Civilian Reader
@civilianreader.com
Reader of books (biblio-Sisyphus), listener of music, watcher of movies, drinker of coffee & wine. (Same handle on Insta.) I also like basketball. Basically just ricocheting my way through life.
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I wasn’t sure if I wanted to read it before watching the recent Netflix adaptation — Death By Lightning — but it turned out that I just wanted to read it now, so that’s what I’m doing.
November 27, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I wasn’t sure if I wanted to read it before watching the recent Netflix adaptation — Death By Lightning — but it turned out that I just wanted to read it now, so that’s what I’m doing.
Oh, speaking of Automatic Noodle — our ramen box this evening:
November 20, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Oh, speaking of Automatic Noodle — our ramen box this evening:
President’s KING OF TERRORS EP is surprisingly good insomnia listening.
November 15, 2025 at 6:24 AM
President’s KING OF TERRORS EP is surprisingly good insomnia listening.
Next audiobook is Cameron Crowe’s THE UNCOOL — been looking forward to this ever since it was announced. Huge fan of his work.
Published in North America by @blackstonepub.bsky.social (audio) and @avidreaderpress.bsky.social (print, eBook); in the UK by Fourth Estate.
Published in North America by @blackstonepub.bsky.social (audio) and @avidreaderpress.bsky.social (print, eBook); in the UK by Fourth Estate.
October 31, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Next audiobook is Cameron Crowe’s THE UNCOOL — been looking forward to this ever since it was announced. Huge fan of his work.
Published in North America by @blackstonepub.bsky.social (audio) and @avidreaderpress.bsky.social (print, eBook); in the UK by Fourth Estate.
Published in North America by @blackstonepub.bsky.social (audio) and @avidreaderpress.bsky.social (print, eBook); in the UK by Fourth Estate.
Season 2 of #Starting5 available on @netflix.com now! Will be starting it later today. Follows Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Kevin Durant, Tyrese Halliburton, Jaylen Brown, and James Harden over the course of the last #NBA season.
October 24, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Season 2 of #Starting5 available on @netflix.com now! Will be starting it later today. Follows Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Kevin Durant, Tyrese Halliburton, Jaylen Brown, and James Harden over the course of the last #NBA season.
After this, there’s only one more that I want to re-read (for now): THE NIGHT CREW, about some night videographers in LA. (Made me think of the movie Nightcrawler, when I saw the latest cover and synopsis.)
October 19, 2025 at 2:24 AM
After this, there’s only one more that I want to re-read (for now): THE NIGHT CREW, about some night videographers in LA. (Made me think of the movie Nightcrawler, when I saw the latest cover and synopsis.)
Started re-reading John Sandford’s DEAD WATCH a few days ago. First read it when it was published in the UK (maybe a few months or so after US pub?). Not sure I was in the mood for a politics thriller, and it’s not his best, but finally started to get into it again.
October 19, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Started re-reading John Sandford’s DEAD WATCH a few days ago. First read it when it was published in the UK (maybe a few months or so after US pub?). Not sure I was in the mood for a politics thriller, and it’s not his best, but finally started to get into it again.
Well, that’s one to bring up with the therapist…
October 15, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Well, that’s one to bring up with the therapist…
No more “beardos” in the U.S. military, now…
October 6, 2025 at 4:21 PM
No more “beardos” in the U.S. military, now…
I think this was my edition… 👇 (Turns out, the one in my mind before I started searching was actually the Martin the Warrior cover.)
Loved this series. Well, looking at a list of the books, it seems I loved the first 6 books (of 22), but I don’t remember any of the others… Huh.
Loved this series. Well, looking at a list of the books, it seems I loved the first 6 books (of 22), but I don’t remember any of the others… Huh.
October 6, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I think this was my edition… 👇 (Turns out, the one in my mind before I started searching was actually the Martin the Warrior cover.)
Loved this series. Well, looking at a list of the books, it seems I loved the first 6 books (of 22), but I don’t remember any of the others… Huh.
Loved this series. Well, looking at a list of the books, it seems I loved the first 6 books (of 22), but I don’t remember any of the others… Huh.
Two recent EPs that I’ve been listening to — both excellent. Apparently minimalist cover design is a thing. Don’t hate it.
• Wind Walkers, I DON’T BELONG HERE
• President, KING OF TERRORS
• Wind Walkers, I DON’T BELONG HERE
• President, KING OF TERRORS
October 3, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Two recent EPs that I’ve been listening to — both excellent. Apparently minimalist cover design is a thing. Don’t hate it.
• Wind Walkers, I DON’T BELONG HERE
• President, KING OF TERRORS
• Wind Walkers, I DON’T BELONG HERE
• President, KING OF TERRORS
One of my most-anticipated music releases dropped today: Wind Walkers’ I DON’T BELONG HERE EP!
Great band. Love their music.
Great band. Love their music.
October 3, 2025 at 7:43 PM
One of my most-anticipated music releases dropped today: Wind Walkers’ I DON’T BELONG HERE EP!
Great band. Love their music.
Great band. Love their music.
Started ALIEN: EARTH. Three episodes in, and rather enjoying it.
September 28, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Started ALIEN: EARTH. Three episodes in, and rather enjoying it.
We’ve been watching season 3 of CSI and it’s weird how much it rains in Las Vegas this season…
Also, a number of future Oscar winners just being bit-part characters. (Viola Davis, Mahershala Ali, to name but two.)
Also, a number of future Oscar winners just being bit-part characters. (Viola Davis, Mahershala Ali, to name but two.)
September 21, 2025 at 2:49 PM
We’ve been watching season 3 of CSI and it’s weird how much it rains in Las Vegas this season…
Also, a number of future Oscar winners just being bit-part characters. (Viola Davis, Mahershala Ali, to name but two.)
Also, a number of future Oscar winners just being bit-part characters. (Viola Davis, Mahershala Ali, to name but two.)
Replacement @otterbox.bsky.social just fell apart. Exact same issue as the case it replaced. Disappointing quality. Switching to a different brand, just need to figure out which is best.
September 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Replacement @otterbox.bsky.social just fell apart. Exact same issue as the case it replaced. Disappointing quality. Switching to a different brand, just need to figure out which is best.
Continuing our #JurassicPark watch, with JURASSIC PARK III. Not entirely sure if I’ve ever seen this one before…
September 20, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Continuing our #JurassicPark watch, with JURASSIC PARK III. Not entirely sure if I’ve ever seen this one before…
Three Hollywood memoirs I’m looking forward to reading:
• Cameron Crowe’s THE UNCOOL (Oct.24, @avidreaderpress.bsky.social)
• Michael J. Fox’s FUTURE BOY (Oct.14, @flatironbooks.bsky.social)
• Charlie Sheen’s THE BOOK OF SHEEN (out now, Gallery)
• Cameron Crowe’s THE UNCOOL (Oct.24, @avidreaderpress.bsky.social)
• Michael J. Fox’s FUTURE BOY (Oct.14, @flatironbooks.bsky.social)
• Charlie Sheen’s THE BOOK OF SHEEN (out now, Gallery)
September 13, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Three Hollywood memoirs I’m looking forward to reading:
• Cameron Crowe’s THE UNCOOL (Oct.24, @avidreaderpress.bsky.social)
• Michael J. Fox’s FUTURE BOY (Oct.14, @flatironbooks.bsky.social)
• Charlie Sheen’s THE BOOK OF SHEEN (out now, Gallery)
• Cameron Crowe’s THE UNCOOL (Oct.24, @avidreaderpress.bsky.social)
• Michael J. Fox’s FUTURE BOY (Oct.14, @flatironbooks.bsky.social)
• Charlie Sheen’s THE BOOK OF SHEEN (out now, Gallery)
Also started THE HAVES AND HAVE-YACHTS last night. Enjoying it so far.
Long time fan of @eosnos.bsky.social’s work, always recommend.
Long time fan of @eosnos.bsky.social’s work, always recommend.
September 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Also started THE HAVES AND HAVE-YACHTS last night. Enjoying it so far.
Long time fan of @eosnos.bsky.social’s work, always recommend.
Long time fan of @eosnos.bsky.social’s work, always recommend.
Listening to Stephen Fry’s MYTHOS — very much enjoying it.
September 13, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Listening to Stephen Fry’s MYTHOS — very much enjoying it.
Started reading THE AGE OF CALAMITIES by Senaa Ahmad, last night. Only one story in, but very much enjoying it — quirky in the right way, very well-written, and engaging.
Due out in January 2026, via @henryholtbooks.bsky.social:
us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
[DRC received via Edelweiss.]
Due out in January 2026, via @henryholtbooks.bsky.social:
us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
[DRC received via Edelweiss.]
September 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Started reading THE AGE OF CALAMITIES by Senaa Ahmad, last night. Only one story in, but very much enjoying it — quirky in the right way, very well-written, and engaging.
Due out in January 2026, via @henryholtbooks.bsky.social:
us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
[DRC received via Edelweiss.]
Due out in January 2026, via @henryholtbooks.bsky.social:
us.macmillan.com/books/978125...
[DRC received via Edelweiss.]
Shirley Jackson’s famous letter (below) really is perfect for the internet age.
If they don’t like it… just don’t read/watch/pay attention to it. But so many people seem to not realize this is an option.
If they don’t like it… just don’t read/watch/pay attention to it. But so many people seem to not realize this is an option.
September 11, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Shirley Jackson’s famous letter (below) really is perfect for the internet age.
If they don’t like it… just don’t read/watch/pay attention to it. But so many people seem to not realize this is an option.
If they don’t like it… just don’t read/watch/pay attention to it. But so many people seem to not realize this is an option.
Rewatching JURASSIC PARK (1993) for the first time in years. My partner’s never seen any of them, and she wanted to finally try them.
I completely forgot Samuel L. Jackson was in this. Also, this may be the first peak Jeff Goldblum performance.
I completely forgot Samuel L. Jackson was in this. Also, this may be the first peak Jeff Goldblum performance.
August 30, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Rewatching JURASSIC PARK (1993) for the first time in years. My partner’s never seen any of them, and she wanted to finally try them.
I completely forgot Samuel L. Jackson was in this. Also, this may be the first peak Jeff Goldblum performance.
I completely forgot Samuel L. Jackson was in this. Also, this may be the first peak Jeff Goldblum performance.
Currently reading THE SIEGE OF TSINGTAO by Jonathan Fenby — one of the excellent Penguin #ChinaSpecials.
August 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Currently reading THE SIEGE OF TSINGTAO by Jonathan Fenby — one of the excellent Penguin #ChinaSpecials.
And this (see image).
They’re well-reported policies. With video of him explaining them, and press releases clearly stating what they are. It’s not being made up, but you don’t want to see it, so you’re pretending it’s untrue even though it’s not. He campaigned on it!
They’re well-reported policies. With video of him explaining them, and press releases clearly stating what they are. It’s not being made up, but you don’t want to see it, so you’re pretending it’s untrue even though it’s not. He campaigned on it!
![Screengrab from the Hollywood Reporter article. Highlighted text: “I don’t know what to believe [about his reported policies]. It’s not like I say to Bobby, ‘Let’s talk about this’ while we’re playing cards or having fun or having dinner. I’m not going to pick his brain to find out exactly which of those things are true. I just assume that none of them are?”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:g465ikplsnahapqqoyru6swp/bafkreibucgjfhgmat2bvh4qum7apevfpev7rj5rhqg4tcfeqnelzq777di@jpeg)
August 18, 2025 at 8:57 PM
And this (see image).
They’re well-reported policies. With video of him explaining them, and press releases clearly stating what they are. It’s not being made up, but you don’t want to see it, so you’re pretending it’s untrue even though it’s not. He campaigned on it!
They’re well-reported policies. With video of him explaining them, and press releases clearly stating what they are. It’s not being made up, but you don’t want to see it, so you’re pretending it’s untrue even though it’s not. He campaigned on it!
To movies* nobody would believe are by the same director…
[* Ok, a music video isn’t a movie. But still. Interesting.]
[* Ok, a music video isn’t a movie. But still. Interesting.]
August 16, 2025 at 6:34 PM
To movies* nobody would believe are by the same director…
[* Ok, a music video isn’t a movie. But still. Interesting.]
[* Ok, a music video isn’t a movie. But still. Interesting.]