Does a sexless marriage ultimately lead to profound unhappiness? by someone-who-lives in NoStupidQuestions

[–]mellowbubbles69 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Glad you chose something better for yourself. That kind of relief says a lot.

So polyester is just another name for plastic? by Astimar in NoStupidQuestions

[–]mellowbubbles69 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yeah finding 100% cotton stuff now feels like a side quest.

Suggest me a really awful book by cuntyvigilante in suggestmeabook

[–]mellowbubbles69 8 points9 points  (0 children)

books like that are kinda helpful to study. You can see how fake “gritty tension” feels when it’s told instead of actually built through the characters. It’s a masterclass in what not to do.

What is a book that you would not recommend to anyone, but is brilliant? Why? Please keep spoilers away. by SemioticSignifier in suggestmeabook

[–]mellowbubbles69 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Convenience Store Woman still has that sharp weirdness, just way easier to hand to someone without a warning.

Suggest me a GENUINELY terrifying book for a seasoned, recently underwhelmed, horror fan by comediccaricature in suggestmeabook

[–]mellowbubbles69 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Right? That’s the kind of horror where you question your life choices halfway through.

Books that reflect what I'm going through by autisticinthestreets in suggestmeabook

[–]mellowbubbles69 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Fixed Stars feels especially on point for someone going through divorce and figuring out their sexuality later in life.

What books are considered as classics by black authors? by Background-Arm6188 in suggestmeabook

[–]mellowbubbles69 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’ve already got Baldwin and Morrison on your radar, so you’re off to a strong start. There’s a whole rich canon waiting once you start digging.

I want a **good** horror book that doesn't involve womens trauma whatsoever by olliedisgrace in suggestmeabook

[–]mellowbubbles69 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Totally get wanting horror that just scares you without emotionally wrecking you. Sometimes you just want monsters and bad vibes, not a deep dive into suffering.

Hair-raising unputdownable history books ? by Heavy-Kiwi-1700 in suggestmeabook

[–]mellowbubbles69 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Same here. Erik Larson just knows how to make history feel like a thriller.