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guess I'll give this internet thing another go ▪︎ she/they ▪︎ late 30s ▪︎ a variety of fannish things
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Break Out Year by KD Casey (libby ebook)
A really enjoyable read, even though the burn was a bit too slow. Less about baseball than one might expect. I was a bit confused by the process behind Eitan accidentally (?) coming out and then realizing he was gay. The last third of the book was strong.
A really enjoyable read, even though the burn was a bit too slow. Less about baseball than one might expect. I was a bit confused by the process behind Eitan accidentally (?) coming out and then realizing he was gay. The last third of the book was strong.
December 14, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Break Out Year by KD Casey (libby ebook)
A really enjoyable read, even though the burn was a bit too slow. Less about baseball than one might expect. I was a bit confused by the process behind Eitan accidentally (?) coming out and then realizing he was gay. The last third of the book was strong.
A really enjoyable read, even though the burn was a bit too slow. Less about baseball than one might expect. I was a bit confused by the process behind Eitan accidentally (?) coming out and then realizing he was gay. The last third of the book was strong.
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TIL the original lyrics to Deck the Halls are awesome and “don we now our gay apparel” is temperance movement bullshit
December 13, 2025 at 10:44 PM
TIL the original lyrics to Deck the Halls are awesome and “don we now our gay apparel” is temperance movement bullshit
Do you ever remember that Slack was merely a tool created for internal dev of the brilliant and abandoned game Glitch and grown unaccountably sad?
December 13, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Do you ever remember that Slack was merely a tool created for internal dev of the brilliant and abandoned game Glitch and grown unaccountably sad?
The Last Graduate - Naomi Novik (libby ebook)
After tearing through the first in the series I needed quite a few false starts (and corresponding waits in the libby app) to get going with this, but in the end I enjoyed it just as much. The plot resolved in an unexpected but enjoyable direction.
After tearing through the first in the series I needed quite a few false starts (and corresponding waits in the libby app) to get going with this, but in the end I enjoyed it just as much. The plot resolved in an unexpected but enjoyable direction.
December 9, 2025 at 12:41 AM
The Last Graduate - Naomi Novik (libby ebook)
After tearing through the first in the series I needed quite a few false starts (and corresponding waits in the libby app) to get going with this, but in the end I enjoyed it just as much. The plot resolved in an unexpected but enjoyable direction.
After tearing through the first in the series I needed quite a few false starts (and corresponding waits in the libby app) to get going with this, but in the end I enjoyed it just as much. The plot resolved in an unexpected but enjoyable direction.
Persuasion - Jane Austen (libby audiobook)
I've been on a bit of an Austen kick after rewatching Pride and Prejudice on vacation. I liked the broad humor here and found Anne more flawed and human than some other Austen heroines. The whole Elliot family were a delight.
I've been on a bit of an Austen kick after rewatching Pride and Prejudice on vacation. I liked the broad humor here and found Anne more flawed and human than some other Austen heroines. The whole Elliot family were a delight.
December 9, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Persuasion - Jane Austen (libby audiobook)
I've been on a bit of an Austen kick after rewatching Pride and Prejudice on vacation. I liked the broad humor here and found Anne more flawed and human than some other Austen heroines. The whole Elliot family were a delight.
I've been on a bit of an Austen kick after rewatching Pride and Prejudice on vacation. I liked the broad humor here and found Anne more flawed and human than some other Austen heroines. The whole Elliot family were a delight.
Love for Love's Sake - (iqiyi)
Charming and heartfelt bl kdrama that is a bit more high concept then it needs to me. Really well acted and well made. All the characters are endearing but the main couple are especially adorable.
Charming and heartfelt bl kdrama that is a bit more high concept then it needs to me. Really well acted and well made. All the characters are endearing but the main couple are especially adorable.
December 6, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Love for Love's Sake - (iqiyi)
Charming and heartfelt bl kdrama that is a bit more high concept then it needs to me. Really well acted and well made. All the characters are endearing but the main couple are especially adorable.
Charming and heartfelt bl kdrama that is a bit more high concept then it needs to me. Really well acted and well made. All the characters are endearing but the main couple are especially adorable.
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Beautiful series of images by Eduard Pechuël-Loesche from an 1888 book on the strange skies produced the world-over after the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa.⠀⠀
More here: https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/studies-on-twilight-phenomena-after-krakatoa
More here: https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/studies-on-twilight-phenomena-after-krakatoa
November 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Beautiful series of images by Eduard Pechuël-Loesche from an 1888 book on the strange skies produced the world-over after the 1883 eruption of Krakatoa.⠀⠀
More here: https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/studies-on-twilight-phenomena-after-krakatoa
More here: https://publicdomainreview.org/collection/studies-on-twilight-phenomena-after-krakatoa
Kabe-Koji-Nekoyashiki-kun Desires to be Recognized (viki)
While similar in plot to the above this was 1000% more charming. Genuinely delightful characters that were quirky and yet real! Charming design! Kinky doujinshi as a major plotpoint! A genuinely affecting story about identity and love!!
While similar in plot to the above this was 1000% more charming. Genuinely delightful characters that were quirky and yet real! Charming design! Kinky doujinshi as a major plotpoint! A genuinely affecting story about identity and love!!
November 26, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Kabe-Koji-Nekoyashiki-kun Desires to be Recognized (viki)
While similar in plot to the above this was 1000% more charming. Genuinely delightful characters that were quirky and yet real! Charming design! Kinky doujinshi as a major plotpoint! A genuinely affecting story about identity and love!!
While similar in plot to the above this was 1000% more charming. Genuinely delightful characters that were quirky and yet real! Charming design! Kinky doujinshi as a major plotpoint! A genuinely affecting story about identity and love!!
My Dating Sim (viki)
- a short and pleasant but not incredibly memorable korean BL. a little bit of manufactured angst but nothing bad
- a short and pleasant but not incredibly memorable korean BL. a little bit of manufactured angst but nothing bad
November 26, 2025 at 2:08 AM
My Dating Sim (viki)
- a short and pleasant but not incredibly memorable korean BL. a little bit of manufactured angst but nothing bad
- a short and pleasant but not incredibly memorable korean BL. a little bit of manufactured angst but nothing bad
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It’s Philadelphia in 2045, and every intersection has a Rocky statue.
November 22, 2025 at 3:09 AM
It’s Philadelphia in 2045, and every intersection has a Rocky statue.
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Almost a year now since I received this absolutely classic burn from the Canadian government.
November 21, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Almost a year now since I received this absolutely classic burn from the Canadian government.
A Gentleman's Gentleman by TJ Alexander (libby ebook, but a staff recommend at a charming bookshop in Richmond, VA)
Fun and engaging. The right mix of drama and silliness with a twist I didn't see coming. I felt the romance was a bit prefunctory but still a good read.
Fun and engaging. The right mix of drama and silliness with a twist I didn't see coming. I felt the romance was a bit prefunctory but still a good read.
November 19, 2025 at 2:19 AM
A Gentleman's Gentleman by TJ Alexander (libby ebook, but a staff recommend at a charming bookshop in Richmond, VA)
Fun and engaging. The right mix of drama and silliness with a twist I didn't see coming. I felt the romance was a bit prefunctory but still a good read.
Fun and engaging. The right mix of drama and silliness with a twist I didn't see coming. I felt the romance was a bit prefunctory but still a good read.
Copper Script - KJ Charles (libby audiobook)
KJ Charles is always charming. This was a vacation audiobook so I wasn't the most focused but it was fun.
KJ Charles is always charming. This was a vacation audiobook so I wasn't the most focused but it was fun.
November 7, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Copper Script - KJ Charles (libby audiobook)
KJ Charles is always charming. This was a vacation audiobook so I wasn't the most focused but it was fun.
KJ Charles is always charming. This was a vacation audiobook so I wasn't the most focused but it was fun.
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A List of Things Said to Have Been Ruined by Women
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November 6, 2025 at 8:43 PM
A List of Things Said to Have Been Ruined by Women
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BREAKING: DECISION DESK HQ CALLS NYC MAYORAL RACE FOR ZOHRAN MAMDANI.
November 5, 2025 at 2:07 AM
BREAKING: DECISION DESK HQ CALLS NYC MAYORAL RACE FOR ZOHRAN MAMDANI.
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BREAKING: Pennsylvania voters approve to retain three state Supreme Court justices, NBC News projects, preserving Democrats’ 5-2 majority on the state’s high court.
Pennsylvania voters retain three state Supreme Court justices, preserving Democrats' 5-2 majority
NBC News projects the incumbents survived an up-or-down vote to keep their seats on the battleground state’s high court.
nbcnews.to
November 5, 2025 at 1:42 AM
BREAKING: Pennsylvania voters approve to retain three state Supreme Court justices, NBC News projects, preserving Democrats’ 5-2 majority on the state’s high court.
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just in: Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner is on track to win easily.
With roughly a quarter of the vote reporting, he leads Pat Dugan 81% to 19%.
Krasner already beat Dugan in the Dem primary... and Dugan kept running as the GOP nominee. (My write-up: boltsmag.org/2025-prosecu...)
With roughly a quarter of the vote reporting, he leads Pat Dugan 81% to 19%.
Krasner already beat Dugan in the Dem primary... and Dugan kept running as the GOP nominee. (My write-up: boltsmag.org/2025-prosecu...)
November 5, 2025 at 1:37 AM
just in: Philadelphia DA Larry Krasner is on track to win easily.
With roughly a quarter of the vote reporting, he leads Pat Dugan 81% to 19%.
Krasner already beat Dugan in the Dem primary... and Dugan kept running as the GOP nominee. (My write-up: boltsmag.org/2025-prosecu...)
With roughly a quarter of the vote reporting, he leads Pat Dugan 81% to 19%.
Krasner already beat Dugan in the Dem primary... and Dugan kept running as the GOP nominee. (My write-up: boltsmag.org/2025-prosecu...)
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this headline hums with ancient autumnal dread
October 23, 2025 at 12:41 PM
this headline hums with ancient autumnal dread
The Apology by Han Jimin (hardcover)
A Murakami-esque exploration of the lasting danger of lies. Half ghost story, half love story this book is a call to be forgiving to oneself and others, and willing to admit mistakes. A gift from @phoebeacheson.bsky.social
A Murakami-esque exploration of the lasting danger of lies. Half ghost story, half love story this book is a call to be forgiving to oneself and others, and willing to admit mistakes. A gift from @phoebeacheson.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The Apology by Han Jimin (hardcover)
A Murakami-esque exploration of the lasting danger of lies. Half ghost story, half love story this book is a call to be forgiving to oneself and others, and willing to admit mistakes. A gift from @phoebeacheson.bsky.social
A Murakami-esque exploration of the lasting danger of lies. Half ghost story, half love story this book is a call to be forgiving to oneself and others, and willing to admit mistakes. A gift from @phoebeacheson.bsky.social
Red White & Royal Blue (libby audiobook)
Sweet and endearing romance probably everyone has read. The political elements seem naive at best in 2025. Good plane book.
Sweet and endearing romance probably everyone has read. The political elements seem naive at best in 2025. Good plane book.
October 23, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Red White & Royal Blue (libby audiobook)
Sweet and endearing romance probably everyone has read. The political elements seem naive at best in 2025. Good plane book.
Sweet and endearing romance probably everyone has read. The political elements seem naive at best in 2025. Good plane book.
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One of my least rational beliefs is that if you pull off a heist without hurting anyone or getting caught within a day, that's your stuff fair and square.
October 19, 2025 at 10:47 PM
One of my least rational beliefs is that if you pull off a heist without hurting anyone or getting caught within a day, that's your stuff fair and square.
My Tiny Bookshop (nintendo switch)
A truly charming little game!
A truly charming little game!
October 6, 2025 at 2:08 AM
My Tiny Bookshop (nintendo switch)
A truly charming little game!
A truly charming little game!
Neon Grey Midnight Green - Neko Case
I think it goes without saying but strange and surprising and really good
I think it goes without saying but strange and surprising and really good
October 6, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Neon Grey Midnight Green - Neko Case
I think it goes without saying but strange and surprising and really good
I think it goes without saying but strange and surprising and really good
To Sketch a Scandal - Jess Everlee (paperback)
This was ok but i never really connected with either of the MCs.
This was ok but i never really connected with either of the MCs.
September 18, 2025 at 1:37 AM
To Sketch a Scandal - Jess Everlee (paperback)
This was ok but i never really connected with either of the MCs.
This was ok but i never really connected with either of the MCs.