Badass Britt 

What have been your favourite #books of the year? Please drop me a few recommendations and (spoiler free) descriptions.

I’m open to most anything but prefer a more lighthearted read, as my life naturally brings me plenty of stressful moments and I don’t want to read about more. (So no scary stuff or thrillers pls)

I have some #Audible credits to burn! Let’s do this.
#reading #audiobooks

Dec 9, 2022 at 11:09pmWeb
Show threadPooblemooDec 9, 2022

@britt

Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs?: Big Questions from Tiny Mortals - Caitlin Doughty
Interesting stories resulting from answering common questions asked of an American Mortician

Anxious People: A Novel - Fredrik Bachman
Great lovely story from Backman (author of A Man Called Ove) illustrating interconnectedness, mercy and empathy.

Crying in H Mart - Michelle Zauner - Memoir of front singer of the Band - Japanese Breakfast.

Show threadMicheleDec 9, 2022
@pooblemoo @britt I really liked crying in H Mart too
Show threadJulesDec 9, 2022
@IbuMichele @pooblemoo @britt Crying in H-mart is so so good
Show threadMicheleDec 9, 2022
@eldritchteacozy @pooblemoo @britt and I was worried because of it being about parental relationships but she tells the story so well
Show threadJulesDec 9, 2022
@IbuMichele @pooblemoo @britt yeah she really nails the tone and the idea of food as a form of connection
Show threadPooblemooDec 10, 2022
@eldritchteacozy @IbuMichele @britt It was so easy to relate to that.
Show threadMicheleDec 9, 2022
@pooblemoo @britt I had forgotten which one Anxious People was. Oh that was wonderful!
Show threadLisaDec 9, 2022
@IbuMichele @pooblemoo @britt I haven't read Anxious People yet, but would like to
Show threadPooblemooDec 10, 2022
@likewise @IbuMichele @britt It took me a bit because there are cutaways that felt a little confusing at first but then I got used to the cadence and it all started falling into place. After I finished I wanted to buy several copies and just give them away as gifts.
Show threadPooblemooDec 10, 2022
@IbuMichele @britt I really hope she continues writing. It was such an intimate view into an intense period of her life.
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@britt @pooblemoo I've read all three of those and agree!
Show threadJulesDec 9, 2022

@britt Love & Other Disasters by Anita Kelly was a good listen. It’s a queer f/nb romance about contestants on a cooking show falling for each other.

Also, Becky Chambers’ Monk and Robot books are pretty chill. Can’t go wrong with a solar punk tea slinging monk and their new robot pal

Show threadBadass Britt Dec 9, 2022
@eldritchteacozy these sound great!! Thank you so much.
Show threadJulesDec 9, 2022
@britt no prob! hope you like them if you get a chance to check them out
Show threadTemetraDec 9, 2022
@britt I thought The Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi was fun. He describes it as a "pop song". The title is literal - I don't think that's supposed to be a spoiler.
Show threadMaj 🇨🇦Dec 9, 2022
@temetra @britt The audio book was a hoot! Definitely top of my easy/fun reads list.
Show threadmirihawk 🏳️‍🌈Dec 9, 2022
@britt There's a series of cozy mysteries by Donna Andrews, narrated by Bernadette Dunne, that's really good. Read them in order to get all the humor! I also ran across a narrator named Eilidh Beaton whose voice I really love. And finally, there's a series called the Rivers of London by Ben Aaronovitch that is a must have. #books
Show threadBadass Britt Dec 10, 2022
@starkmiriam wonderful recommendations, thank you for sharing them with me.
Show threadmirihawk 🏳️‍🌈Dec 10, 2022
@britt My pleasure, let me know if you have any favorites I should check out. #bookrastinating #CozyMystery #scifi
Show threadNaraMoore ⛩️👻八尺様👻⛩️ Toot.ComDec 9, 2022

@britt

Definitely the best two reads of the last year:

"I'm in Love with the Villainess" by Inori- 5 Volumes about an out lesbian isakaied into her fav. otome. Both very funny and delightfully serious

"Otherside Picnic" by Lori Miyazawa - 7 volumes so far. Two disaster lesbians' explore the supernatural back world of Japan. (Not to be confused with the mediocre anime of that name.)

And if you prefer manga both are being published in manga form as well

#Reading #Yuri #SapphicBooks #manga

Show threadBadass Britt Dec 10, 2022
@NaraMoore I am alllll about these!! Thanks for the recommendations!
Show threadSquirrelDec 9, 2022
@britt not this year, but I still love the entire Dune series...
Show threadPhilip HornDec 10, 2022
@britt I’m reading “NeuroTribes” by Steve Silberman. Interesting how he details the history of autism over the last century.
Show threadBadass Britt Dec 10, 2022
@philjhorn that’s definitely a wonderful book! I’m currently reading ‘Unmasking Autism’ by Devon Price, highly recommend.
Show threadCaroleeDec 10, 2022

@britt

Anxious People was made into a Swedish miniseries that was really fun to binge, for those who read it (I haven’t yet, but will!)

I liked Song of Achilles, and Circe, both by Madeline Miller. Not a huge mythology fan, but she takes these stories and makes them into something that feels fresh and modern. Did not expect to enjoy them but really did!

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@britt @Carolee I'm currently reading Song of Achilles. It's interesting so far.
Show threadthe ramblings of a ghostDec 10, 2022
@britt Piranesi, by Sussana Clarke. It's House of Leaves, but cozy. For real.
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@britt Three I've read this year not already mentioned in this thread:

I'm Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy. It's sounds slightly darker than it is, but it's a memoir with good humor.

Broken by Jenny Lawson is hilarious, and I found it weirdly relatable.

Book Lovers by Emily Henry. I'm not normally into romance, but I thought this one was a lot of fun.
#bookrecs

Show threadBadass Britt Dec 10, 2022
@MayWeAllRise thank you! I’ve had Broken on my list for a bit, thank you for reminding me I need to dive in.
Show threadFreiGuy Dec 10, 2022

@britt

Dawn of the Jedi - first book on the star wars timeline (legends)

Super late bloomer: My Early Days in Transition - comic from a trans artist I like

My life in transition: a super late bloomer collection - sequel comic

Zelda: a link to the past (manga) self explanitory

Dry fasting for rapid healing - fasting from food and water

Queen's Peril - a story about young queen amidala meeting and training her body doubles/guards

Show threadBadass Britt Dec 10, 2022
@FreiGuy86 wow that a list! Thanks for taking the time to do this :)
Show threadWI_GirlDec 10, 2022
@britt Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow was great, and it incidentally has video game nostalgia baked right in! Do check the content warnings to make sure it’s a fit for you, because there are some heavy moments.
Show threadGav ReadsDec 11, 2022
@britt A found family space adventure - it does have a few heavy moments but it's very heart warming - The Salvagers Series by Alex White - I'm on the 100 pages of the last book and I have had so much fun.
Show threadGav ReadsDec 11, 2022
@britt Oh sorry you said audiobooks - if it's available Runemarks by Joanne M Harris is great.
Show threadmirihawk 🏳️‍🌈Dec 13, 2022
@britt https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54670332-wrong-number-right-woman this book is a very sweet read
Wrong Number, Right Woman

A single text message can change everything! Flirting has never been Denny’s strong suit, but so what if she’s too shy to ask women out?...

Show threadBadass Britt Dec 13, 2022
@starkmiriam thank you for the recommendations and the links! Helps a lot. Definitely going on my list :)
Show threadmirihawk 🏳️‍🌈Dec 13, 2022
@britt I love sharing books with people! Enjoy!!
Show threadmirihawk 🏳️‍🌈Dec 13, 2022
@britt also this series: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/116288.Safe_Harbor
Safe Harbor (Provincetown Tales, #1)

A mysterious newcomer, a reclusive doctor, and a troubl…

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