#Easte Rec

[eastrec]

Easte Rec Presents: "Frostnatt" by 610 SAARi 🌙❄️

We’re thrilled to present Frostnatt, the latest single from 610 SAARi, part of his upcoming album Stund. This track is a bold fusion of post, breaks, trip-hop, lo-fi, and atmospheric drill, showcasing 610 SAARi’s unique sound and vision. 🌌

With Frostnatt, 610 SAARi explores a darker, more introspective side, blending atmospheric beats with a raw emotional edge. The title, meaning "Frosty Night" in Swedish, perfectly encapsulates the cold, haunting vibes that run throughout the track. It’s an instrumental journey that feels like there’s a hidden voice within the sound – a truly unique experience for the listener. 🌑🎶

This track represents a pivotal moment in 610 SAARi’s creative journey, marking the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. It’s both melancholic and hopeful, a reminder that no matter how dark the night may get, there’s always a sense of exploration for what comes next. 🌠

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🔗 Stream Frostnatt now and get ready for the full album Stund coming soon!

[stardewfanficwriters]

MONTHLY REC LIST: NOVEMBER EDITION

We have some absolutely amazing fics to recommend this month, some our members have written this month, and some old ones that we've been reading and sharing. Take a look! (but mind the tags - some of these are spicy)

Comments are always welcome 🩷

The Love You Want by orangemochafrapp - Sebastian/Female Player (14/?)

Coffee Beans, Candles, and Keyboards by Andrea_P_Quintell (June/Male Player)

Meant to Be by KellyCataclysm - Harvey/Female Player

They're All Safe by A_little_snail - Kent/Jodi

Lonely Dancers by lily_alphonse - Sam/Sebastian

Penny For Your Thoughts by Annetastic - Penny/Sebastian (7/?)

Spinning Truths and Spinning Lies 'Til Both Come Tumbling Down by Caelwyn - Shane/Sterling

Mine: Costume by spiritedKnight - Sebastian/Female Player

How Can I Help You Say Goodbye by Annetastic Sam/Sebastian

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood by ForgottenChesire - Morris/Pierre

all of the stars by anonymous - Maru/Penny

A Broken Loop by BitterRose13 - Farmer/Sen

Ask Me Anything by KellyCataclysm - Harvey/Female Player

Staring At The Sun, Can Burn The Heart by BirdieLouWho - Sebastian/Female Player

Sam to the Rescue by WriterofWorlds - Sam/Male Player

The Reason She Made it Back by lily_alphonse - Harvey/Female Player (Firefly inspired AU)

Valley Defense Squad by Nedjemet - Sebastian/Female Player (7/?)

Symphony of Seasons by purpleandgreen - Harvey/Player

The Unicorn in the Garden by Five_seas - Sebastian/Female player (4/?)

Mezzanine by sdvbraindump - Shane/Haley

A House in Pelican Town by nebraskashouse - Harvey/Female Player (2/?)

Lady of the Sciences and of the Sweet Pea by TheMerryPanda (Maru & Harvey)

Working Weekends by FightTheThorn - Sam & Shane

Contrast & Color by Mouse_213 - Sam/Sebastian

Bad Decisions by UrsulaNoodles - Haley/Harvey

Redhead Supernova by Writing_for_Soup - Haley/Leah

[beljar]

Israeli-Palestinian Discourse

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When does a native become a settler? by Yuval Evri, Hagar Kotef

Settler Colonialism and the Elimination of the Native by Patrick Wolfe

The Question of Palestine by Edward Said

Zionist Colonialism in Palestine (1965) by Fayez Sayegh

The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine by Ilan Pappe

Fateful Triangle: The United States, Israel, and the Palestinians by Noam Chomsky

Zionism and Colonialism by Gershon Shafir

Traces of History: Elementary Structures of Race by Patrick Wolfe

The Palestinians’ Inalienable Right to Resist by Louis Allday

On Palestine By Noam Chomsky, Ilan Pappe and Frank Barat

Read About Palestine // Quotes

Artworks: Bethlehem Street Scene Photograph No.1 - Bethlehem, Palestine by Lantern Press // Approach to Caipha, Bay of Acre, Coast of Palestine by William Henry Bartlett // Fountain of the Virgin, Nazareth, Palestine, C1927-C1931 // Tower of the Forty Martyrs, Ramla, Palestine, C1930S by Ewing Galloway // Light Shining in Church of the Nativity Photograph No.2 - Bethlehem, Palestine by Lantern Press // The Market, Haifa, Palestine, C1920S-C1930S // Holyland Land Palestine - 1650

@liriostigre

[regulusrules]

Yo, I saw your post about orientalism in relation to the "hollywood middle-east" tiktok!

How can a rando and university dropout get into and learn more about? Any literature or other content to recommend?

Hi!! Wow, you have no idea how you just pressed a button. I'll unleash 5+ years on you. And I'll even add for you open-sourced works that you can access as much as I can!

1. Videos

I often find this is the best medium nowadays to learn anything! I'll share with you some of the best that deal with the topic in different frames

• This is a video of Edward Said talking about his book, Orientalism. Said is the Palestinian- American critic who first introduced the term Orientalism, and is the father of postcolonial studies as a critical literary theory. In this book, you’ll find an in-depth analysis of the concept and a deconstruction of western stereotypes. It’s very simple and he explains everything in a very easy manner.

• How Islam Saved Western Civilization. A more than brilliant lecture by Professor Roy Casagranda. This, in my opinion, is one of the best lectures that gives credit to this great civilization, and takes you on a journey to understand where did it all start from.

• What’s better than a well-researched, general overview Crash Course about Islam by John Green? This is not necessarily on orientalism but for people to know more about the fundamental basis of Islam and its pillars. I love the whole playlist that they have done about the religion, so definitely refer to it if you're looking to understand more about the historical background! Also, I can’t possibly mention this Crash Course series without mentioning ... ↓

• The Medieval Islamicate World. Arguably my favourite CC video of all times. Hank Green gives you a great thorough depiction of the Islamic civilization when it rose. He also discusses the scientific and literary advancements that happened in that age, which most people have no clue about! And honestly, just his excitement while explaining the astrolabe. These two truly enlightened so many people with the videos they've made. Thanks, @sizzlingsandwichperfection-blog

2. Documentaries

• This is an AMAZING documentary called Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Villifies A People by the genius American media critic Jack Shaheen. He literally analysed more than 1000 movies and handpicked some to showcase the terribly false stereotypes in western depiction of Arab/Muslim cultures. It's the best way to go into the subject, because you'll find him analysing works you're familiar with like Aladdin and all sorts.

• Spain’s Islamic Legacy. I cannot let this opportunity go to waste since one of my main scopes is studying feminist Andalusian history. There are literal gems to be known about this period of time, when religious coexistence is documented to have actually existed. This documentary offers a needed break from eurocentric perspectives, a great bird-view of the Islamic civilization in Europe and its remaining legacy (that western history tries so hard to erase).

• When the Moors Ruled in Europe. This is one of the richest documentaries that covers most of the veiled history of Al-Andalus (Muslim Spain). Bettany Hughes discusses some of the prominent rulers, the brilliance of architecture in the Arab Muslim world, their originality and contributions to poetry and music, their innovative inventions and scientific development, and lastly, La Reconquista; the eventual fall and erasure of this grand civilization by western rulers.

3. Books

• Rethinking Orientalism by Reina Lewis. Lewis brilliantly breaks the prevailing stereotype of the “Harem”, yk, this stupid thought westerns projected about arab women being shut inside one room, not allowed to go anywhere from it, enslaved and without liberty, just left there for the sexual desires of the male figures, subjugated and silenced. It's a great read because it also takes the account of five different women living in the middle east.

• Nocturnal Poetics by Ferial Ghazoul. A great comparative text to understand the influence and outreach of The Thousand and One Nights. She applies a modern critical methodology to explore this classic literary masterpiece.

• The Question of Palestine by Edward Said. Since it's absolutely relevant, this is a great book if you're looking to understand more about the Palestinian situation and a great way to actually see the perspective of Palestinians themselves, not what we think they think.

• Arab-American Women's Writing and Performance by S.S. Sabry. One of my favourite feminist dealings with the idea of the orient and how western depictions demeaned arab women by objectifying them and degrading them to objects of sexual desire, like Scheherazade's characterization: how she was made into a sensual seducer, but not the literate, brilliantly smart woman of wisdom she was in the eastern retellings. The book also discusses the idea of identity and people who live on the hyphen (between two cultures), which is a very crucial aspect to understand arabs who are born/living in western countries.

• The Story of the Moors in Spain by Stanley Lane-Poole. This is a great book if you're trying to understand the influence of Islamic culture on Europe. It debunks this idea that Muslims are senseless, barbaric people who needed "civilizing" and instead showcases their brilliant civilization that was much advanced than any of Europe in the time Europe was labelled by the Dark Ages. (btw, did you know that arabic was the language of knowledge at that time? Because anyone who was looking to study advanced sciences, maths, philosophy, astronomy etc, had to know arabic because arabic-speaking countries were the center of knowledge and scientific advancements. Insane, right!)

• Convivencia and Medieval Spain. This is a collection of essays that delve further into the idea of “Convivencia”, which is what we call for religious coexistence. There's one essay in particular that's great called Were Women Part of Convivencia? which debunks all false western stereotypical images of women being less in Islamic belief. It also highlights how arab women have always been extremely cultured and literate. (They practiced medicine, studied their desired subjects, were writers of poetry and prose when women in Europe couldn't even keep their surnames when they married.)

4. Novels / Epistolaries

• Granada by Radwa Ashour. This is one of my favourite novels of all time, because Ashour brilliantly showcases Andalusian history and documents the injustices and massacres that happened to Muslims then. It covers the cultural erasure of Granada, and is also a story of human connection and beautiful family dynamics that utterly touches your soul.

• Dreams of Trespass by Fatema Mernissi. This is wonderful short read written in autobiographical form. It deconstructs the idea of the Harem in a postcolonial feminist lens of the French colonization of Morocco.

• Scheherazade Goes West by Mernissi. Mernissi brilliantly showcases the sexualisation of female figures by western depictions. It's very telling, really, and a very important reference to understand how the west often depicts middle-eastern women by boxing them into either the erotic, sensual beings or the oppressed, black-veiled beings. It helps you understand the actual real image of arab women out there (who are not just muslims btw; christian, jew, atheist, etc women do exist, and they do count).

• Letters of Lady Mary Wortley Montagu. This is a feminist travel epistolary of a British woman which covers the misconceptions that western people, (specifically male travelers) had recorded and transmitted about the religion, traditions and treatment of women in Constantinople, Turkey. It is also a very insightful sapphic text that explores her own engagement with women there, which debunks the idea that there are no queer people in the middle east.

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With all of these, you'll get an insight about the real arab / islamic world. Not the one of fanaticism and barbarity that is often mediated, but the actual one that is based on the fundamental essences of peace, love, and acceptance.

[charlott2n]

does anyone know this book. is it good. i really need to learn things. badly

[phoenixyfriend]

I feel like Born in East LA (1987) with Cheech Marín should be required viewing for anyone that's got strong views on border policy. It's "just" a comedy, but the workplace raid that kicks off the plot has lived in my head ever since I watched it as a teenager, along with the complications of trying to reenter a country you have every right to be in.

[crownedinkcomix]

Heretic adds a fresh twist to the religious horror genre, though it succumbs to some common contrivances. The film uses a SAW-like setup, with its victims forced into a series of choices that feel more like manipulative traps than real options. This formula creates tension, yet I found myself wondering why the characters complied so easily with their captor’s orchestrated scenarios.

In any horror film, some suspension of disbelief is expected. But even as someone who doesn’t consider themselves particularly clever, I kept thinking: why not refuse to play along? Rather than submitting to the “Door A or Door B” choices, I’d likely ignore the options entirely, maybe even wait by the front door until the timer ran out.

The captor, played well by Hugh Grant, openly admits to setting a lock timer and adding signal-blocking metal walls to prevent phone calls, yet he insists on maintaining the illusion that he’s not forcing these girls to participate in his game. Given that his philosophy centers on the idea that religion is all about “control,” his strategy would have been stronger if he were more openly coercive rather than relying on these thinly disguised choices. His indirect approach feels less like a character-driven choice and more like a narrative convenience.

Despite these issues, Heretic is still a compelling entry in modern religious horror. It manages some surprising twists and offers a unique approach to the genre. For those seeking something new, it’s a worthwhile watch, especially when compared to recent offerings like Late Night with the Devil.

[rayan12sworld]

💙Certain As the Sun Rising in the East

Anonymous

Summary:

“They’re looking for an army of Wens. Not monsters from their nightmares.”

To help hide the Wens, he cursed all of them. They could see each other as they once were, but in the rest of the world, a story grew. Deep in the Burial Mounds lived terrifying & dangerous monsters. Even more so, these beasts guarded a treasure trove. If you dared enter the forest & managed to get your hands on the flowers there, it would heal anything. (Actually, it's just Wen Qing's painstakingly grown medicine garden. Sometimes, she'll let intruders get away with stealing the right medicine. She's a doctor, dammit)

Word spreads about the monsters that should have been eliminated long ago & the magic plants. One day, Wei Wuxian comes face to face with the one person he thought he'd never see again. Lan Zhan doesn't want to fight the Beast. Wei Wuxian tries to send him on his way, but Lan Zhan refuses, deciding to come back again and again, studying the monsters.

Wei Wuxian & the Wens don't need to be saved. Wei Wuxian doesn't miss his best friend. He doesn't his curse lifted. He wants Lan Zhan to go and be safe, not come back.

(Stubborn Beauty & the Beast tale)

Chapter:3/?

Words:14,673

Status:ongoing

[tf2incorrectquotes]

Zhanna: *proudly* Мама, this is my fiance, Jane!

Soldier: *salutes* Ma'am!

Zhanna: *also proudly* And this is our boyfriend, Jackie!

Spy: *automatically* It is Jacques! *to Zhanna's mother, a tad awkwardly* Enchanté de vous rencontrer, madame.

Heavy's Mother: ...

[jessread-s]

Thank you to Saga Press, an imprint of Simon & Schuster, for the free copy for review

✩🐉🫖Review:

An enthralling adventure with a love that lasts lifetimes!

“The Last Dragon of the East” follows Sai, a matchmaker born with the ability to see the red threads of fate between soulmates, after he is thrust into the search for a dragon long thought extinct. As his own thread of fate, one that is gray and fraying, begins to move, he may be able to solve the mystery of his Fated One at the other end of the line. 

Kwan’s romantasy debut is captivating, weaving together her atmospheric writing and elements of Chinese mythology. I love how she incorporates the red threads of fate into her storyline to enhance the romance between San and Jyn. Their dynamic is such a breath of fresh air! Sai isn’t your typical MC, giving new meaning to the phrase “I’m a lover not a fighter.” His big heart perfectly balances Jyn’s more guarded personality. She initially tries to push him away when fate crosses their paths, but she soon comes to realize what I already knew from the start: their connection is undeniable. It manifests itself in their playful banter, their yearning glances, and the sacrifices they make for each other as the novel progresses.

Kwan is intentional about choosing to tell this story from Sai’s point-of-view and I could not get enough of his voice! She skillfully alternates between multiple different timelines to both build suspense and shed light on the mystery surrounding Sai’s unusual thread. The twists propelled me forward until I ran out of pages to read. While the end wrapped up a bit too quickly, I still found it satisfying. I hope there will be more to come from Kwan in this genre!

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[inmate-24601-911]

I want to get out...

[philippageorgiou]

anyone have any non-fiction book recs? sociology / social science / politics type stuff? i've been reading a lot about socialism and abolition and colonialism and palestine, and have planned my next few 'themes' but if anyone has any other recs for me to add to the list pls lmk!!!

[heavenlyyshecomes]

women in translation month who wants to read these with me

[noahhawthorneauthor]

May was full of heists, hurt/comfort, and banter.

The Last Sun was a relisten for me, I absolutely needed some Rune and Brand in my life. I'm currently listening to The Prince's Poisoned Vow and really enjoying it, and I'm finishing up The Rivers Ran East. If I had to pick a favorite, Fiorenzo and A Power Unbound would be vying for first place.

[corvidaedream]

sometimes i get very passionate about my job and how important it can be to give an accurate history of a moment in american history that's frequently referenced but which the general public in america has a lot of misconceptions about

and other times i spend an unproductive day trying to explain outdated tax law to a child who isn't equipped to understand, but who is very intent on asking "why?" repeatedly and i think maybe i understand why this protest specifically gets misrepresented and glossed over in schools.

[not-your-babyy13]

the case of the East Highland Slasher [masterpost]

Chapter :6/6 [Complete]🔪 Euphoria  🥤Rating: E

⚠️Major and Minor Character Deaths⚠️

Junior year is bound to be a stressful time in any students life. There’s prepping for the SATs, choosing a prom date and…uncovering who the murderer running around East Highland is. Hoping that by solving the mystery she will finally be recognized as someone other than ‘Cassie Howard’s little sister’, Lexi must enlist the help of her academic rival, Fezco, who has been a thorn in her side since his former school merged with East Highland Academy before their friends or themselves become the next victim.

Chapter 1: there has been a murder

With Halloween coming up, Lexi Howard, a A+ student at East Highland Academy, is forced to give up a night of studying in favor of the first Halloween party of the season. After a tense moment between her academic rival, Fezco, the students are shocked to find out a murder has happened on the school grounds.

Chapter 2: don't you watch scary movies?

With Rue unwilling to join her in solving the case of the East Highland Slasher, Lexi has no choice but to accept the help of her academic rival, Fez. The investigation starts off on a rocky, and rather traumatic foot.

Chapter 3: I see hot people

East Highland Academy returns to school, but tensions are rising between friends. Without much evidence to find the murderer, Fez puts together interviews with the other students to see if anyone has anything of value to the case. The slasher claims another victim.

Chapter 4: be afraid, be very afraid

Fez reluctantly goes with Lexi to check out Nate's dorm for any evidence related to the murders. And later in the library, Lexi and Fez realize that they might not hate each other like they thought.

Chapter 5: we've traced the call...it's coming from inside the house

Lexi has a movie night with Kat and Rue where they come to terms with the loss of their friends and she accidentally finds out one of Kat's extracurriculars.

Chapter 6: our love is god. let's go get a latte

After a note is left in her room, Lexi decides that she is going to come face to face with the murderer on her own. And the East Highland Slasher causes chaos on Halloween night when they take another victim.