American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis
Sam Winchester’s pick
“This book goes into the mind of a totally psychotic killer. I loved it.”
Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins
Poe Dameron’s pick
“I thought Katniss Everdeen was such a good leader, she reminded me of my fearless leader General Leia Organa.”
Tales From The Loop by Modiphius
Mike Wheeler’s pick
“It is like Dungeons and Dragons, but set in the 80s and we solve mysteries and fight robots instead of shadow monsters!”
Magicians Book by Lev Grossman
Harry Potter’s pick
“Would my life have been easier at Brakebills? Probably not!”
Uprooted by Naomi Novik
Will Byer’s pick
“There’s a dark and scary place called Wood on the edge of a village and a wizard named Dragon who steals girls from the village. This book reminded me of the upside down.”
Good Omens by Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman
“A demon named Crowley, the anti-christ and the Four Horseman of the Apocalypse? Sounds perfect.” -Crowley (the king of Hell)
Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir
Finn’s pick
“I really identified with Elias because we both took issue with the ideologies and rules of the governing powers we worked under. Without that experience, I might not be what I am now: a rebel.”
Pie & Whiskey by Kate Lebo, Samuel Ligon
“This book didn’t have any pictures of pie or whiskey, but for a book with words it was pretty freaking awesome!” — Dean Winchester
Catcher in the Rye by J D Salinger
Kylo Ren’s pick
“This book has so much angst and rebellion in it. Holden Caulfield understands me.”
Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes
Ron’s pick
“This book made me feel a lot of feelings. Stupid sad mouse. And there’s a guy and an intelligence spell that goes wrong I guess.”
Dune Dune by Frank Herbert
Princess Leia’s pick
“Sandworms are terrifying no matter what universe you’re in.”
The Power by Naomi Alderman
Rey’s pick
“I felt very in tune with the girls in this book. I read this while doing force training and felt like Alderman’s girls got stronger along with me!”
Hild by Nicola Griffith
Hermione’s pick
“I felt I learned more from this girl’s story than from weeks of divination class. She is also uncommonly bright with wild hair so I found her very relatable.”
Starship Troopers by Robert A Heinlein
Finn’s pick
“I really indentified with Johnnie Rico and what it means to be a soldier in a war you don’t really believe in (or understand.)”
Slaughterhouse Five by Kurt Vonnegut
“Chuck Shurley ain’t got nothing on Vonnegut. Vonnegut is good.” — Dean Winchester
Grunge Sponge Plaid Set of 2
“This is exactly what those flannel-wearing morons, the Winchesters would use.” — Crowley
On the Road by Jack Kerouac
Sam Winchester’s pick
“So get this, 2 guys, one named Dean, go on a road trip. Sounds familiar, well, minus the monsters.”
Who Moved My Cheese? by Spencer Johnson
Poe Dameron’s pick
“Admiral Holdo made me read this. I have to admit, it helped me a lot.”
Redwall by Brian Jacques
Ron’s pick
“I got so hungry reading this book. These mice are always eating delicious berry cakes and whatnot. Plus it is full of ferrets and rats with swords. Wicked!”
Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson
Hermione’s pick
“I find this every bit as engaging as Hogwards, a History.”
The Long Way to a Small Angry Planet by Becky Chambers
Princess Leia’s pick
“I would recruit the crew of the Wayfarer in a second. The Rebellion could use their heart and capacity for hijinks.”
Wizard of Earthsea Earthsea by Ursula K Le Guin
Will Byer’s pick
“This book made me wish I had magic to defeat the shadow monster in my world.”
Fullmetal Alchemist by Hiromu Arakawa
“I really dig this Edward guy. I get it. My younger brother is taller than me, too. But I’m the better hunter.” — Dean Winchester
A Series Of Unfortunate Events Bad Beginnings by Lemony Snicket
Harry Potter’s pick
“I identify with the Beaudelairs more than I’d like.”
Renegades by Marissa Meyer
Rey’s pick
“The Renegades reminded me of the Jedi Order - fierce champions of justice and hope, but almost too idealistic.”
Darkly Dreaming Dexter by Jeff Lindsay
Sam Winchester’s pick
“This guy Dexter kills the bad guys but man is he twisted.”
Meddling Kids by Edgar Cantero
Mike Wheeler’s pick
“A group of teen detectives have all grown up and the men-in-masks are now real monsters.”
The Girl With All the Gifts by M.R. Carey
Eleven’s pick
“She is like me.”
Me
Reading Quirks: Too real, man.
Beautiful
Avalon by puimun
Good advice for any writer or those aspiring to write.
How do you start a second draft? I just finished my first one and I'm having a hard time getting in there to start changing things because it just seems like a lot to sift through
Print out your book on paper.
Then find time when you won’t be disturbed, and read it. With a pen, or a pencil. And anything you don’t like as a reader, make a note in the margin, or change it on the page.
Look particularly for things that you were hoping would be better. Mark them in the margin too.
And then work out what you need to do on the second draft. Basically, anything you didn’t like as a reader you get to fix as a writer.
A lot of detail went into this, well done!
Book Art Sculpture by Thomas Wightman
https://steampunkages.com/book-art-sculpture-by-thomas-wightman/
Great quote and important message to remember.
Amazing, remeniscent of the rabbit whole in 'Alice..'
Art:
Susanna Hesselberg, “When My Father Died It Was Like a Whole Library Had Burned Down” (2015)
Photo of art:
by Claire Voon for Hyperallergic
❤️
Fox, doe, ice bear by enimodas
Sounds interesting
“In this enlightening book, scholars and activists Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz and Dina Gilio-Whitaker tackle a wide range of myths about Native American culture and history that have misinformed generations. Tracing how these ideas evolved, and drawing from history, the authors disrupt long-held and enduring myths such as:
“Columbus Discovered America”
“Thanksgiving Proves the Indians Welcomed Pilgrims”
“Indians Were Savage and Warlike”
“Europeans Brought Civilization to Backward Indians”
“The United States Did Not Have a Policy of Genocide”
“Sports Mascots Honor Native Americans”
“Most Indians Are on Government Welfare”
“Indian Casinos Make Them All Rich”
“Indians Are Naturally Predisposed to Alcohol”
Each chapter deftly shows how these myths are rooted in the fears and prejudice of European settlers and in the larger political agendas of a settler state aimed at acquiring Indigenous land and tied to narratives of erasure and disappearance. Accessibly written and revelatory, “All the Real Indians Died Off” challenges readers to rethink what they have been taught about Native Americans and history.”
by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz, Dina Gilio-Whitaker
Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz grew up in rural Oklahoma, the daughter of a tenant farmer and part-Indian mother, and has been active in the international Indigenous movement for more than four decades. She is the author or editor of eight other books, including An Indigenous Peoples’ History of the United States, which was a recipient of the 2015 American Book Award. Dunbar-Ortiz lives in San Francisco.
Dina Gilio-Whitaker (Colville Confederated Tribes) is an award-winning journalist and columnist at Indian Country Today Media Network. A writer and researcher in Indigenous studies, she is currently a research associate and associate scholar at the Center for World Indigenous Studies. She lives in San Clemente, CA.
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Loved this book as a kid.
Book of the Day
“Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” by Roald Dahl
So true.
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