Y Lee
@ylee.bsky.social
A Canadian expat in Taiwan.
Books, movies, coffee/espresso, rum, straight razors, fountain pens, bread, chocolate, Heritage style
Books, movies, coffee/espresso, rum, straight razors, fountain pens, bread, chocolate, Heritage style
This is a good place as any to ask. I'm looking for some High/Epic Fantasy that has an emphasis on language, character, and thematic development. Not interested in an unfinished series, though. Any suggestions? Thanks!
#Books #Booksky #Fantasy #Literature #FantasyLit
#Books #Booksky #Fantasy #Literature #FantasyLit
January 22, 2026 at 4:43 AM
This is a good place as any to ask. I'm looking for some High/Epic Fantasy that has an emphasis on language, character, and thematic development. Not interested in an unfinished series, though. Any suggestions? Thanks!
#Books #Booksky #Fantasy #Literature #FantasyLit
#Books #Booksky #Fantasy #Literature #FantasyLit
When it was initially released, I'd heard it was going to be four books. It wasn't until recently that I found it it was sold to the publisher as a trilogy.
January 20, 2026 at 2:57 AM
When it was initially released, I'd heard it was going to be four books. It wasn't until recently that I found it it was sold to the publisher as a trilogy.
Not quite on the level of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, but a gallant effort nonetheless.
January 18, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Not quite on the level of Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, but a gallant effort nonetheless.
Pro tip: Never shovel your own snow if you can use medical reasons to get a sympathy shoveler. 😁
January 16, 2026 at 5:48 AM
Pro tip: Never shovel your own snow if you can use medical reasons to get a sympathy shoveler. 😁
I'm not familiar with the geography of Paris at all.
It's just the first time I've ever looked somewhat closely at a painting, and I was just impressed with the possibility of that little detail.
It's just the first time I've ever looked somewhat closely at a painting, and I was just impressed with the possibility of that little detail.
January 13, 2026 at 3:41 AM
I'm not familiar with the geography of Paris at all.
It's just the first time I've ever looked somewhat closely at a painting, and I was just impressed with the possibility of that little detail.
It's just the first time I've ever looked somewhat closely at a painting, and I was just impressed with the possibility of that little detail.
It looks like the golden-haired dog is sniffing the ground and the gray dog is already aware of it. Are there any other clues in that picture which may indicate the wind direction?
January 12, 2026 at 5:17 AM
It looks like the golden-haired dog is sniffing the ground and the gray dog is already aware of it. Are there any other clues in that picture which may indicate the wind direction?
Are the dogs in the center, in that lighter patch? The gray dog is looking to the left, and the golden one is a little further back and coming forward?
January 12, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Are the dogs in the center, in that lighter patch? The gray dog is looking to the left, and the golden one is a little further back and coming forward?
Yeah. I became interested in Portugal because of Macao. Both places punched well above their weight among their geographic neighbors.
January 8, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Yeah. I became interested in Portugal because of Macao. Both places punched well above their weight among their geographic neighbors.
It does seem like a beautiful country—heat waves, fires, and Chega excepted.
January 8, 2026 at 8:14 AM
It does seem like a beautiful country—heat waves, fires, and Chega excepted.
You've referenced Portugal/Portuguese/Portuguese culture a couple of times on here, as well as a part in Karla's Choice. Is there an underlying interest there for you?
January 8, 2026 at 12:33 AM
You've referenced Portugal/Portuguese/Portuguese culture a couple of times on here, as well as a part in Karla's Choice. Is there an underlying interest there for you?
Hey, at least you didn't drive in that condition. 😁
January 7, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Hey, at least you didn't drive in that condition. 😁
There's one in every crowd. 😁
January 5, 2026 at 12:05 AM
There's one in every crowd. 😁
I grew up on the Canadian prairies. That looked like a winter scene even before I read your post.
January 5, 2026 at 12:04 AM
I grew up on the Canadian prairies. That looked like a winter scene even before I read your post.
Can I ask for best High/Epic Fantasy reads (that aren't Tolkien 😁)? I'm on the lookout for notable works in that subgenre.
January 2, 2026 at 1:30 AM
Can I ask for best High/Epic Fantasy reads (that aren't Tolkien 😁)? I'm on the lookout for notable works in that subgenre.
@scalzi.com @andrewliptak.com
Culture vs fun has always (co-)existed. It's a trip to a museum or national park vs a trip to an amusement park or a major shopping center. There isn't anything new to the argument, just a shift in the proportional share of each and how loudly people shout their views.
Culture vs fun has always (co-)existed. It's a trip to a museum or national park vs a trip to an amusement park or a major shopping center. There isn't anything new to the argument, just a shift in the proportional share of each and how loudly people shout their views.
December 28, 2025 at 2:18 AM
@scalzi.com @andrewliptak.com
Culture vs fun has always (co-)existed. It's a trip to a museum or national park vs a trip to an amusement park or a major shopping center. There isn't anything new to the argument, just a shift in the proportional share of each and how loudly people shout their views.
Culture vs fun has always (co-)existed. It's a trip to a museum or national park vs a trip to an amusement park or a major shopping center. There isn't anything new to the argument, just a shift in the proportional share of each and how loudly people shout their views.