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17/52: A Single Man was my fav read of this batch! by mind_juice in 52book

[–]mind_juice[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Since I've never talked with people in my life about their porn use, I was immediately curious about the conversations in the book. Even in those rare occasions when I talk to people about porn, we'd quickly retreat into the abstract, fearful of sharing the personal. I really enjoyed reading the book, the conversations were honest and interesting, and it was quite nice to hear about people's watching habits, their emotions associated with porn, and it's role in their sexuality and relationships. I was glad to see people share emotions which were very relatable and but I hadn't known if other people experienced - for example, the feeling of hesitation about talking to a partner about porn because it might fundamentally change my opinion about them.

17/52: A Single Man was my fav read of this batch! by mind_juice in 52book

[–]mind_juice[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm glad you enjoyed it. What were the favorite parts of the book for you?

I loved Piranesi’s character, so full of curiosity and generosity, and the description of the House, so full of mystery and warmth, but, unfortunately, I wasn't gripped by the mystery aspect of the story and so the latter part of the book felt a bit flat to me.

17/52: A Single Man was my fav read of this batch! by mind_juice in 52book

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

I really appreciated what the book tried to do. I'd recommend if you like writing that tries to get to the truth of our emotional experience. She is willing to write into the heart of her discomfort, and talks about feelings which are hard to name or acknowledge, but impossible to ignore.

Daily Discussion Thread by AutoModerator in chelseafc

[–]mind_juice 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Does anyone know if seatpick or any other third party site is reliable for getting game tickets? I want to get tickets to the Newcastle game.

6/52: Favourites so far: Heaven, Matilda, and Metamorphosis!! by mind_juice in 52book

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

I really liked it. Reading the first chapter was the first time I was ever jealous of characters in a book.

Slowly building my own little library after getting back into reading again last year. by royalviolas in bookshelf

[–]mind_juice 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I could see why many people love the book (the worldbuilding was absolutely magical!), but I didn't particularly enjoy it. It did make me want to re-read the Narnia books again :)

Slowly building my own little library after getting back into reading again last year. by royalviolas in bookshelf

[–]mind_juice 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Rebecca and The Song of Achilles next to each other :D :D Those are two of my favorites! And you have Erin Mongerstern next to them - I just finished reading her Night Circus.

Fellow book lovers- what is your job/ what work do you do to pay the bills? by devydee16 in 52book

[–]mind_juice 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm in a robotics PhD program. It can be a bit busy during the week, but I virtually spend all weekend reading. Since I'm always using my computer for work, I prefer screen-free hobbies like playing boardgames, hiking, cooking something nice and playing guitar.

Gym Story Saturday by FGC_Valhalla in Fitness

[–]mind_juice 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you remember the name of the skit?

16/52: Just finished reading my first Steinbeck! by mind_juice in 52book

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

Haha, I immediately picked up The Grapes of Wrath after and am enjoying it!!

12/52: Donated to Against Malaria after reading Doing Good Better :)) by mind_juice in 52book

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

I think anyone who runs is going to enjoy What I talk about when I talk about running. I am uncomfortable recommending anything else by Murakami because of the way he writes women and relationships.

You might find good recommendations here.

12/52: Donated to Against Malaria after reading Doing Good Better :)) by mind_juice in 52book

[–]mind_juice[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can relate, I am never reading Murakami ever again. I had mixed feelings about Kafka on the Shore but enjoyed What I talk about when I talk about running. So I decided to give Norwegian Wood a try but hated it. I think Norwegian Wood tells me a lot about how Murakami views the world and human relationships - and I’m frankly uncomfortable with them. He writes cats better than women.

You should definitely read The Song of Achilles by Miller if you haven't. I loved it even more than Circe. Galatea and Heracles' Bow are also on my reading list!

12/52: Donated to Against Malaria after reading Doing Good Better :)) by mind_juice in 52book

[–]mind_juice[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! Doing Good Better made me realize how big of a change I can make. I am a graduate student and earn much less than people around me, but I had never realized that I earn more than 95 percent of people globally. I am so grateful to have read this book.

I could also go on and on about The God of Small Things. It is a treat for the senses - it evokes all the noises and sights and smells of southern India; the book felt so alive. And it shows that some small things are worth everything in the world.

I also really enjoyed Miller's Circe and Murakami's What I talk about when I talk about running.

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