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guess I'll give this internet thing another go ▪︎ she/they ▪︎ late 30s ▪︎ a variety of fannish things
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The Last Graduate - Naomi Novik (libby ebook)
After tearing through the first in the series I needed quite a few false starts (and corresponding waits in the libby app) to get going with this, but in the end I enjoyed it just as much. The plot resolved in an unexpected but enjoyable direction.
After tearing through the first in the series I needed quite a few false starts (and corresponding waits in the libby app) to get going with this, but in the end I enjoyed it just as much. The plot resolved in an unexpected but enjoyable direction.
December 9, 2025 at 12:41 AM
The Last Graduate - Naomi Novik (libby ebook)
After tearing through the first in the series I needed quite a few false starts (and corresponding waits in the libby app) to get going with this, but in the end I enjoyed it just as much. The plot resolved in an unexpected but enjoyable direction.
After tearing through the first in the series I needed quite a few false starts (and corresponding waits in the libby app) to get going with this, but in the end I enjoyed it just as much. The plot resolved in an unexpected but enjoyable direction.
Persuasion - Jane Austen (libby audiobook)
I've been on a bit of an Austen kick after rewatching Pride and Prejudice on vacation. I liked the broad humor here and found Anne more flawed and human than some other Austen heroines. The whole Elliot family were a delight.
I've been on a bit of an Austen kick after rewatching Pride and Prejudice on vacation. I liked the broad humor here and found Anne more flawed and human than some other Austen heroines. The whole Elliot family were a delight.
December 9, 2025 at 12:38 AM
Persuasion - Jane Austen (libby audiobook)
I've been on a bit of an Austen kick after rewatching Pride and Prejudice on vacation. I liked the broad humor here and found Anne more flawed and human than some other Austen heroines. The whole Elliot family were a delight.
I've been on a bit of an Austen kick after rewatching Pride and Prejudice on vacation. I liked the broad humor here and found Anne more flawed and human than some other Austen heroines. The whole Elliot family were a delight.
Love for Love's Sake - (iqiyi)
Charming and heartfelt bl kdrama that is a bit more high concept then it needs to me. Really well acted and well made. All the characters are endearing but the main couple are especially adorable.
Charming and heartfelt bl kdrama that is a bit more high concept then it needs to me. Really well acted and well made. All the characters are endearing but the main couple are especially adorable.
December 6, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Love for Love's Sake - (iqiyi)
Charming and heartfelt bl kdrama that is a bit more high concept then it needs to me. Really well acted and well made. All the characters are endearing but the main couple are especially adorable.
Charming and heartfelt bl kdrama that is a bit more high concept then it needs to me. Really well acted and well made. All the characters are endearing but the main couple are especially adorable.
Kabe-Koji-Nekoyashiki-kun Desires to be Recognized (viki)
While similar in plot to the above this was 1000% more charming. Genuinely delightful characters that were quirky and yet real! Charming design! Kinky doujinshi as a major plotpoint! A genuinely affecting story about identity and love!!
While similar in plot to the above this was 1000% more charming. Genuinely delightful characters that were quirky and yet real! Charming design! Kinky doujinshi as a major plotpoint! A genuinely affecting story about identity and love!!
November 26, 2025 at 2:13 AM
Kabe-Koji-Nekoyashiki-kun Desires to be Recognized (viki)
While similar in plot to the above this was 1000% more charming. Genuinely delightful characters that were quirky and yet real! Charming design! Kinky doujinshi as a major plotpoint! A genuinely affecting story about identity and love!!
While similar in plot to the above this was 1000% more charming. Genuinely delightful characters that were quirky and yet real! Charming design! Kinky doujinshi as a major plotpoint! A genuinely affecting story about identity and love!!
My Dating Sim (viki)
- a short and pleasant but not incredibly memorable korean BL. a little bit of manufactured angst but nothing bad
- a short and pleasant but not incredibly memorable korean BL. a little bit of manufactured angst but nothing bad
November 26, 2025 at 2:08 AM
My Dating Sim (viki)
- a short and pleasant but not incredibly memorable korean BL. a little bit of manufactured angst but nothing bad
- a short and pleasant but not incredibly memorable korean BL. a little bit of manufactured angst but nothing bad
A Gentleman's Gentleman by TJ Alexander (libby ebook, but a staff recommend at a charming bookshop in Richmond, VA)
Fun and engaging. The right mix of drama and silliness with a twist I didn't see coming. I felt the romance was a bit prefunctory but still a good read.
Fun and engaging. The right mix of drama and silliness with a twist I didn't see coming. I felt the romance was a bit prefunctory but still a good read.
November 19, 2025 at 2:19 AM
A Gentleman's Gentleman by TJ Alexander (libby ebook, but a staff recommend at a charming bookshop in Richmond, VA)
Fun and engaging. The right mix of drama and silliness with a twist I didn't see coming. I felt the romance was a bit prefunctory but still a good read.
Fun and engaging. The right mix of drama and silliness with a twist I didn't see coming. I felt the romance was a bit prefunctory but still a good read.
Copper Script - KJ Charles (libby audiobook)
KJ Charles is always charming. This was a vacation audiobook so I wasn't the most focused but it was fun.
KJ Charles is always charming. This was a vacation audiobook so I wasn't the most focused but it was fun.
November 7, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Copper Script - KJ Charles (libby audiobook)
KJ Charles is always charming. This was a vacation audiobook so I wasn't the most focused but it was fun.
KJ Charles is always charming. This was a vacation audiobook so I wasn't the most focused but it was fun.
The Apology by Han Jimin (hardcover)
A Murakami-esque exploration of the lasting danger of lies. Half ghost story, half love story this book is a call to be forgiving to oneself and others, and willing to admit mistakes. A gift from @phoebeacheson.bsky.social
A Murakami-esque exploration of the lasting danger of lies. Half ghost story, half love story this book is a call to be forgiving to oneself and others, and willing to admit mistakes. A gift from @phoebeacheson.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 7:54 PM
The Apology by Han Jimin (hardcover)
A Murakami-esque exploration of the lasting danger of lies. Half ghost story, half love story this book is a call to be forgiving to oneself and others, and willing to admit mistakes. A gift from @phoebeacheson.bsky.social
A Murakami-esque exploration of the lasting danger of lies. Half ghost story, half love story this book is a call to be forgiving to oneself and others, and willing to admit mistakes. A gift from @phoebeacheson.bsky.social
Red White & Royal Blue (libby audiobook)
Sweet and endearing romance probably everyone has read. The political elements seem naive at best in 2025. Good plane book.
Sweet and endearing romance probably everyone has read. The political elements seem naive at best in 2025. Good plane book.
October 23, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Red White & Royal Blue (libby audiobook)
Sweet and endearing romance probably everyone has read. The political elements seem naive at best in 2025. Good plane book.
Sweet and endearing romance probably everyone has read. The political elements seem naive at best in 2025. Good plane book.
My Tiny Bookshop (nintendo switch)
A truly charming little game!
A truly charming little game!
October 6, 2025 at 2:08 AM
My Tiny Bookshop (nintendo switch)
A truly charming little game!
A truly charming little game!
Neon Grey Midnight Green - Neko Case
I think it goes without saying but strange and surprising and really good
I think it goes without saying but strange and surprising and really good
October 6, 2025 at 2:07 AM
Neon Grey Midnight Green - Neko Case
I think it goes without saying but strange and surprising and really good
I think it goes without saying but strange and surprising and really good
To Sketch a Scandal - Jess Everlee (paperback)
This was ok but i never really connected with either of the MCs.
This was ok but i never really connected with either of the MCs.
September 18, 2025 at 1:37 AM
To Sketch a Scandal - Jess Everlee (paperback)
This was ok but i never really connected with either of the MCs.
This was ok but i never really connected with either of the MCs.
Devil Judge (viki)
This was probably better as a stylistic exercise than as an actual drama but dang I'm weak for Ms. Jeong
This was probably better as a stylistic exercise than as an actual drama but dang I'm weak for Ms. Jeong
September 18, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Devil Judge (viki)
This was probably better as a stylistic exercise than as an actual drama but dang I'm weak for Ms. Jeong
This was probably better as a stylistic exercise than as an actual drama but dang I'm weak for Ms. Jeong
Your Inner Fish by Neil Shubin (libby audiobook)
I do feel mentally like a fish lately. This was very good though.
I do feel mentally like a fish lately. This was very good though.
August 29, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Your Inner Fish by Neil Shubin (libby audiobook)
I do feel mentally like a fish lately. This was very good though.
I do feel mentally like a fish lately. This was very good though.
Portrait of a Scotsman and A Gentleman's Gambit by Evie Dunmore (paperback)
3rd and 4th in the series. Both enjoyable, although i like the first two a bit more. On the whole a very enjoyable series!
3rd and 4th in the series. Both enjoyable, although i like the first two a bit more. On the whole a very enjoyable series!
August 17, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Portrait of a Scotsman and A Gentleman's Gambit by Evie Dunmore (paperback)
3rd and 4th in the series. Both enjoyable, although i like the first two a bit more. On the whole a very enjoyable series!
3rd and 4th in the series. Both enjoyable, although i like the first two a bit more. On the whole a very enjoyable series!
Enough is Enuf by Gabe Henry (libby audiobook)
Superficial but interesting. I didn't care too much for the narrator. This did make me want to study linguistics more seriously.
Superficial but interesting. I didn't care too much for the narrator. This did make me want to study linguistics more seriously.
August 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Enough is Enuf by Gabe Henry (libby audiobook)
Superficial but interesting. I didn't care too much for the narrator. This did make me want to study linguistics more seriously.
Superficial but interesting. I didn't care too much for the narrator. This did make me want to study linguistics more seriously.
It's my 15th 750words anniversary, which is wild. I haven't written anything much this year but I am chugging along.
August 13, 2025 at 3:21 PM
It's my 15th 750words anniversary, which is wild. I haven't written anything much this year but I am chugging along.
Bringing Down the Duke - Evie Dunmore (libby ebook)
This is actually the first in the series. Just as charming as the other i read. Good summer book!
This is actually the first in the series. Just as charming as the other i read. Good summer book!
August 3, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Bringing Down the Duke - Evie Dunmore (libby ebook)
This is actually the first in the series. Just as charming as the other i read. Good summer book!
This is actually the first in the series. Just as charming as the other i read. Good summer book!
Better Late Than Single (netflix)
I only watched this because my ~ultimate bias~ Inguk was on the panel of commentators but it ended up being surprisingly sensitive and kind of charming
I only watched this because my ~ultimate bias~ Inguk was on the panel of commentators but it ended up being surprisingly sensitive and kind of charming
August 3, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Better Late Than Single (netflix)
I only watched this because my ~ultimate bias~ Inguk was on the panel of commentators but it ended up being surprisingly sensitive and kind of charming
I only watched this because my ~ultimate bias~ Inguk was on the panel of commentators but it ended up being surprisingly sensitive and kind of charming
i think i've consumed other media in the last month but it's been kinda rough tbh. this was charming. i am reading the sequel.
August 1, 2025 at 2:31 AM
i think i've consumed other media in the last month but it's been kinda rough tbh. this was charming. i am reading the sequel.
Sweet Shot by Teacher Na (hyacinthbloom)
A pleasant Korean BL novel. Contains actual character development!! and enjoyable side characters! not totally toxic!!
A pleasant Korean BL novel. Contains actual character development!! and enjoyable side characters! not totally toxic!!
July 5, 2025 at 12:29 AM
Sweet Shot by Teacher Na (hyacinthbloom)
A pleasant Korean BL novel. Contains actual character development!! and enjoyable side characters! not totally toxic!!
A pleasant Korean BL novel. Contains actual character development!! and enjoyable side characters! not totally toxic!!
Respect For Taste by Mulkkachi (mangatoto)
A silly and fun bl manhwa. Only 8 episodes so far. Explicit and fun. Daul is a sweetheart.
A silly and fun bl manhwa. Only 8 episodes so far. Explicit and fun. Daul is a sweetheart.
July 5, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Respect For Taste by Mulkkachi (mangatoto)
A silly and fun bl manhwa. Only 8 episodes so far. Explicit and fun. Daul is a sweetheart.
A silly and fun bl manhwa. Only 8 episodes so far. Explicit and fun. Daul is a sweetheart.
The Prospects by KT Hoffman (paperback)
AN ABSOLUTE DELIGHT!! A queer love story that is tender and hopefully and bittersweet and triumphant all at once. Also deeply about baseball. Just wonderful!!
AN ABSOLUTE DELIGHT!! A queer love story that is tender and hopefully and bittersweet and triumphant all at once. Also deeply about baseball. Just wonderful!!
July 5, 2025 at 12:22 AM
The Prospects by KT Hoffman (paperback)
AN ABSOLUTE DELIGHT!! A queer love story that is tender and hopefully and bittersweet and triumphant all at once. Also deeply about baseball. Just wonderful!!
AN ABSOLUTE DELIGHT!! A queer love story that is tender and hopefully and bittersweet and triumphant all at once. Also deeply about baseball. Just wonderful!!
A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik (libby ebook)
A very very fun and engaging addition to the magical school genre that didn't feel familiar at all. El is a badass main character. I was more engaged in her friendships than her relationship with Orion. Waiting for the next in the series from libby!
A very very fun and engaging addition to the magical school genre that didn't feel familiar at all. El is a badass main character. I was more engaged in her friendships than her relationship with Orion. Waiting for the next in the series from libby!
June 21, 2025 at 6:56 PM
A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik (libby ebook)
A very very fun and engaging addition to the magical school genre that didn't feel familiar at all. El is a badass main character. I was more engaged in her friendships than her relationship with Orion. Waiting for the next in the series from libby!
A very very fun and engaging addition to the magical school genre that didn't feel familiar at all. El is a badass main character. I was more engaged in her friendships than her relationship with Orion. Waiting for the next in the series from libby!