thanks! I am a big fan of your website.

Hello!! Lately i've been in the mood to read something pleasant, with romantic or flowery language. Does anyone have any recommendations? I would really appreciate it! :)

Don't waste your time with this troll. He's just ignoring everything that disproves his argument.

Followup, also a genuine question (I'm not trying to wind you up or anything, I promise)... How do you keep from getting stuck in a rut discussing only authors/books/series you already know you like...? I mean, yeah, I love talking about what I love with other people who love it, but I also like coming here and seeing what everyone else is up to, what are they reading, etc... And it's cool to see all the non-specific-book related posts too, like posts about book bans or discussions about ebooks versus digital, or how someone just rekindled their love of reading and had to come share it, etc etc... Anyway, I'm just trying to gauge your thoughts on why subs about reading/books in general don't really work for you, and how you keep from getting stuck inside 'echo chambers' (etc) I guess...

Spoken like someone who hasn't spent any time in a public library. You can't see past the book checkouts (and even then, people checkout books for a lot more than pleasure reading).

For all your babbling about "markets" you're failing to realize that public libraries are already extremely popular. The vast majority of people like the existing library system just the way it is.

How about respecting knowledge? The book is as important as the author. I’d rather have my books be pirated including for profit than not available (writing as an author).

They probably put those pamphlets inside every book in the free book bin. Next time you are walking past you could do the world a favour and pick out all the pamphlets and throw them in the trash.

Thank you!!

See I wish I could read the removed comments, they actually look juicy.

Almost everything in existence is available in some form (book or e-book) so I just don't see any argument in allowing counterfeit books to exist, nor their sellers. Respect authors and buyers -- it's not about the free trade of information.

I've had an idea along these lines for a while now, but with Viking mercenaries instead of knights. It was going to have some parallels with Ragnarok. Unfortunately I have no talent at writing, so it's just an idea floating in my head.

Yes I was so pleasantly surprised by how much I loved this one!! It’s more complex and mature for a YA book

Maybe start by reading nonfiction that tells a story, like Educated by Tara Westover.

Becoming Nicole is a great (nonfiction) story about a family with a son that transitions at a young age to a daughter. If it resonates, try This is How it Always Is, a novel by Laurie Frankel on the same subject. Both are engaging reads, but the fiction has more humor. It might be an interesting experiment.

Beforgiveneth'd

:D oh wait you made this up? Because I couldnt find anything about it

Aka the Kim Kardashian story.

Watch Triangle of Sadness

I actually do have a friend who fast-forwards through scenes lmao. I don’t like to watch anything new with her because it’s incomprehensible to me

I'll second that. Fantastically written book. If you need a link, classic novels are free :)

https://novelclassics.com/downloads/tess-of-the-durbervilles-a-pure-woman-by-thomas-hardy/

A few years ago I was reading a historical fiction novel set in the 17th century on my way to work. During a particularly evocative chapter describing a rat infected with the bubonic plague arriving at the city, I raise my eyes from the book and glance out of the bus window... just to see a freaking rat run across the street. I don't think I've even seen a rat in my city till then, though I knew there were some.

Even more chilling? The book I was reading was set in the same city I was at.

It's really really good but if you're someone who rankles at unfairness, it will make you absolutely livid.

Exactly.

i think there is a scenario

medieval zombie apocalypse

if there is a time in history that will best equipped to deal with it is The Manor System.

as the horde slowly walks towards the agricultural estate, they start to prepare like it's a siege. bring in the harvest early, call in your man at arms maybe some near by mercenaries.

the gates are shut as the horde swarms the walls, it is now a siege. the peasants are worried about there homes, the local Friar is doing his best to calm the people, the few men at arms try to sally out but get ripped apart.

when all hope is lost an army is seen on the horizon ... it's your lord the duke with his knights and some Knights Hospitaller. they come charging down the hill. the earth is shaking and hoof beats like thunder as they plough through the horde like a ship through water.

the siege is over, they tell you the emperor is rallying every noble in the empire to fight this undead army and the one who started it

I don't like books with sex scenes either. I guess that's the negative of picking up a book in a random place like that. No content warnings or reviews to check.

You’re most welcome! I recommend the series whenever the Wool series comes up.