<![CDATA[Went to pick up a library hold, which I selected based on the author alone, and when I got it, had to laugh at my tendency not to look up anything about a book, including the page count.]]>Went to pick up a library hold, which I selected based on the author alone, and when I got it, had to laugh at my tendency not to look up anything about a book, including the page count. It's 1232 pages long. πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚πŸ˜‚

Well, let's call it a challenge, shall we? And of course, I've got other novels ahead of it. Ha! Classic me. πŸ“šπŸ“šπŸ“š

@bookstodon

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/topic/74beaca4-5790-4352-8db9-16d8727b6d26/went-to-pick-up-a-library-hold-which-i-selected-based-on-the-author-alone-and-when-i-got-it-had-to-laugh-at-my-tendency-not-to-look-up-anything-about-a-book-including-the-page-count.RSS for NodeFri, 24 Jul 2026 09:17:00 GMTTue, 14 Jul 2026 16:39:42 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Went to pick up a library hold, which I selected based on the author alone, and when I got it, had to laugh at my tendency not to look up anything about a book, including the page count. on Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:55 GMT]]>@kimlockhartga @JoBlakely This goes right into my library - thanks! πŸ₯°

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://helvede.net/users/jwcph/statuses/116924825968091981https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://helvede.net/users/jwcph/statuses/116924825968091981Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:00:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Went to pick up a library hold, which I selected based on the author alone, and when I got it, had to laugh at my tendency not to look up anything about a book, including the page count. on Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:56:43 GMT]]>@kimlockhartga @sunumbral I remember reading Paul’s work in the free weekly. And I have the book around here somewhere. When I find it again, I’d be game.

His art really is something. Just the right combo of artist and place.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.art/users/colorblindcowboy/statuses/116924809464989645https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.art/users/colorblindcowboy/statuses/116924809464989645Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:56:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Went to pick up a library hold, which I selected based on the author alone, and when I got it, had to laugh at my tendency not to look up anything about a book, including the page count. on Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:54:10 GMT]]>@sunumbral @kimlockhartga I’ve picked that up at the bookstore and put it down again many times.

It’s the typography. And I don’t mean the totally nuts typography later on, but just the way the normal text is formatted.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.art/users/colorblindcowboy/statuses/116924799412137750https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.art/users/colorblindcowboy/statuses/116924799412137750Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:54:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Went to pick up a library hold, which I selected based on the author alone, and when I got it, had to laugh at my tendency not to look up anything about a book, including the page count. on Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:40:04 GMT]]>@kimlockhartga @bookstodon Oh my! That's quite a tome. πŸ“– Is it a Neil Stephenson book?

I generally don't even start anything over 450 pages anymore. 😜

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://fosstodon.org/users/asmaloney/statuses/116924743991177371https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://fosstodon.org/users/asmaloney/statuses/116924743991177371Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:40:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Went to pick up a library hold, which I selected based on the author alone, and when I got it, had to laugh at my tendency not to look up anything about a book, including the page count. on Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:35:05 GMT]]>@CuriousMagpie @kimlockhartga @sunumbral
I know that I read and enjoyed The Everlasting, but I had to see what I said. 4 stars, which for me means great but not memorable, which it clearly wasn't. This was what I said, way back in January:
I loved this female-focussed Arthurian time-travelling legend. I got a bit bogged down in the middle with the repetition and reiterations, but overall, it was an excellent read.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://yeg.bike/users/EllenInEdmonton/statuses/116924724358122811https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://yeg.bike/users/EllenInEdmonton/statuses/116924724358122811Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:35:05 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Went to pick up a library hold, which I selected based on the author alone, and when I got it, had to laugh at my tendency not to look up anything about a book, including the page count. on Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:56:54 GMT]]>@kimlockhartga I also usually love Alix Harrow's books but I returned Everlasting after a few chapters, it just didn't catch at my attention enough to care.

You've both given some great recommendations in this thread. I'm going to have to add a column for "recommender" on my tbr list so I know who to thank.
@sunumbral

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://beige.party/users/CuriousMagpie/statuses/116924574211976535https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://beige.party/users/CuriousMagpie/statuses/116924574211976535Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:56:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Went to pick up a library hold, which I selected based on the author alone, and when I got it, had to laugh at my tendency not to look up anything about a book, including the page count. on Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:50:50 GMT]]>@kimlockhartga @sunumbral
That memory loss is my primary reason for having a Goodreads account, even though I know there are newer non-Bezos options. Very early on in my smartphone journey, I discovered that I could scan the ISBN of any book that looked intriguing to save it in my Plan To Read list. But mainly, the app stopped me from buying or borrowing books again that I didn't enjoy much the first time around.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://yeg.bike/users/EllenInEdmonton/statuses/116924550370465896https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://yeg.bike/users/EllenInEdmonton/statuses/116924550370465896Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:50:50 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Went to pick up a library hold, which I selected based on the author alone, and when I got it, had to laugh at my tendency not to look up anything about a book, including the page count. on Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:30:06 GMT]]>@kimlockhartga Thanks so much for this dialogue! If you two ever want to do a video call bookclub, I love to get different recommendations, even if I can't find them or read them. My library has no Paul Madonna. All Over Coffee sounds vaguely like the Griffin and Sabine series that delighted me.
A Suitable Boy by Vikram Seth is one of my all-time favourite books, and I convinced various friends that they also had to read it, like @Leslie_M
House of Leaves looks a bit creepy for me.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://yeg.bike/users/EllenInEdmonton/statuses/116924468841463859https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://yeg.bike/users/EllenInEdmonton/statuses/116924468841463859Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:30:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Went to pick up a library hold, which I selected based on the author alone, and when I got it, had to laugh at my tendency not to look up anything about a book, including the page count. on Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:22:31 GMT]]>@sunumbral perfect!

People think I'm joking, but I will be disappointed if this plan does not become available in the afterlife.
πŸ‘»πŸ“šπŸ‘»

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://beige.party/users/kimlockhartga/statuses/116924439028500030https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://beige.party/users/kimlockhartga/statuses/116924439028500030Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:22:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Went to pick up a library hold, which I selected based on the author alone, and when I got it, had to laugh at my tendency not to look up anything about a book, including the page count. on Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:19:44 GMT]]>@JoBlakely It's absolutely criminal that she is not better known!

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://beige.party/users/kimlockhartga/statuses/116924428096457743https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://beige.party/users/kimlockhartga/statuses/116924428096457743Wed, 15 Jul 2026 14:19:44 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Went to pick up a library hold, which I selected based on the author alone, and when I got it, had to laugh at my tendency not to look up anything about a book, including the page count. on Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:51:42 GMT]]>@kimlockhartga I can’t believe she is not super famous, her production, artistry, voice, self awareness and strength…writing, all of it…
She was too strong and powerful for the music industry and gatekeepers to let through uncontrolled. One of the best artists ever, imo.

The album as a whole is a trip. So creative, original. And so many real bangers! I’ve been listening to it for 26 years now (tbh I thought it was longer!) since it came out. Someone else gave it to me. Never got tired of it.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/JoBlakely/statuses/116924317849116345https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/JoBlakely/statuses/116924317849116345Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:51:42 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Went to pick up a library hold, which I selected based on the author alone, and when I got it, had to laugh at my tendency not to look up anything about a book, including the page count. on Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:04:54 GMT]]>@kimlockhartga Ghost lunch at the Morgan πŸ˜†

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://beige.party/users/sunumbral/statuses/116924133850194297https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://beige.party/users/sunumbral/statuses/116924133850194297Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:04:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Went to pick up a library hold, which I selected based on the author alone, and when I got it, had to laugh at my tendency not to look up anything about a book, including the page count. on Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:34 GMT]]>@sunumbral It's an embarrassment of riches.

Okay, time to check on my mom. Lemme know if you look into Paul Madonna's work and I will let you know if Tom's Crossing is even worth your time. There are only so many hours. We want them spent with the best reading experiences we can find.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://beige.party/users/kimlockhartga/statuses/116924116761687363https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://beige.party/users/kimlockhartga/statuses/116924116761687363Wed, 15 Jul 2026 13:00:34 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Went to pick up a library hold, which I selected based on the author alone, and when I got it, had to laugh at my tendency not to look up anything about a book, including the page count. on Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:58:14 GMT]]>@sunumbral this looks like something I would definitely enjoy!

One day, when we leave our physical selves behind and become library ghosts, we should meet up at the Library of Congress or the New York Public Library.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://beige.party/users/kimlockhartga/statuses/116924107642725921https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://beige.party/users/kimlockhartga/statuses/116924107642725921Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:58:14 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Went to pick up a library hold, which I selected based on the author alone, and when I got it, had to laugh at my tendency not to look up anything about a book, including the page count. on Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:56:43 GMT]]>@kimlockhartga I'm not sorry πŸ˜‰

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://beige.party/users/sunumbral/statuses/116924101637051716https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://beige.party/users/sunumbral/statuses/116924101637051716Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:56:43 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Went to pick up a library hold, which I selected based on the author alone, and when I got it, had to laugh at my tendency not to look up anything about a book, including the page count. on Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:55:21 GMT]]>@sunumbral His architectural drawing ability alone makes it worth browsing. Sorry to add to your mile long list of rec's from other people.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://beige.party/users/kimlockhartga/statuses/116924096293233873https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://beige.party/users/kimlockhartga/statuses/116924096293233873Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:55:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Went to pick up a library hold, which I selected based on the author alone, and when I got it, had to laugh at my tendency not to look up anything about a book, including the page count. on Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:53:26 GMT]]>@JoBlakely OMG. Love love love this artist. I started with "Haunted" and it matches up with House of Leaves so well. I can't believe no one told me about this artist before.

See, this is what social media is for: expanding our world and sharing experiences.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://beige.party/users/kimlockhartga/statuses/116924088723472930https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://beige.party/users/kimlockhartga/statuses/116924088723472930Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:53:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Went to pick up a library hold, which I selected based on the author alone, and when I got it, had to laugh at my tendency not to look up anything about a book, including the page count. on Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:53:17 GMT]]>@kimlockhartga I'll see if there's any Paul Madonna in, because it's sounding like a day to hit up the libraries. I seem to remember he did one that followed one of the cross streets through its various twists and turns and neighborhoods.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://beige.party/users/sunumbral/statuses/116924088151354866https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://beige.party/users/sunumbral/statuses/116924088151354866Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:53:17 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Went to pick up a library hold, which I selected based on the author alone, and when I got it, had to laugh at my tendency not to look up anything about a book, including the page count. on Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:49:26 GMT]]>@kimlockhartga I love his stuff. And that reminds me of Gary Kamiya, Cool Gray City of Love.
https://citylights.com/north-america/cool-gray-city-of-love-san-francisco-49/

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://beige.party/users/sunumbral/statuses/116924073032852929https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://beige.party/users/sunumbral/statuses/116924073032852929Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:49:26 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Went to pick up a library hold, which I selected based on the author alone, and when I got it, had to laugh at my tendency not to look up anything about a book, including the page count. on Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:46:56 GMT]]>@sunumbral I am glad I'm not the only one! I actually email myself all the time.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://beige.party/users/kimlockhartga/statuses/116924063214815317https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://beige.party/users/kimlockhartga/statuses/116924063214815317Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:46:56 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Went to pick up a library hold, which I selected based on the author alone, and when I got it, had to laugh at my tendency not to look up anything about a book, including the page count. on Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:46:03 GMT]]>@JoBlakely oh my goodness. This is fantastic and I never knew about it. Thank you so much!

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://beige.party/users/kimlockhartga/statuses/116924059691861783https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://beige.party/users/kimlockhartga/statuses/116924059691861783Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:46:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Went to pick up a library hold, which I selected based on the author alone, and when I got it, had to laugh at my tendency not to look up anything about a book, including the page count. on Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:44:54 GMT]]>@sunumbral Thank you for the rec's! I added both to TBR. Looks excellent.

Speaking of San Francisco, have you ever "read" Paul Madonna? I put read in quotes, because his work is mostly detailed illustrations of places around San Francisco, with very little added text, often in two panels, and you look at them and glean the meaning behind the comparison. It's the most unusual exercise I've ever seen. It all started with a strip he did called "All Over Coffee" for the San Francisco Chronicle, that would actually make people mad because they didn't understand it. Often, the strips were a critique of modern society. It affected me so much that I've kept a running list of the epiphanies I've had while viewing panels which at first seemed to have no obvious context or relationship to each other. Then, it suddenly hits you: "Wait a minute! It's saying that adults value consistency while children value novelty." Just one example.

If you ever have an interest in All Over Coffee, I am dying to compare interpretations of any of the panels. It's hard to find someone to do that with me. πŸ˜ƒ

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://beige.party/users/kimlockhartga/statuses/116924055162090625https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://beige.party/users/kimlockhartga/statuses/116924055162090625Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:44:54 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Went to pick up a library hold, which I selected based on the author alone, and when I got it, had to laugh at my tendency not to look up anything about a book, including the page count. on Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:41:03 GMT]]>@kimlockhartga his sister made one of my favorite albums of all time and also reflects some of the weird stuff they grew up with in their house. It’s a counterpart to her brother’s book House of Leaves, & there’s a track by same name.
Highly recommend listening to Poe’s album Haunted.
Two of my favorite tracks ever - Control & Not A Virgin are on it.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRkE5-eyt9iVNepI1U5GKfQrBPyFMhhTA

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/JoBlakely/statuses/116924040048291446https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://mastodon.social/users/JoBlakely/statuses/116924040048291446Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:41:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Went to pick up a library hold, which I selected based on the author alone, and when I got it, had to laugh at my tendency not to look up anything about a book, including the page count. on Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:37:41 GMT]]>@kimlockhartga Library doors, along with bookstore and grocery store doors, have a magical memory wiping effect on me πŸ˜† Books? Never heard of 'em.

]]>https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://beige.party/users/sunumbral/statuses/116924026844683463https://forum.fedi.dk/post/https://beige.party/users/sunumbral/statuses/116924026844683463Wed, 15 Jul 2026 12:37:41 GMT