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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 15h

WOOT! Just finished book 100 for the year! Now my next milestone is to hit 120 before Christmas! #booksky #readinggoals

Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Quote of the day: "Death is lighter than a feather, duty heavier than a mountain." -Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan #booksky #quoteoftheday

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Quote of the day: "Today's pig is tomorrow's bacon." -Nicholas Rogers, Halloween: From Pagan Ritual to Party Night (Oxford Press, 2003) #booksky #quoteoftheday

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

One thing that always give me a slight endorphin bump: When a book I am reading mentions another book that I have either read or own, even more so when it is a niche subject. It makes me feel connected to the author, like "hey, we have the same taste in books!" #booksky

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

I didn't think it was possible, but I am reading a book about Halloween and it is SOOOOOO dry. How is it possible to make Halloween boring!?!?

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Switch Bitch by Roald Dahl An adult book written by a children's author. Charlie and the Chocolate Factory this is NOT! 4 short stories about drunken sex, sex by deception (twice), and sex via aphrodisiac. Noticing a trend? On top of that there is major sexism and racism. #booksky #bookreview

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

I get that. When the news about Gaiman broke out I pulled all his works that were on my TBR. Since then I've wavered back and forth. Stardust is on there right now (which was given by a friend), but I don't know if I will be able to seperate the author from the work.

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

The reason I bring it up: An author I read and follow mentioned how they are editing all references to JRK and Gaiman from their old works. But there are other authors mentioned that are as bad, or worse, yet they are keeping those authors in. And that made me ponder the questions above.

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

I mean obviously JKR. But what about Gaiman, Lovecraft, Dahl, Marion Zimmer Bradley, Alice Sebold, David Eddings, Piers Anthony, etc? Is it possible to seperate the author from the work? Once JKR passes, do you think people will begin reading HP again in a generation or is that forever tainted?

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

#booksky When it comes to problematic authors, do you feel there is a certain point where it is acceptable for you to read their works? Like if you borrow it from a friend or buy it from a used book store? Or after they have passed? Are you able to seperate the author from their works? Should you?

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Don't worry, there's another row behind it 😋

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Think this is enough variety for the rest of the year? #booksky

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Anybody else feel sleep just gets in the way of rest?

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Detroit: A Play by Lisa D'Amour A stage play about two couples living next door to each other and the experiences they share. Lots of minor drama as if someone made a play about the Nextdoor app. Slow burn. #booksky #bookreview

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Got all this (plus a half dozen CDs and a bag of kids books) for less than $50. Just one more way to support your local library is through their Friends' shop! #booksky

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

(2of2) Maybe I am just too cynical. Anyway... The plot is all about a person on a journey of self-discovery and learning to "become one with everything". There is talking with the wind and sun, immortality, chaste love, and a "the journey not the destination" reward. #booksky #bookreview

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho I remember reading this in 8th grade and thinking how profound it was. Rereading it as an adult, and I can't understand why it is so popular. Then again, I don't understand why most of these "inspirational" books become a success (looking at you The Secret!) (1of2)

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Achievement: Thrifting Master Just like Macklemore you went to the thrift shop with $20 in yo pocket and came out with a great prize and a song in your heart! Just hope they don't smell like R. Kelly's sheets. Reward: Gold Frugal Box

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

So we lost Hayden Panettiere , Dolly Parton, and Tim Curry... Are we sure this isn't the rapture?

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

My work is being a pain. I need something less stressful like: Bomb Defuser Professional MMA Insulter Wolverine Circumcisor Bullet Proof Vest Demonstrator Any other suggestions?

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

As long as the read gets the gist of what you are trying to convey and it makes sense from the characters POV, I see no problem with it. Recently Ive read books referencing King Kong Bundy, Blue light special/Kmart, Two Broke Girls, and Gilmore Girls. I just see it as a fun inside joke.

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Captain America: I Understood That Reference

ALT: Captain America: I Understood That Reference

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

(2of2) In this collection there is Martians, undead, astronauts, witchcraft, alien invasions, evolution, time travel, nostalgia, and other Bradbury staples. Is it chocolate chip cookie dough? No. But it was still a nice treat to the senses all the same. #booksky #bookreview

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

S is For Space by Ray Bradbury One of the things I like about Bradbury's short stories is they are just the right amount of unsettling, bordering between sci-fi and thriller. Each anthology is its own flavor, and much like ice cream, everyone has their preferences... (1of2)

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

@jimchines.com when are we going to to get a JHU with a librarian, a goblin, a janitor, a princess, and a chosen one?

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

My nephew is raising money for Cancer research if anybody is interested in donating. My family has a predisposition for the BCRA1 and BCRA2 genes. Both my mother and sister are breast cancer survivors! 100% of the money goes to the cause! checkout.square.site/merchant/MLQ...

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Goblin Quest by Jim C. Hines A twist on the classic 80's Dragonlance books. You have an elf thief, dwarf cleric, warrior prince, and dark mage on an adventure. Except this story is told from the point of view of a goblin. The weakest, smallest one at that. #booksky #bookreview

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

I'm looking forward to when you expand into Michigan!

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

1. Bo Burnham 2. Weird Al 3. Green Day

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Maskerade by Terry Pratchett The Phantom of the Opera as a dark comedy, with a couple of witches thrown in more good measure. Like other Discworld novels, there is some harsh reality, death (and Death), and a couple of life lessons all tied neatly in a self-contained story. #booksky #bookreview

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Also, goddamn is this book a gut punch. The others had moments here and there, but DAMN. I think I got whiplash from the tone change.

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

I'm sure I'm not the first to point this out, but Dungeon Crawler Carl is just Hunger Games for gaming nerds. Just replace Peeta with Princess Donut and Gale with Katia. I can't believe it took me until BOOK 6 to realize it... #booksky #dcc #dungeoncrawlercarl

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

(3of3) Characters don't use common sense, everyone has one or two defining traits that is brought up CONSTANTLY ('always lies', 'has a scar', 'short temper'), and there is very little plot to speak of. This just feels like a poor attempt to turn a DnD campaign into a book. #booksky #bookreview

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

(2of3) Annoying nitpick, but this book is in major need of a professional editor. There is punctuation missing, words and names misspelled, and the POV is all over the place. Even if you ignore all that, the writing itself definitely needs work.

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Hollow by C.T Marleau (I am going to preface this by stating that the book is clearly a self-published debut novel.) I am always hesitant to read self-published books. Sometimes they are great (see my reviews of D.S. Tierney), but most of the time there is a reason it wasn't picked up. (1of3)

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

If you were in MI or Winnipeg, I could get you a job in the factory I work at. 12 hour shifts of repetitious monotony 3-7 days a week as needed. It pays the bills, and I've had worse jobs, but after 5 years here my feet are itching to go somewhere else.

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Think Outside the Books @thinkoutbooks.bsky.social · 08/08/2026