László Krasznahorkai, _Tango satánico_.

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László Krasznahorkai, _Tango satánico_.

Here’s an awesome new cozy mystery called THE LIGHTHOUSE ARCHIVES by Clara Whitford that is available now and it is the 3rd book in the Harbor Cove Bookstore Mysteries series!

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Just finished reading *A Princess of Mars* by Edgar Rice Burroughs, written more than a century ago. John Carter is a transparent #MarySue. He is at all times superior to every other character, save perhaps the titular princess. So many times he escapes because he just happens to remember something someone else told him (that they shouldn't know anyway is immaterial). I'm so happy writing has improved since then.

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I was a member of Verso's digital book club for a year, and it was fantastic. So many good books. I highly recommend joining if you can swing it. And now there's a sale until July 16!

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Ulysses reviews Cat Snacks and Comebacks by Mere Rain

"Bowie, a college student, is all but assaulted by a man with a gun—his “scary dude neighbor.” The demand: take care of my cat or I’ll kill you. There’s more to it than that. It’s also sort of funny, and weirdly romantic... An oddly perfect short story, much darker and deeper than its whimsical cover led me to believe. 4 *."

https://www.queeromanceink.com/2026/07/09/review-cat-snacks-and-comebacks-mere-rain/

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“The greatest pleasure of the wave is to bring the stones to the beach and then try to get them back into the sea! Everyone and everything has a toy to play with!”
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I hope you are okey peeps.
I also hope you have a toy or anything else what makes you happy 😊

Have a smile :)

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Just finished reading ..
The Passage To India (Mallinson) (2018)
★★★★☆
A novel of two distinct parts. The first is by far the best.
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In the next version of Sobuu, you will be able to do Tier lists with the books that you have finished to read.

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Last night I finished Adrian Tchaikovsky's "Shroud" and I'm still digesting what I think of it, which will probably change over time.

At the moment though, I liked it overall. It kept me interested throughout. It didn't play out quite as I had anticipated (not bad, just different) and the ending was less satisfying than it might have been, but it worked.

Four stars out of 5 maybe?

I have read a lot of his books recently, and I am eager to take a break.

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An Interview with (fictional) Soryelle: The Wild Girl

Soryelle is the “wild girl” in ECHOES OF A WILD GIRL’S DRUM. After watching her mother burn as a witch when she was four years old, she found herself condemned to the same fire when she was seven. Her life was spared by the village drummer, a boy raised in the Commander’s house. Readers love Soryelle: she is mentioned frequently in the reviews . This interview gives us a chance to get to know her, and her world, better.

What is Kavaru? Where is it and how did it make you feel when you were younger?

Kavaru is the part of the forest that knows me; the hidden part near the village. Its doorway is on the side of the meadow where wild belly roots grow. There’s two very tall pandanus trees and you open that door and step in. I live with the tree kangaroos, the cuscus, the birds-of-paradise; there are banana trees, sugarcane stalks, and many fig trees. There are also dragons–huge ones–and wild pigs with tusks the size of my arm! My favorite part of Kavaru is the tree Maikel and I slept in. At the top of it, you can see a million hundred stars–they stretch from one side of the sky to the next. Kavaru is the only place I love.

Were there days in the forest when you felt free, or was survival always louder than freedom?

What is freedom? Is it the flutter I get in my belly when I stare at the cassowary and the cassowary stares at me and somehow I just know he’s not going to charge at me? Or maybe it’s more like when Noma the mosquito shows up and I kind of forget where I am because I’m watching her? Once, Maikel let me sit beside him at a table full of food–you’ve never seen so much! There was taro, pig roast, plantains–more food than you could ever eat in a whole day, and I could get whatever I wanted from the table. Is that what you mean when you say freedom: having so many things spread out in front of you and knowing you can eat them all? Isn’t that surviving, too, though? Don’t we choose that?

What do you miss most about being a child?

Nangi. She put me into this big bilum one time and swung me back and forth, back and forth. I thought I might touch the sky. She let me gather herbs with her and she laughed when I rolled down the hill and she called me her little star. I didn’t know her very long: they burned her at the stake a summer or two after I was weaned. But I remember her songs and how she smelled and her smile.

What did love mean to you before Maikel found you again?

One time, Clan Mother gave me a blanket. Well, she didn’t give it to me because I was tied to the stake, but she left it at my feet. And Bigman gave me one too. Nangi told me to close my eyes so that I wouldn’t see her turn to ash. When the tree kangaroo was hurt, I helped it get better.

So – love was protection?

I guess so.

What did love mean to you after Maikel found you again?

Oh, I don’t think that word is strong enough for how I feel about Maikel. He made me laugh. He danced with me. Even when I told him it wasn’t safe to touch me, he did anyway. Maikel made me… how do you say… he made me think of a different world. A world where maybe I was something more than I really was.

That sounds kind of like freedom.

I like that! I see now what you mean when you say freedom. Maybe that works but loving Maikel is more than even that–when I rest my head on his chest and hear his heartbeat, I sleep. We laugh. And we sleep but sleep comes late because I’m afraid that if I close my eyes he might disappear.

When he looked at you, did you believe what he saw?

It was really strange. It was like I was looking at someone who looked like me but wasn’t me. I knew he spoke truth–his eyes told me that–but it was hard to understand how it was true. When I think of myself, I see the flaws. He doesn’t.

When he called you beautiful, did you believe him?

I’m laughing because there’s nothing beautiful about me. Have you seen my lip? But if Maikel had a dozen boils on his skin and an ugly scar running across the center of his face, I would not see those things because what I see when I look at Maikel is my sanctuary, my home.

You often describe yourself through damage: poisoned blood, broken body, cursed girl. Was there ever another name you wished someone would give you?

Maikel calls me ‘little one.’ It makes me feel special, like something he would protect with his life. He is something I would protect with mine. Little one makes me think of being gathered up and held close. If you are held close, darkness can’t get you. If I were poisoned I don’t think he would call me that.

But there is a different name that I’ve never been called that I dream of sometimes: Nangi. It means “mother” or “mama.” I’ve sometimes pretended Salu calls me that.

You’ve talked about Kavaru as though you love it. You said it is the only place you do love. Yet, it is where you were violated, beaten and left to die. Why does the forest feel safer to you than the village?

It was the second winter. He had hurt me before, many times. I dreamed in nightmares. But the second winter, I slipped in the ravine and fell down the slippery slope. I screamed. He heard me screaming and he pulled me out. Sometimes he bought a whole gourd of fresh water. I got very sick once with fever and he left my body alone until the fever was gone. He tried to break my spirit but we were in Kavaru. And everywhere in that forest are memories of Maikel: running from the dragon, swimming in the pool, crossing the log. One time he called a fairy–she flew around between his cupped hands and lit up when he showed me. Wherever Maikel is, there I go. What no one understands is that, no matter how many times anyone else broke into me or hurt me, he couldn’t get rid of the memories of Maikel I had in the same place. And if I was ever held down, I closed my eyes real tight and told myself the story of something me and Maikel did together. We never played in the village. It was always Kavaru. He could hurt me there but he could not take Maikel out of the trees. Pain couldn’t eat the happy things.

What did the drum sound like to you after Maikel changed the beat?

Like the whole village was saying die, die, die, and then Maikel’s hands said no

Do you think you were brave?

I think I am Soryelle.

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While living a frontier-homestead life has its fair share of challenges, Teena Helmericks fondly reflects on what Life on the Edge of the Arctic Ocean has meant for her independent and free lifestyle.

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New blogpost:

"Holiday reading, mostly from Standard eBooks"

Thoughts on the five books that I have read so far.

https://neilzone.co.uk/2026/07/holiday-reading-mostly-from-standard-ebooks/

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That Cheese Plate Wants to Party: Festive Boards, Spreads, and Recipes with the Cheese by Numbers Method by Marissa Mullen #books #literature #dedication

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To my online community of cheese lovers, who are always down to party together or apart

"Our everyday experience does not prepare us to assimilate the gaping hugeness of the Grand Canyon or the crashing grandeur of Niagara Falls. We have no response at the ready; our usual frames of reference don’t fit."

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Nature and Creativity: The Science of “Soft Fascination” and How the Natural World Resets the Brain

Elizabeth Bishop’s memorial service opened with a reflection by her partner Alice — whose near-loss inspired one of the greatest poems ever written — that included what Elizabeth had always told her was “the only sensible advice she ever heard,” from a man she never met — one of her two favorite authors. By the time a friend’s teenage daughter begged his advice on how to cope with a visitation of the darkness we now call depression, the Anglican clergyman Sydney Smith (June 3, 1771–February 22, 1845) had established himself as one of England’s wisest and wittiest writers. It is… read article

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20 Ways of Surfacing from the Blues: Sydney Smith’s 200-year-old Strategies for Raising Low Spirits in a Letter of Advice to a 13-year-old Girl

"To be thin-skinned is to feel keenly, to perceive things that might go unseen, unnoticed, that others might prefer not to notice."

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The Power of a Thin Skin

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Jim Butcher's "The Dresden Files" would adapt marvelously as an animated series. I would love to see this happen.
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A library in Norway holds manuscripts by living authors that no one can read until 2114. It's called the Future Library. by @daylightatheism

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To NAB. To seize, or catch unawares. To nab the teaze; to be privately whipped. To nab the stoop; to stand in the pillory. To nab the rust; a jockey term for a horse that becomes restive. To nab the snow: to steal linen left out to bleach or dry. CANT.

A selection from Francis Grose’s “Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue” (1785)

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Image imitating a page from an old document, text (as in main toot): To NAB. To seize, or catch unawares. To nab the teaze; to be privately whipped. To nab the stoop; to stand in the pillory. To nab the rust; a jockey term for a horse that becomes restive. To nab the snow: to steal linen left out to bleach or dry. CANT. A selection from Francis Grose’s “Dictionary Of The Vulgar Tongue” (1785)

Beware the Ills – Free Kindle Book Giveaway

My first novel, and dark fantasy novel Beware the Ills is FREE today through Sunday.

This is my favorite book I’ve written, but far from my most popular. First person, weird prose, cursed island, steampunk universe, and unforgettable battle scenes.

I have been slowly releasing it in segments on here the last year, but this is your chance to permanently own an edition on the Kindle. Revised a billion times since its first release. Details below:

For the last 30 years he has been the sole protector of the legendary Diamond Town. Every hour it snows, howls, and storms. Every week, wave after wave of invaders crawl through the woods scouring for a bit of fame and glory on this lost island — and he cuts them all down with indiscriminate slashes of his sword. No one has survived being the Guardian as long as him, and the shadows are seething with vengeance in the forests and mountains. A vengeful cannibal from a lost invasion, ancient beasts stalking about the mountains waiting to attack, and a fresh new batch of invaders with a beautiful berserker and emotionless captain are just a few of the festering plagues on this cursed island. There will be no respite. There will be no end to the war and strife. The winters are growing longer, the cold harsher, and the enemies bolder. Take a walk in the footsteps of the Diamond Town’s Guardian and his world, through his own blood-weary eyes. Count your footsteps and mind the silence, it’s time to hunt, and to fill the graveyard again.

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Book Review: Turn of the Screw by Henry James

Author: Henry James
Title: Turn of the Screw
Narrator: Vanessa Benjamin
Publication Info: Blackstone Publishing, 2008 [Originally published in 1898]
Summary/Review:

Henry James’ work of Gothic fiction is a ghost story that works on many levels.  The novella is presented as an account by a governess charged with caring for the orphan children, Flora and Miles.  With an immediate fondness toward the children, the governess grows concerned about the mysterious presence of a man and a woman affecting the children’s behavior.  She ultimately comes to believe that they are the ghosts of the previous governess Miss Jessel and valet Peter Quint, both of whom had been close to the children.  The governess’ attempts to protect the children lead to tragic twists.  It’s a story that features a strong sense of eeriness but also metaphorical without being heavy handed.

Recommended books:

• The Woman in White by Wilkie Collins

Rating: ****

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Today, through Sunday, my dark fantasy novel Beware the Ills is free on Kindle for your downloading enjoyment. You can learn more about the book in the link below. Such a fantastic POV in a truly unique setting. Happy reading!

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More Than Shelves

Our Library

“A room without books is like a body without a soul.”
— Cicero

I recently came across the French word bibliothèque—library. It made me stop and think. In a home, a library is not simply a collection of shelves filled with books. Shelves are where books are stored. A library is something more. It reflects who you are.

The books we choose to keep tell a story about our interests, our values, our curiosity, and even the different seasons of our lives. A well-loved novel, a favorite cookbook, a biography that changed the way we think, a travel guide that reminds us of a special journey—together they become a quiet autobiography.

Perhaps that’s what makes a home library so special. It isn’t measured by the number of books it holds, but by the life it reflects. Every shelf is a chapter, every book a memory, and together they tell the story of the people who call that house home.

Our library occupies a prominent place in our home, not because I intended it to make a statement, but because that’s where we had the space. At the time, I never considered what those shelves might communicate to others. Now I realize they speak quietly on my behalf. They reveal what intrigues me, what I cherish enough to keep nearby, and the enduring conversations I continue to have with authors long after I’ve turned the final page.

If you think about it, what we choose to read says a great deal about who we are. Our books reveal our interests, our curiosity, our dreams, and the questions we continue to ask. They remind us where we’ve been and sometimes point us toward where we hope to go.

In Home Sweet Maison: The French Art of Making a Home, Danielle Postel-Vinay writes, “In Paris, it’s better to talk about the book you read last weekend than to show off your Rolex.” I smiled when I read that. I’d like to think the same could be said here in America, although perhaps that’s a bit optimistic.

To me, good taste has very little to do with the watch you wear, the car you drive, or the label inside your jacket. It has far more to do with how you choose to live your life—with your curiosity, your kindness, the conversations you enjoy, and the ideas that continue to shape you. A well-read book with dog-eared pages can be far more interesting than an expensive possession that simply announces its price.

With this in mind, I’ve become more thoughtful about the books I add to my library. Rather than simply filling another shelf, I hope each one reflects something about who I am and what I value. I often collect the complete works of authors I admire, not only because I enjoy their writing, but because I know I’ll return to their books again and again. Like visiting an old friend, each reading reveals something I missed before or speaks to me in a new way.

Most of all, I believe we should surround ourselves with what we love. Whether it’s books, art, music, or treasured mementos, the things we choose to live with quietly shape our homes and, in many ways, remind us of who we aspire to be. Perhaps that’s the true purpose of a home library. It isn’t simply a place to keep books. It’s a place that reflects a life of curiosity, learning, and the enduring joy of reading.

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Zechariah Jacobs has angered a vast empire that spans a third of the galaxy, which is far too much for his planet to stand against, but in a clash of wizards and magic versus technology, it’s hard to say which will win.

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(Left) The cover of Wrath of the Sky, by Owen Tyme. On a black background, a planet much like earth burns, set aflame. The flames are on the top and sides, but haven't yet reached the bottom. (Right) An ogre stands on a rocky cliffside path, clearly quite upset, with both his head and arms raised as he cries out! The background is blue sky with white clouds. The following quote is laid over the top of the scene: Winzon grinned evilly. With great slowness and ceremony, he undid the draw-string of his sack and up-ended it, dropping an ogre skull at the brute’s feet! The massive ogre’s entire demeanor changed in an instant! He backed away, carefully stepping out of reach of Winzon’s ax, even though it was still strapped to his back! The brute whispered, “Ogre-slayer!” (Bottom) https://books2read.com/WrathOfTheSky

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Born this day: 07/09/1945
Dean Koontz is an American writer and screenwriter. Beastchild (1971) was nominated for the Hugo & Locus Awards. His novels are billed as suspense thrillers, but frequently incorporate elements of horror, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and satire.

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Venture SCIENCE FICTION (August 1970) - featured story: BEASTCHILD a complete new novel by DEAN R. KOONTZ. Cover art by Bert Tanner. 60¢ Two large, dark blue clawed hands emerge from a textured red and brown mass in the foreground. The left hand holds a small, white, angular pyramid between its four visible, pointed claws, while the right hand reaches toward the same object with its claws spread wide. These claws are tipped with white. Between the hands and a background of curved, concentric bands in shades of blue, green, yellow, and orange that sweep upward from the bottom right, two thin, black, horizontal shards float.

The Social Realism of Elizabeth Gaskell Who Went Against Outworn Victorian Values

Once pigeonholed as “Mrs Gaskell,” a representative of outworn Victorian values, Elizabeth Gaskell is a more radical writer than you might expect.

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In the photograph, Elizabeth Gaskell sits in an ornate chair with books next to her. She is dressed in a dark, vertically striped Victorian dress with a white collar. A large, patterned paisley shawl covers her arms and lap, and a round brooch or locket is pinned at the center of her bodice.

Evil for Evil by K.J. Parker #books #literature #dedication

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People are all right as far as they go, but sometimes only places will do. This one's for Century and Stickledown, Langport, Whitestaunton and Middle Room: the pacifist's Valhalla.

"Strolling about?" asked he, in a bewildered manner; "'do people stroll about, now-a-days?" https://gutenberg.org/ebooks/8645
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1st of December -
3 people
3 lives
3 journeys

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or search for Karen Jennings 1st of December

Original painting : View of an interior with Louis XV commode(1842) by Giovanni Boldini

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I've been reading _What We Cannot Know_ by Marcus du Sautoy for several months, after several years of it loitering in my bedside table stack of books. My #SummerReadingChallenge finally persuaded me to finish it.

It's an exploration of the edges of scientific knowledge and whether we know whether there are things that we'll never know. It's basically taken me a long time to read it because most of it's really interesting. I unexpectedly liked the brain science bits and am always going to enjoy the maths content.

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Handdrawn journal page with Summer Reading Challenge in big letters and now two books coloured in around it. Also stickers!

Finished reading "The infinite sadness of small appliances" by Glenn Dixon. The snow in October gave it away, I think, it comes from Canada. There is an elderly couple, Edie and Harold. When Edie dies, The Grid has plans for changes in the house. Their daughter Kate gets surmount to help. The appliances like Scout, the vacuum cleaner begin to fear. What will happen to the house, to Harold, to Edie's piano which her student Adrian likes to play? What about the appliances?

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(2/2) ("The infinite sadness of small appliances" by Glenn Dixon)

I enjoyed the book. The appliances reminded me a bit of The Beauty and The Beast. It's a well written tale, in my opinion. It's a slim book, a tad over 250 pages, the right length for the story told. There was not a page I wanted to skip.

I was happy to have found a review which made me interested in it. I ordered it and got it a week later from the Coventry Street Bookstore in South Melbourne.

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Found my new favorite romance book that is ALL ABOUT CONSENT and education by author Brooklyn Rose. An advance review copy/#ARC was generously provided by the author and #BookSirens, but I'd buy this book today. Absolutely LOVED IT. #Goodreads review here: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/8755072596

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Why are there typos in professionally published books?

Because the average novel is 75,000 - 100,000 words. It is almost impossible to get perfection when you have 75,000 chances to make a mistakes. And spellcheck can't tell the difference between Here and Hear.

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