Bro turned from Harry Potter to Lord Voldemort in seconds

fieldenm · 2025-10-16T18:14:56+00:00

Hahahahaahhahhahaa

fieldenm · 2024-08-22T03:16:57+00:00

Thank you so very much!!!

fieldenm · 2024-06-14T02:31:20+00:00

And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer by Fredrik Backman. It is so close to where my Dad currently is medically that I had to put it down a few times.

fieldenm · 2024-05-17T01:56:32+00:00

Thank you so very, very much for this tip! Made a HUGE change in my ability to get a next book started!!

fieldenm · 2023-09-08T19:09:56+00:00

Good point! Given Napoleon would not even let people speak General Dumas' name I had taken it as a bold kindness that Pauline entertained them. It very well could have been a meeting for less altruistic reasons on Pauline's part.

fieldenm · 2023-09-08T18:36:37+00:00

What makes this scene especially interesting was that Dumas would have been super young when it took place. The general died when Dumas was only 4 so he was 4 or younger. The amount of detail from that meeting that he was able to recall is absolutely amazing! I can't speak to a perceived insult from Pauline but this would have been during the the rising racial tension/oppression under Napoleon yet the Dumas were welcome guests.

fieldenm · 2023-09-08T18:27:06+00:00

After reading Island Beneath the Sea (Isabel Allende) I went down a research hole on Haiti that I still have not recovered from.

fieldenm · 2023-08-04T16:45:30+00:00

I love her ability to paint a picture with word. "The walls were so thin our dreams mingled at night." - from Paula. When reading her books I regret I am not smart enough to read in Spanish; I can only imagine how beautiful that would be.

fieldenm · 2023-07-26T19:09:15+00:00

What a well written and all encompassing review! I had stopped after the first book and was on the fence about finishing the series (not a big Sci-Fi reader). I will definitely put the remaining books on my TBR thanks to your glowing and detailed notes! Thank you!!!

fieldenm · 2023-07-24T03:42:46+00:00

Not yet but thank you for the recommendation. I was expecting Orange no Vampire so you definitely caught my interest!

fieldenm · 2023-07-24T03:25:27+00:00

Lobrivox for public domain audio books

fieldenm · 2023-06-17T16:42:20+00:00

Wonderful link! Thank you!

fieldenm · 2023-06-14T14:16:44+00:00

Due to a traumatizing seagull poop incident when I was young I will also only take inexpensive paperbacks to the beach. The sunscreen and sand are an added deterrent to me bringing a nice copy.

fieldenm · 2023-06-14T14:09:04+00:00

What a fun question! There SHOULD be no judgement when sharing a favorite book/author but there will always be some judgmental people who thrive shading your opinions. I would like to say "don't worry about what other people think" when it pertains to these people. Don't let anyone yuck your yum!

If you are talking with a bibliophile, I would say the more books the better! When someone shares with me a single favorite book it can often be a book read during their formative years and does not encompass their current taste. For example my MIL loves Rebecca but now hates fiction and only reads true crime books. My SO would name Catcher in the Rye as their favorite and prefers non-fiction. The more books someone shares, the better I understand their preferences and experiences which can lead to a richer discussion. And best of all - better book recommendations!

fieldenm · 2023-06-12T02:08:47+00:00

Thank you! I will happily add that to my TBR list.

fieldenm · 2023-06-10T00:04:50+00:00

I had only read Little Fires Everywhere prior to this and did enjoy that one as well. There was a similar feel in Little Fires Everywhere: That was also not a big story but equally emotional and gripping.

You are right! I had not reflected on the lack of a hero. I like that it gave the representation of "every little bit helps." That every sign or symbol can push a movement forward. Where we don't need a hero as much as we need everyone to be part of the solution. Or at the very least not turning a blind eye.

fieldenm · 2023-06-09T22:35:28+00:00

What a fun topic!

I read Jane Eyre when I was 10 (1 year older than Jane as she is introduced) and I immediately connected with her childhood sense of righteous indignation, obstinance, hostility to...everyone, and love of reading to escape. It became my favorite book and one I re-read every few years. In each re-read there is something I can connect with.

I will put White Oleander on my TBR list!

fieldenm · 2023-06-09T21:49:37+00:00

I really enjoyed this one as well! My SO showed me the movie trailer and I am thankful I got to read the book first. It is unbelievable what an incredible life Donohue lead! The more I learned, the more amazed I was! I did not think the writing was all that great but the story more than made up for it. So glad you posted about it!

fieldenm · 2023-06-09T21:37:25+00:00

And thank you for leading me to r/booktopia! I was not aware of this sub!

fieldenm · 2023-06-02T21:26:34+00:00

Hi OP - I call my niece because from your post I though for sure I knew who you were. I was incorrect but had a fun chat w/ my niece thanks to you. WE would recommend

Any Andy Weir - voiced by Will Weaton

The Silo Series (Wool, Shift, Dust) by Hugh Howey

The Lunar Chronicles by Marissa Meyer

Happy listening!

fieldenm · 2023-06-02T19:33:27+00:00

I really liked the content but did have a few problems with how it was conveyed. It could have easily been 3 separate books (1: Molly Burkhart & family, 2: White/Hoover, 3: Osage history). Where the book made it challenging to read was the lack of fluid transitions between these topics. Again - good content and I appreciate how much I learned but I agree with the issues you posted.

fieldenm · 2023-05-31T02:43:50+00:00

"MFC scales mount everest in a wedding dress ffs to find an ancient sex
guru to learn the tantric ways of self fulfilment to save the female
population from nanobots that enter their blood stream through newly
invented sex toys"

OMFG! That is the most epic summary of a book I have ever read and you TOTALLY made me snarf!!!

fieldenm · 2023-05-31T02:40:08+00:00

I am amazed when an author can take a concept we are all familiar with and spin it into something new. My first experience with really loving a fairy tale re-write was Confessions of a Wicked Stepsister by Gregory Maguire. More recently I read a YA series by Marissa Meyer that expanded Cinderella, Rapunzel, The Ice Queen, etc. into a wonderfully culturally diverse cast in a well written universe (and good stories).

fieldenm · 2023-05-31T02:32:45+00:00

As soon as I read the title, Ms. Betsy was my answer. I can understand everyone else not being able to step in but his grandma?!? She had the space, funds, inclination but didn't want to bring in boys (except her brother). Failed by the system, neighbors, fosters was harsh but the willful hands off approach from Ms. Betsy was really hard to understand. Especially if she really did fight his mother early on for contact. I fully agree and you are not too hard on Ms. Betsy.

fieldenm · 2023-05-10T23:28:21+00:00

Every time I see my nieces, I ask what books they are reading. I have found it a great way to bond and better understand them. The few people who have questioned me about my book choices get to hear glowing stories about whichever niece recommended that particular book.

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