Think Outside the Books
@thinkoutbooks.bsky.social
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Book reviews and recommendations.
Rpg, strategy, turn-based, open world gamer.
Sarcastic a-hole. Night shifter.
Exhausted parent of 4 demon spawn.
Open book. Ask me anything. Seriously. I need to communicate with adults!
Book reviews and recommendations.
Rpg, strategy, turn-based, open world gamer.
Sarcastic a-hole. Night shifter.
Exhausted parent of 4 demon spawn.
Open book. Ask me anything. Seriously. I need to communicate with adults!
Libriomancer by Jim C. Hines
Interesting urban fantasy where the protag used his brains and ability to pull items from books to save the day.
This is an excuse for the author to show off his random nerdy fandoms and why I librarian would be the best hero.
4/5
#booksky #bookreview
Interesting urban fantasy where the protag used his brains and ability to pull items from books to save the day.
This is an excuse for the author to show off his random nerdy fandoms and why I librarian would be the best hero.
4/5
#booksky #bookreview
November 15, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Libriomancer by Jim C. Hines
Interesting urban fantasy where the protag used his brains and ability to pull items from books to save the day.
This is an excuse for the author to show off his random nerdy fandoms and why I librarian would be the best hero.
4/5
#booksky #bookreview
Interesting urban fantasy where the protag used his brains and ability to pull items from books to save the day.
This is an excuse for the author to show off his random nerdy fandoms and why I librarian would be the best hero.
4/5
#booksky #bookreview
Zodiac Academy 1: The Awakening by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti
So many things to say, so little time...
(Actual quote from the book)
"He was dangerous in all the right ways, and I knew without doubt that the fire in his eyes would burn me up if I strayed too close."
2/5
#booksky
(1of2)
So many things to say, so little time...
(Actual quote from the book)
"He was dangerous in all the right ways, and I knew without doubt that the fire in his eyes would burn me up if I strayed too close."
2/5
#booksky
(1of2)
November 14, 2025 at 10:35 AM
Zodiac Academy 1: The Awakening by Caroline Peckham and Susanne Valenti
So many things to say, so little time...
(Actual quote from the book)
"He was dangerous in all the right ways, and I knew without doubt that the fire in his eyes would burn me up if I strayed too close."
2/5
#booksky
(1of2)
So many things to say, so little time...
(Actual quote from the book)
"He was dangerous in all the right ways, and I knew without doubt that the fire in his eyes would burn me up if I strayed too close."
2/5
#booksky
(1of2)
Okay #booksky, so I have to ask.
Why do so many men in books 'growl'? In almost 40 years I don't think I have heard a single person growl when speaking.
Is it like an animalistic thing? Same reason some characters 'hiss' or 'snarl'?
Every time I read that all I can think of is Austin Powers.
Why do so many men in books 'growl'? In almost 40 years I don't think I have heard a single person growl when speaking.
Is it like an animalistic thing? Same reason some characters 'hiss' or 'snarl'?
Every time I read that all I can think of is Austin Powers.
November 13, 2025 at 7:07 AM
Okay #booksky, so I have to ask.
Why do so many men in books 'growl'? In almost 40 years I don't think I have heard a single person growl when speaking.
Is it like an animalistic thing? Same reason some characters 'hiss' or 'snarl'?
Every time I read that all I can think of is Austin Powers.
Why do so many men in books 'growl'? In almost 40 years I don't think I have heard a single person growl when speaking.
Is it like an animalistic thing? Same reason some characters 'hiss' or 'snarl'?
Every time I read that all I can think of is Austin Powers.
Fool by Christopher Moore
Having not read King Lear, I cannot verify how accurate this novel is to the play, and based on the Author's Note at the end, it probably isn't particularly accurate. Even without that prior Shakespearian knowledge, it is still an enjoyable book.
(1of2)
Having not read King Lear, I cannot verify how accurate this novel is to the play, and based on the Author's Note at the end, it probably isn't particularly accurate. Even without that prior Shakespearian knowledge, it is still an enjoyable book.
(1of2)
November 12, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Fool by Christopher Moore
Having not read King Lear, I cannot verify how accurate this novel is to the play, and based on the Author's Note at the end, it probably isn't particularly accurate. Even without that prior Shakespearian knowledge, it is still an enjoyable book.
(1of2)
Having not read King Lear, I cannot verify how accurate this novel is to the play, and based on the Author's Note at the end, it probably isn't particularly accurate. Even without that prior Shakespearian knowledge, it is still an enjoyable book.
(1of2)
Shockaholic by Carrie Fisher
I was expecting a detailed autobiography about Carrie Fisher, what I got instead was a short memoir about her dad, Michael Jackson, and Elizabeth Taylor.
#booksky #bookreview
(1of2)
I was expecting a detailed autobiography about Carrie Fisher, what I got instead was a short memoir about her dad, Michael Jackson, and Elizabeth Taylor.
#booksky #bookreview
(1of2)
November 11, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Shockaholic by Carrie Fisher
I was expecting a detailed autobiography about Carrie Fisher, what I got instead was a short memoir about her dad, Michael Jackson, and Elizabeth Taylor.
#booksky #bookreview
(1of2)
I was expecting a detailed autobiography about Carrie Fisher, what I got instead was a short memoir about her dad, Michael Jackson, and Elizabeth Taylor.
#booksky #bookreview
(1of2)
Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein
I found this to be a very interesting read. Even though it is sci-fi and has some of those elements, I would label this more as philosophical.
I would describe the writing style as a strange mix of Isaac Asimov, Oscar Wilde, and Ayn Rand.
(1of3)
I found this to be a very interesting read. Even though it is sci-fi and has some of those elements, I would label this more as philosophical.
I would describe the writing style as a strange mix of Isaac Asimov, Oscar Wilde, and Ayn Rand.
(1of3)
November 8, 2025 at 12:13 PM
Stranger in a Strange Land by Robert Heinlein
I found this to be a very interesting read. Even though it is sci-fi and has some of those elements, I would label this more as philosophical.
I would describe the writing style as a strange mix of Isaac Asimov, Oscar Wilde, and Ayn Rand.
(1of3)
I found this to be a very interesting read. Even though it is sci-fi and has some of those elements, I would label this more as philosophical.
I would describe the writing style as a strange mix of Isaac Asimov, Oscar Wilde, and Ayn Rand.
(1of3)
Twin Firs by Paul Bright
Bears in the woods. Yes they are furry. Yes they are messy. Whichever type you are thinking about, the answer is yes
Definitely out of my comfort zone with this book. Not the usual 'fantasy' book I read. Although I'm sure its someone's fantasy
#booksky #bookreview
(1of2)
Bears in the woods. Yes they are furry. Yes they are messy. Whichever type you are thinking about, the answer is yes
Definitely out of my comfort zone with this book. Not the usual 'fantasy' book I read. Although I'm sure its someone's fantasy
#booksky #bookreview
(1of2)
November 5, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Twin Firs by Paul Bright
Bears in the woods. Yes they are furry. Yes they are messy. Whichever type you are thinking about, the answer is yes
Definitely out of my comfort zone with this book. Not the usual 'fantasy' book I read. Although I'm sure its someone's fantasy
#booksky #bookreview
(1of2)
Bears in the woods. Yes they are furry. Yes they are messy. Whichever type you are thinking about, the answer is yes
Definitely out of my comfort zone with this book. Not the usual 'fantasy' book I read. Although I'm sure its someone's fantasy
#booksky #bookreview
(1of2)
Cthulhu Lives! edited by Salome Jones
This anthology explores the fear of the unknown. Sure there are talks of witches and gods and creatures, but they are just background noise.
The true horror lies in what we don't know: the whos, the whys, the hows. We see the effects but not the cause.
(1of2)
This anthology explores the fear of the unknown. Sure there are talks of witches and gods and creatures, but they are just background noise.
The true horror lies in what we don't know: the whos, the whys, the hows. We see the effects but not the cause.
(1of2)
November 1, 2025 at 11:41 AM
Cthulhu Lives! edited by Salome Jones
This anthology explores the fear of the unknown. Sure there are talks of witches and gods and creatures, but they are just background noise.
The true horror lies in what we don't know: the whos, the whys, the hows. We see the effects but not the cause.
(1of2)
This anthology explores the fear of the unknown. Sure there are talks of witches and gods and creatures, but they are just background noise.
The true horror lies in what we don't know: the whos, the whys, the hows. We see the effects but not the cause.
(1of2)
October 27, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury
When I added this book to my TBR, I never intended to read it so close to Halloween. Coincidence? Fate? Divine Providence? Who's to say?
#booksky #bookreview
(1of4)
When I added this book to my TBR, I never intended to read it so close to Halloween. Coincidence? Fate? Divine Providence? Who's to say?
#booksky #bookreview
(1of4)
October 24, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Something Wicked This Way Comes by Ray Bradbury
When I added this book to my TBR, I never intended to read it so close to Halloween. Coincidence? Fate? Divine Providence? Who's to say?
#booksky #bookreview
(1of4)
When I added this book to my TBR, I never intended to read it so close to Halloween. Coincidence? Fate? Divine Providence? Who's to say?
#booksky #bookreview
(1of4)
The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson
Book 3 of the Mistborn series, and the conclusion of the OG trilogy. While I still think book 1 was the best, this was a close second. There are a lot of small details from books 1 and 2 that come into play in this one...
5/5
(1of3)
#booksky #bookreview
Book 3 of the Mistborn series, and the conclusion of the OG trilogy. While I still think book 1 was the best, this was a close second. There are a lot of small details from books 1 and 2 that come into play in this one...
5/5
(1of3)
#booksky #bookreview
October 22, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson
Book 3 of the Mistborn series, and the conclusion of the OG trilogy. While I still think book 1 was the best, this was a close second. There are a lot of small details from books 1 and 2 that come into play in this one...
5/5
(1of3)
#booksky #bookreview
Book 3 of the Mistborn series, and the conclusion of the OG trilogy. While I still think book 1 was the best, this was a close second. There are a lot of small details from books 1 and 2 that come into play in this one...
5/5
(1of3)
#booksky #bookreview
Reading through The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson and these two quotes really resonate with my thoughts on religion.
#mistborn #bookquotes #religion
#mistborn #bookquotes #religion
October 22, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Reading through The Hero of Ages by Brandon Sanderson and these two quotes really resonate with my thoughts on religion.
#mistborn #bookquotes #religion
#mistborn #bookquotes #religion
Why Grizzly Bears Should Wear Underpants by Matthew Inman
Despite the title, only a very small fraction has to do with the attire preferences of wild animals.
This book is pretty much a series of comics mostly with adult humor reminiscent of Robot Chicken or South Park.
4/5
#bookreview #booksky
Despite the title, only a very small fraction has to do with the attire preferences of wild animals.
This book is pretty much a series of comics mostly with adult humor reminiscent of Robot Chicken or South Park.
4/5
#bookreview #booksky
October 20, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Why Grizzly Bears Should Wear Underpants by Matthew Inman
Despite the title, only a very small fraction has to do with the attire preferences of wild animals.
This book is pretty much a series of comics mostly with adult humor reminiscent of Robot Chicken or South Park.
4/5
#bookreview #booksky
Despite the title, only a very small fraction has to do with the attire preferences of wild animals.
This book is pretty much a series of comics mostly with adult humor reminiscent of Robot Chicken or South Park.
4/5
#bookreview #booksky
Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
An interesting biographical graphic novel about what is was like for a young girl growing up in Iran in the late '70s through the 80's and the Islamic Revolution.
(1of2)
5/5
#booksky #bookreview
An interesting biographical graphic novel about what is was like for a young girl growing up in Iran in the late '70s through the 80's and the Islamic Revolution.
(1of2)
5/5
#booksky #bookreview
October 14, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
An interesting biographical graphic novel about what is was like for a young girl growing up in Iran in the late '70s through the 80's and the Islamic Revolution.
(1of2)
5/5
#booksky #bookreview
An interesting biographical graphic novel about what is was like for a young girl growing up in Iran in the late '70s through the 80's and the Islamic Revolution.
(1of2)
5/5
#booksky #bookreview
Island of the Sequined Love Nun by Christopher Moore
The best way to describe this book is "disgraced pilot gets hired to transport goods by well-funded missionaries working on a remote island of natives that worship a long-dead WW2 pilot".
5/5
#booksky #bookreview
The best way to describe this book is "disgraced pilot gets hired to transport goods by well-funded missionaries working on a remote island of natives that worship a long-dead WW2 pilot".
5/5
#booksky #bookreview
October 13, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Island of the Sequined Love Nun by Christopher Moore
The best way to describe this book is "disgraced pilot gets hired to transport goods by well-funded missionaries working on a remote island of natives that worship a long-dead WW2 pilot".
5/5
#booksky #bookreview
The best way to describe this book is "disgraced pilot gets hired to transport goods by well-funded missionaries working on a remote island of natives that worship a long-dead WW2 pilot".
5/5
#booksky #bookreview
Hope Vol. 1 by Dirk Manning
Indie superhero comic that is more about the consequences of vigilantism on family life as opposed to fighting supervillains or saving the world.
The main character is a mother who has to deal with family law after her civilian identity is made public.
4/5
#booksky
Indie superhero comic that is more about the consequences of vigilantism on family life as opposed to fighting supervillains or saving the world.
The main character is a mother who has to deal with family law after her civilian identity is made public.
4/5
#booksky
October 9, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Hope Vol. 1 by Dirk Manning
Indie superhero comic that is more about the consequences of vigilantism on family life as opposed to fighting supervillains or saving the world.
The main character is a mother who has to deal with family law after her civilian identity is made public.
4/5
#booksky
Indie superhero comic that is more about the consequences of vigilantism on family life as opposed to fighting supervillains or saving the world.
The main character is a mother who has to deal with family law after her civilian identity is made public.
4/5
#booksky
A Sloth's Guide to Mindfulness by Ton Mak and A Sloth's Guide to Taking It Easy by Sarah Jackson
Two short self-help books with a very similar message about relaxing and enjoying the moment.
3/5
(1of2)
#booksky #bookreview
Two short self-help books with a very similar message about relaxing and enjoying the moment.
3/5
(1of2)
#booksky #bookreview
October 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
A Sloth's Guide to Mindfulness by Ton Mak and A Sloth's Guide to Taking It Easy by Sarah Jackson
Two short self-help books with a very similar message about relaxing and enjoying the moment.
3/5
(1of2)
#booksky #bookreview
Two short self-help books with a very similar message about relaxing and enjoying the moment.
3/5
(1of2)
#booksky #bookreview
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
This was a challenge at first. Not because of the subject matter (although having a White author write a novel about Black maids in the 60's is problematic enough.) But actually because of the dialect and manner of speaking.
(1of3)
This was a challenge at first. Not because of the subject matter (although having a White author write a novel about Black maids in the 60's is problematic enough.) But actually because of the dialect and manner of speaking.
(1of3)
October 4, 2025 at 10:48 AM
The Help by Kathryn Stockett
This was a challenge at first. Not because of the subject matter (although having a White author write a novel about Black maids in the 60's is problematic enough.) But actually because of the dialect and manner of speaking.
(1of3)
This was a challenge at first. Not because of the subject matter (although having a White author write a novel about Black maids in the 60's is problematic enough.) But actually because of the dialect and manner of speaking.
(1of3)
At least now I know this has all been a simulation. Looking forward to thawing out!
#liquiddeath #horrorscope #aries
#liquiddeath #horrorscope #aries
October 1, 2025 at 4:03 PM
At least now I know this has all been a simulation. Looking forward to thawing out!
#liquiddeath #horrorscope #aries
#liquiddeath #horrorscope #aries
How To by Randall Munroe
Similar to his What If? books, How To gives detailed (if unrealistic) scientific and mathematical solutions to common problems. Includes such solutions as: the use of rockets to move a house, the cost to heat a lava moat, and how to power a house on Mars.
4/5
#booksky
Similar to his What If? books, How To gives detailed (if unrealistic) scientific and mathematical solutions to common problems. Includes such solutions as: the use of rockets to move a house, the cost to heat a lava moat, and how to power a house on Mars.
4/5
#booksky
October 1, 2025 at 6:21 AM
How To by Randall Munroe
Similar to his What If? books, How To gives detailed (if unrealistic) scientific and mathematical solutions to common problems. Includes such solutions as: the use of rockets to move a house, the cost to heat a lava moat, and how to power a house on Mars.
4/5
#booksky
Similar to his What If? books, How To gives detailed (if unrealistic) scientific and mathematical solutions to common problems. Includes such solutions as: the use of rockets to move a house, the cost to heat a lava moat, and how to power a house on Mars.
4/5
#booksky
September 26, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Liar, Liar by Lisa Jackson
I'm going to be honest, this was a chore to get through.
The first half is just backdrop for the second half, which takes place twenty years later.
If you are a fan of Jerry Springer, family drama, and convoluted murders, this is the book for you.
(1of2)
#booksky
I'm going to be honest, this was a chore to get through.
The first half is just backdrop for the second half, which takes place twenty years later.
If you are a fan of Jerry Springer, family drama, and convoluted murders, this is the book for you.
(1of2)
#booksky
September 24, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Liar, Liar by Lisa Jackson
I'm going to be honest, this was a chore to get through.
The first half is just backdrop for the second half, which takes place twenty years later.
If you are a fan of Jerry Springer, family drama, and convoluted murders, this is the book for you.
(1of2)
#booksky
I'm going to be honest, this was a chore to get through.
The first half is just backdrop for the second half, which takes place twenty years later.
If you are a fan of Jerry Springer, family drama, and convoluted murders, this is the book for you.
(1of2)
#booksky
Just rewatched Hot Fuzz over the weekend.
I think the end of the movie had the right idea of how to handle fascists.
I think the end of the movie had the right idea of how to handle fascists.
September 23, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Just rewatched Hot Fuzz over the weekend.
I think the end of the movie had the right idea of how to handle fascists.
I think the end of the movie had the right idea of how to handle fascists.
