Think Outside the Books
@thinkoutbooks.bsky.social
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Book reviews and recommendations.
Rpg, strategy, turn-based, open world gamer.
Sarcastic a-hole. Night shifter.
Exhausted parent of 4 demon spawn.
Open book. Ask me anything. Seriously. I need to communicate with adults!
Book reviews and recommendations.
Rpg, strategy, turn-based, open world gamer.
Sarcastic a-hole. Night shifter.
Exhausted parent of 4 demon spawn.
Open book. Ask me anything. Seriously. I need to communicate with adults!
Okay #booksky, so I have to ask.
Why do so many men in books 'growl'? In almost 40 years I don't think I have heard a single person growl when speaking.
Is it like an animalistic thing? Same reason some characters 'hiss' or 'snarl'?
Every time I read that all I can think of is Austin Powers.
Why do so many men in books 'growl'? In almost 40 years I don't think I have heard a single person growl when speaking.
Is it like an animalistic thing? Same reason some characters 'hiss' or 'snarl'?
Every time I read that all I can think of is Austin Powers.
November 13, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Okay #booksky, so I have to ask.
Why do so many men in books 'growl'? In almost 40 years I don't think I have heard a single person growl when speaking.
Is it like an animalistic thing? Same reason some characters 'hiss' or 'snarl'?
Every time I read that all I can think of is Austin Powers.
Why do so many men in books 'growl'? In almost 40 years I don't think I have heard a single person growl when speaking.
Is it like an animalistic thing? Same reason some characters 'hiss' or 'snarl'?
Every time I read that all I can think of is Austin Powers.
Fool by Christopher Moore
Having not read King Lear, I cannot verify how accurate this novel is to the play, and based on the Author's Note at the end, it probably isn't particularly accurate. Even without that prior Shakespearian knowledge, it is still an enjoyable book.
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Having not read King Lear, I cannot verify how accurate this novel is to the play, and based on the Author's Note at the end, it probably isn't particularly accurate. Even without that prior Shakespearian knowledge, it is still an enjoyable book.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Fool by Christopher Moore
Having not read King Lear, I cannot verify how accurate this novel is to the play, and based on the Author's Note at the end, it probably isn't particularly accurate. Even without that prior Shakespearian knowledge, it is still an enjoyable book.
(1of2)
Having not read King Lear, I cannot verify how accurate this novel is to the play, and based on the Author's Note at the end, it probably isn't particularly accurate. Even without that prior Shakespearian knowledge, it is still an enjoyable book.
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Shockaholic by Carrie Fisher
I was expecting a detailed autobiography about Carrie Fisher, what I got instead was a short memoir about her dad, Michael Jackson, and Elizabeth Taylor.
#booksky #bookreview
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I was expecting a detailed autobiography about Carrie Fisher, what I got instead was a short memoir about her dad, Michael Jackson, and Elizabeth Taylor.
#booksky #bookreview
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November 11, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Shockaholic by Carrie Fisher
I was expecting a detailed autobiography about Carrie Fisher, what I got instead was a short memoir about her dad, Michael Jackson, and Elizabeth Taylor.
#booksky #bookreview
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I was expecting a detailed autobiography about Carrie Fisher, what I got instead was a short memoir about her dad, Michael Jackson, and Elizabeth Taylor.
#booksky #bookreview
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Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein
I found this to be a very interesting read. Even though it is sci-fi and has some of those elements, I would label this more as philosophical.
I would describe the writing style as a strange mix of Isaac Asimov, Oscar Wilde, and Ayn Rand.
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I found this to be a very interesting read. Even though it is sci-fi and has some of those elements, I would label this more as philosophical.
I would describe the writing style as a strange mix of Isaac Asimov, Oscar Wilde, and Ayn Rand.
(1of3)
November 8, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein
I found this to be a very interesting read. Even though it is sci-fi and has some of those elements, I would label this more as philosophical.
I would describe the writing style as a strange mix of Isaac Asimov, Oscar Wilde, and Ayn Rand.
(1of3)
I found this to be a very interesting read. Even though it is sci-fi and has some of those elements, I would label this more as philosophical.
I would describe the writing style as a strange mix of Isaac Asimov, Oscar Wilde, and Ayn Rand.
(1of3)
Twin Firs by Paul Bright
Bears in the woods. Yes they are furry. Yes they are messy. Whichever type you are thinking about, the answer is yes
Definitely out of my comfort zone with this book. Not the usual 'fantasy' book I read. Although I'm sure its someone's fantasy
#booksky #bookreview
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Bears in the woods. Yes they are furry. Yes they are messy. Whichever type you are thinking about, the answer is yes
Definitely out of my comfort zone with this book. Not the usual 'fantasy' book I read. Although I'm sure its someone's fantasy
#booksky #bookreview
(1of2)
November 5, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Twin Firs by Paul Bright
Bears in the woods. Yes they are furry. Yes they are messy. Whichever type you are thinking about, the answer is yes
Definitely out of my comfort zone with this book. Not the usual 'fantasy' book I read. Although I'm sure its someone's fantasy
#booksky #bookreview
(1of2)
Bears in the woods. Yes they are furry. Yes they are messy. Whichever type you are thinking about, the answer is yes
Definitely out of my comfort zone with this book. Not the usual 'fantasy' book I read. Although I'm sure its someone's fantasy
#booksky #bookreview
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Just out of curiousity:
Would anybody be interested in watching me do a booktok or YouTube channel about books?
Would anybody be interested in watching me do a booktok or YouTube channel about books?
November 4, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Just out of curiousity:
Would anybody be interested in watching me do a booktok or YouTube channel about books?
Would anybody be interested in watching me do a booktok or YouTube channel about books?
Cthulhu Lives! edited by Salome Jones
This anthology explores the fear of the unknown. Sure there are talks of witches and gods and creatures, but they are just background noise.
The true horror lies in what we don't know: the whos, the whys, the hows. We see the effects but not the cause.
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This anthology explores the fear of the unknown. Sure there are talks of witches and gods and creatures, but they are just background noise.
The true horror lies in what we don't know: the whos, the whys, the hows. We see the effects but not the cause.
(1of2)
November 1, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Cthulhu Lives! edited by Salome Jones
This anthology explores the fear of the unknown. Sure there are talks of witches and gods and creatures, but they are just background noise.
The true horror lies in what we don't know: the whos, the whys, the hows. We see the effects but not the cause.
(1of2)
This anthology explores the fear of the unknown. Sure there are talks of witches and gods and creatures, but they are just background noise.
The true horror lies in what we don't know: the whos, the whys, the hows. We see the effects but not the cause.
(1of2)
The Color of God's Eyes by Christina L. Barr
I'm not going to lie, this one was difficult to get through. Not because of the density, but rather the writing style.
The book is a 1800's historical romance between a black slave and her owner's son. That isn't the issue.
#booksky #bookreview
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I'm not going to lie, this one was difficult to get through. Not because of the density, but rather the writing style.
The book is a 1800's historical romance between a black slave and her owner's son. That isn't the issue.
#booksky #bookreview
(1of6)
October 30, 2025 at 12:07 PM
The Color of God's Eyes by Christina L. Barr
I'm not going to lie, this one was difficult to get through. Not because of the density, but rather the writing style.
The book is a 1800's historical romance between a black slave and her owner's son. That isn't the issue.
#booksky #bookreview
(1of6)
I'm not going to lie, this one was difficult to get through. Not because of the density, but rather the writing style.
The book is a 1800's historical romance between a black slave and her owner's son. That isn't the issue.
#booksky #bookreview
(1of6)
Crystal and Flint by Holly Ash
Reading this gave me major Cadet Kelly vibes (Disney movie for non-Millenials). I.E. two hotheaded female leads that each need to prove they are better than the other until they decide to put aside their differences and work together.
#booksky #bookreview
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Reading this gave me major Cadet Kelly vibes (Disney movie for non-Millenials). I.E. two hotheaded female leads that each need to prove they are better than the other until they decide to put aside their differences and work together.
#booksky #bookreview
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October 29, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Crystal and Flint by Holly Ash
Reading this gave me major Cadet Kelly vibes (Disney movie for non-Millenials). I.E. two hotheaded female leads that each need to prove they are better than the other until they decide to put aside their differences and work together.
#booksky #bookreview
(1of2)
Reading this gave me major Cadet Kelly vibes (Disney movie for non-Millenials). I.E. two hotheaded female leads that each need to prove they are better than the other until they decide to put aside their differences and work together.
#booksky #bookreview
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Nightmare World: The Complete Collection by Dirk Manning and friends
52 short comics in one omnibus, each with a different artist. Some of the comics are one-shots, others are part of a larger narrative.
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#booksky #bookreview
52 short comics in one omnibus, each with a different artist. Some of the comics are one-shots, others are part of a larger narrative.
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#booksky #bookreview
October 28, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Nightmare World: The Complete Collection by Dirk Manning and friends
52 short comics in one omnibus, each with a different artist. Some of the comics are one-shots, others are part of a larger narrative.
(1of3)
#booksky #bookreview
52 short comics in one omnibus, each with a different artist. Some of the comics are one-shots, others are part of a larger narrative.
(1of3)
#booksky #bookreview
youtu.be/eQm3RZEAA_8?...
Working nights in a department by myself and spending the days alone cleaning my house leaves a lot of time for thinking. And that is rarely a good thing for me these days.
Anyway... here's a song by Citizen Soldier that seems to fit tonight's mood.
Working nights in a department by myself and spending the days alone cleaning my house leaves a lot of time for thinking. And that is rarely a good thing for me these days.
Anyway... here's a song by Citizen Soldier that seems to fit tonight's mood.
Citizen Soldier - I Hate Myself (Official Lyric Video)
YouTube video by Citizen Soldier
youtu.be
October 28, 2025 at 7:04 AM
youtu.be/eQm3RZEAA_8?...
Working nights in a department by myself and spending the days alone cleaning my house leaves a lot of time for thinking. And that is rarely a good thing for me these days.
Anyway... here's a song by Citizen Soldier that seems to fit tonight's mood.
Working nights in a department by myself and spending the days alone cleaning my house leaves a lot of time for thinking. And that is rarely a good thing for me these days.
Anyway... here's a song by Citizen Soldier that seems to fit tonight's mood.
October 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury
When I added this book to my TBR, I never intended to read it so close to Halloween. Coincidence? Fate? Divine Providence? Who's to say?
#booksky #bookreview
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When I added this book to my TBR, I never intended to read it so close to Halloween. Coincidence? Fate? Divine Providence? Who's to say?
#booksky #bookreview
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October 24, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury
When I added this book to my TBR, I never intended to read it so close to Halloween. Coincidence? Fate? Divine Providence? Who's to say?
#booksky #bookreview
(1of4)
When I added this book to my TBR, I never intended to read it so close to Halloween. Coincidence? Fate? Divine Providence? Who's to say?
#booksky #bookreview
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Reading 'Something Wicked This Way Comes' by Ray Bradbury.
The circus sets up shop on October 23rd at 3am.
I glance at the clock. October 23rd. 3am.
I can hear the calliope calling me. The tent flaps rustling inviting me.
I will go gladly. It can't be much worse than this current reality.
The circus sets up shop on October 23rd at 3am.
I glance at the clock. October 23rd. 3am.
I can hear the calliope calling me. The tent flaps rustling inviting me.
I will go gladly. It can't be much worse than this current reality.
October 23, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Reading 'Something Wicked This Way Comes' by Ray Bradbury.
The circus sets up shop on October 23rd at 3am.
I glance at the clock. October 23rd. 3am.
I can hear the calliope calling me. The tent flaps rustling inviting me.
I will go gladly. It can't be much worse than this current reality.
The circus sets up shop on October 23rd at 3am.
I glance at the clock. October 23rd. 3am.
I can hear the calliope calling me. The tent flaps rustling inviting me.
I will go gladly. It can't be much worse than this current reality.
The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson
Book 3 of the Mistborn series, and the conclusion of the OG trilogy. While I still think book 1 was the best, this was a close second. There are a lot of small details from books 1 and 2 that come into play in this one...
5/5
(1of3)
#booksky #bookreview
Book 3 of the Mistborn series, and the conclusion of the OG trilogy. While I still think book 1 was the best, this was a close second. There are a lot of small details from books 1 and 2 that come into play in this one...
5/5
(1of3)
#booksky #bookreview
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson
Book 3 of the Mistborn series, and the conclusion of the OG trilogy. While I still think book 1 was the best, this was a close second. There are a lot of small details from books 1 and 2 that come into play in this one...
5/5
(1of3)
#booksky #bookreview
Book 3 of the Mistborn series, and the conclusion of the OG trilogy. While I still think book 1 was the best, this was a close second. There are a lot of small details from books 1 and 2 that come into play in this one...
5/5
(1of3)
#booksky #bookreview
Reading through The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson and these two quotes really resonate with my thoughts on religion.
#mistborn #bookquotes #religion
#mistborn #bookquotes #religion
October 22, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Reading through The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson and these two quotes really resonate with my thoughts on religion.
#mistborn #bookquotes #religion
#mistborn #bookquotes #religion
Found a new (to me) artist I have been listening to on repeat. Enjoy the earworms!
First link is a song about mental health, and the second is a song about politics.
#earthtoeve
youtu.be/QDCpF_Ih6ew?...
youtube.com/shorts/x40td...
First link is a song about mental health, and the second is a song about politics.
#earthtoeve
youtu.be/QDCpF_Ih6ew?...
youtube.com/shorts/x40td...
Somethings Wrong - Earth to Eve (Live Version)
YouTube video by Earth To Eve
youtu.be
October 22, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Found a new (to me) artist I have been listening to on repeat. Enjoy the earworms!
First link is a song about mental health, and the second is a song about politics.
#earthtoeve
youtu.be/QDCpF_Ih6ew?...
youtube.com/shorts/x40td...
First link is a song about mental health, and the second is a song about politics.
#earthtoeve
youtu.be/QDCpF_Ih6ew?...
youtube.com/shorts/x40td...
Why Grizzly Bears Should Wear Underpants by Matthew Inman
Despite the title, only a very small fraction has to do with the attire preferences of wild animals.
This book is pretty much a series of comics mostly with adult humor reminiscent of Robot Chicken or South Park.
4/5
#bookreview #booksky
Despite the title, only a very small fraction has to do with the attire preferences of wild animals.
This book is pretty much a series of comics mostly with adult humor reminiscent of Robot Chicken or South Park.
4/5
#bookreview #booksky
October 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Why Grizzly Bears Should Wear Underpants by Matthew Inman
Despite the title, only a very small fraction has to do with the attire preferences of wild animals.
This book is pretty much a series of comics mostly with adult humor reminiscent of Robot Chicken or South Park.
4/5
#bookreview #booksky
Despite the title, only a very small fraction has to do with the attire preferences of wild animals.
This book is pretty much a series of comics mostly with adult humor reminiscent of Robot Chicken or South Park.
4/5
#bookreview #booksky
I feel like the only time I'm not living a nightmare is when I am asleep.
I just want to close my eyes and never wake up.
I just want to close my eyes and never wake up.
October 14, 2025 at 11:31 PM
I feel like the only time I'm not living a nightmare is when I am asleep.
I just want to close my eyes and never wake up.
I just want to close my eyes and never wake up.
Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
An interesting biographical graphic novel about what is was like for a young girl growing up in Iran in the late '70s through the 80's and the Islamic Revolution.
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5/5
#booksky #bookreview
An interesting biographical graphic novel about what is was like for a young girl growing up in Iran in the late '70s through the 80's and the Islamic Revolution.
(1of2)
5/5
#booksky #bookreview
October 14, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
An interesting biographical graphic novel about what is was like for a young girl growing up in Iran in the late '70s through the 80's and the Islamic Revolution.
(1of2)
5/5
#booksky #bookreview
An interesting biographical graphic novel about what is was like for a young girl growing up in Iran in the late '70s through the 80's and the Islamic Revolution.
(1of2)
5/5
#booksky #bookreview
Island of the Sequined Love Nun by Christopher Moore
The best way to describe this book is "disgraced pilot gets hired to transport goods by well-funded missionaries working on a remote island of natives that worship a long-dead WW2 pilot".
5/5
#booksky #bookreview
The best way to describe this book is "disgraced pilot gets hired to transport goods by well-funded missionaries working on a remote island of natives that worship a long-dead WW2 pilot".
5/5
#booksky #bookreview
October 13, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Island of the Sequined Love Nun by Christopher Moore
The best way to describe this book is "disgraced pilot gets hired to transport goods by well-funded missionaries working on a remote island of natives that worship a long-dead WW2 pilot".
5/5
#booksky #bookreview
The best way to describe this book is "disgraced pilot gets hired to transport goods by well-funded missionaries working on a remote island of natives that worship a long-dead WW2 pilot".
5/5
#booksky #bookreview
Hope Vol. 1 by Dirk Manning
Indie superhero comic that is more about the consequences of vigilantism on family life as opposed to fighting supervillains or saving the world.
The main character is a mother who has to deal with family law after her civilian identity is made public.
4/5
#booksky
Indie superhero comic that is more about the consequences of vigilantism on family life as opposed to fighting supervillains or saving the world.
The main character is a mother who has to deal with family law after her civilian identity is made public.
4/5
#booksky
October 9, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Hope Vol. 1 by Dirk Manning
Indie superhero comic that is more about the consequences of vigilantism on family life as opposed to fighting supervillains or saving the world.
The main character is a mother who has to deal with family law after her civilian identity is made public.
4/5
#booksky
Indie superhero comic that is more about the consequences of vigilantism on family life as opposed to fighting supervillains or saving the world.
The main character is a mother who has to deal with family law after her civilian identity is made public.
4/5
#booksky
A Sloth's Guide to Mindfulness by Ton Mak and A Sloth's Guide to Taking It Easy by Sarah Jackson
Two short self-help books with a very similar message about relaxing and enjoying the moment.
3/5
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#booksky #bookreview
Two short self-help books with a very similar message about relaxing and enjoying the moment.
3/5
(1of2)
#booksky #bookreview
October 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
A Sloth's Guide to Mindfulness by Ton Mak and A Sloth's Guide to Taking It Easy by Sarah Jackson
Two short self-help books with a very similar message about relaxing and enjoying the moment.
3/5
(1of2)
#booksky #bookreview
Two short self-help books with a very similar message about relaxing and enjoying the moment.
3/5
(1of2)
#booksky #bookreview
@theauthorguy.bsky.social
So I just started reading Island of the Sequined Love Nun...
WHY??? Why, oh why, did you have to have THAT happen? I have secondhand pain just from reading it!
So I just started reading Island of the Sequined Love Nun...
WHY??? Why, oh why, did you have to have THAT happen? I have secondhand pain just from reading it!
October 7, 2025 at 6:59 AM
@theauthorguy.bsky.social
So I just started reading Island of the Sequined Love Nun...
WHY??? Why, oh why, did you have to have THAT happen? I have secondhand pain just from reading it!
So I just started reading Island of the Sequined Love Nun...
WHY??? Why, oh why, did you have to have THAT happen? I have secondhand pain just from reading it!
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
This was a challenge at first. Not because of the subject matter (although having a White author write a novel about Black maids in the 60's is problematic enough.) But actually because of the dialect and manner of speaking.
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This was a challenge at first. Not because of the subject matter (although having a White author write a novel about Black maids in the 60's is problematic enough.) But actually because of the dialect and manner of speaking.
(1of3)
October 4, 2025 at 10:48 AM
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
This was a challenge at first. Not because of the subject matter (although having a White author write a novel about Black maids in the 60's is problematic enough.) But actually because of the dialect and manner of speaking.
(1of3)
This was a challenge at first. Not because of the subject matter (although having a White author write a novel about Black maids in the 60's is problematic enough.) But actually because of the dialect and manner of speaking.
(1of3)