TruelyEsoteric
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What do I know about anything? I am still mad about the Punic Wars.
A months ago I read Africa Is Not A Country and it is beautiful and uplifting. It gave me insight on many places that it is often early to gloss over
It made me want to learn more more about how the countries there have been screwed over. I read White Malice and it was so well done... 1/2
#booksky
It made me want to learn more more about how the countries there have been screwed over. I read White Malice and it was so well done... 1/2
#booksky
November 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM
A months ago I read Africa Is Not A Country and it is beautiful and uplifting. It gave me insight on many places that it is often early to gloss over
It made me want to learn more more about how the countries there have been screwed over. I read White Malice and it was so well done... 1/2
#booksky
It made me want to learn more more about how the countries there have been screwed over. I read White Malice and it was so well done... 1/2
#booksky
I have been slowly making my way through these over the last few weeks. The story is glorious and so complex, with a protagonist who is driven by rage but ends up becoming part of a way bigger picture. So so good.
(PS the blurb says it is like Gladiator. It's more Carthage than Rome)
#booksky
(PS the blurb says it is like Gladiator. It's more Carthage than Rome)
#booksky
November 7, 2025 at 3:21 PM
I have been slowly making my way through these over the last few weeks. The story is glorious and so complex, with a protagonist who is driven by rage but ends up becoming part of a way bigger picture. So so good.
(PS the blurb says it is like Gladiator. It's more Carthage than Rome)
#booksky
(PS the blurb says it is like Gladiator. It's more Carthage than Rome)
#booksky
October 30, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Reminiscing about how I got a little 6lb rescue wanting a 40 lb dog and instead got this long legged 63 lb dog (who I love dearly).
October 25, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Reminiscing about how I got a little 6lb rescue wanting a 40 lb dog and instead got this long legged 63 lb dog (who I love dearly).
Weekend book pile. #booksky
This week was progress not finishing.
Royal Assassin - Fitz continues to always make the wrong moves and the villain is just awful and evil.
People's history of the United States - I appreciate all the examples of how we put $$ first in the US
1/2
This week was progress not finishing.
Royal Assassin - Fitz continues to always make the wrong moves and the villain is just awful and evil.
People's history of the United States - I appreciate all the examples of how we put $$ first in the US
1/2
October 24, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Weekend book pile. #booksky
This week was progress not finishing.
Royal Assassin - Fitz continues to always make the wrong moves and the villain is just awful and evil.
People's history of the United States - I appreciate all the examples of how we put $$ first in the US
1/2
This week was progress not finishing.
Royal Assassin - Fitz continues to always make the wrong moves and the villain is just awful and evil.
People's history of the United States - I appreciate all the examples of how we put $$ first in the US
1/2
What I actually read this weekend.
Finished Frankenstein. Everyone should read it. Especially the 'academic dude' who insisted that there was a heavy Oedipal thread in this book. Get therapy and then reread.
#booksky
Finished Frankenstein. Everyone should read it. Especially the 'academic dude' who insisted that there was a heavy Oedipal thread in this book. Get therapy and then reread.
#booksky
October 20, 2025 at 12:01 AM
What I actually read this weekend.
Finished Frankenstein. Everyone should read it. Especially the 'academic dude' who insisted that there was a heavy Oedipal thread in this book. Get therapy and then reread.
#booksky
Finished Frankenstein. Everyone should read it. Especially the 'academic dude' who insisted that there was a heavy Oedipal thread in this book. Get therapy and then reread.
#booksky
October 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
I read that. It's very problematic, but that is a broad mischaracterization from a national figure. She deleted it so she must be proud.
October 17, 2025 at 8:19 PM
I read that. It's very problematic, but that is a broad mischaracterization from a national figure. She deleted it so she must be proud.
Weekend book stack (at this point it is just hope, these are some thickies):
Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb - this is a delight. Political intrigue and machinations (this is not for people who love battle scenes). Enjoying Farseer so far
#booksky
Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb - this is a delight. Political intrigue and machinations (this is not for people who love battle scenes). Enjoying Farseer so far
#booksky
October 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Weekend book stack (at this point it is just hope, these are some thickies):
Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb - this is a delight. Political intrigue and machinations (this is not for people who love battle scenes). Enjoying Farseer so far
#booksky
Royal Assassin by Robin Hobb - this is a delight. Political intrigue and machinations (this is not for people who love battle scenes). Enjoying Farseer so far
#booksky
Some people decided to do their own research so I have to do actual research to see if I still have antibodies to the diseases they are so willing to make their children suffer through.
October 16, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Some people decided to do their own research so I have to do actual research to see if I still have antibodies to the diseases they are so willing to make their children suffer through.
Mary Shelly wrote this gothic emo masterpiece at 19. It still is so much more than a big monster story and it stands the test of time.
All hail the Queen.
#booksky
All hail the Queen.
#booksky
October 16, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Mary Shelly wrote this gothic emo masterpiece at 19. It still is so much more than a big monster story and it stands the test of time.
All hail the Queen.
#booksky
All hail the Queen.
#booksky
Weekend (and beyond) reading pile:
I'm doing this (yay): Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
I'm doing this (sigh): People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn
I love Madeline Miller's wiring so I need to read Circe!
All hail the Queen. Mary Shelly's Frankenstein.
#booksky
I'm doing this (yay): Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
I'm doing this (sigh): People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn
I love Madeline Miller's wiring so I need to read Circe!
All hail the Queen. Mary Shelly's Frankenstein.
#booksky
October 10, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Weekend (and beyond) reading pile:
I'm doing this (yay): Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
I'm doing this (sigh): People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn
I love Madeline Miller's wiring so I need to read Circe!
All hail the Queen. Mary Shelly's Frankenstein.
#booksky
I'm doing this (yay): Assassin's Apprentice by Robin Hobb
I'm doing this (sigh): People's History of the United States by Howard Zinn
I love Madeline Miller's wiring so I need to read Circe!
All hail the Queen. Mary Shelly's Frankenstein.
#booksky
Weekend Reading Pile
The Fifth Season by NK Jemsin - mostly though this. So good and different, deserves the hype.
Nettle & Bone by T Kingfisher - for some spooky
A Rome of One's Own Emma Southon - snarky and insightful
A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemmingway - everyone needs therapy
#booksky
The Fifth Season by NK Jemsin - mostly though this. So good and different, deserves the hype.
Nettle & Bone by T Kingfisher - for some spooky
A Rome of One's Own Emma Southon - snarky and insightful
A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemmingway - everyone needs therapy
#booksky
October 3, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Weekend Reading Pile
The Fifth Season by NK Jemsin - mostly though this. So good and different, deserves the hype.
Nettle & Bone by T Kingfisher - for some spooky
A Rome of One's Own Emma Southon - snarky and insightful
A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemmingway - everyone needs therapy
#booksky
The Fifth Season by NK Jemsin - mostly though this. So good and different, deserves the hype.
Nettle & Bone by T Kingfisher - for some spooky
A Rome of One's Own Emma Southon - snarky and insightful
A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemmingway - everyone needs therapy
#booksky
Weekend reading pile
- To Clutch a Razor by Veronica Roth (almost done)
- Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez (a few chapters of non fiction a day)
- Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway (No idea why)
- Clockwork Boys by T Kingfisher (My first T Kingfisher)
#booksky
- To Clutch a Razor by Veronica Roth (almost done)
- Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez (a few chapters of non fiction a day)
- Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway (No idea why)
- Clockwork Boys by T Kingfisher (My first T Kingfisher)
#booksky
September 27, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Weekend reading pile
- To Clutch a Razor by Veronica Roth (almost done)
- Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez (a few chapters of non fiction a day)
- Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway (No idea why)
- Clockwork Boys by T Kingfisher (My first T Kingfisher)
#booksky
- To Clutch a Razor by Veronica Roth (almost done)
- Invisible Women by Caroline Criado Perez (a few chapters of non fiction a day)
- Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway (No idea why)
- Clockwork Boys by T Kingfisher (My first T Kingfisher)
#booksky
September 17, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Thanks for reminding me.
Flu & Covid.
Flu & Covid.
September 15, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Thanks for reminding me.
Flu & Covid.
Flu & Covid.
On my TL side by side a tale of two candidates.
September 5, 2025 at 5:25 PM
On my TL side by side a tale of two candidates.
