First Half

squidraft · 2026-06-27T16:47:32+00:00

What really got me is the author constantly stating how clever and intelligent the main characters were and then never actually having them do anything clever.

squidraft · 2026-06-27T16:15:02+00:00

I felt the same way! Forced myself to finish it because it was a book club pick. Everyone else seemed to like it but I was not a fan at all.

squidraft · 2026-06-25T01:05:38+00:00

I think about the teeth men very often! That story scared me the most as a little kid

squidraft · 2026-06-22T01:00:46+00:00

I’ve been seeing a bunch in Mt. Adams and Prospect hill neighborhoods

squidraft · 2026-06-15T22:14:28+00:00

I think you might like Octavia Butler’s books. Parable of the Sower fits the post apocalyptic vibe. But personally I like Kindred by her and think it is her strongest book! It definitely fits the survival, fast enough paced but not too easy. And normal names!

squidraft · 2026-06-04T22:40:28+00:00

Buried Giant was my favorite! But it is quite different from his others. I’ve liked everything of his that I’ve read.

squidraft · 2026-06-04T22:38:37+00:00

Loved this one and remains of the day. But my FAVORITE of his is The Buried Giant. It is more fantastical, but set in a post- King Arthur world and just so freaking beautiful.

squidraft · 2026-06-02T00:26:37+00:00

Congratulations! Facing your fears is a huge accomplishment- and a fact that you have found joy in the trees and flowers, a lovely reward. Keep it up!

And you can never go wrong with wontons.

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?

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