Litsy

Dinosaurs | LYDIA. MILLET

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I loved this strange, little book! It was an odd book, about nothing in particular, but I loved the characters and read it in 2 days. (17)
⭐️: 4/5

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Robotswithpersonality

Dinosaurs | LYDIA. MILLET

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I hesitate to mention A Man Called Ove, because there's less concrete plot pieces in common, more a vibe. Gil is a man who is slowly recovering from a bad break up, not the death of his wife, and he's less a crabby old guy than an independently wealthy middle-aged man trying to feel he's doing something worthwhile. 1/?

Robotswithpersonality 2/? His wealth and how people react to it is a topic discussed, but it's less the way the narrative is propelled (no poor-little-rich-boy angle), and more something of a convenient plot device. The story can focus on Gil meeting his neighbours and those he interacts with when volunteering because it's not focused on his need to have a job. 5mo

Robotswithpersonality 3/? In a larger, busier book, maybe the story could be reframed to include him working for a living, but the intimate scale works, as does the motivation of Gil constantly looking to help. People's flaws and the ugly and random things that can happen are not shied away from, but there's a current of strength and warmth that I enjoyed. I like to think it's a well-written case for UBI. 5mo

Robotswithpersonality 4/? What might we do if we had the time outside work? And furthermore how valuable a person's time and caring is, even above their ability to contribute funds. It's Gil taking an interest, taking action, that makes the biggest differences to his friends/found-family. While he's encountered people that want to use him for money, it's the people in his life currently that appreciate him so much more for what he does because he cares. 5mo

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Robotswithpersonality 5/5 It's becoming very clear I am partial to any books that take time to speak about birds; there is at least one significant plot point involving them in this book, but I think any space made for idle appreciation of feathered friends improves my opinion of a book. 😊 There's a thinner thread of environmental awareness also wound through the book, I think the sentiment is best expressed by the bird passages. ⚠️ animal death, bullying (edited) 5mo

Texreader Amazing review! 5mo

Robotswithpersonality @Texreader Thanks! Hope you like it! 5mo

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Robotswithpersonality

Dinosaurs | LYDIA. MILLET

Hummingbird type: jewel 💎

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NotCool

Fall of the House of X/Rise of the Powers of X | Gerry Duggan, Marvel Various

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I really like this series. It‘s messy and all over the place. But I like the characterizations and complexities of so many of these characters. It‘s big, and top heavy. But I‘ll miss Krakoa.

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GingerAntics

The House in the Cerulean Sea | Travis Klune

… and all the magical children he saved and created a family for, and the unconditional love he gave them.

I love this book more every time I read it.
#TJKlune #TheHouseInTheCeruleanSea #HouseInTheCeruleanSea #ReadTheCeruleanSea #Arthur #Phoenix #GreatMan #audiobook

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Leftcoastzen

Phoenix Noir | Patrick Millikin

Only @dabbe and I get to complain about the heat !Or Death Valley people or other Phoenicians! Note 100 at 11 pm. This is WTF heat

CindyMyLifeIsLit Is this Phoenix? We‘re at 80 at 11 pm, so you have us beat! Our temperature is weirdly low right now—only 92, 93 instead of 98-100. Maybe it‘s a result of the hurricane! 🤷‍♀️ 9mo

Texreader That‘s brutal! I‘ve definitely experienced those baking nights here in south Texas but it‘s downright cool at 80 here, probably because of the after effects of the hurricane. 9mo

Leftcoastzen @CindyMyLifeIsLit yes , when I was a kid here it could be 104 & go down to the 70s at night. No more , between huge amounts of development & climate change probably never again. 9mo

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Amiable My friend who lives in Phoenix is always defensive when I ask why she lives in the desert—she says it‘s not so bad because it‘s a “dry heat.” I say so is the heat that comes out of my oven but I‘m not sticking my body in there! 😖 Although she does have a point —humidity plays a large role in the “misery” index when the temperatures rise. It‘s been in the high 80s/low 90s here in CT, but with humidity levels over 70%. It‘s difficult to breathe. 😫 (edited) 9mo

AmyG I am off to Las Vegas. It‘s 116 today. @Amiable I agree….humidity makes life so much worse. 9mo

Leftcoastzen @Amiable well , that‘s gone too . When I was a kid humidity would be 12% or less . When I posted last night 29% humidity. Used to be our monsoons would come & go fast , along with humidity, no more. 9mo

AnnCrystal Oh boy! 🌡️🙏🥺. 9mo

Leftcoastzen @AmyG be careful & stay hydrated! Vegas has had so many heat records lately. 9mo

Allbymyshelf It‘s so awful! I feel ya. It‘s 112 in Sacramento today. Stay cool 😎 9mo

dabbe I'm with ya! Some data from the AZ Republic:
√“Phoenix heat experts expect 2024 to break the record for hottest summer in history.“
√“At Sky Harbor Airport, NASA found the pavement to be around 140 degrees.“
√“This year, we‘ve already had 23 days of excessive heat, meaning we will outpace previous records.“
Plus, humidity AND high dew points but ZERO rain, unlike our monsoons of old, which would bring some respite. It's frickin' hell here. 🔥
9mo

Hooked_on_books At first I looked at thought, 113 in phoenix in summer? Seems common. But not at night like that! That‘s awful! 9mo

ShelleyBooksie Wow!! That's wild heat. 9mo

Leftcoastzen @readmyeyes Sac can be shocking hot at times, love that town! Summer heat is why I never hit the fair when I lived in NorCal 9mo

Leftcoastzen @dabbe stay near the air & hydrated! As a kid I remember 105/74 much less population & buildings then. + climate change 9mo

dabbe @Leftcoastzen #youtoo 💦💦💦 9mo

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Lcsmcat

Dinosaurs | LYDIA. MILLET

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Reading this at the same time as Robinson Crusoe really pointed out how introspective Gil is. (And how much more I like him than Robinson 😀) This also feels like a book that will reward multiple readings. It touches on so many topics that could be depressing, but is actually hope-filled. I look forward to my book club‘s discussion on Thursday.

BkClubCare Yay! I liked this one, lots of layers 9mo

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Lcsmcat

Dinosaurs | LYDIA. MILLET