#from dry by neil shusterman ^

[vamptastic]

MASCULINE METALLIC NOISES

#from dry by neil shusterman ^ #reading bc i was nostalgic for a survivalist YA novel #big fan of the characterization mostly #although so far its like pretty bog standard survivalist horror albeit very well written #im only like halfway through though so we'll see if it gets as scary as the recommendation i saw says itll be #i'm probably just spoiled from reading every survivalist book i could get my hands on as a kid #including the one where the kid realizes his abusive father has fabricated the entire disaster #and also the dad is forcing his wife to have children with the intent of eating them #or that one where towards the end of the novel the MC realizes her fellow survivor #was a hallucination brought on by her infected piercing and that hed died shortly after the plane crash #...or that one where a weight loss drug makes a cruise ship full of rich people go insane and start eating each other #er. not eating. just killing each other i think. #OR THE ONE WHERE A BUNCH OF KIDS LIVE IN A LOCKED DOWN SUPERSTORE. long series #and i cant remember the specifics but it had some fuuuuuuucked moments.

[juuls]

Juulna's 2022 reading stats - fics and books too!

Wow, so many statistics and so little time! Let's see... what are the most pertinent and interesting ones...? Thanks to the @fanfic-reading-challenge I got to read some pretty interesting things this year! The new one starts soon. :D

How many books did I read?

177, wow! My goal had been to read 100 (you can set a goal for yourself and keep track on Goodreads, which is awesome) so I definitely surpassed that. I used HowLongToRead to get an approximation of how many words I read in books, and it totalled 16,700,982 words. Nearly 17 million! It's actually more than my total in fics, hah.

Do I have any favourite books I'd recommend?

Foundryside by Robert Jackson Bennett

Promise of Blood by Brian McClellan

The Women's War by Jenna Glass

Shake Hands with the Devil by Roméo Dallaire (genocide trigger)

The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

Scythe by Neal Shusterman

The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman

The Last Watch by J.S. Dewes

Heck yeah I do! These books were amazing and had me reading any sequels I could, ASAP. For those with a limited budget, check out this free online library, Library Genesis, or your own library's resources!

Now let's talk about fanfiction...

In total, I read 15,832,562 words, 4,017 chapters, and 589 fics. That works out to about 26,880 words per fic on average. But what's the monthly breakdown of all that? Some of those words, chapters, and fics are ones I did not finish (yet), but I did count as finished those WiPs which I'd caught up with.

The least I read in a month was 470,293 words in April, with 22 fics read. Not even sure what was going on with me back then. The most I read in a month is actually December! I attribute that to me finishing off or at least reading as much as I can of some long fics on the back burner. Also, there were a lot of WiPs which had updates in December, and fics I'd been reading a little at a time month after month, which I finally completed. So yeah, I read 2,030,497 words in December, fairly closely followed by October. Pretty sure I was just drowning out the lack of light these last few months. :P 7/12 months I read more than a million words, and 4/12 months were over 1.5 million, plus those labelled incomplete for both those stats.

I read 137 different romantic pairings which were the main relationship(s) of the fic. I also read 49 distinct fandoms. I definitely dug into my past and some of my favourites from when I was a kid! It was quite neat, actually!

But okay, so this is definitely getting a little dry. Here are some of my favourite fics from this year (and I may make a few rec lists from my much larger 'favourite list')!

How about some fic recs?

Red are the BEST of the best.

Knock Three Times by Jellyneau, TenRose (Doctor Who)

I sung of chaos by Sadhippie, Sansa & Cersei frenemies (GoT)

This Time, We'll Do Better by LadyTP, SanSan and others (ASoIaF)

Conqueror by mardia, Darklina (Shadow & Bone)

The Empress, Robed in Sun by Anonymous, Darklina (Shadow & Bone)

And all that's best of dark and bright by kaaterinapetrova, Iron Family (MCU)

System ID: J.A.R.V.I.S. by valdomarx, Stony (MCU)

Kudos by StonyFan1918 by RiaRose, Stony (MCU)

she swallowed the shipwreck between her ribs by justanotherpipedream (Marvel x The Witcher)

It's the Little Things that Matter by TunaFishChris, Wanda & Tony (MCU)

create / detonate by pprfaith, WinterIron (MCU)

ink and paper prayers by kitsunerei88, Chedric (Potterverse)

Three Wizards and a Baby by Lizzie_carlile, Dramione (Potterverse)

Bring Him to His Knees by Musyc, Dramione (Potterverse)

Phoenix Rising by Peanutbuttertoast, Dramione (Potterverse)

Chronos Historia by In_Dreams, Dramione, Bloody Baron/Helena Ravenclaw (Potterverse - Founders era)

Love In A Time Of The Zombie Apocalypse by rizzlewrites, Dramione (Potterverse)

Draco Malfoy and the Mortifying Ordeal of Falling in Love by isthisselfcare, Dramione (Potterverse)

A Marauder's Plan by CatsAreCool (Rachel500), Harmony and Sirius & Harry (Potterverse)

What Would Matilda Do? by hansolo, Harry & Hermione (Potterverse)

Face On the Milk Carton by dyslexic_penquin, Theomione (Potterverse)

The Shattered Marque by Kryptaria, Johnlock (BBC Sherlock x Kushiel's Legacy)

The Intergalactic Scuttlebutt Club by Moonbeam (luvsbitca), Spirk (Star Trek: AOS)

Living in the Now by Alethia, Michael Burnham/Christopher Pike (Star Trek: Discovery x Star Trek: Strange New Worlds)

Gotta Love The Little Things by AquaWolfGirl, DarkJediStormPilot (Star Wars)

It Takes a Village by rightforlife, Reylo (Star Wars)

Sky Marked Souls by AnonymousMink, Reylo (Star Wars)

This Bolder Life by darkrose, Telesilla, Teyla/John/McKay/Ronon (Stargate: Atlantis)

Pegasus Non-Verbal by igrab, McShep (Stargate: Atlantis)

Written by the Victors by Sperenza, McShep (Stargate: Atlantis)

we are the raven and the ghost by Itar94, McShep (Stargate: Atlantis x His Dark Materials)

How Rue Became the Mockingjay by aimmyarrowshigh, Everlark (The Hunger Games)

Value by didoandis, Geraskier (The Witcher)

We Drift Inside Each Other (All We Need is One Another) by newtypeshadow, Stuckony (MCU x Pacific Rim)

An Unexpected Malfoy by RiverWriter, Dramione (Potterverse)

The Black Family's PR Nightmare by elphabalives17, The Black Family (Potterverse)

Heart on my Sleeve, Joy on my Cheek by freyjawriter24, Geraskier (The Witcher)

Sorry for the lack of Tumblr handle tags, I can only link 50 things a post now!

#fic recs #juulna recs #2022frc #reading challenge #2022 fic reading challenge #fanfiction #books #book recs

[thenurseholliday]

Hi! I feel stupid to ask this but I was wondering if you could recommend Somme books for me? I’m looking for something new for the summer, but I’m groping in the dark here ahaha

Okay!!!! I'm actually very excited for this. I'm on mobile so sorry about the lack of links and such. I'm not really sure what genre you are looking for, and I read a lot of books over a variety of topics so I'll suggest a few.

SCI FI/FANTASY/DYSTOPIAN/RETELLINGS

The Lunar Chronicles - Marissa Meyer: These books bruh, I found Cinder at a thrift store nearly a decade ago and I was hooked. I love the universe she built and how she tied all the classic fairytales together. Fave character hands down is Wolf, but Cress and Thorn are also top contenders.

Arc of a Scythe series - Neil Shusterman: the premise of this books had me the minute I read the back cover in an airport bookstore. Like. It's everything I love in one book. Moral ambiguity, addressing our dependency on technology, political corruption even in an utopian society. Sign me TF up.

Inheritance Cycle - Christopher Paolini: the first two books in this series are dry AF, but the last two books completely make up for the neverending world building that seemed almost redundant. Seriously. The last book, Inheritance absolutely blew me away, even if I didnt agree with the protagonist's final decision.

A Court of Thorns and Roses - Sarah J. Maad: I found this book rec'd on tumblr and never fallen in love so fast with first, these books, and second Rhys and Cassian. Give me 100.

FICTION

The Historian - Elizabeth Kostova: Its like the Da Vinci code but instead of Jesus its Dracula and it might just be one of the most brilliant books I've ever read. I still go back to this book on a regular basis because it's just that good.

Mr. Emersons Wife - Amy Belding Brown: this book isnt for everyone, it blends fiction with a lot of true life information about Ralph Waldo Emerson but this book is absolutely heart breaking. It will for sure stick with you.

Anything - Dan Brown: I'm going to be that person, but I love Dan Brown books. Like I love them. My favorite by far is Inferno, but I really liked the Lost Symbol as well. Zero shame over here.

CLASSICS

The Portrait of Dorian Gray - Oscar Wilde: First off, mai boi right here. I LOVE Oscar, I love everything about him, but especially this book. Some of the most profound quotes on the human condition come from this book and is still applicable today. This book is timeless and an all time fave.

Persuasion - Jane Austen: I will forever stand on my soapbox that Persuasion is the most slept on Jane Austen work. I love Captain Wentworth, I love Anne Elliot. I love the crazy cast of characters. I find Anne next level relatable and I want to both protect and give her the world.

Complete Works - Edgar Allan Poe: I have two Poe tattoo's and a likely neverending obsession. Alone is my favorite poem ever written, but check out his short stories. They are beautifully haunting, this mad cat delivers.

NONFICTION

Peter Lawford: The Man Who Kept the Secrets - James Spada: I have an obsession with both the Ratpack and the Kennedys and viola, this book is about a man who is both. It also is about a man who's got serious issues, but this was an insanely good read.

Columbine - Dave Cullen: I think the premise of this book is self explanatory. Beautifully and respectfully done. Heartbreaking.

Soiled Doves - Anne Seagraves: this is a book about prostitution in the Old West. Its actually really interesting. Not too long, but I've read it more than a dozen times.

HISTORICAL ROMANCE

The Relecutant Suitor - Kathleen Woodwiss: I asked my mom to get me this book when I was twelve and its one of my favorites to this day. I am a total bitch for historical romance and this one is no exception. There is war and intrigue and dastardly plots and love. Its everything and more.

A Rogue by Any Other Name - Sarah Maclean: all of her books are amazing, but this one is just.... Michael is basically the epitome of every fantasy I've ever had and I've never related so hard to a Heroine as I do Penelope. Plus this writer has a way with words I could only dream of.

Three Weeks with Lady X - Eloisa James: A big fan of this writing style as well. Lady X conquers what is considered the outskirts of what was acceptable in regency England, and how money quite literally made the man.

CONTEMPORARY ROMANCE

Austensibly Ordinary - Alyssa Goodnight: Modern day austensian tropes brought into modern times. Its exactly how it sounds. Light on 'the sex' but still worth a read.

The Wall of Winnipeg and Me - Mariana Zapata: I dont know how I found this author but this book is incredible. Its got all the things that I love. A celebrity curve that is still insanely realistic and real. Football and shitty families, and marriages of convenience and everything else.

Dirty Rowdy Thing - Christina Lauren: I get weird about first person POV, but Christina Lauren does it very well. This also goes into the realm of kinks which I find rare in a lot of modern romances. The bondage is hot, the main characters are hotter.

Sorry this ended up so long!

#book recs #this is long #but y'all asked

[cyborgpotato]

ive reached it

my bookshelf is now a HUGE majority of books i haven’t read vs books i have read

the top shelf is books ive read, with the EXCEPTION of the Abhorsen Series, Divergent, Percy Jackson, Harry Potter, and Wild Magic. Those books are put with the unread ones because I’m rereading them.

also i only keep books i like/special editions/sentimental books. theres a stack of books on top of my bookshelf that im selling to powells cuz they sucked/weren’t my type

A complete list of books is below the cut, just in case you’re curious.

Not on the shelf because I’m currently reading: The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter by Theodora Goss

Shelf 1: HULKS. Important. Necessito mas.

Shelf 2: Books I’ve read - Back Shelf

S by J.J. Abrams and Doug Dorst

World War Z by Max Brooks

The Chocolate Snowman Murders by Joanna Carl

The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

The Complete Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle

Sweet Little Lies by Caz Frear

Caraval by Stephanie Garber

The Fault in Our Stars by John Green (signed by John and Hank to me!!)

Turtles All The Way Down by John Green (signed preorder edition)

- Front Shelf

Nicki Minaj: Hip Hop Moments 4 Life by Isoul Harris

172 Hours on the Moon by Johann Harstad

A Feast for Crows by George R.R. Martin

A Dance with Dragons by George R.R. Martin

Sabriel by Garth Nix

Spinning Silver by Naomi Novik

Akata Witch by Nnedi Okorafor

Arcadia by Iain Pears

The Ethan I was Before by Ali Standish

Shelf 3: Books I Haven’t Read - Back Shelf

Leviathan by Scott Westerfeld (actually have read/reread, but didn’t fit on the first shelf)

Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi

The Hazel Wood by Melissa Albert

Three Dark Crowns by Kendare Blake

Daughters of Ruin by K.D. Castner

Emergency Contact by Mary Choi

Truthwitch by Susan Dennard

Windwitch by Susan Dennard

Sightwitch by Susan Dennard

The Wicked Deep by Shea Ernshaw

Dark Places by Gillian Flynn

- Front Shelf

Legendary by Stephanie Garber (i devoured bk 1 in 3 hours and honestly am pacing myself before reading this one cuz bk 3 comes out in a year)

An Absolutely Remarkable Thing by Hank Green (signed preorder edition)

The Magicians by Lev Grossman

The Magician King by Lev Grossman

The Magician’s Land by Lev Grossman

An Astronaut’s Guide to Life on Earth by Colonel Chris Hadfield

Zombie Bake-Off by Stephen Graham Jones (dnf and since it’s a ex-library copy, can’t get rid of it)

Carnivalesque by Neil Jordan

Shadow of the Fox by Julie Kagawa (just came out today!)

Illuminae by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

Gemina by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

Shelf 4: Books I Haven’t Read

Obsidio by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff

Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

The Gentleman’s Guide to Vice and Virtue by Mackenzie Lee

Firebug by Lish McBride

Blackwing by Ed McDonald (Bookcase.club book)

Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire

Down Among The Sticks and Bones by Seanan McGuire

A Blade So Black by L.L. McKinney

All Out edited by Saundra Mitchell

Lirael by Garth Nix (already read, just gonna reread it)

Abhorsen by Garth Nix (already read, just gonna reread it)

Shelf 5: Books I Haven’t Read

Clariel by Garth Nix (already read, just gonna reread it)

Goldenhand by Garth Nix

In Order to Live by Yeonmi Park

Wild Magic by Tamora Pierce (already read, just gonna reread it)

A Curious Beginning by Deanna Rayborn

Percy Jackson and the Olympians: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan (already read, just gonna reread it)

The Monster on the Road is Me by J.P. Romney

Divergent by Veronica Roth (already read, just gonna reread it)

Insurgent by Veronica Roth

Allegient by Veronica Roth

Four by Veronica Roth

Shelf 6: Books I Haven’t Read

The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss (10th anniversary edition, honestly the book im most excited to get to)

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling (already read at least a dozen times, gonna reread)

The Rithmatist by Brandon Sanderson

The Way of Kings by Brandon Sanderson

Furry Logic by Jane Seabrook (both read and unread, a picture book from my mom)

The Merchant of Venice by William Shakespeare

A Darker Shade of Magic by V.E. Schwab (collector’s edition, beautiful)

Dry by Neil and Jarrod Shusterman (just came out today!)

Scythe by Neil Shusterman

Metaltown by Kristen Simmons

Shelf 7: Books I Haven’t Read

The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas

Slasher Girls and Monster Boys edited by April Genevieve Tucholke

Accessory to War by Neil DeGrasse Tyson and Avis Lang

The Beast is an Animal by Peternelle van Arsdale

The Martian by Andy Weir

The Young World by Chris Weitz

The New World by Chris Weitz

The Manual of Aeronautics by Scott Westerfeld and Keith Thompson

Bogus to Bubbly by Scott Westerfeld

Zeroes by Scott Westerfeld

And I Darken by Kiersten White

Shelf 8: Space/Science Books I’ve Read (look im a physics student, i only have a few rn)

Hubble: Imaging Space and Time by David Devorkin and Robert W. Smith

Popular Science Magazine: Fact or Fiction

Understanding our Universe by Palen/Kay/Smith/Blumenthal

Modern Physics by Serway/Moses/Moyer

Death by Black Hole by Neil DeGrasse Tyson

Strange but True Science

Star Names and Their Meanings by Richard Hinckley Allen (unread, but its a reference book)

Visual Encyclopedia of Science (unread, but its a reference book)

Behind my science books is my collection of Physics magazines

#potato talk #bookshelf #books #i get most of my books from bookoutlet since they're about 1-5 bucks apiece #but i also have a bunch from bookdepository (international editions or collectors editions) #and a handful from powells