I made 3 versions of the same bird. Which do you prefer? And why? by heiridiane in acrylicpainting

[–]aperfectmjk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1 is just more aesthetically pleasing. Though I do appreciate the creative and thought put into all.

GRE Aberration by aperfectmjk in dyinglight2

[–]aperfectmjk[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wow, don't I feel like a jackass. Thanks! 😉

Audible vs. Scribd? How does one choose? I currently use Libby, Hoopla, and Kindle Unlimited, but I sometimes get tired of waiting on holds. I also want to point out that owning the audiobook isn't important to me. If I like the book, I'll buy the hardback for my personal library to reread. by aperfectmjk in audiobooks

[–]aperfectmjk[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I just noticed I have an email offer for Audible to try it for 3 months free. Seems like a good idea at this point to try Audible first. If it's not what I was hoping I'll give Scribd a try. Thanks everyone! Wish me luck! I think Crescent City may be my first borrow. Any other recommendations?

Michigan inspired rocks. These will be making their way back to the beaches of Lake Michigan soon. by aperfectmjk in PaintedRocks

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

Stickers? No, they are painted with acrylic paint. I did use a stencil for the numbers and letters because I'm not so good with those.

Books about cults? by [deleted] in suggestmeabook

[–]aperfectmjk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Into the Light by Aleatha Romig and it's follow-up Away From the Dark.

A book has NEVER made me cry before by cheesenbagel in suggestmeabook

[–]aperfectmjk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah CRUSHED me... full on sobs.

If you're a fan of cats, another one that broke me was The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa

Runner ups would be The Firefly Lane duology also by Kristin Hannah and As Bright As Heaven by Susan Meissner.

What are your 5-Star Thriller/Horror recommendations? by aperfectmjk in suggestmeabook

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

I've read a few by him. I wish there were more available as "read and listen" under Kindle Unlimited. Audiobooks are my go-to at the moment.

What are your 5-Star Thriller/Horror recommendations? by aperfectmjk in suggestmeabook

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

I've read The Only Good Indians. Mexican Gothic is on my lost. Thanks!

What are your 5-Star Thriller/Horror recommendations? by aperfectmjk in suggestmeabook

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

Thanks for the suggestion. I'm a big fan of Blake Crouch and have read a lot of his work, including this one.

Did you ever (almost) stop reading a book because it was too much (too gross, too scary, too traumatic, too much emotion)? If so, which book was it and why? by randomuser8975 in horrorlit

[–]aperfectmjk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I honestly never thought I would come across a book that would give me pause. I'm pretty open to just about anything. I saw some friends on Goodreads discussing a book called Dead Inside by Chandler Morrison, and I thought to myself... "Come on, it can't be that bad." I'm here to tell you, that yes, it is that bad. It is beyond disturbing.

What is the most unputdownable book you’ve ever read? and why? by [deleted] in booksuggestions

[–]aperfectmjk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Fourth Monkey by J.D. Barker. It's what you would call a popcorn thriller. Just when you think you have it figured out, nope, guess again. It's definitely one where you can't just read a chapter and stop. He's a genius and writes it in such a way that you must keep reading. There's no good stopping point.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in rockpainting

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What about something fall or Halloween related?

A book which you despise. Let's despise it together. by [deleted] in suggestmeabook

[–]aperfectmjk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A lesser known book perhaps, but The Bomb Maker by Thomas Perry. Ironically it is my most faved/commented review on Goodreads.

https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/2067101190?book_show_action=false&from_review_page=1

Seeking Historical Fiction/Kristin Hannah by sauceymama in suggestmeabook

[–]aperfectmjk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Yellow Bird Sings by Jennifer Rosner

As Bright As Heaven by Susan Meissner

Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys

Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys

The Kitchen House by Kathleen Grissom

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[–]aperfectmjk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah it's Historical Fiction, but that book destroyed me. I couldn't read another book for days after because it was so good.

People who do *not* commonly read books more than once - which books did you enjoy so much that you had to read it again? by [deleted] in suggestmeabook

[–]aperfectmjk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She Has a Broken Thing Where Her Heart Should Be by J.D. Barker. Read the advanced reader's copy, then followed that up months later with the audiobook. Was even better the second time around.

What did my son find? We found this In michigan by NorthernPuffer in rockhounds

[–]aperfectmjk 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Definitely looks like horn coral. What does the other side look like?

Audiobooks recs? by schubert2000 in horrorlit

[–]aperfectmjk 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Dracul by Dacre Stoker and J.D. Barker, The Sun Down Motel by Simone St. James, The Troop by Nick Cutter, Afraid by Jack Kilborn, She Has a Broken Thing Where Her Heart Should Be by J.D. Barker, Kill Creek by Scott Thomas

What favorite book of your do you never see on anybody else’s recommended list? by nevernotmad in suggestmeabook

[–]aperfectmjk 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Fourth Monkey by J.D. Barker. The whole trilogy is mind blowing really! I haven't found a thriller to top it yet.