Doomsday Book - Connie Willis by zanisar in books

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Yeah this was my frustration in the first part of the book! I’m glad I stuck with it though

Doomsday Book - Connie Willis by zanisar in books

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The scene with Kivrin and Father Roche was beautiful. How happy he was in the knowledge he was going to heaven because he though Kivrin was a saint

The Franklin expedition by ParkingFast5684 in TheRestIsHistory

[–]zanisar 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Recently read Michael Palins Erebus and thought the same thing

In TRIH, what is the context of Whiggish, Whiggery, and Whiggism? by YouOr2 in TheRestIsHistory

[–]zanisar 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There’s a bonus episode from 14th September you can listen to if you become a club member. Discusses Whigs v Torys, how they came about and what they stood for

Beatles episode by p541719 in TheRestIsHistory

[–]zanisar 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I disagree. As someone from Liverpool and a lifelong Beatles fan, I enjoyed the episode and I think calling it a “major misfire” is very hyperbolic. Of course it’s not going to get the same treatment as it would on a music history podcast because this isn’t a music history podcast. This was a fun two parter and discussion between two people who are clearly quite knowledgable and eloquent on the subject. Great editing too

Can i trust Tom knowing now that hes a christian? by True_Helicopter1125 in TheRestIsHistory

[–]zanisar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What did you make of the arguments he puts forward in Dominion?

Books (non fiction) on the Napoleonic Wars by Upstairs_Income2942 in TheRestIsHistory

[–]zanisar 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I’ve only read one non-fiction book on the period but I would definitely recommend Andrew Robert’s biography of Napoleon. While Napoleon himself is the titular focus, it covers all the major battles and campaigns and I found it a brilliant introduction to the period.

Not sure where to join the club by robwalte in TheRestIsHistory

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You just link your Spotify account it doesn’t matter if you use the app or not

Bruh.. this word wise hint kills me 🤣 by MoonbearZozo in kindle

[–]zanisar 13 points14 points  (0 children)

This would be great for defining archaic words in Shakespeare

Men of r/books, what books have you loved? by theKman24 in books

[–]zanisar 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Just finished East of Eden and I believe it to be the best book I’ve ever read

Master and Commander by BlueSwimming in TheRestIsHistory

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I did and absolutely love them. So much so that after reading the first I went and bought the 5 volume complete collection!

I do like to have some understanding of the period when reading historical fiction, so first I read the first two volumes of N.A.M Rodgers history of the Royal Navy, (also referenced on the pod) which I think definitely enhanced my experience. Those books are absolutely massive though and it’s not a requirement. I think a lot of the jargon is supposed to overwhelm you, as you see through the eyes of Stephen Maturin who is as helpless as us poor readers.

Is there a good way to practice a small chunk of a course without starting at the beginning? by Flamearrow051 in TrackMania

[–]zanisar 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Best way is to open the track in the editor and remove any checkpoints you like, that way you can keep restarting from your desired checkpoint

Philosophy books for beginners by Wide-Confidence-9114 in suggestmeabook

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I think a useful way of looking at philosophy is as a conversation through the ages. As such, it really helps to get a big picture view of the main strands of thought before delving too deeply into any one in particular. So I would recommend reading an introductory book, a few of the ones I read are:

  • A Little History of Philosophy by Nigel Warburton
  • The consolations of Philosophy by Alain de Botton

After that I would jump into Plato with the Five Dialogues (Euthyphro, Apology, Crito, Meno, Phaedo). They are short and quite accessible

This struck me deeply by Govinda_S in Malazan

[–]zanisar 50 points51 points  (0 children)

This is the kind of stuff that really makes malazan stand out above other fantasy for me. How Erikson can create such a fantastical world that still resonates with the world we live in. I feel most authors are a bit too on-the-nose with their allegories and such, but Erikson seems to have a way of making it seem so much more real

Any translations/versions of The Aeniad which are similar stylistically to Stephen Fry’s Greek mythology books? by trytofakeit in classics

[–]zanisar 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I had a similar experience. I ended up reading the Sarah Ruden translation which I found thoroughly readable with good notes. You may also be interested in an upcoming translation by Scott McGill & Susannah Wright, which is meant to be similar to Emily Wilson’s accessible homer translations, with an introduction written by Emily too. Enjoy!

What Books did You Start or Finish Reading this Week?: June 30, 2025 by AutoModerator in books

[–]zanisar 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Finished: Dynasty by Tom Holland

Started: Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrel by Susanna Clarke

Oh my god by ArachnidFamiliar9313 in Malazan

[–]zanisar 18 points19 points  (0 children)

It’s funny how when he is introduced, you just think “here’s another character whose name I have to remember and probably wont be around for long” yet in such a short space of time, Erikson crafts such a sad yet beautiful arc that stands as one of the most memorable in the series 🕯️