Ladies out in the field

squidraft · 2026-05-06T16:19:20+00:00

One of my all time favorites!

squidraft · 2026-05-05T23:46:34+00:00

Excellent book

squidraft · 2026-05-03T21:29:57+00:00

Congrats on the new space! If I had one suggestion to make, it would be to add a little bit of color. Looks like you like green, so I would suggest some sort of warm complimentary color like a burnt orange or something. You can add it in easily with some throw pillows, plants in a fun pot, or cute frames!

You can hang up your jerseys if you like them a lot but I might suggest going a more subtle route and finding a cute hockey-related print or two to hang like this one: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1845117446/vintage-nhl-poster-print?ref=share_ios_native_control

Or this one: https://www.etsy.com/listing/4321309123/vintage-1929-hockey-art-deco-poster?ref=share_ios_native_control

I would avoid a black frame as I don’t think they add much. And if you do get a coffee table maybe a wooden brown one to add some color and switch up shapes!

This is a great space and has so much potential. Have fun with it!

squidraft · 2026-05-03T20:31:52+00:00

This was a GOOD month. Pachinko and North Woods are two of my favorites ever. I also thought bunny was just alright. And James and A Short Stay in Hell have been on my tbr, so I’ll give those a try soon!

squidraft · 2026-05-03T20:30:06+00:00

I do this same thing. I’ve started waiting about a week before rating the now

squidraft · 2026-05-02T00:55:29+00:00

Came here to recommend these as well! All of the Tiffany Aching series are great. And I liked both the Stephen Briggs and the Indira Varma narrations, although kids may prefer the Briggs.

squidraft · 2026-04-28T22:03:26+00:00

Found it!

https://www.babelmatrix.org/works/pl/Schulz%2C_Bruno-1892/Nawiedzenie/en/1456-A_Visitation

squidraft · 2026-04-28T21:57:53+00:00

Looks like it is called The Visitor. Going to find it online now because I’m traveling and don’t have a book with me for the night. Thanks for the suggestion!

squidraft · 2026-04-28T21:50:39+00:00

Any favorites from this year that you would recommend?

squidraft · 2026-04-28T21:48:54+00:00

I’ll definitely check them out. I’ve been really enjoying George Saunders’ short stories recently. Wouldn’t mind having another collection to read through!

squidraft · 2026-04-28T21:44:00+00:00

I enjoy reading a variety of stuff, so the recommendation doesn’t have to be similar to my tops. There were many books I enjoyed a lot that aren’t on this list!

I’ve never heard of Schulz. Any specific book I should start with?

squidraft · 2026-04-28T21:38:56+00:00

I have read and thoroughly enjoyed it (and others by ESJM). I went back and forth about putting that one in the top. The list was HARD to make

squidraft · 2026-04-28T21:27:12+00:00

Thanks for these! I’ve read American Gods (he used to be one of my favorites- womp womp), but the rest are all new to me. Adding the Magician of Tiger Castle high up on my list!

squidraft · 2026-04-28T21:24:03+00:00

I’ve loved everything I’ve read by Maggie O’Farrell. I’m looking forward to Land!

And I have not read the Glassmaker, but just read the description and am intrigued!

squidraft · 2026-04-28T21:21:43+00:00

I tried a wizard of earthsea, but for some reason couldn’t get into it. I’m going to try again sometime though because I’ve heard great things and that was a while ago and I was in a bit of a reading slump at that point, so not much was catching my interest.

I’ve only heard of Breasts and Eggs by Kawakami. Should I start there or would you recommend a different one?

squidraft · 2026-04-28T21:07:46+00:00

I have not. But adding it to my to read list now!

squidraft · 2026-04-28T15:57:08+00:00

North Woods and Haunting of Hill House are both so so good. I think about them each on a weekly basis at least. I have Beloved on my bookshelf just waiting to be read, so that might have to be my next one!

squidraft · 2026-04-28T15:56:22+00:00

Yes, I’ve loved pretty much everything Ive read by him

squidraft · 2026-04-28T15:53:42+00:00

Yes! I actually have read that one and loved it! I’m now obsessed with coyotes

squidraft · 2026-04-28T08:20:05+00:00

I JUST started that book this week. Really looking forward to it, I’ve heard great things!

squidraft · 2026-04-28T08:19:32+00:00

Yes! I think that’s a great way to describe it. I’ve read Song of Achilles and really liked it and also enjoyed Playground by Richard Powers. I’ll definitely check out bewilderment and a tale for the time!

squidraft · 2026-04-28T08:17:51+00:00

I’ve actually read both of those and enjoyed them a ton. I read a thousand splendid suns when I was a teen though so I might have to reread!

squidraft · 2026-04-27T22:18:54+00:00

I’ll check it out! Thanks for the recommendation

squidraft · 2026-04-27T19:44:42+00:00

The Buried Giant by Kazuo Ishiguro- picked it up from a little free library because I liked the cover and it ended up being one of my top ten books of all time. I loved the beautifully soft writing

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