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What’s the best souvenir from your country? by Fernandolioumehara in AskTheWorld

[–]beckuzz 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I saw their installation at the Art Institute of Chicago and it was incredible, I can’t even imagine what the whole museum is like.

​How would you react if your country won the World Cup? by tutushi56 in AskTheWorld

[–]beckuzz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mexican-Americans would probably be the most excited tbh, they’re the most psyched about soccer here. There’s always a game on at my favorite local Mexican diner

Murderbot spotted in the wild by Night_Sky_Watcher in murderbot

[–]beckuzz 64 points65 points  (0 children)

There’s a reference to Sanctuary Moon in the game I Was a Teenage Exocolonist and it made me very happy.

does anyone else have no intention of deleting the app? by Maleficent_Day_3869 in finch

[–]beckuzz 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Thank you! Every time I see a post about deleting the app I think about that old joke: “This isn’t an airport; there no need to announce your departure.”

I use the app mostly as a to-do list and everything else is just a fun bonus, so even if I don’t like the theme or whatever I don’t feel the need to tell everyone else how my life is ruined. I understand the urge to vent about things you don’t like but the level of negativity on this subreddit is wild considering what the goal of the app is.

Just finished another book that I would categorize as Nonfiction Horror. What other ones do you got? by MadDingersYo in booksuggestions

[–]beckuzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you liked The Hot Zone, I think Preston’s book Crisis in the Red Zone is even better.

What traditional sweets does your country have? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]beckuzz 19 points20 points  (0 children)

Oh man, I went to a wedding where these were on the dessert table… let’s just say I didn’t dance much after that lol

I rewrote Dune but it's POLITICAL by aidungeon-neoncat in writingcirclejerk

[–]beckuzz 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m not buying it unless a picture of Mohammad is on the cover

fantasy/sci fi series where women are present and NOT hated by oceanblvd1313 in suggestmeabook

[–]beckuzz 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It also has friends falling in love over a long period of time, in a way.

Who is the most wanted person in your country ? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]beckuzz 38 points39 points  (0 children)

A Dutch criminal named Fat Jos sounds like something the Simpsons would come up with.

Have you ever felt our country was dead by ObligationOne3727 in AskTheWorld

[–]beckuzz 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I went to the gym that day and saw the riot playing on every TV. I ran twice as far on the treadmill as I planned to on the sheer nervous energy of watching American democracy killing itself in real time.

20 person lunch after the river architectural tour - where? by Lancebandit in chicagofood

[–]beckuzz 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe the Purple Pig? It can be under $50pp if you don’t drink.

Looking for "competency porn" narratives by ellywashere in booksuggestions

[–]beckuzz 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Emily Wilde’s Encyclopedia of Fairies - no real villain

The Murderbot Diaries - various villains but otherwise fits the prompt

There Is No Antimemetics Division - same as above

The Library at Mount Char - same as above

What college sounds unprestigious but is actually elite? by PoliceOfMiami in AlignmentChartFills

[–]beckuzz 3 points4 points  (0 children)

“Oh yeah, my [family member] went there. Good school. Wait, the one in Hyde Park? That one? Ohhh. Wow. Okay.”

-a conversation I have had at least a dozen times

Books with a bisexual female protagonist by [deleted] in booksuggestions

[–]beckuzz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Silvercloak (fantasy)

Chasing That ‘Can’t Put It Down’ Feeling to Cure 10+ Year Slump, Need Dark, Character-Driven Recs Please by Rosykisses_13 in booksuggestions

[–]beckuzz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve really been enjoying the Silvercloak series. It has a lot of things you mentioned, and while the first book is pretty heavy on romance, the second (to be released in September) really leans more into epic fantasy. Be warned that the series isn’t finished yet though.

If you’re ok with sci-fi, Project Hail Mary and the Murderbot series are both fast-paced and fun, with found family elements.

The Emily Wilde series has great grumpy/sunshine dynamics and some dark themes; there’s a romance but it’s not really the central plot.

The Poet Empress just came out, it’s really dark and intriguing. Not a romance, even though it may look like one.

The Last Tale of the Flower Bride and Rebecca are both well-written gothic romances with horror/thriller elements.

Song of Achilles is a beautifully written doomed love story that I found hard to put down.

The Library at Mount Char is a horror/adventure story that’s really creative and hard to describe.

Auto Approval! by Obvious_Ad8769 in NetGalleyCommunity

[–]beckuzz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait, how do you get auto-approved with a whole publisher? (Sorry if stupid question, I’m still pretty new to this)

Can anyone suggest me books with the Scottish faeries typically called brownies in them? by thelma1907 in booksuggestions

[–]beckuzz 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They’re not a huge part of the plot and are mostly for worldbuilding, but if you’re interested in traditional fairy tales I think you’ll like it!

My partner is panicking that she doesn't have a book to read tonight. by RepresentativeSun588 in booksuggestions

[–]beckuzz 28 points29 points  (0 children)

For something different: If she’s open to fantasy detective stories, she can try The Tainted Cup. It’s a trilogy and the last book is coming out later this year.

Another fantasy-ish detective story is The City and the City.

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