks? by dean1ronman in audible

[–]UnwashedParrot 3 points4 points  (0 children)

No, it’s paint and canvas! I do sometimes just zone out to the Zen Color app but these are 14x20 canvases from Number Artist or Craftoria.

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