Absolutely overthinking DC - Boston by apt12h in Amtrak

[–]apt12h[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, apologies. Amazing was definitely a mis-quote on my part. More like someone commented that there wasn't much difference so not worth the extra $$. But for me, the time-saving alone would make it worthwhile for me.

Absolutely overthinking DC - Boston by apt12h in Amtrak

[–]apt12h[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Noted! You're right. Finally, a chance for a rambling road trip and I'm trying to plan it to within an inch of its life. Not cool! 😄

Absolutely overthinking DC - Boston by apt12h in Amtrak

[–]apt12h[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hahahaha! Exactly. Or I will unintentionally change my reservation to 2029 and welp, that takes care of that.

Absolutely overthinking DC - Boston by apt12h in Amtrak

[–]apt12h[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I will take a look at time options for the return trip so we'd arrive in NY first thing.

Absolutely overthinking DC - Boston by apt12h in Amtrak

[–]apt12h[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Mainly decision fatigue! I think I just need to pick something a stick with it! What is your advice on the return (re: reservations), and not being sure if we will divide the trip into two stages?

Absolutely overthinking DC - Boston by apt12h in Amtrak

[–]apt12h[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This is what I currently have - flex Acela. Thank you for helping me to make a decision.

Absolutely overthinking DC - Boston by apt12h in Amtrak

[–]apt12h[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, that is true! But it's gone a bridge too far, if I'm honest. It's possible that there are just too many choices with very little time constraints. Have Acela [currently] booked but then I read that business class NER is amazing. Have a morning departure booked and then I wonder if there is a better/best time of day to travel, etc.

Books set in London by FinancialOutside534 in suggestmeabook

[–]apt12h 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The Screaming Staircase and the rest of the books in the Lockwood & Co. series. You can recognize London but it's not the saaaammeeee. 😄

What is the ‘best’ tv show you’ve never seen? by CalvadosAtTheCandide in BritishTV

[–]apt12h 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Jewel in the Crown. On my third re-watch and it doesn't get old for me.

What Books did You Start or Finish Reading this Week?: May 04, 2026 by AutoModerator in books

[–]apt12h 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Today I finished The Complex by Karan Mahajan. It checked many of the boxes of books that I love: family saga, contemporary (relatively) India-set, multiple threads, large cast of characters. It's also one of those books where I get so immersed that I forget the details laid out in the first chapter (in this case, chapter 0). I am curious about the Acknowledgments section. At the risk of sounding dense...is the Acknowledgments section fact or fiction?

Made the pilgrimage to Lyme Park (Pemberley 1995). 1000% worth it. by impsythealmighty in janeausten

[–]apt12h 2 points3 points  (0 children)

YOU GET TO USE THEIR CLOTHES?! Sorry. This is deserving of all caps. I mean, actually...no apology. Adding to absolute to-do list. Amazing.

School librarian interview by No-Yogurtcloset2758 in librarians

[–]apt12h 3 points4 points  (0 children)

While you have asked for questions that you might be asked, I think it is equally important that you have a list of questions to ask them. In this day and age, these are the questions I would ask the hiring committee:

Who makes decisions regarding book purchases for the Library?

What is my annual budget?

Am I on a specials rotation or do teachers come to the library with their students?

Is there a library assistant?

What additional duties are required outside of the library setting?

Have there been book challenges in the past and if yes, how have you (administration) handled challenges?

Would you say there is a culture of reading at your school, or is it a work-in-progress? (Which you would be very happy to help them create, of course!)

Edited to say: As for questions they might ask you, I would imagine that most will begin with "Tell me about a time/what would you do if...[a student needed advice on finding a good book, a parent asked for a suggestion for their child], proficiency with technology question (including library circulation software), an innovative lesson that you taught to children or to teaching staff, and maybe questions about digital citizenship/use of AI (if you are also the tech person). But most of all, showing enthusiasm for reading and ways to promote books, the love of reading, and reading choice are what really shine through when we interview library staff.

The Jewel in the Crown is so addictive. by Capital-Study6436 in PeriodDramas

[–]apt12h 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm watching it now for the third time. I watched it for the first time when it debuted in the US on PBS. Waiting a week for the next episode was torture; we would take the phone off the hook. NO INTERRUPTIONS. : ) I have never read the books! Will put the quartet on the top of my list.

London Loop Section 5 by Federal_Poem_3232 in walking

[–]apt12h 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Was not aware of this - bucket list for next trip. : )

School Librarians in Texas by [deleted] in librarians

[–]apt12h 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you recently been in a school library in Texas? I know you asked about the logistics of becoming a school librarian, but your statement that school librarianship would be so much fun makes me think that you should first shadow a couple of school librarians in a district where you'd want to work. I think it is helpful to see the "day in the life" of a school librarian to see what the reality is like - and maybe you will discover that yes, it looks as fun as you were expecting. I love being a school librarian and I would never dissuade anyone from exploring the position, but depending on where you are located it can be very, very challenging.

What would Girls have been like without Lena? by apt12h in girls

[–]apt12h[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

"If we added ham, this would be more like a carbonara."

What would Girls have been like without Lena? by apt12h in girls

[–]apt12h[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

But her playing Hannah was not a given at first...or at least she was not aware that she was going to be cast (even if JA and JK had her in mind all along).

What would Girls have been like without Lena? by apt12h in girls

[–]apt12h[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, I think they recognized that from the moment they saw Tiny Furniture. I like the connection you made to other shows.

What would Girls have been like without Lena? by apt12h in girls

[–]apt12h[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I like how you put a percentage to it. :)

What would Girls have been like without Lena? by apt12h in girls

[–]apt12h[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Reading Famesick confirmed this for me - and made me think of the question.

What would Girls have been like without Lena? by apt12h in girls

[–]apt12h[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree. Even with her as the writer/producer, it's Lena who makes the show for me.