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itchydogblues t1_jdzsa53 wrote
Reply to This one by LM Montgomery did not age well by Bookanista
hasn’t aged well for me
Nor will many of our current favorites in 100 years. That's how it goes.
swampthroat t1_jdzs5lb wrote
Reply to Hidden gems by Spookykinkyboi
I love this as an idea by the way. Can't wait to see more answers.
Ineffable7980x t1_jdzs3kv wrote
Reply to Generally, drug addicts are usually seen as bad. My question is, are book addicts usually seen as good? by Delicious_Maize9656
What do you mean by book addict?
Being a reader does not make one automatically an addict.
PlagueofSquirrels t1_jdzs2by wrote
*Opens article*
*First paragraph is massive spoiler for the book I'm currently reading*
*Closes article before it's too late*
swampthroat t1_jdzs1g0 wrote
Reply to Hidden gems by Spookykinkyboi
The Red Shoe - Ursula Dubosarky A strange little story set in a small coastal town in Australia about a family struggling all individually and collectively. Told predominantly through the perspective of the youngest sister, Matilda, who is trying to escape her mean imaginary friend.
Just makes the cut off at 497 ratings.
Fearless - Ashley Lister A very short tale of psychological horror. A fun premise, definitely stressful moments and a dry, almost tongue in cheek humour that really tied it all together.
27 ratings.
Faceless - Jeff Monday A beautiful love story, with wonderful understated world building and some spooky elements. Dark fantasy vibes, but really it's the warmth of the characters that carries it.
122 ratings.
[deleted] t1_jdzrzz9 wrote
Reply to comment by StrawberryFields_ in Hidden gems by Spookykinkyboi
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upforgrabs21 t1_jdzro27 wrote
Reply to Post book depression by bertiewoooster
Yes. Especially if you love the book, and it's part of a series, and you don't have the next book!
StrawberryFields_ t1_jdzrmxo wrote
Reply to Hidden gems by Spookykinkyboi
Not unheard of but Witold Gombrowicz is underrated in the Anglo world.
upforgrabs21 t1_jdzrjp5 wrote
Reply to comment by Responsible-Bunch316 in Simple Questions: March 28, 2023 by AutoModerator
I haven't read any of these, but after going through the list, I'll have to check some out:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Fantasy/comments/auks2i/20_recommended_superhero_novels_from_sanderson_to/
To be honest, it's not something I have sought out, as I'm a big comic book fan, but definitely sounds like something that I'd be interested in.
BinstonBirchill t1_jdzrffo wrote
Reply to Hidden gems by Spookykinkyboi
The Manifold Destiny of Eddie Vegas by Rick Harsch
Responsible-Bunch316 t1_jdzqtk3 wrote
Reply to Simple Questions: March 28, 2023 by AutoModerator
Are superhero books a thing? Not comic books, but actual books, and also not anything marvel/DC related.
I figure there might be some of that subject matter in YA or middle grade, but I've written one for the adult market and was wondering if there's much precedent for that
mitkah16 t1_jdzpetu wrote
Reply to What books / authors are you thankful to get to read in the language they were originally produced in? by MenitoBussolini
Carlos Ruiz Zafon!
I started reading the Shadow of the Wind in English until I realized that I was being stupid as my mothertounge is Spanish hahaha. The feeling and the expressions in Spanish are just marvelous!!.
CodexRegius t1_jdzpcuw wrote
Reply to comment by glister_and_gold in What are some great books with terrible covers? by glister_and_gold
Ask the publisher. No one else knows.
Lazay t1_jdzp4vi wrote
I won't allow it. Because in space, no one can hear you plea.
RayneMal t1_jdzp04f wrote
Reply to Looking for a magic based book series similar to Harry Potter, but with more fleshed out Worldbuilding by GeroThewKing
The series by Neil Gaiman that is very alike to Harry Potter
The Night Watch series by Sergei (long Russian name)
darth-skeletor t1_jdzoyzz wrote
Yes! I find myself always recommending Ship of Fools by Richard Russo, the Expanse, Blindsight, and Eclipse by Ophelia Rue because there aren’t enough books in the genre.
TheWiseDevil t1_jdzoyhd wrote
Reply to Post book depression by bertiewoooster
This happens every time I finish a good story. The only solution, for me, is to start a new book the moment I finish the last book.
books-ModTeam t1_jdzoty6 wrote
Reply to Fanatsy with romance that has male POV or at least a duel POV with one being male? by Accurate_Length_552
Hello. Per rule 3.3, please post book recommendation requests in /r/SuggestMeABook or in our Weekly Recommendation Thread. Thank you.
books-ModTeam t1_jdzosb8 wrote
Reply to Looking for a magic based book series similar to Harry Potter, but with more fleshed out Worldbuilding by GeroThewKing
Hello. Per rule 3.3, please post book recommendation requests in /r/SuggestMeABook or in our Weekly Recommendation Thread. Thank you.
Ceekay151 t1_jdzog5u wrote
Reply to comment by 4LostSoulsinaBowl in This one by LM Montgomery did not age well by Bookanista
I agree...Society changes over time & we can't turn the clocks back to undo those outdated societal norms - we can only move forward, hopefully with lessons learned.
Here-for-the-rants t1_jdzo1ow wrote
Reply to Post book depression by bertiewoooster
Yes!! I never knew that others deal with this too! I just finished a series and I was so sad afterward, I tried to start another book but it was like walking in mud, it just didn’t satisfy the same. It felt bleak, I considered just starting the series over. I took a break from the new book and I am just giving it a little time before I take a crack at it again.
Superb_Tiger_8376 t1_jdznr08 wrote
Reply to Just finished Verity by Colleen Hoover, here’s my quick and honest review: by L_sigh_kangeroo
Verity would make a good thriller movie.
glister_and_gold OP t1_jdznlgv wrote
Reply to comment by downtownfishies in What are some great books with terrible covers? by glister_and_gold
Oh man, the Beka Cooper books. I love that series but I’d blocked the covers out of my memory.
imsosleepyyyyyy t1_jdzsfja wrote
Reply to The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by carrotwhirl
I didn’t read the book but I enjoyed the movie! Lots of downton abbey actors!