I’m nearing the end of a book & it’s one of those instances where I’m simply not ready to say goodbye to the complex set of characters I’ve come to know.
Oh well. I suppose that’s a sign of great storytelling. 📚 #books#reading
I find this so unsettling, yet condensed #books and things like CliffsNotes have been around for years. I think this enables people with ADHD and those with the attention span of fleas, yet, maybe it can be useful for some. At least this isn't all AI.
Just finished 'Cruel Provocations' by @golgaloth and I wish it wasn't over - so much so that I stopped myself reading the last few chapters last night, just to draw the enjoyment out a little longer.
An intriguing tale that combines an ostensibly fantasy setting with proto-electric technology (lightning-punk?) its twists and turns take you to unexpected places, and does "the fey" with a unique approach that I loved.
A very impressive debut novel that cries out for a sequel!
I sometimes thought my father thought he could't die while he still had books on his pending pile (a stab at immortality I seem to be replicating)... so, it was strangely touching to see Tom Gauld has had similar thoughts.
I finished The Hands of the Emperor by Victoria Goddard. I've seen complaints that MC is a bit too perfect, and I can see why that could be said. But... holy cow was it nice to read about someone competent not making stupidly bad choices. The relationships between the characters were so enjoyable. I would have liked having many of them as friends.
Slow paced with a lot of dialogue, I'm almost surprised I enjoyed this book as much as I did. Politics and deep friendships carry it well
The list of #ebooks that you can actually own (unlike most greedy corposlag publishers) curated by @libreture now has filters to isolate what you're looking for. A great list got even better.
In elementary (primary) school during second grade (year 2) I checked out the book “How to run a railroad” the entire school year. I kept renewing it. The following year in third grade (year 3) I was banned from the library. My mother quickly resolved the issue and was pissed at the school for trying to ban a student for wanting to read.
Looking back I was clearly in the wrong, but I thank her anyway.
My weekend reading in between all the getting stuff done will be a lovely re-read of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein.
Heaven knows I’ve seen every possible movie adaptation of this, since I’m a huge classic horror fan .
But it’s been decades since I’ve read the book!
I recently got a Barnes & Noble gift certificate for Mother’s Day from my son, so I bought myself some classics that I had wanted to have in my collection 📚🤎. #reading#bookstodon
After 2 weeks of testing, #reading, and making my own #handcrafted#3dprinted case. Today I'm reviewing the #kobo Clara BW and Clara Color #ereaders, and seeing if it's better than my existing Nia, and #kindle.
I wonder if property prices dropped in Brighton & Hove dropped after Peter James started writing his Roy Grace novels. It seems everyone is a serial killer, victim or career criminal who lives there. #books#reading#crimefiction
#College professors are facing the same challenges we see at the secondary level: students who struggle with #reading, writing, and completing homework. It explores the reasons behind these trends, dives into relevant research, and showcases how some professors are adapting their teaching methods in response.
The article is free, but you may have to create an account to read it. #education