books

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

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I’m starting to read after a very long time - it has been decades, since I’ve “read” anything properly. Can I get a good recommendation?

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’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....

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

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Reading stories regularly strengthens social-cognitive skills—such as empathy—in both children and adults. And this, in turn, ensures that we can empathize with characters more effectively and more quickly when we are reading. This is the subject of linguist Lynn Eekhof’s Ph.D., which she will receive at Radboud University...

A remarkable quote from the book: “Darwin wrote that it was arrogant for humans to think they were so special they could only have been created by a god. He said it was more humble and more accurate to believe humans were created from animals.”

I’ve been diving headfirst into the world of short story magazines and found some absolute gems!!...

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.

Ukraine’s authors should have been able to dedicate their lives to honing their craft. Instead, many of them have stepped up to contribute to the war effort and fight back against Russian aggression. Like any other member of society, Ukrainian authors have lost loved ones and colleagues to Russia’

Mort is a funny, heartwarming introduction to Death, one of the major Discworld characters. It starts off with Death deciding to take on an apprentice, Mort. Turns out, Death loves curry, has an adopted daughter, Ysabell, and gets REALLY UPSET and VERY ANGRY indeed when people harm or kill cats and kittens. And he rides a horse...

Need a free site where you can edit chapters privately with the ability to create a link to an individual chapter or full book....

BEST NOVEL: We Need to Talk About Kevin...

These are all the books I have read either at work or home during 2023. To add to the list, I am going include the audiobooks I have listened to this year....

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....