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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 4m

Books with the same writing quality as The Sopranos

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Books with gray areas and nuances in story, subtle humor, realistic character development, which explore the human condition… Someone recommended Dostoevsky (especially « Karamazov brothers »), Jonathan Franzen …

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Books with gray areas and nuances in story, subtle humor, realistic character development, which explore the human condition...

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 29m

Looking for nonfiction books on Hawaiian history

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Particularly books that focus on Western colonization of the Hawaiian islands from the perspective of the native Hawaiians. I will also happily take suggestions that focus on Hawaiian history before colonization …

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Particularly books that focus on Western colonization of the Hawaiian islands from the perspective of the native Hawaiians. I will also happily take

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 39m

Poems for adults (preferably classics) that are still suitable to read to babies/toddlers?

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Hopefully I’m allowed to request just poems.. I found I can recite Tyger Tyger with actions and my toddler stays entertained as do I. Would like some other poems that I can …

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Hopefully I’m allowed to request just poems..

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 39m

Books set in 1920s-30s Europe, similar to Murder on the Orient Express

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This may be weirdly specific, but I'm looking for something that evokes the feel of "Murder on the Orient Express" but that doesn't have to be a mystery story; the vibe I'm looking for kind of …

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This may be weirdly specific, but I'm looking for something that evokes the feel of "Murder on the Orient Express" but that doesn't have

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 1h

Suggest me a book to deal with pent up anger

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I'm really angry. I'm angry about the way people are treating the environment and themselves. I'm mad about the political situation in the United States. I'm mad about unequal expectations for helping around the house. …

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I'm really angry. I'm angry about the way people are treating the environment and themselves. I'm mad about the political situation in the

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 1h

Books about changing beliefs / questioning what you grew up believing?

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I’m looking for novels (not spiritual or religious bur rather scientific) where characters slowly outgrow or question the ideas they were raised with — like nationalism, cultural myths, …

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I’m looking for novels (not spiritual or religious bur rather scientific) where characters slowly outgrow or question the ideas they were raised with — like

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 1h

Historical Nonfiction like Team of Rivals?

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I am unwell and would like some history books, specifically about telationships, power and policy in the federal government. Kinda like Team of Rivals, but other administrations or departments. Maybe not too heavy in …

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I am unwell and would like some history books, specifically about telationships, power and policy in the federal government. Kinda like Team of Rivals, but

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 1h

Books like The Stand (first half)

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I really liked the first half of The Stand by Stephen King- following the characters around as they experienced an apocalyptic event and then continuing on into how they started to rebuild their lives and communities. Less …

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I really liked the first half of The Stand by Stephen King- following the characters around as they experienced an apocalyptic event and then continuing on

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 2h

“Persuasion” by Jane Austen

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Okay so basically i wanna gift this book to my gf on her birthday…..we parted ways and idk anything else so what are your thoughts on this, would appreciate your ideas by No-Artichoke1995

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Okay so basically i wanna gift this book to my gf on her birthday…..we parted ways and idk anything else so what are your thoughts on this, would appreciate

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 2h

Suggest a good lesser known book in Sci-fi or fantasy.

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So I'm always interested in finding books that aren't super well known but are just solid good books. Whether it's self-published or one that's just not well known that you've read and always seem to go back …

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So I'm always interested in finding books that aren't super well known but are just solid good books. Whether it's self-published or one

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 2h

A New Spring: Robert Silverberg’s “The New Springtime”.

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Finally got to read one of Silverberg's novels, this one being titled "The New Springtime". This is part of a two book series and, once again, this one is the sequel to the first book. Of course of which I …

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Finally got to read one of Silverberg's novels, this one being titled "The New Springtime". This is part of a two book series and, once again,

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 2h

Romance for People Who Think They Hate Romance

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Hi readers! I’ve never considered myself a romance reader — in fact, I’ve actively disliked what I’ve tried so far. Like many, I got sucked in by viral hype and felt totally let down. Here’s what I’ve read (and …

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 2h

Suggest me a book in a homonormative world where straight people have to come out of the closet.

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I was researching Love, Simon and I think there were movie trailers about straight people coming out to make a point about the film (maybe it's even included? I …

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I was researching Love, Simon and I think there were movie trailers about straight people coming out to make a point about the film (maybe it's even

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 3h

Are there any good books about unhinged nother in laws?

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I’ve been watching a lot of Reddit videos of crazy and unhinged MIL stories and it’s made me curious if there’s any actual books surrounding this topic? I know I can just google it, but in your own opinions …

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I’ve been watching a lot of Reddit videos of crazy and unhinged MIL stories and it’s made me curious if there’s any actual books surrounding this topic? I

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 3h

Just finished reading project Hail Mary. Suggest me another book that is just as interesting and engaging

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Doesn’t have to be science fiction. Can be non fiction or fiction. Realize this is a broad question but what was the last book you read that you couldn’t put …

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Doesn’t have to be science fiction. Can be non fiction or fiction. Realize this is a broad question but what was the last book you read that you couldn’t put

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 3h

Police Procedurals / Detective Novels with a Horror/Scifi Twist?

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Looking for books similar to these: The Midnight Shift – Cheon SeonRan Last Days – Brian Emerson The Preserve – Ariel S Winter The Gone World – Tom Sweterlitsch The Last Policeman series – BenH. …

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 3h

Expressing emotions

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Does anyone have a good book recommendation for learning to express your emotions? For context my partner says I often give him a poker face reaction or a blank stare… it’s hard to tell what exactly im feeling I guess. I’ve always been anti …

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Does anyone have a good book recommendation for learning to express your emotions? For context my partner says I often give him a poker face reaction or a

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 3h

Ladies, what is the book that every man should have read?

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You're in a bar. I, a handsome, successful man approach you to buy you a drink and strike up a conversation. What is the book that I should have read to know how to talk to you, how to treat you, how to be …

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You're in a bar. I, a handsome, successful man approach you to buy you a drink and strike up a conversation. What is the book that I should have read to

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 3h

Looking for Book Recommendation: Think 2000-2010 Rom Com movies

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I typically read self help books but want to get into entertainment/ leisure reading. Thinking rom com style books would be easy and fun to get into. Usually i get the feeling of “what’s the point of …

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I typically read self help books but want to get into entertainment/ leisure reading. Thinking rom com style books would be easy and fun to get into. Usually

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 3h

Kindle Unlimited Recs (Prime Week Deal)

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I’ve had KU on and off for years now but have been unsubscribed for about a year now since I haven’t been using it. For Prime week I got three free months, and want to get the most out of it especially since I’ll soon be …

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I’ve had KU on and off for years now but have been unsubscribed for about a year now since I haven’t been using it. For Prime week I got three free months,

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 3h

Book where the main character actually joins the villain.

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Looking for a book where the villain gives the classic monologue about why the main character should join them, then they actually do. Don't really care about the genre. by AnyTwist4049

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Looking for a book where the villain gives the classic monologue about why the main character should join them, then they actually do. Don't really care

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 4h

Similar to Verity?

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I know people either hate it or love it, but I really enjoyed Verity by the Hoover woman lol. I am searching for something similar, a thriller with relationship drama, love triangles, or backstabbing friends, etc. All thrillers lately feel the …

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I know people either hate it or love it, but I really enjoyed Verity by the Hoover woman lol. I am searching for something similar, a thriller with

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 4h

Book to follow up If Beale Street Could Talk…

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I just finished James Baldwin, If Beale Street Could Talk and I don’t know what to read next. I’m looking for something tragic and romantic and beautifully written. I like laid back writing styles that read easily but …

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I just finished James Baldwin, If Beale Street Could Talk and I don’t know what to read next. I’m looking for something tragic and romantic and beautifully

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 4h

Does anyone know of a book with a classic knight?

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I've been trying to find a book with a sort of classic fairy tale knight as a major character. Whether it's a protagonist, a love interest or even just a commonly appearing side character. And when I say "classic" …

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I've been trying to find a book with a sort of classic fairy tale knight as a major character. Whether it's a protagonist, a love interest or even

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 4h

jerzy kosinski

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i thoroughly enjoyed the painted bird, but after reading it and researching about kosinskis life, i learned that he did not write it at all. this makes me wonder whether or not any of his books are actually worth reading. the only two that i dont …

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i thoroughly enjoyed the painted bird, but after reading it and researching about kosinskis life, i learned that he did not write it at all.

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