Brandy Heinze
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(I love to sing 😊).
On TikTok I am username monongalia 🎶 💋😘
10. poetry
Try James Harms. ALL of his work is amazing, but my two favorite books were "Freeways and Aqueducts" and "After West". One of the simplest and yet most gorgeous love poems I have ever read is in "Freeways"--it's called "Want".
Try James Harms. ALL of his work is amazing, but my two favorite books were "Freeways and Aqueducts" and "After West". One of the simplest and yet most gorgeous love poems I have ever read is in "Freeways"--it's called "Want".
January 8, 2025 at 12:21 PM
10. poetry
Try James Harms. ALL of his work is amazing, but my two favorite books were "Freeways and Aqueducts" and "After West". One of the simplest and yet most gorgeous love poems I have ever read is in "Freeways"--it's called "Want".
Try James Harms. ALL of his work is amazing, but my two favorite books were "Freeways and Aqueducts" and "After West". One of the simplest and yet most gorgeous love poems I have ever read is in "Freeways"--it's called "Want".
9. something historical fiction
Jack Whyte's series "Camulod Chronicles" (Arthur from a more historical perspective)--starting with "The Skystone".
Or if you prefer a grittier, VERY realistic Arthur story, try Bernard Cornwell's "The Winter King" series. Ignore the TV show until AFTER, lol.
Jack Whyte's series "Camulod Chronicles" (Arthur from a more historical perspective)--starting with "The Skystone".
Or if you prefer a grittier, VERY realistic Arthur story, try Bernard Cornwell's "The Winter King" series. Ignore the TV show until AFTER, lol.
January 8, 2025 at 12:19 PM
9. something historical fiction
Jack Whyte's series "Camulod Chronicles" (Arthur from a more historical perspective)--starting with "The Skystone".
Or if you prefer a grittier, VERY realistic Arthur story, try Bernard Cornwell's "The Winter King" series. Ignore the TV show until AFTER, lol.
Jack Whyte's series "Camulod Chronicles" (Arthur from a more historical perspective)--starting with "The Skystone".
Or if you prefer a grittier, VERY realistic Arthur story, try Bernard Cornwell's "The Winter King" series. Ignore the TV show until AFTER, lol.
8. something space opera
Well that'll teach me not to read the whole list first before I start recommending stuff. 🤣
I'll put my true sci-fi recommendation here, instead: "Grass", by Sheri S. Tepper. You'll adore it.
Well that'll teach me not to read the whole list first before I start recommending stuff. 🤣
I'll put my true sci-fi recommendation here, instead: "Grass", by Sheri S. Tepper. You'll adore it.
January 8, 2025 at 12:15 PM
8. something space opera
Well that'll teach me not to read the whole list first before I start recommending stuff. 🤣
I'll put my true sci-fi recommendation here, instead: "Grass", by Sheri S. Tepper. You'll adore it.
Well that'll teach me not to read the whole list first before I start recommending stuff. 🤣
I'll put my true sci-fi recommendation here, instead: "Grass", by Sheri S. Tepper. You'll adore it.
7. something urban fantasy/magical realism
Mackenzie Hunter's "Sky Brooks" series (the first one is titled "Moon Tortured"). Definitely urban fantasy, and VERY good!
Mackenzie Hunter's "Sky Brooks" series (the first one is titled "Moon Tortured"). Definitely urban fantasy, and VERY good!
January 8, 2025 at 12:13 PM
7. something urban fantasy/magical realism
Mackenzie Hunter's "Sky Brooks" series (the first one is titled "Moon Tortured"). Definitely urban fantasy, and VERY good!
Mackenzie Hunter's "Sky Brooks" series (the first one is titled "Moon Tortured"). Definitely urban fantasy, and VERY good!
5. something true crime
I don't read a lot of this, but I think "Catch and Kill" by Ronan Farrow would qualify as true crime. It won a Pulitzer, if that matters?
I don't read a lot of this, but I think "Catch and Kill" by Ronan Farrow would qualify as true crime. It won a Pulitzer, if that matters?
January 8, 2025 at 12:10 PM
5. something true crime
I don't read a lot of this, but I think "Catch and Kill" by Ronan Farrow would qualify as true crime. It won a Pulitzer, if that matters?
I don't read a lot of this, but I think "Catch and Kill" by Ronan Farrow would qualify as true crime. It won a Pulitzer, if that matters?
4. something high fantasy
Hmm. Again, another genre we both adore. Have you read "Fourth Wing" yet? If not, then THAT. If so; have you read the "Mistborn" series, by Brandon Sanderson? WoT by Robert Jordan? ACOTAR by Sarah Maas? All solid contenders for "high fantasy".
Hmm. Again, another genre we both adore. Have you read "Fourth Wing" yet? If not, then THAT. If so; have you read the "Mistborn" series, by Brandon Sanderson? WoT by Robert Jordan? ACOTAR by Sarah Maas? All solid contenders for "high fantasy".
January 8, 2025 at 12:08 PM
4. something high fantasy
Hmm. Again, another genre we both adore. Have you read "Fourth Wing" yet? If not, then THAT. If so; have you read the "Mistborn" series, by Brandon Sanderson? WoT by Robert Jordan? ACOTAR by Sarah Maas? All solid contenders for "high fantasy".
Hmm. Again, another genre we both adore. Have you read "Fourth Wing" yet? If not, then THAT. If so; have you read the "Mistborn" series, by Brandon Sanderson? WoT by Robert Jordan? ACOTAR by Sarah Maas? All solid contenders for "high fantasy".
3. something science fiction
--CJ Cherryh's "Foreigner" series (more human/alien "space opera" than hardcore sci-fi, but the story is SO good!) The very first bool has to do a LOT of grunt work, so bear with it until the story really "catches" you. But when it does? You'll be devouring this series!
--CJ Cherryh's "Foreigner" series (more human/alien "space opera" than hardcore sci-fi, but the story is SO good!) The very first bool has to do a LOT of grunt work, so bear with it until the story really "catches" you. But when it does? You'll be devouring this series!
January 8, 2025 at 12:02 PM
3. something science fiction
--CJ Cherryh's "Foreigner" series (more human/alien "space opera" than hardcore sci-fi, but the story is SO good!) The very first bool has to do a LOT of grunt work, so bear with it until the story really "catches" you. But when it does? You'll be devouring this series!
--CJ Cherryh's "Foreigner" series (more human/alien "space opera" than hardcore sci-fi, but the story is SO good!) The very first bool has to do a LOT of grunt work, so bear with it until the story really "catches" you. But when it does? You'll be devouring this series!
2. something you read and loved in 2024
--"The Women" by Kristin Hannah. Basically, an exploration of what life is like during a war for the women. There just aren't enough books examining these hard topics through a female lens, and it's WELL-worth the read.
--"The Women" by Kristin Hannah. Basically, an exploration of what life is like during a war for the women. There just aren't enough books examining these hard topics through a female lens, and it's WELL-worth the read.
January 8, 2025 at 11:58 AM
2. something you read and loved in 2024
--"The Women" by Kristin Hannah. Basically, an exploration of what life is like during a war for the women. There just aren't enough books examining these hard topics through a female lens, and it's WELL-worth the read.
--"The Women" by Kristin Hannah. Basically, an exploration of what life is like during a war for the women. There just aren't enough books examining these hard topics through a female lens, and it's WELL-worth the read.
1. a classical literature book
--This one is tricksy; you're well-read enough that I don't have a clue which classics you've already read. Instead, I'll recommend (in general, to everyone) "Anna Karenina" by Leo Tolstoy. I read this at 14, fell in love, and I re-read it again multiple times a year.
--This one is tricksy; you're well-read enough that I don't have a clue which classics you've already read. Instead, I'll recommend (in general, to everyone) "Anna Karenina" by Leo Tolstoy. I read this at 14, fell in love, and I re-read it again multiple times a year.
January 8, 2025 at 11:53 AM
1. a classical literature book
--This one is tricksy; you're well-read enough that I don't have a clue which classics you've already read. Instead, I'll recommend (in general, to everyone) "Anna Karenina" by Leo Tolstoy. I read this at 14, fell in love, and I re-read it again multiple times a year.
--This one is tricksy; you're well-read enough that I don't have a clue which classics you've already read. Instead, I'll recommend (in general, to everyone) "Anna Karenina" by Leo Tolstoy. I read this at 14, fell in love, and I re-read it again multiple times a year.
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November 18, 2024 at 4:02 PM
You were here and I missed it! I’m so sorry. CONGRATS!!
(did they have The Cookies? IYKYK) 🤣
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