books

The attached image is the number of books I have read this year with their page and audio length stats....

cross-posted from: slrpnk.net/post/7150449...

I came across this website that focuses on highlighting books that are out if print but still worthy of reading, if you can find them. The most recent post (Feb. 29 2024) talks about the various reasons books become neglected.

My daughter (19) works at a warehouse job and listens to a lot of audiobooks....

I’ve finally fallen in love with reading again over the last year. Problem is I’ve only been reading non-fiction. it makes my brain hurt. I’d like to have some stuff I can turn to when attempting to read gender trouble gives me another headache. I don’t have any particular preference for genre. I used to read fantasy,...

Just a list of books I’ve read over the years....

cross-posted from: hexbear.net/post/1757367...

I’ve had this reoccurring thing every year or so where I remember this book I read in like 5th - 6th grade that was really fucking good every year or so. I need to find it, I try every time but no amount of Googling thin recollections of its plot has got me anywhere.

cross-posted from: hexbear.net/post/1752885...

It was based in Greece or Egypt - I think Greece, most probably, at least that’s what the vibe was, from the foreign-sounding names...

Anyone have suggestions for a 10 year old who likes comic mischief? He’s a huge fan of diary of a wimpy kid series but his reading level has moved beyond that. He’s also really enjoyed the wild robot series, Matilda, and the skunk and fox books....

It was weird....

It’s shaping up to be one massive year for horror already. Beyond a plethora of horror movies already on the horizon, the literary world is teeming with spine-tingling short story collections, novels, and more to keep you busy through 2024. So, here’s a starter guide for upcoming horror literature ready to deliver chills and...

I’m on Book 3 and Fitz has reached Jhaampe and they’re all heading off to the Mountains to find Verity....

Any fiction suggestions for a somewhat picky reader? The Expanse lasted me a long while but I’m finishing up the novellas now and need to start looking for something new. Not necessarily in the same genre....

House of leaves is a visual experience! While reading you literally risk to get lost inside his labyrinth of word and columns. I mean seriously

The text is available here:theanarchistlibrary.org/…/errico-malatesta-anarch…...

cross-posted from: lemmy.ml/post/10484701...