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Reading is the way of life...or something. Book recommendations and reviews...
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Hiya guys, I've been trying to read Piers Ploughman (unmodernized) but the archaic language is very tiring and it's hard for me to stay motivated. Any tips?
💬 4 comments · Nov 25 · 5 weeks ago
I just finished the first book in the Murderbot series and I really liked it. it was recommended around here on Gemini somewhere. The first book was a quick read. Good story, decent bit of action, and interesting plot and character development. I haven't bought the second because I'm on the fence about the price tag. I might search around and buy direct instead of Kindle so the money goes hopefully more towards the author.
💬 2 comments · Nov 12 · 7 weeks ago
I've been obsessed with Jennifer Egan's work this year. I've been, very slowly, reading everything I can get my hands on... — If you have time for one book, definitely read "The Keep". It's really amazing, and cinematic - I felt like there was a movie playing in my head as I read it... Most of the rest of her books are deeply intertwined and should probably be read in the correct order. If you do go on this ride, you will find some amazing for the time predictions about the Internet, some of...
💬 1 like · Sep 17 · 3 months ago
Hey all, anyone doing Space Opera September here? The formal announcement videos drop 8/30 but the prompts have been dropped in SFF180's community tab on Youtube ([https link]). Its a readathon (books/graphic novels, etc) centered on space opera. There is a discord channel and a storygraph challenge ([https link]). 🚀
💬 2 comments · 1 like · Aug 26 · 4 months ago