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tsh87 t1_ja93oxa wrote

Reply to comment by therealLKB in Seven husbands of Evelyn Hugo thoughts by Level-Somewhere-8961

Three of the author's other books have been picked up for series and movies: Daisy Jones and the Six, also One True Loves and Malibu Rising.

So I do wonder if that writing style is intentional. No hate at all if it is. Say what you want about the "beach read" but they sell really well, readers talk about them a lot and studios do take notice. Making money off your writing is hard and it looks like she's making more than a living so I give her all the props.

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friedcat777 t1_ja93dbf wrote

Reply to comment by lothiriel1 in Does this mean audiobooks aren't for me? by IAmNotAFetish

> chapters are short and the topic jumps around a bit chapter to chapter (like a podcast). I listened to Under the Banner of Heaven on a road trip and was actually able to pay attention. It jumped around enough to feel podcast-y.

I do find the reader of an audio book makes a world of difference as to rather or not I pay attention. There are some great ones of course but I find more that have an irritating voice or I just tune them out.

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CrazyCatLady108 t1_ja92ht5 wrote

Reply to comment by iwanttobelikeyou-oh in What do you guys think about a book's setting being a prison? by [deleted]

We do not allow authors to poll readers about their story/trope ideas.

>Surveys and market research are not allowed in /r/books because they usually do not abide by Rule 1. Market research includes, but is not limited to, asking for feedback on your (potential) project/idea or asking how many people would be interested in your potential website/project/book/etc.

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Intelligent_Genitals t1_ja92d51 wrote

Reply to Warhammer: I'm surprised how good it is. by PregnancyRoulette

40k novels are a strange beast. All of the heavy hitters are mostly centred on big Space Marine men doing bigger manly men stuff in a universe full of alien horror. While I'd recommend parts of the Horus Heresy to a degree (quality between novels is a rollercoaster) there is some solid sci fi hidden in the periphery when authors are willing to step outside the expected boundary.

The Twice Dead King duology by Nate Crowley are both excellent. A character study of an Egyptian robot Pharaoh fighting over crumbs in the face of space Rome.

Forges of Mars by Graham McNeill was hugely enjoyable. It gives a little bit of everyone 40K; Scale, aliens, continent sized space ships. Each chapter is a different protagonist too, so it keeps it fresh.

Brutal Kunnin by Mike Brooks is about as loud and stupid as things get. A short read about the most technologically adept faction attempting out smart an army of football hooligans.

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CitricDrop8363 t1_ja92ay7 wrote

Reply to My favourite Lovecraft stories so far (and recommendations for first time readers) by KamaandHallie

Thanks for making this list. I've had the B&N Lovecraft Collection on my shelf for years. I started one story a long time ago but just sort of fell off. Every time I am looking for something else to start, I always give it a thought but I just haven't. After I finish my current book I'll at least read a few off your list. Thanks again! I like how you didn't spoil anything!

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