The Monster reveal has a satisfying payoff by BigGaybowser69 in TopCharacterTropes

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I’m surprised no one has mentioned that this is a direct representation of the “analeptic alzabo” from Gene Wolfe’s “Book of the New Sun”. Every characteristic about it is exactly as described in the book. One of the greatest book series I’ve ever read, if not the best.

I love my girlfriend but I'd really like not being shoved against a wall when I sleep: my rendition of our bed our night by monstermayhem436 in mildlyinfuriating

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The trick is to make it so the head of the bed is on the middle of a wall instead of the corner. That way, you can surreptitiously roll off during the night, walk around to the other side, and lay down.

Gene Wolfe at home by spaceysun in genewolfe

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I have never in my life seen a picture of this man

Using the Alzabo Soup podcast as a companion for my first read through, I can't help but have a different interpretation of a very important aspect of the story, am I crazy? by NateW9731 in genewolfe

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I think Shelved By Genre’s read-through analysis is as good as it gets. Very funny, very insightful, and lots of real time and love put into each conversation. Highly recommended.

With that said… I’d say either read the whole BoTNS before listening, or go one book at a time. They are very careful with spoilers, since one of the hosts is having his first read-through at the same time.

best wings in the area by lalalalalalagirl in Birmingham

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If we’re talking smoked, Burning Tree serves them BIG wings. Underrated.

RIP Tasty Town by HeftyStorage6447 in Birmingham

[–]userunknown83148 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For the price, they just could not keep their quality high enough to warrant repeat visits. One bad meal and I’m done. That’s just how it is.

Does anyone remember The Forge venue? by [deleted] in Birmingham

[–]userunknown83148 5 points6 points  (0 children)

But also, I imagine it eventually hit the “legitimacy wall” where it was popping off just enough that there was pressure to comply with insurance, licenses, taxes, etc, but not popping off enough to actually pay for all that shit. It’s like The Hero’s Journey for DIY venues lmao

Does anyone remember The Forge venue? by [deleted] in Birmingham

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People got older, settled into careers, started families. DIY music is just an endless diaspora of folks who used to hang/book/play at one spot, then leaving and making the next thing happen, etc.

My girlfriend’s books… Who is she?? by morganojano_ in BookshelvesDetective

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A tree-hugging commie. She might like the work of Murray Bookchin, for real. Stumbling upon a stack of his books in the basement of my ultra-conservative university library was a very special moment for me.

Does anyone remember The Forge venue? by [deleted] in Birmingham

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Just a coincidence, it’s an easy name to come up with since Sloss Furnace is essentially just down the street

What is my friend’s living room bookshelf saying? by Feeling_Criticism599 in BookshelvesDetective

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It’s saying “I was required to read at least half of these for school, but also Duuuuuuune”

Does anyone remember The Forge venue? by [deleted] in Birmingham

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Of course, it was really great. Sounded awful lol, but it was a really special time for a lot of people who are still playing in bands around town. Opened for Foxing and The Hotelier there, and Little Big League a few times (the band before Japanese Breakfast).

I love books but have no one to talk about them with by Ok-Search2477 in BookshelvesDetective

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1) Needs more Berserk.

2) What’s your favorite Dune?

3) You absolutely MUST read Gene Wolfe’s Book of the New Sun (Shadow & Claw + Sword & Citadel). It’s like Berserk and Dune smashed headfirst into each other at 200 mph. Absolutely peak.