David Arthurson
@darthurson.bsky.social
Elden Ring platinum trophy holder
NBA Fantasy Dynasty GM
Movie and TV watcher
Dees fan
Attempting to be more of a book reader
NBA Fantasy Dynasty GM
Movie and TV watcher
Dees fan
Attempting to be more of a book reader
3. Hannah Nicole Maehrer - Apprentice to the Villain
Accidentally started with the 2nd book in the series, and while it was cute and funny at times, I'm probably not going to go back and read the 1st, or continue with the series.
Accidentally started with the 2nd book in the series, and while it was cute and funny at times, I'm probably not going to go back and read the 1st, or continue with the series.
February 7, 2026 at 6:46 AM
3. Hannah Nicole Maehrer - Apprentice to the Villain
Accidentally started with the 2nd book in the series, and while it was cute and funny at times, I'm probably not going to go back and read the 1st, or continue with the series.
Accidentally started with the 2nd book in the series, and while it was cute and funny at times, I'm probably not going to go back and read the 1st, or continue with the series.
2. Haruki Murakami - Kafka on the Shore
One of those books that I'm glad I read but probably never will again. Some interesting lines and thoughts on humanity, consciousness, and life, but I felt like it was missing something to make it really land.
One of those books that I'm glad I read but probably never will again. Some interesting lines and thoughts on humanity, consciousness, and life, but I felt like it was missing something to make it really land.
February 3, 2026 at 2:09 AM
2. Haruki Murakami - Kafka on the Shore
One of those books that I'm glad I read but probably never will again. Some interesting lines and thoughts on humanity, consciousness, and life, but I felt like it was missing something to make it really land.
One of those books that I'm glad I read but probably never will again. Some interesting lines and thoughts on humanity, consciousness, and life, but I felt like it was missing something to make it really land.
New book thread for 2026.
1. Frieda McFadden - The Locked Door
Fun thriller with a decent twist, but nothing really stands out about it to make it super special. Didn't grab me as much as others either, I didn't feel the absolute need to keep reading like a lot of other similar books.
1. Frieda McFadden - The Locked Door
Fun thriller with a decent twist, but nothing really stands out about it to make it super special. Didn't grab me as much as others either, I didn't feel the absolute need to keep reading like a lot of other similar books.
January 18, 2026 at 8:59 PM
New book thread for 2026.
1. Frieda McFadden - The Locked Door
Fun thriller with a decent twist, but nothing really stands out about it to make it super special. Didn't grab me as much as others either, I didn't feel the absolute need to keep reading like a lot of other similar books.
1. Frieda McFadden - The Locked Door
Fun thriller with a decent twist, but nothing really stands out about it to make it super special. Didn't grab me as much as others either, I didn't feel the absolute need to keep reading like a lot of other similar books.
37. Sarah J Maas - A Court of Wings and Ruin
Finally the main character is cool!!!! I enjoyed this the most out of the 3, you see the full scope of the world, new powers and leaders, and a character who is taking control of her life instead of reacting to everyone else.
Finally the main character is cool!!!! I enjoyed this the most out of the 3, you see the full scope of the world, new powers and leaders, and a character who is taking control of her life instead of reacting to everyone else.
January 13, 2026 at 8:54 PM
37. Sarah J Maas - A Court of Wings and Ruin
Finally the main character is cool!!!! I enjoyed this the most out of the 3, you see the full scope of the world, new powers and leaders, and a character who is taking control of her life instead of reacting to everyone else.
Finally the main character is cool!!!! I enjoyed this the most out of the 3, you see the full scope of the world, new powers and leaders, and a character who is taking control of her life instead of reacting to everyone else.
Completely misinterpreting these lyrics and using it as gym motivation
December 5, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Completely misinterpreting these lyrics and using it as gym motivation
You're allowed to listen to Christmas bangers at the gym. Noone can stop you.
November 28, 2025 at 11:07 PM
You're allowed to listen to Christmas bangers at the gym. Noone can stop you.
The photo I show the hairdresser vs what I come out looking like
November 26, 2025 at 9:31 AM
The photo I show the hairdresser vs what I come out looking like
36. Hisashi Kashiwai - The Kamogawa Food Detectives
If this was the first book of this style I'd read I would have loved it, but felt too similar to others like Before the Coffee Gets Cold. Really made me want to go to Kyoto and just eat everything available though.
If this was the first book of this style I'd read I would have loved it, but felt too similar to others like Before the Coffee Gets Cold. Really made me want to go to Kyoto and just eat everything available though.
November 26, 2025 at 5:48 AM
36. Hisashi Kashiwai - The Kamogawa Food Detectives
If this was the first book of this style I'd read I would have loved it, but felt too similar to others like Before the Coffee Gets Cold. Really made me want to go to Kyoto and just eat everything available though.
If this was the first book of this style I'd read I would have loved it, but felt too similar to others like Before the Coffee Gets Cold. Really made me want to go to Kyoto and just eat everything available though.
35. Tom Sweterlitsch - The Gone World
Like pretty much every time travel story it got a bit too out of control with the loops at the end, but a fun ride and some interesting concepts and consequences of travelling forward to find out what happens in the future.
Like pretty much every time travel story it got a bit too out of control with the loops at the end, but a fun ride and some interesting concepts and consequences of travelling forward to find out what happens in the future.
November 26, 2025 at 5:45 AM
35. Tom Sweterlitsch - The Gone World
Like pretty much every time travel story it got a bit too out of control with the loops at the end, but a fun ride and some interesting concepts and consequences of travelling forward to find out what happens in the future.
Like pretty much every time travel story it got a bit too out of control with the loops at the end, but a fun ride and some interesting concepts and consequences of travelling forward to find out what happens in the future.
34. Sarah J Maas - A Court of Mist and Fury
World still really cool, main character still really annoying. Although she does get better as this one goes on. Prythian is quickly climbing the list of fantasy worlds I'd most like to visit.
World still really cool, main character still really annoying. Although she does get better as this one goes on. Prythian is quickly climbing the list of fantasy worlds I'd most like to visit.
November 18, 2025 at 9:46 PM
34. Sarah J Maas - A Court of Mist and Fury
World still really cool, main character still really annoying. Although she does get better as this one goes on. Prythian is quickly climbing the list of fantasy worlds I'd most like to visit.
World still really cool, main character still really annoying. Although she does get better as this one goes on. Prythian is quickly climbing the list of fantasy worlds I'd most like to visit.
33. Kaliane Bradley - The Ministry of Time
I love movies that switch tone and genre halfway through, Parasite, Barbarian, Sinners... And this felt like that. A love story into a spy thriller with time travel and diving into what makes us who we are. I really loved it.
I love movies that switch tone and genre halfway through, Parasite, Barbarian, Sinners... And this felt like that. A love story into a spy thriller with time travel and diving into what makes us who we are. I really loved it.
October 23, 2025 at 8:21 AM
33. Kaliane Bradley - The Ministry of Time
I love movies that switch tone and genre halfway through, Parasite, Barbarian, Sinners... And this felt like that. A love story into a spy thriller with time travel and diving into what makes us who we are. I really loved it.
I love movies that switch tone and genre halfway through, Parasite, Barbarian, Sinners... And this felt like that. A love story into a spy thriller with time travel and diving into what makes us who we are. I really loved it.
32. J.P. Pomare - Call Me Evie
The ending to this made me so mad, and made me really hate this whole book. If you're going to write a story like this, don't make that the ending. It's not even about the actual story or how it was written, it's just a shit and gross "twist".
The ending to this made me so mad, and made me really hate this whole book. If you're going to write a story like this, don't make that the ending. It's not even about the actual story or how it was written, it's just a shit and gross "twist".
October 6, 2025 at 11:23 PM
32. J.P. Pomare - Call Me Evie
The ending to this made me so mad, and made me really hate this whole book. If you're going to write a story like this, don't make that the ending. It's not even about the actual story or how it was written, it's just a shit and gross "twist".
The ending to this made me so mad, and made me really hate this whole book. If you're going to write a story like this, don't make that the ending. It's not even about the actual story or how it was written, it's just a shit and gross "twist".
31. Tomi Adeyami - Children of Anguish and Anarchy
A great conclusion to an awesome trilogy. Expanded the world and deepened the characters, and added a terrifying new villain. I really loved every moment of this whole series.
A great conclusion to an awesome trilogy. Expanded the world and deepened the characters, and added a terrifying new villain. I really loved every moment of this whole series.
October 6, 2025 at 11:18 PM
31. Tomi Adeyami - Children of Anguish and Anarchy
A great conclusion to an awesome trilogy. Expanded the world and deepened the characters, and added a terrifying new villain. I really loved every moment of this whole series.
A great conclusion to an awesome trilogy. Expanded the world and deepened the characters, and added a terrifying new villain. I really loved every moment of this whole series.
30. Gillian Rubinstein - Skymaze
It's crazy how much you miss as a child reading books like this. The maze as a metaphor for for dealing with the complexities of growing up are not even really subtle, but it felt completely different to when I read this in high school.
It's crazy how much you miss as a child reading books like this. The maze as a metaphor for for dealing with the complexities of growing up are not even really subtle, but it felt completely different to when I read this in high school.
October 6, 2025 at 11:14 PM
30. Gillian Rubinstein - Skymaze
It's crazy how much you miss as a child reading books like this. The maze as a metaphor for for dealing with the complexities of growing up are not even really subtle, but it felt completely different to when I read this in high school.
It's crazy how much you miss as a child reading books like this. The maze as a metaphor for for dealing with the complexities of growing up are not even really subtle, but it felt completely different to when I read this in high school.
28. Keshe Chow - The Girl with No Reflection
I need to stop going into books with an idea of what they should be. This was a good story in a really interesting world, but I wanted it to be a horror, not a fantasy romance, so I didn't enjoy it as much as I should have.
I need to stop going into books with an idea of what they should be. This was a good story in a really interesting world, but I wanted it to be a horror, not a fantasy romance, so I didn't enjoy it as much as I should have.
September 30, 2025 at 10:23 AM
28. Keshe Chow - The Girl with No Reflection
I need to stop going into books with an idea of what they should be. This was a good story in a really interesting world, but I wanted it to be a horror, not a fantasy romance, so I didn't enjoy it as much as I should have.
I need to stop going into books with an idea of what they should be. This was a good story in a really interesting world, but I wanted it to be a horror, not a fantasy romance, so I didn't enjoy it as much as I should have.
28. Mizuki Tsujimura - Lonely Castle in the Mirror
I thought this was going to be a classic "kid gets sucked into an alternate world" story, and while that was the premise, the main focus was how kids deal with bullying, anxiety and trauma. Sad and frustrating at times, but a hopeful message.
I thought this was going to be a classic "kid gets sucked into an alternate world" story, and while that was the premise, the main focus was how kids deal with bullying, anxiety and trauma. Sad and frustrating at times, but a hopeful message.
September 9, 2025 at 10:55 PM
28. Mizuki Tsujimura - Lonely Castle in the Mirror
I thought this was going to be a classic "kid gets sucked into an alternate world" story, and while that was the premise, the main focus was how kids deal with bullying, anxiety and trauma. Sad and frustrating at times, but a hopeful message.
I thought this was going to be a classic "kid gets sucked into an alternate world" story, and while that was the premise, the main focus was how kids deal with bullying, anxiety and trauma. Sad and frustrating at times, but a hopeful message.
27. Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi - The Centre
The plot was interesting, but was really more of a vehicle to discuss the impact of culture, family, gender, and human connection on how people think and feel and view the world. Which was even more interesting and well done than the main story.
The plot was interesting, but was really more of a vehicle to discuss the impact of culture, family, gender, and human connection on how people think and feel and view the world. Which was even more interesting and well done than the main story.
September 1, 2025 at 11:04 AM
27. Ayesha Manazir Siddiqi - The Centre
The plot was interesting, but was really more of a vehicle to discuss the impact of culture, family, gender, and human connection on how people think and feel and view the world. Which was even more interesting and well done than the main story.
The plot was interesting, but was really more of a vehicle to discuss the impact of culture, family, gender, and human connection on how people think and feel and view the world. Which was even more interesting and well done than the main story.
26. Laura Shepherd-Robinson - The Square of Sevens
One of my favourite endings ever to a book. I didn't expect this to be a 4 volume tome of a story but I loved it, so cleverly structured and does just enough to make you feel it could be real. Highly recommend if you want an 18th century drama.
One of my favourite endings ever to a book. I didn't expect this to be a 4 volume tome of a story but I loved it, so cleverly structured and does just enough to make you feel it could be real. Highly recommend if you want an 18th century drama.
August 29, 2025 at 8:09 AM
26. Laura Shepherd-Robinson - The Square of Sevens
One of my favourite endings ever to a book. I didn't expect this to be a 4 volume tome of a story but I loved it, so cleverly structured and does just enough to make you feel it could be real. Highly recommend if you want an 18th century drama.
One of my favourite endings ever to a book. I didn't expect this to be a 4 volume tome of a story but I loved it, so cleverly structured and does just enough to make you feel it could be real. Highly recommend if you want an 18th century drama.
25. Catriona Ward - Looking Glass Sound
Sometimes I feel genuinely haunted by this book. The atmosphere is so intense and heavy it's easy for the feelings to cross over into real life. Which is pretty much the whole premise of the book.
Sometimes I feel genuinely haunted by this book. The atmosphere is so intense and heavy it's easy for the feelings to cross over into real life. Which is pretty much the whole premise of the book.
August 14, 2025 at 12:24 AM
25. Catriona Ward - Looking Glass Sound
Sometimes I feel genuinely haunted by this book. The atmosphere is so intense and heavy it's easy for the feelings to cross over into real life. Which is pretty much the whole premise of the book.
Sometimes I feel genuinely haunted by this book. The atmosphere is so intense and heavy it's easy for the feelings to cross over into real life. Which is pretty much the whole premise of the book.
24. Alex Michaelides - The Silent Patient
More of a "why did she do it" rather than a "who dunnit", but still a really cool mystery with a tense undertone and an amazing twist at the end. Both Nolan brothers would love it.
More of a "why did she do it" rather than a "who dunnit", but still a really cool mystery with a tense undertone and an amazing twist at the end. Both Nolan brothers would love it.
August 4, 2025 at 8:05 AM
24. Alex Michaelides - The Silent Patient
More of a "why did she do it" rather than a "who dunnit", but still a really cool mystery with a tense undertone and an amazing twist at the end. Both Nolan brothers would love it.
More of a "why did she do it" rather than a "who dunnit", but still a really cool mystery with a tense undertone and an amazing twist at the end. Both Nolan brothers would love it.
23. Blake Crouch - Dark Matter
I really liked this story and concept, and the twist about 3/4 through was awesome, but the writing was just... Bad. The dialogue and descriptions felt like they were written by a 15 year old. Did make me excited to watch the show though.
I really liked this story and concept, and the twist about 3/4 through was awesome, but the writing was just... Bad. The dialogue and descriptions felt like they were written by a 15 year old. Did make me excited to watch the show though.
July 24, 2025 at 10:58 AM
23. Blake Crouch - Dark Matter
I really liked this story and concept, and the twist about 3/4 through was awesome, but the writing was just... Bad. The dialogue and descriptions felt like they were written by a 15 year old. Did make me excited to watch the show though.
I really liked this story and concept, and the twist about 3/4 through was awesome, but the writing was just... Bad. The dialogue and descriptions felt like they were written by a 15 year old. Did make me excited to watch the show though.
22. Elly Griffiths - The Crossing Places
After a few heavyish books I just wanted something fun and interesting which is exactly what this was. I like murder mysteries with cryptic letters to the cops and cool puzzles, and the main character was funny and smart.
After a few heavyish books I just wanted something fun and interesting which is exactly what this was. I like murder mysteries with cryptic letters to the cops and cool puzzles, and the main character was funny and smart.
July 11, 2025 at 11:36 PM
22. Elly Griffiths - The Crossing Places
After a few heavyish books I just wanted something fun and interesting which is exactly what this was. I like murder mysteries with cryptic letters to the cops and cool puzzles, and the main character was funny and smart.
After a few heavyish books I just wanted something fun and interesting which is exactly what this was. I like murder mysteries with cryptic letters to the cops and cool puzzles, and the main character was funny and smart.
21. Gillian Rubinstein - Space Demons
I was obsessed with this when I was young and thought it was because it was a cool story about getting sucked into a video game. Turns out it's actually about a kid going through depression dealing with his parents divorce. Makes a lot more sense now.
I was obsessed with this when I was young and thought it was because it was a cool story about getting sucked into a video game. Turns out it's actually about a kid going through depression dealing with his parents divorce. Makes a lot more sense now.
July 11, 2025 at 11:32 PM
21. Gillian Rubinstein - Space Demons
I was obsessed with this when I was young and thought it was because it was a cool story about getting sucked into a video game. Turns out it's actually about a kid going through depression dealing with his parents divorce. Makes a lot more sense now.
I was obsessed with this when I was young and thought it was because it was a cool story about getting sucked into a video game. Turns out it's actually about a kid going through depression dealing with his parents divorce. Makes a lot more sense now.
20. Nadine Cohen - Everyone and Everything
I thought this would be a comedy, and while there's funny lines it's decidedly not. It is a really powerful story about managing depression, death, and family. Absolutely worth a read if you want to feel terribly sad but in a warm and comforting way.
I thought this would be a comedy, and while there's funny lines it's decidedly not. It is a really powerful story about managing depression, death, and family. Absolutely worth a read if you want to feel terribly sad but in a warm and comforting way.
July 1, 2025 at 11:06 PM
20. Nadine Cohen - Everyone and Everything
I thought this would be a comedy, and while there's funny lines it's decidedly not. It is a really powerful story about managing depression, death, and family. Absolutely worth a read if you want to feel terribly sad but in a warm and comforting way.
I thought this would be a comedy, and while there's funny lines it's decidedly not. It is a really powerful story about managing depression, death, and family. Absolutely worth a read if you want to feel terribly sad but in a warm and comforting way.
19. Karin Slaughter - Pieces of Her
The main character was a bit frustrating, but I really enjoyed the story, and everything else about the book. The two timelines that link the characters was a great way to show the complexity of a parent/child relationship.
The main character was a bit frustrating, but I really enjoyed the story, and everything else about the book. The two timelines that link the characters was a great way to show the complexity of a parent/child relationship.
June 27, 2025 at 11:13 PM
19. Karin Slaughter - Pieces of Her
The main character was a bit frustrating, but I really enjoyed the story, and everything else about the book. The two timelines that link the characters was a great way to show the complexity of a parent/child relationship.
The main character was a bit frustrating, but I really enjoyed the story, and everything else about the book. The two timelines that link the characters was a great way to show the complexity of a parent/child relationship.