Readsalot81
@readsalot.bsky.social
Occasional reviewer, loves books, animals, SCIENCE, movies, art, nature etc. Live in Socal
@buriedbybooks.bsky.social Hey my folks went up to Santa Cruz for a quick getaway and there was all sorts of power issues. My mom hates PG&E and it made me think of you since I know they give you fits too 😬😑
October 6, 2025 at 9:40 PM
@buriedbybooks.bsky.social Hey my folks went up to Santa Cruz for a quick getaway and there was all sorts of power issues. My mom hates PG&E and it made me think of you since I know they give you fits too 😬😑
If any of you are ever in the market for a new fridge, you should pass on KitchenAid. They are garbage. Our old Kenmore out in the garage has stood the test of time and random raids more than KA.
October 1, 2025 at 8:48 PM
If any of you are ever in the market for a new fridge, you should pass on KitchenAid. They are garbage. Our old Kenmore out in the garage has stood the test of time and random raids more than KA.
Had a 30 minute Convo with my coworker on politics and transgender folk in the bathroom came up and boy, did he get hot under the collar when I told him his opinion didn't matter.
I've used the bathroom in peace with a variety of people all through my 40+ years and will continue to do so. 🤷
I've used the bathroom in peace with a variety of people all through my 40+ years and will continue to do so. 🤷
September 30, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Had a 30 minute Convo with my coworker on politics and transgender folk in the bathroom came up and boy, did he get hot under the collar when I told him his opinion didn't matter.
I've used the bathroom in peace with a variety of people all through my 40+ years and will continue to do so. 🤷
I've used the bathroom in peace with a variety of people all through my 40+ years and will continue to do so. 🤷
My cat is a hobbit. Breakfast? 2nd breakfast? Luncheon? Afternoon tea? Dinner? Supper?
Cat tax included.
Cat tax included.
September 26, 2025 at 6:44 PM
My cat is a hobbit. Breakfast? 2nd breakfast? Luncheon? Afternoon tea? Dinner? Supper?
Cat tax included.
Cat tax included.
I've made a new GR account, but I can't access my old one that I had for years lol thousands of books, probably hundreds of reviews . Dammit lol
September 25, 2025 at 8:54 PM
I've made a new GR account, but I can't access my old one that I had for years lol thousands of books, probably hundreds of reviews . Dammit lol
I just found out my city has this pretty awesome gallery/shop/ with adoptable cats. @coolcatcollective.bsky.social This silent reading party with cats sounds particularly fantastic.😍
September 24, 2025 at 6:43 PM
I just found out my city has this pretty awesome gallery/shop/ with adoptable cats. @coolcatcollective.bsky.social This silent reading party with cats sounds particularly fantastic.😍
My favorite thing on Instagram right now is rich people with pets that have their very own rooms. Small furniture, big furniture, TV's, the works.
That's something I could EASILY see myself doing if I won the lotto or something 🤷
That's something I could EASILY see myself doing if I won the lotto or something 🤷
September 16, 2025 at 4:57 PM
My favorite thing on Instagram right now is rich people with pets that have their very own rooms. Small furniture, big furniture, TV's, the works.
That's something I could EASILY see myself doing if I won the lotto or something 🤷
That's something I could EASILY see myself doing if I won the lotto or something 🤷
I was a boring ass person the first time around you dated me, a second go round ain't gonna change that.
You just want someone safe, predictable lol steady.
Sorry, I don't repeat my mistakes. I pride myself in making new ones all the time 🤪
You just want someone safe, predictable lol steady.
Sorry, I don't repeat my mistakes. I pride myself in making new ones all the time 🤪
September 10, 2025 at 12:37 AM
I was a boring ass person the first time around you dated me, a second go round ain't gonna change that.
You just want someone safe, predictable lol steady.
Sorry, I don't repeat my mistakes. I pride myself in making new ones all the time 🤪
You just want someone safe, predictable lol steady.
Sorry, I don't repeat my mistakes. I pride myself in making new ones all the time 🤪
All the way from Australia..A favorite why choose author
August 21, 2025 at 10:50 PM
All the way from Australia..A favorite why choose author
Asking your employees to subsidize your kid's playing sports while paying them minimum wage is definitely a look.
August 14, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Asking your employees to subsidize your kid's playing sports while paying them minimum wage is definitely a look.
Remember how I told you I bought a half finished book? I'm almost 100% positive that shit was written with AI.
They leave a fucking prompt within the text!
I found that and was flabbergasted. I thought the book was strangely detached, and if they truly did use AI, it makes so much sense.
They leave a fucking prompt within the text!
I found that and was flabbergasted. I thought the book was strangely detached, and if they truly did use AI, it makes so much sense.
August 10, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Remember how I told you I bought a half finished book? I'm almost 100% positive that shit was written with AI.
They leave a fucking prompt within the text!
I found that and was flabbergasted. I thought the book was strangely detached, and if they truly did use AI, it makes so much sense.
They leave a fucking prompt within the text!
I found that and was flabbergasted. I thought the book was strangely detached, and if they truly did use AI, it makes so much sense.
I leave the carrier open on my bed. She's not drugged or otherwise injured. She likes her cat carrier 🤷
August 8, 2025 at 12:46 AM
I leave the carrier open on my bed. She's not drugged or otherwise injured. She likes her cat carrier 🤷
Now at 43 years old, I better understand my parents reactions to certain rides at amusement parks.
Last night I went to California Adventure and waffled between OWW my neck, and OMG, I'M GONNA DIE.
Last night I went to California Adventure and waffled between OWW my neck, and OMG, I'M GONNA DIE.
August 7, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Now at 43 years old, I better understand my parents reactions to certain rides at amusement parks.
Last night I went to California Adventure and waffled between OWW my neck, and OMG, I'M GONNA DIE.
Last night I went to California Adventure and waffled between OWW my neck, and OMG, I'M GONNA DIE.
We apparently have neighborhood raccoons. They made a huge fucking mess.. like some drunks and toddlers threw a party and forgot to clean up after themselves. Would've taken a picture if it hadn't been 11 pm and past my bedtime.
August 4, 2025 at 7:43 PM
We apparently have neighborhood raccoons. They made a huge fucking mess.. like some drunks and toddlers threw a party and forgot to clean up after themselves. Would've taken a picture if it hadn't been 11 pm and past my bedtime.
My dad thought it would be a good idea to mix my cat's diet food with normal kibble.
No, sir. She is on 2 specific diets for a reason. She hasn't had any issues because I've been a bullheaded asshole about this topic.
Now going through and picking out special kibbles from norm kibbles. I ❤️ my 😺
No, sir. She is on 2 specific diets for a reason. She hasn't had any issues because I've been a bullheaded asshole about this topic.
Now going through and picking out special kibbles from norm kibbles. I ❤️ my 😺
August 1, 2025 at 12:48 AM
My dad thought it would be a good idea to mix my cat's diet food with normal kibble.
No, sir. She is on 2 specific diets for a reason. She hasn't had any issues because I've been a bullheaded asshole about this topic.
Now going through and picking out special kibbles from norm kibbles. I ❤️ my 😺
No, sir. She is on 2 specific diets for a reason. She hasn't had any issues because I've been a bullheaded asshole about this topic.
Now going through and picking out special kibbles from norm kibbles. I ❤️ my 😺
I get that Amazon fucks up a lot...it's the nature of the beast, being such a gigantic company.
That being said, why on EARTH would you upload a book that's not even halfway completed and says placeholder copy. Jesus Christ on a cracker.
Not sure I want to try and buy your bk again, tbh.
That being said, why on EARTH would you upload a book that's not even halfway completed and says placeholder copy. Jesus Christ on a cracker.
Not sure I want to try and buy your bk again, tbh.
July 30, 2025 at 5:14 AM
I get that Amazon fucks up a lot...it's the nature of the beast, being such a gigantic company.
That being said, why on EARTH would you upload a book that's not even halfway completed and says placeholder copy. Jesus Christ on a cracker.
Not sure I want to try and buy your bk again, tbh.
That being said, why on EARTH would you upload a book that's not even halfway completed and says placeholder copy. Jesus Christ on a cracker.
Not sure I want to try and buy your bk again, tbh.
I bought book #4 in the series, but when I opened it up, after the cover ... It's book 3 all over again.
Isn't this why you have people double and triple check your shit? I'll just get my money back from Amazon, so no biggie..but that's a fucking dumb mistake, yeah?
Isn't this why you have people double and triple check your shit? I'll just get my money back from Amazon, so no biggie..but that's a fucking dumb mistake, yeah?
July 28, 2025 at 4:52 AM
I bought book #4 in the series, but when I opened it up, after the cover ... It's book 3 all over again.
Isn't this why you have people double and triple check your shit? I'll just get my money back from Amazon, so no biggie..but that's a fucking dumb mistake, yeah?
Isn't this why you have people double and triple check your shit? I'll just get my money back from Amazon, so no biggie..but that's a fucking dumb mistake, yeah?
There is a reason why archetypes work in romance and other genres.
There's a book I'm reading where the author does absolutely NOTHING to distinguish one character from another. They all have essentially the same job, no distinctive characteristics or speech patterns.
It's really disconcerting.
There's a book I'm reading where the author does absolutely NOTHING to distinguish one character from another. They all have essentially the same job, no distinctive characteristics or speech patterns.
It's really disconcerting.
June 20, 2025 at 8:04 PM
There is a reason why archetypes work in romance and other genres.
There's a book I'm reading where the author does absolutely NOTHING to distinguish one character from another. They all have essentially the same job, no distinctive characteristics or speech patterns.
It's really disconcerting.
There's a book I'm reading where the author does absolutely NOTHING to distinguish one character from another. They all have essentially the same job, no distinctive characteristics or speech patterns.
It's really disconcerting.
Here's an idea lol set your book to be released in 2026 instead of changing the release date 4x or more.
Otherwise I'll just cancel and forget about it until after it's been out for months or years .
Otherwise I'll just cancel and forget about it until after it's been out for months or years .
June 10, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Here's an idea lol set your book to be released in 2026 instead of changing the release date 4x or more.
Otherwise I'll just cancel and forget about it until after it's been out for months or years .
Otherwise I'll just cancel and forget about it until after it's been out for months or years .
Talk about a wham bam thank you ma'am trip to the endodontist.
I'm torn between he's a capable and thorough dentist and also very much a dickhead.
Oh well. Lots of people who are assholes are also good at their jobs 🤷
I'm torn between he's a capable and thorough dentist and also very much a dickhead.
Oh well. Lots of people who are assholes are also good at their jobs 🤷
May 23, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Talk about a wham bam thank you ma'am trip to the endodontist.
I'm torn between he's a capable and thorough dentist and also very much a dickhead.
Oh well. Lots of people who are assholes are also good at their jobs 🤷
I'm torn between he's a capable and thorough dentist and also very much a dickhead.
Oh well. Lots of people who are assholes are also good at their jobs 🤷
My 75 year old father... went for the early bird special and to play bingo.
Which is mostly unremarkable. But OMG, it's the first old person thing I've ever seen him do. (Aside from random napping, but lots do that).
My parents are active and smart and age is the last thing I think of. But yet 😂😂
Which is mostly unremarkable. But OMG, it's the first old person thing I've ever seen him do. (Aside from random napping, but lots do that).
My parents are active and smart and age is the last thing I think of. But yet 😂😂
May 14, 2025 at 11:12 PM
My 75 year old father... went for the early bird special and to play bingo.
Which is mostly unremarkable. But OMG, it's the first old person thing I've ever seen him do. (Aside from random napping, but lots do that).
My parents are active and smart and age is the last thing I think of. But yet 😂😂
Which is mostly unremarkable. But OMG, it's the first old person thing I've ever seen him do. (Aside from random napping, but lots do that).
My parents are active and smart and age is the last thing I think of. But yet 😂😂
There's something odd seeing that you're # 32,378th in line for a library book.. but I use the la county system instead of the city.
(City pop, near 4 million vs 10 million county wide)
Realistically, should be 4-6 months before I get the book. Which isn't bad. It might go on sale before then 😆😆
(City pop, near 4 million vs 10 million county wide)
Realistically, should be 4-6 months before I get the book. Which isn't bad. It might go on sale before then 😆😆
May 13, 2025 at 6:07 PM
There's something odd seeing that you're # 32,378th in line for a library book.. but I use the la county system instead of the city.
(City pop, near 4 million vs 10 million county wide)
Realistically, should be 4-6 months before I get the book. Which isn't bad. It might go on sale before then 😆😆
(City pop, near 4 million vs 10 million county wide)
Realistically, should be 4-6 months before I get the book. Which isn't bad. It might go on sale before then 😆😆
Sorry publishers, paying $19-20 for an ebook isn't happening. It won't make me buy the pb or hc version either. It'll be the library or no dice.
Especially since I use KU and find new authors who don't charge that much for their books. Jc.
Especially since I use KU and find new authors who don't charge that much for their books. Jc.
May 9, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Sorry publishers, paying $19-20 for an ebook isn't happening. It won't make me buy the pb or hc version either. It'll be the library or no dice.
Especially since I use KU and find new authors who don't charge that much for their books. Jc.
Especially since I use KU and find new authors who don't charge that much for their books. Jc.
Amazon, makeup and dog clothes do not belong under digital orders. Get your shit together. 😑
May 5, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Amazon, makeup and dog clothes do not belong under digital orders. Get your shit together. 😑
Self pub & hybrid authors.. selling your signed books on Etsy is a terrific thing. I've easily dropped $$$ purchasing a few of my faves.
April 15, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Self pub & hybrid authors.. selling your signed books on Etsy is a terrific thing. I've easily dropped $$$ purchasing a few of my faves.