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book fiend from cebu city, philippines.
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without downloading any new pictures, where are you mentally?
February 5, 2025 at 7:03 AM
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Choose 20 books that greatly influenced you or stayed with you.
One book per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
💙📚
The cover of The Pillars of the Earth by Ken Follett features a medieval architectural design, with intricate cathedral-like details in golden tones. The author’s name, “Ken Follett,” is displayed prominently in bold uppercase letters inside a black rectangular box, with the book title, The Pillars of the Earth, written below in smaller golden uppercase text. The top of the cover highlights “No. 1 International Bestselling Author,” emphasizing the book’s acclaim. The overall design evokes a historical and grand aesthetic, aligning with the novel’s themes of architecture and history.
November 25, 2024 at 5:15 PM
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Choose 20 books that greatly influenced you or stayed with you.
One book per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
💙📚
The cover of The Myth of Sisyphus by Albert Camus features a modern, minimalist design. It uses a geometric black-and-white pattern of triangles and rectangles, creating a bold and abstract composition. The title, “The Myth of Sisyphus,” appears in simple black text in the top left section, while the author’s name, “Albert Camus,” is split across two white triangles in the middle. Below, it notes Camus as the “Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature.” The striking, minimalistic design reflects the philosophical themes of the book.
November 24, 2024 at 2:36 PM
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Choose 20 books that greatly influenced you or stayed with you.
One book per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
💙📚
The cover of Notes from Underground by Fyodor Dostoyevsky (Signet Classics 150th Anniversary Edition) features a soft, painted background of a window scene, evoking a contemplative atmosphere. The author’s name, “Dostoyevsky,” is displayed prominently in uppercase letters at the top of a yellow text box. Below, the title, Notes from Underground, is printed in bold uppercase text, followed by additional works included in the edition: White Nights, The Dream of a Ridiculous Man, and Selections from The House of the Dead. The bottom notes, “With an Introduction by Ben Marcus.” The top banner indicates this is a “150th Anniversary Edition” from Signet Classics.
November 21, 2024 at 4:11 PM
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All four of these movies are about losing one's grip on humanity, leading to terrible acts of depravity. All four without any exception*

#Filmsky #Film
The image displays a “Recent Activity” section showcasing four movie posters: 1. Saw: A dark and eerie poster featuring a severed foot, emphasizing the horror genre. 2. Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story: A blue-toned poster showing two men with an intense expression, hinting at a dramatic true crime narrative. 3. The Menendez Brothers: A photo of two young men standing behind black iron bars in front of a grand house, suggesting a documentary or drama about their infamous case. 4. Pixel Perfect: A vibrant Disney poster featuring a cheerful girl with a guitar and a smiling boy, highlighting a lighthearted and tech-related theme. Each poster includes ratings and options below, emphasizing user interaction with the films.
November 20, 2024 at 9:18 AM
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Choose 20 books that greatly influenced you or stayed with you.
One book per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
💙📚
The cover of Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes features a bold and striking design. The top displays the author’s name, “Daniel Keyes,” in black uppercase text against a bright yellow background, with the title, Flowers for Algernon, in smaller text below. The central illustration showcases a close-up of a white mouse with a vivid red eye, surrounded by a background of green leaves and red flowers, emphasizing the book’s themes of science and emotion. At the bottom, the “SF Masterworks” logo and label are prominently displayed, giving the cover a classic yet modern feel.
November 20, 2024 at 8:37 AM
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Choose 20 books that greatly influenced you or stayed with you.
One book per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 💙📚
The cover of The Furrows: An Elegy by Namwali Serpell features a striking design of a boy partially submerged in deep blue water, set against a gradient sky. The title, “The Furrows,” appears in bold, textured black uppercase letters at the top, with the subtitle, “An Elegy,” in smaller white text beneath it. The author’s name, “Namwali Serpell,” is written in large, bold white uppercase letters across the middle, followed by “Author of The Old Drift” in smaller white text. At the top, a quote from Kiran Desai describes the book as “A daring and masterful novel.” The imagery conveys a sense of depth and emotion, matching the tone of the book.
November 19, 2024 at 8:54 AM
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Choose 20 books that greatly influenced you or stayed with you.
One book per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, just covers. 💙📚
The cover of Of Love and Shadows by Isabel Allende features a portrait of a man in a light beige shirt with the background transitioning into a golden, arid landscape under a blue sky. The author’s name, “Isabel Allende,” is written in bold red uppercase letters, with a line below identifying her as the “New York Times bestselling author of The Japanese Lover.” The title, Of Love and Shadows, appears in elegant blue and black text, with “A Novel” written below. The design blends warmth and mystery, reflecting the novel’s themes.
November 18, 2024 at 4:37 AM
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Choose 20 books that greatly influenced you or stayed with you.
One book per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
💙📚
The cover of Eating Fire and Drinking Water by Arlene J. Chai features a vibrant and colorful design. The title is displayed in bold white text across two orange horizontal bands. Below it is an illustration of a woman with curly dark hair, resting her chin on her hand, set against a vivid background of flowers and scenery. The author’s name, “Arlene J. Chai,” appears in large white text on a red band at the bottom, with the subtitle, “Author of The Last Time I Saw Mother,” in smaller text. At the top, a quote from The New York Times reads: “Enticing . . . a breezy, breathless saga of revolution and self-discovery.”
November 16, 2024 at 9:45 AM
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FINALLY GOT A KINDLE 🙈🙈🙈 💙📚
The image shows a person holding a Kindle e-reader, which is in the process of loading. The screen displays the classic Kindle loading screen, featuring a progress bar beneath the “Kindle” logo with the Amazon smile symbol. Below the progress bar, there is a silhouette of a person sitting under a tree, reading a book. The background is softly lit, creating a warm, cozy atmosphere.
November 15, 2024 at 2:02 PM
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Choose 20 books that greatly influenced you or stayed with you.
One book per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
💙📚
The cover of Written on the Body by Jeanette Winterson features a black-and-white photograph of a person’s bare back and shoulder, conveying intimacy and vulnerability. The author’s name, “Jeanette Winterson,” appears at the top in bold white uppercase letters, with a note about her previous works, Sexing the Cherry and The Passion, in smaller text beneath. The title, Written on the Body, is written in elegant red script across the image, giving it a sensual feel. At the bottom, a quote from the San Francisco Chronicle praises the book, describing it as “Dazzling… delves into our most sacred desires…” and emphasizing its exploration of the human heart.
November 15, 2024 at 12:41 AM
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Choose 20 books that greatly influenced you or stayed with you.
One book per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
💙📚

(the author of this book is on BlueSky btw @nemerevermore.bsky.social!)
The cover of These Violent Delights by Micah Nemerever features a blurred, close-up portrait of a young man’s face, conveying a sense of mystery and intensity. A bold red brushstroke crosses over his eyes, adding a dramatic contrast to the otherwise soft, muted background. The title, “These Violent Delights,” is displayed in white, centered text across the portrait, with “a novel” written in smaller text below. The author’s name, “Micah Nemerever,” appears at the bottom in white uppercase letters, completing the minimalist yet striking design.
November 14, 2024 at 1:06 AM
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Choose 20 books that greatly influenced you or stayed with you.
One book per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
💙📚
The cover of Pale Fire by Vladimir Nabokov features a minimalist design. A single matchstick, partially burnt and emitting a delicate wisp of smoke, is set against a muted purple background. The title, “PALE FIRE,” appears in large, translucent uppercase letters, subtly blending with the background. Below, the author’s name, “Vladimir Nabokov,” is displayed in smaller, elegant uppercase text. The image is bordered by a black frame, giving the cover a refined and classic look.
November 12, 2024 at 11:44 PM
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Choose 20 books that greatly influenced you or stayed with you.
One book per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
💙📚
The cover of But for the Lovers by Wilfredo D. Nolledo features a bold, minimalist design. The background is a deep red, with the author’s last name, “NOLLEDO,” in large, vertical, peach-colored text spanning almost the entire cover. Above, in smaller white text, is the book title, But for the Lovers, and the author’s full name. The small circular logo for the publication "Exploding Galaxies" sits above the title.
November 11, 2024 at 10:35 PM
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Choose 20 books that greatly influenced you or stayed with you.
One book per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
💙📚
The cover of the book features a grayscale, abstract image as the background. A bright green circle and a horizontal green bar stand out on the right side, adding contrast to the dark background. The author’s name, “Franco Berardi,” and the title, "Heroes, " are in bold white text at the top, with “Mass Murder and Suicide” in smaller white text beneath. The Verso “New Theory” logo appears in the bottom left corner.
November 11, 2024 at 1:48 AM
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Choose 20 books that greatly influenced you or stayed with you.
One book per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
💙📚
The cover of Disgrace by J.M. Coetzee shows a minimalistic design with a mostly white background. At the top, “VINTAGE COETZEE” is written, with “Vintage” in red and “Coetzee” in black. The title, Disgrace, appears in bold red text at the center, followed by “Reading Guide Edition” in smaller text. The lower part of the cover features an image of a dog walking away near rusted barrels on a dry, dusty ground.
November 10, 2024 at 12:54 AM
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Choose 20 books that greatly influenced you or stayed with you.
One book per day, for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, just covers.
💙📚
The book cover for Tiempo Muerto by Caroline Hau features a gradient from dark green to brown. The title is at the top, and the author’s name is at the bottom, both in bold, curved white text. A central pattern of overlapping curved lines creates a wave-like design with “A Novel” vertically aligned in the middle.
November 9, 2024 at 5:23 PM