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guess I'll give this internet thing another go ▪︎ she/they ▪︎ late 30s ▪︎ a variety of fannish things

https://archiveofourown.org/users/philodendron
A Gentleman's Gentleman by TJ Alexander (libby ebook, but a staff recommend at a charming bookshop in Richmond, VA)

Fun and engaging. The right mix of drama and silliness with a twist I didn't see coming. I felt the romance was a bit prefunctory but still a good read.
November 19, 2025 at 2:19 AM
Copper Script - KJ Charles (libby audiobook)

KJ Charles is always charming. This was a vacation audiobook so I wasn't the most focused but it was fun.
November 7, 2025 at 1:03 PM
The Apology by Han Jimin (hardcover)

A Murakami-esque exploration of the lasting danger of lies. Half ghost story, half love story this book is a call to be forgiving to oneself and others, and willing to admit mistakes. A gift from @phoebeacheson.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Red White & Royal Blue (libby audiobook)

Sweet and endearing romance probably everyone has read. The political elements seem naive at best in 2025. Good plane book.
October 23, 2025 at 7:50 PM
My Tiny Bookshop (nintendo switch)

A truly charming little game!
October 6, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Neon Grey Midnight Green - Neko Case

I think it goes without saying but strange and surprising and really good
October 6, 2025 at 2:07 AM
To Sketch a Scandal - Jess Everlee (paperback)

This was ok but i never really connected with either of the MCs.
September 18, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Devil Judge (viki)

This was probably better as a stylistic exercise than as an actual drama but dang I'm weak for Ms. Jeong
September 18, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Your Inner Fish by Neil Shubin (libby audiobook)

I do feel mentally like a fish lately. This was very good though.
August 29, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Portrait of a Scotsman and A Gentleman's Gambit by Evie Dunmore (paperback)

3rd and 4th in the series. Both enjoyable, although i like the first two a bit more. On the whole a very enjoyable series!
August 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Enough is Enuf by Gabe Henry (libby audiobook)

Superficial but interesting. I didn't care too much for the narrator. This did make me want to study linguistics more seriously.
August 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
It's my 15th 750words anniversary, which is wild. I haven't written anything much this year but I am chugging along.
August 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
a good day off
August 5, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Bringing Down the Duke - Evie Dunmore (libby ebook)

This is actually the first in the series. Just as charming as the other i read. Good summer book!
August 3, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Better Late Than Single (netflix)

I only watched this because my ~ultimate bias~ Inguk was on the panel of commentators but it ended up being surprisingly sensitive and kind of charming
August 3, 2025 at 10:09 PM
i think i've consumed other media in the last month but it's been kinda rough tbh. this was charming. i am reading the sequel.
August 1, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Sweet Shot by Teacher Na (hyacinthbloom)

A pleasant Korean BL novel. Contains actual character development!! and enjoyable side characters! not totally toxic!!
July 5, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Respect For Taste by Mulkkachi (mangatoto)

A silly and fun bl manhwa. Only 8 episodes so far. Explicit and fun. Daul is a sweetheart.
July 5, 2025 at 12:25 AM
The Prospects by KT Hoffman (paperback)

AN ABSOLUTE DELIGHT!! A queer love story that is tender and hopefully and bittersweet and triumphant all at once. Also deeply about baseball. Just wonderful!!
July 5, 2025 at 12:22 AM
A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik (libby ebook)

A very very fun and engaging addition to the magical school genre that didn't feel familiar at all. El is a badass main character. I was more engaged in her friendships than her relationship with Orion. Waiting for the next in the series from libby!
June 21, 2025 at 6:56 PM
The Bright Sword by Lev Grossman (libby audiobook)

A bit too long and discursive but I still enjoyed it. Probably helped that i listened to the audiobook, which was well narrated. I felt like it was trying to make a variety of points which got in the way of the story.
June 21, 2025 at 6:52 PM
I grew these beans and made these glasses
June 21, 2025 at 6:45 PM
My Beautiful Man (viki)

All I can say about this is that last weekend I watched the 6 episode first drama, then the 4 ep second drama, then the movie, then read the light novels, then read the manga. I've already written fic. I need the translation of the fourth novel immediately please.
June 15, 2025 at 12:51 AM
Resident Playbook (netflix)

I'm not saying I only watched this because of the txt song, but it is a damn good song. Apart from a bit of unneeded romance this was a really enjoyable medical dramedy. I loved the dynamic between the four residents. Lots of medical / childbirth related trigger warnings
May 31, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Guardian (youku)

A watch-along with @phoebeacheson.bsky.social ... this had compelling characters and strong acting and not much else. The plot, directing and pacing were incoherent at times but the chemisty between the leads was great. I loved Chu and Gou. There were also a lot of great wigs.
May 31, 2025 at 5:34 PM