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The hunger games

I read the trilogy for the first time in 2019. I was really surprised and impressed by the complexity of these books. I think they were some of the last good YA books and also unknowingly were the precipice the publishing industry would topple from. It's not Suzanne Collins fault everyone said oh my god, we're doing districts. The movies don't capture what makes these books special; they capture what makes it marketable. I enjoy them but don't approve. The distance between the two is too sad. For me, it's so pleasurable to trace the obvious lineage of this series. The Lottery by Shirley Jackson, then The Long Walk by Richard Bachman (Stephen King), two of my favorite works, then The Hunger Games. Every author wanting more than the previous one gave. If you haven't read in a while, these might get you going again. Digestible, approachable, and honestly deeply affecting. As a connoisseur of dystopia, this tastes just fine.

@killer

Nov 17, 2024

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Re-reading the books you loved as a kid

Reading should be ENJOYABLE and sometimes that means flying through 400 pages of a YA fantasy book you loved when you were 8

@vin

Dec 19, 2023

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Middle Grade fiction

I understand, and listen there are fantastic short books like Of Mice and Men, The Houseguest: And Other Stories, or even more abstract like Grief is the Thing with Feathers, BUT I think a great way to get back into reading and get the stamina back in check is a good middle-grade fiction book! Super easy, often a race to the finish, couple twists, fun characters, and lots of whimsy before adults think they are too old for whimsy. Some options I would recommend to start are Magnolia Wu Unfolds It All, Matilda, Hatchet, The Alchemist, The Secret Garden or even a Percy Jackson! It’s important to remember reading is fun so starting with a fun book is a great trick!

@colinlrhoades

Jan 21, 2025

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Always carry a deck of cards

It’s nice to be the one in the friend group who always has a game planned. I keep one deck in my purse and one on my car. Then have some quick games that are easy to teach. I suggest: Six Card Golf Garbage Bullshit Presidents and Assholes

@cowboymouth

Feb 23, 2024

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Cash cab

@cowboymouth

Mar 5, 2024

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Tampopo’s Ramen

Tampopo put her blood, sweat, and tears into making the best ramen around.

@cowboymouth

Apr 11, 2024