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HeyT

HeyT

Joined January 2020

Cats. Books. Games.
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Strange the Dreamer | Laini Taylor
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I really enjoyed the world and the characters. I wish I had the strength of self and commitment to hold on to my dreams and ambitions like Lazlo. I was not thrilled at the cliffhanger like ending but I am intrigued enough to read the second half of the duology.

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Contact | Carl Sagan
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Normally I bounce off sci fi with heavy philosophical components but I really enjoyed this one. I think it's because of the main character Ellie. Because this was written in the 80s I did find it a little odd when I encountered the mix of old and new tech. Like, they had holographic projections/images and yet they used magnetic tape recording devices and fax machines.

Suelizbeth This is one of my favorite books. And I didn‘t mind the movie, either. But of course the book is better. This is one of my rereads. Maybe now‘s a good time for that. I love Carl Sagan‘s non-fiction, too. 4d
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All Systems Red | Martha Wells
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Ten days ago I started a binge listen of the entire Murderbot Series which was cathartic after being depressed from doomscrolling. Today I am starting a binge listen of the entire Murderbot Series because work is making me incandescent with rage. Hoopla is probably sitting there thinking, “Bitch, we just did this!“

HeyT Someone on Bluesky once said, “Murderbot is [their] Sanctuary Moon.“ and like I am so in agreement with that sentiment. 5d
julesG @HeyT it wasn't me, but I read it and fully agree. 5d
julesG The GraphicAudio version is on loop in my car. Definitely less road rage. 5d
HeyT @julesG I'm a little nervous about trying the graphic audio version. The other series I tried in graphic audio kind of grated on my nerves. 4d
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Untitled | Unknown
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I can't believe it's almost April but I am so here for the next #BookSpin draw!

As always thanks to @TheAromaofBooks for hosting!

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 6d
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The Will of the Many | James Islington
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I feel like this is the fantasy equivalent of Red Rising in a good way. Vis, the protagonist, comes from a different background than Darrow of Red Rising but there's the same underdog nature in their trials to come out on top of an elite academy. This was over 600 pages and I read it in almost two days because I was so invested in what was going on. I just wish the second book was out already.

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This was a fun collection of short story adventures featuring the very prosaic and conflict shy Fred the vampire. Each story builds off the previous but are also self contained adventures. I e heard complaints that the fix up nature of the book leads to too much repetition but it wasn‘t enough to bother me.

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Water Moon: A Novel | Samantha Sotto Yambao
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This was very magical and lyrical but a little bit lacking in substance. The world building was great and I enjoyed my time in the world I just wanted a little bit more than what I got. Very Studio Ghibli vibes.

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Untitled | Anonymous
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I decided to test out my beginner knitting skills by making a book snake reading tracker. I‘m very pleased it‘s only a little “rustic” looking so far. I‘m also laughing at the comically large (2lbs) bag of stuffing I accidentally ordered.
#CraftersOfLitsy

Soubhiville I love the idea of a reading snake, maybe I‘ll take crochet back up! 2w
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Sort of a middle of the road pick. I was intrigued by the premise and appreciated the research but I still wanted something more from this. I did find it a quick read and enjoyed the time spent with it. There was also a bit more body horror than I was expecting.

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Very sort of introspective vibes that I really enjoyed. The internet basically evolved into digital ghosts creating a post-apocalyptic world. I came for the cat ghost but stayed for the bees. A good look into grief and interpersonal relationships. Also the start of found family.

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I am taking full advantage of my day off to get in some backyard reading. The tagged book sold me on it with mentions of the cat in the blurbs but I feel like the bees are really stealing the show.

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A Half-Built Garden | Ruthanna Emrys
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I‘m starting to feel almost a little uncomfortable with how all the spec fic I‘m reading has eerie concordance with the realities of the current moment. This is essentially a first contact story but there‘s a lot of things to unpack about personal autonomy and symbiosis with the environment.

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Persuasion | Jane Austen
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I've never read this before but I can see why so many like it. I found this so nice and soothing almost especially when trying not to doomscroll. I really liked Anne and have so many questions about her mother seeing how she turned out in comparison to the rest of her family.

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It's not yet midnight here so i can still say HAPPY #BOOKSPIN DAY to all who celebrate! I think my March draws are an interesting combo and I'm most excited for my DoubleSpin which is the tagged. My BookSpin this month is a little chunkier than the rest of my list because it's actually a two for one volume.

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Stranger in a Strange Land | Robert Anson Heinlein
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I can't believe it's almost the March #BookSpin draw! New to the list this month are the tagged and Sabriel. So far, I've been keeping up with the BookSpin draw but haven't gotten around to the Doubles.

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This was a fun heist in space novel. I very much did get the Ocean's 8 vibe and will probably watch that movie again since finishing this. Edie and the crew are all fun characters to hang out with and I enjoyed seeing a futuristic Hawaiian diaspora. I feel like this book is the best sort of embodiment of Be gay. Do Crimes.

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The Reading List: A Novel | Sara Nisha Adams
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This was a lovely book about the power of reading. The two main characters are going through some things, but they discover the magic of reading fiction and the way it can help change perspective and allow for an escape. There is also a fair bit to unpack about grief as well.

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Terra Nullius | Claire Coleman
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This was so good even though it deals with the tough parts of colonization. Even though I was spoiled for a big plot point it still had a lot of power when it happened. Totally recommend going in blind though.

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Terra Nullius | Claire Coleman
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All I want to do is sit outside in the yard with the tagged because the weather is gorgeous but instead it is laundry day. So I guess I'll have to read cooped up inside because you can't change over loads if you can't hear when the cycle ends. =(

(The image search gave me this image four times in one search so I figured I was supposed to use it.)

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Terra Nullius: a novel | Claire G. Coleman
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HAPPY #BOOKSPIN DAY TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE!

It is my favorite day of the month so two new books to add to my immediately read pile. My bookspin is the tagged and double is the windup girl. I did manage to read my bookspin for last month so I'm not behind like I usually am lol.

Rissreadswithcats Terra Nullius is one of my all time favourite books! I hope you love it too! 💛♥️🖤 2mo
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This was a fun and fast read. There's a lot to unpack about self worth and human nature but in a sort of sardonic way. Dan and Mara were completely relatable and the cast of secondary characters were great as well.

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Even though I have to lead the discussion tomorrow at work I decided to DNF The Wager and start the tagged instead. I think Rolo approves this decision (in the background).

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The Memory Police | Yōko Ogawa
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It feels really weird to have red this in the current social and political climate of today. Finishing this I could see a couple of different ways to interpret this book but I think what stands out to me is commentary of the disappearance of truth in regards to memory.

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Just organized my list for February's #BookSpin draw. This year I've done things a bit different and organized my list by page number so for the first time the list reorganizes each month rather than keeping the non-picked titles at the same spot. I am so very close to finishing my January pick so hopefully I can still keep up and not fall like seven novels behind this year. Fingers crossed!

Thank you for hosting @TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 2mo
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The A/C is broken today at work so it is about nine degrees F higher than I normally keep it in here. So I‘m trying to finish the book club book while it‘s slow. It has been very slow going since something upsetting to me happened though.

HeyT They ate the dog and I‘ve been so checked out since. 2mo
thegirlwiththelibrarybag @HeyT, oh no. You need to know that kind of thing going into a book. 2mo
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The Spellshop | Sarah Beth Durst
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This was a warm hug of a book and a great way to start my reading year! I will say I did feel a bit called out in the beginning though because I am also a librarian with antisocial tendencies that would much rather be kept in an archive and only come out to help with research lol.

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Happy Litsyversary! | Special Events
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Today is my Litsyversary and I can't believe it's been five years of good book recs, fun challenges, and a sense of community. Thank you to everyone who has made my time on this app as wonderful as it is!

Texreader Congratulations!!! 🎈🎉🎊 3mo
Enchanted_Bibliophile Happy Litsyversary 🎉🎈📚🥳 3mo
julesG Happy Litsyversary 🎉 3mo
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The Spellshop | Sarah Beth Durst
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I was all set to start my BookSpin pick today but my hold came in at work so I guess I need to read this first. (I own my BookSpin pick so there‘s no due date on it.)

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The Memory Police | Yōko Ogawa
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HAPPY #BOOKSPIN DAY TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE!!!

It's 2025 so that means I am no longer behind on my BookSpin picks. I am excited to get started and keep on track.

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Assistant to the Villain | Hannah Nicole Maehrer
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Managed to get one last book in before the year was over. This was nice popcorn fantasy. The quirky subtle anachronisms are what made this for me.

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Velocity Weapon | Megan E. O'Keefe
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My top read of the year was Velocity Weapon and it was super close between it and A Memory Called Empire. Was recency bias a factor? maybe. Both were good but the “OMG What Just Happened?“ factor of Velocity Weapon put it slightly over the top.
#ReadingBracket2024

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I am so hype for a new year of #BookSpin draws. My goal this year is to not fall behind and put less chonky bois on the list. This year I‘ve structured the list a little differently so I‘ll see how it goes.
Thanks as always to @TheAromaofBooks for hosting!

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!!! 3mo
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Quasi historical fantasy where our protagonist sets out to do things purely for her own self interest yet manages to scheme her way into actually becoming a better person despite herself.

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This was a nice cozy fantasy. Low stakes adventure with characters becoming family.

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I‘ve decided I‘m done with challenge reading for the year and am only mood reading until the New Year. Starting the tagged today while I get a bit of outside time with the dog.

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Leather and Lark | Brynne Weaver
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I finished the first one and immediately borrowed this on Libby after. Still a dark humor serial killer romance but the tropes were different and there was a little mystery side plot for the characters (the readers know who dunnit from the outset). I like that the characters from the first book are still around but don‘t detract from the main story.

julesG What was worse for you, the ice cream or the pizza? 😂😉 4mo
HeyT @julesG definitely the ice cream 4mo
julesG Me too( 4mo
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Butcher and Blackbird | Brynne Weaver
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I enjoyed this for the dark humor but I definitely get why this won‘t be for some people. Lots of body horror and murder details as you would expect in a serial killer romance. I picked this up based on the cover and the premise.

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Starter Villain | John Scalzi
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This is so much fun. I loved almost everything about this. I will say having followed Mary Robinette Kowal‘s journey with her cat Elsie that Hera in this book is based on Hera doesn‘t quite have Elsie‘s same sass. But overall loved the talking cats and dolphins.

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Butcher and Blackbird | Brynne Weaver
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Started this today while taking my grandma to an eye doctor appointment. So far it‘s as fun as the authors dedication/content warnings implied.

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I'm not usually one for short stories but these exceeded my expectations. Each story was its own little world with real feeling characters. I liked that the stories were so different from each other and yet similar in that each carried out a particular thought experiment to the end.

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HAPPY #BOOKSPIN DAY TO ALL WHO CELEBRATE!

It is my favorite day of the month and I am excited at what the draw has picked for me. It's nice that this month there's fantasy and scifi rather than just one or the other. My selections are the tagged and Red Mars. We'll see how far I get with my backlog this month as well.

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Way Station | Clifford D. Simak
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I can't believe I almost forgot to post my #BookSpin list before the end of the month! New to the list this month are the tagged and Touch. I'm nowhere near close to completing the challenge for the year but half the fun is the draw and making a plan to try and complete it all.

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Mehso-so

I went into this blind and I think that hurt my overall enjoyment. Reading what the author was playing with and emulating after the fact made me appreciate what he did but not while I was reading it. Also there are a lot of big vocab words that kind of took me out of the narrative. Abstruse anyone?

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Amatka | Karin Tidbeck
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This was not what I expected and I enjoyed that. You are sort of thrown in and gradually shown the shape of the world. I also was really interested in the world that was created.

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Hyperion | Dan Simmons
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I enjoyed watching everything unfold as each pilgrim told their tale but I was left wanting more than what I ended up with. Despite being over400 pages this very much felt like a brief introduction rather than an entire installment. I also kind of want to look into reading the Canterbury Tales.

The_Book_Ninja I absolutely love this book. I‘ve read it 3 times but I‘d never recommend it to someone, I imagine it could be hard to like. There‘s also 3 more in the series but the last book is average at best and a bit of a slog 5mo
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Hyperion | Dan Simmons
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Doing some backyard reading with Rolo today. I‘m hoping to get through a big chunk of the tagged because I‘m almost to the end.

ShelleyBooksie Rolo ♡ 5mo
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Hyperion | Dan Simmons
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Making the most of the good weather and our new yard umbrella today. I did some math and I need to read 95 pages a day to hit my goals for the year. Idk why but I just read better outside.

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Absolutely loved this series so far and this installment did not disappoint. There is more backstory for more of the lead characters and the cast is more cognizant that they are truly a found family. I will say this one had a fair bit of more serious beats to it but still some levity to balance it out.

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I'm absolutely loving this series because the characters seem like old friends. This was a perfect escape when I needed it most. The plot was just as twisty as the first two and the side characters are just as great as the main four.

Smrloomis I‘m reading this now too - loving it - and think it‘s even funnier than the first books! Also the perfect time after the US election results 😩☹️ 5mo
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This was just as fun as the first one. I liked seeing more backstory on some of the characters. The side characters were just as great as the main four and gave the feeling of catching up with old friends.

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