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I just finished Piranesi and holy poo poo what an amazing book for the person who has been quarantined.
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The following books become public domain in the US tomorrow: F. Scott Fitzgerald, The Great Gatsby Virginia Woolf, Mrs. Dalloway Ernest Hemingway, In Our Time Franz Kafka, The Trial (in German) Theodore Dreiser, An American Tragedy John Dos Passos, Manhattan Transfer Alain Locke, The New Negro (collecting works from writers including W.E.B. du Bois, Countee Cullen, Langston Hughes, Zora Neale Hurston, Claude McKay, Jean Toomer, and Eric Walrond) Sinclair Lewis, Arrowsmith Agatha Christie, The Secret of Chimneys Aldous Huxley, Those Barren Leaves W. Somerset Maugham, The Painted Veil Dorothy Scarborough, On the Trail of Negro Folk-Songs Edith Wharton, The Writing of Fiction Etsu Inagaki Sugimoto, A Daughter of the Samurai
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Dec 31, 2020 21:42
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Gripweed posted:a 2021 read thread could be fun, where people post the books they've read and little reviews of them Like the "what did you just finish" sticky thread, or (for a somewhat more goal-focused approach) the yearly "booklord challenge" threads?
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Dec 31, 2020 21:51
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ToxicFrog posted:Like the "what did you just finish" sticky thread, or (for a somewhat more goal-focused approach) the yearly "booklord challenge" threads? The former. Just a chill place to post about books you read that couldnt maintain a thread of their own, see what other people are reading, maybe hear about some books outside your wheelhouse, etc.
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Dec 31, 2020 22:09
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Hieronymous Alloy posted:The following books become public domain in the US tomorrow:
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Jan 1, 2021 03:30
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technically yes, functionally maybe/not yet whoever owns the rights to their later works will definitely harass you if you put these ones out, whether it's legal or not. you will probably be asked to prove that the copy you put out is exactly from the old published edition that is now in the public domain remember that the second or any further editions may not be in the PD that said, they will be published, and they will show up on like proj gutenberg etc, its just gonna be a hassle cause corporate rights holders wont let it be easy
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Jan 1, 2021 04:37
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Teriyaki Hairpiece posted:I just finished Piranesi and holy poo poo what an amazing book for the person who has been quarantined. Piranesi was definitely the best novel I read this year.
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Jan 1, 2021 04:44
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That actually might make for an interesting thread: reading through the major new public domain works. New thread annually to start fresh.
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Jan 1, 2021 04:47
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regulargonzalez posted:That actually might make for an interesting thread: reading through the major new public domain works. New thread annually to start fresh. That is a pretty cool idea
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Jan 1, 2021 12:25
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https://twitter.com/LivPosting/status/1344882685550895104?s=20
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Jan 1, 2021 14:01
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I made the "What's the last book you read" thread https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3953645
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Jan 1, 2021 14:10
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lol the usernames
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Jan 1, 2021 15:53
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Sarern posted:Piranesi was definitely the best novel I read this year. I've actually bought the audiobook after finishing the print version. It's narrated by the excellent actor Chiwetel Ejiofor. The structure of the book makes it perfect for listening to little audio bites.
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https://twitter.com/GBookposting/status/1346695928737013761?s=20
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Jan 7, 2021 15:27
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Teriyaki Hairpiece posted:I've actually bought the audiobook after finishing the print version. It's narrated by the excellent actor Chiwetel Ejiofor. The structure of the book makes it perfect for listening to little audio bites. I couldn't not buy it after your post  . I had the same experience: the audiobook was also excellent!
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Jan 13, 2021 15:35
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Just started Neuromancer. Figured I'd be a true punk and skip the Cyberpunk game and go straight to the OG story. I got a hardback copy btw edit: I like pics, here is a pic 
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Jan 17, 2021 13:24
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What is a good way to read? Maybe, get in bed and read for an hour? I haven't read a book that wasn't manga in a really long time. But I read a LOT in my 20s, just for my free time. All the classics, Moby Dick I'd say was the most challenging. Or maybe The Magus. I reckon my favorite was 3 Musketeers, Kidnapped, Seawolf, Diary of Arthur Gordon Pimm. Really liked those high adventure stories
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Jan 17, 2021 13:31
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Cheese Thief posted:What is a good way to read? Maybe, get in bed and read for an hour? I haven't read a book that wasn't manga in a really long time. But I read a LOT in my 20s, just for my free time. All the classics, Moby Dick I'd say was the most challenging. Or maybe The Magus. I reckon my favorite was 3 Musketeers, Kidnapped, Seawolf, Diary of Arthur Gordon Pimm. Really liked those high adventure stories Don't read in bed, it's bad for sleep because your brain gets accustomed to the bed not being for sleeping. Do you have a comfy chair?
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Jan 17, 2021 15:44
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3D Megadoodoo posted:Don't read in bed, it's bad for sleep because your brain gets accustomed to the bed not being for sleeping. Do you have a comfy chair? I don't lay in bed except to sleep and never have problems sleeping. Last night when I started reading (in bed) I fell asleep after 1 and a half pages. So, thus the problem might be falling asleep instantly  Point taken though, I'll find an alternative. I could say, lay a big pillow on the floor and put my back against it. The floor gives me such good vibes.
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Jan 17, 2021 15:54
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Cheese Thief posted:I don't lay in bed except to sleep and never have problems sleeping. Last night when I started reading (in bed) I fell asleep after 1 and a half pages. So, thus the problem might be falling asleep instantly I gave up my habit of reading on the floor in the FDF because the officers didn't like it.
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Jan 17, 2021 16:00
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Cheese Thief posted:Just started Neuromancer. Figured I'd be a true punk and skip the Cyberpunk game and go straight to the OG story. I finished this like a week ago and I liked it a lot. I'm looking forward to reading the sequels.
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Jan 17, 2021 16:09
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Cheese Thief posted:Just started Neuromancer. Figured I'd be a true punk and skip the Cyberpunk game and go straight to the OG story. quote:The sky above the port was the color of television, tuned to a dead channel. Just a perfectly pitched pulpy intro. Hope you enjoy! It's a fun read, and one I re-read probably once a year.
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Jan 18, 2021 17:29
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One of my absolute favorite books. I tend to go traditional armchair, by a fireplace with a giant mug of tea. As noted, in bed means I lose track of where it was I 'closed my eyes for just a moment'. As I get older (mid 40s) I find myself irritatingly unable to read for more than about 3 hours at a stretch, my eyes start aching. In my teens I'd often read for 6+ hours, knock out books in a single go. Already have bifocals, so no help there.
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Jan 18, 2021 22:47
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I should make a thread where I just write down quotes. I have a huge list in .txt format of quotes from books and tv shows I want to remember. I might as well put the words on here for people to read instead of as a document on my computer. It's a super low effort which is all I care to do.
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Jan 19, 2021 01:11
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Arkhamina posted:One of my absolute favorite books. I tend to go traditional armchair, by a fireplace with a giant mug of tea. As noted, in bed means I lose track of where it was I 'closed my eyes for just a moment'. When's the last time you got a new prescription? I had terrible eyestrain reading anything until I got a new prescription and discovered my eyesight was actually improving a bit.
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Jan 19, 2021 12:14
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Arkhamina posted:One of my absolute favorite books. I tend to go traditional armchair, by a fireplace with a giant mug of tea. As noted, in bed means I lose track of where it was I 'closed my eyes for just a moment'. I once read a book on the bog, and boy did my thighs hurt! (It was like 120 pages but still.)
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3D Megadoodoo posted:I once read a book on the bog, and boy did my thighs hurt! (It was like 120 pages but still.) https://youtu.be/YbYWhdLO43Q (mildly nws) Hieronymous Alloy fucked around with this message at 16:50 on Jan 19, 2021 |
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Jan 19, 2021 15:30
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What is this poo poo?!?
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Jan 19, 2021 16:36
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3D Megadoodoo posted:What is this poo poo?!? A reading aid.
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Jan 19, 2021 16:50
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Arkhamina posted:As I get older (mid 40s) I find myself irritatingly unable to read for more than about 3 hours at a stretch, my eyes start aching. In my teens I'd often read for 6+ hours, knock out books in a single go. Already have bifocals, so no help there. E-readers are great for this because of the ability to change font sizes on the fly. The ability to read everything in large print is ultimately what made my mother switch over from physical books.
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Fall of 2019, been holding off for a bit. I was warned I was a couple years out from trifocals... I wanted to get LAZOR EYES, but not a candidate. I plan to buy a tablet in the next paycheck or so, will give it a try. I find myself grumpy about the newfangled screen book, but I will probably have to settle and accept it. I have strong luddite tendencies, that I have to manage. Only got a microwave in my 30s..
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Arkhamina posted:Fall of 2019, been holding off for a bit. I was warned I was a couple years out from trifocals... I wanted to get LAZOR EYES, but not a candidate. YMMV but I found the dedicated e-readers to be much, much easier on my eyes than a tablet.
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Jan 20, 2021 14:58
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Uh, how are they different? I assumed it would be just software?
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Jan 20, 2021 15:03
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Arkhamina posted:Uh, how are they different? I assumed it would be just software? It's been a while since I bought a new Kindle, but at the time, there was a big difference in the screen. A normal tablet had a backlit display screen like a laptop or computer. The Kindle just formed black text against a matte, off-white screen with no backlighting. The result was that I could read a Kindle easily as long as a paperback without eye strain. The same was not true for Ipads or other tablets. The one I have also has built-in frontlighting you can turn on, but same deal: it was much less eye strain than a tablet. Also the battery lasted way longer... weeks of daily use with the e-reader versus eight to ten hours on a tablet. That was several years ago so the difference may no longer be as large. When this one breaks, though, I'm going for another e-reader rather than a tablet.
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Jan 20, 2021 15:17
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Arkhamina posted:Uh, how are they different? I assumed it would be just software? Backlit LCD versus e-ink. The latter is much easier on the eyes.
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Jan 20, 2021 15:18
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Kindles also have a slightly textured screen, so they don't really collect fingerprints, and the response of turning a page feels nicer. They also format the fonts and page layouts a little differently than their iPad counterparts. Plus, the battery life is great, the smaller size is convenient, and the light system and e-ink others have mentioned make it easier to read than an iPad.
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Jan 20, 2021 15:29
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Just noticed in a single-volume edition of a book that was originally published in two volumes that it's the 7th printing of the 1st part but the 6th printing of the 2nd part. Sad!
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As someone with eye issues, e-readers are much, much easier on the eyes than tablets or other screens.
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Jan 20, 2021 16:51
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Franchescanado posted:Kindles also have a slightly textured screen, so they don't really collect fingerprints, and the response of turning a page feels nicer. They also format the fonts and page layouts a little differently than their iPad counterparts. Plus, the battery life is great, the smaller size is convenient, and the light system and e-ink others have mentioned make it easier to read than an iPad. This is only true of the basic non frontlit version of the Kindle, the Paperwhite and Oasis have glass over the screen now. I actually kind of miss the screen texture but I don't miss the recessed screen gathering dust and pet hair. However and I cannot stress this enough: do not buy a non frontlit e-reader. I could never go back. There's a an e-reader thread in IYG if you want more info.
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Humerus posted:This is only true of the basic non frontlit version of the Kindle, the Paperwhite and Oasis have glass over the screen now. I actually kind of miss the screen texture but I don't miss the recessed screen gathering dust and pet hair. However and I cannot stress this enough: do not buy a non frontlit e-reader. I could never go back. It's still a matte finished glass, though, so it doesn't have glare issues. Still very easy to read in the sun or under various lightning conditions, you never get that "trying to read but all I can see is the reflection of my face" thing that can happen with a phone or a tablet. Arkhamina posted:Uh, how are they different? I assumed it would be just software? E-ink readers are usually side-lit. There's a transparent light guide under the screen that directs light towards the screen from side-mounted LEDs. This gives you a clearly lit screen without making you stare directly at the light source. Tablets are back-lit, which means that the light is coming from behind the screen and you're staring directly at the light source while you read.
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