#books of millionaires

[palatinewolfsblog]

"We should measure the prosperity of a nation not by the number of millionaires but by the absence of poverty, the prevalence of health, the efficiency of public schools, and the number of people who can and do read worthwhile books." W.E.B. Du Bois.

[pretty-paid-and-put-up]

[noomyguts]

Since the show has already shaken the books timeline and events up so much I'd love if they could walk Armand back from the multi million dollar tech bro he's sort of starting as, no more private jets, no more private islands please

I know he becomes a millionaire in queen of the damned to buy himself and Daniel luxury things/experiences/the island, but I feel like we are already starting the story here when we get introduced to him in the show, except it's a sort of mock version of the life he has with Daniel in Queen of the Damned.

The show presents an alternate history from the book that has Louis and Armand stay together after Paris, Armand and Daniels first meeting be at Daniel and Louis interview in 1973, Armand erases Daniels memories of him, Armand doesn't turn Daniel in the 80s, and Daniel ages 50 more years.

Instead of being in a relationship with Daniel, Armand has remained in his relationship with Louis in a very twisted parallel.

Instead of building a house on an island filled with cherished memories with Daniel, he built a concrete box in Dubai filled with loaded memorabilia to match his life with louis. They're surrounded by wealth and luxury, but it comes across cold and hollow.

Assume without Devi's Minion plotline from the 70s-80s happening (as far as we know), Armand would have had to adapt to the modern world, without Daniel, alongside Louis instead.

His hobbies he loved sharing with Daniel (from the book) are either absent altogether in season 1-2 or get reflected in a empty way with louis in Dubai. His interest in art, fashion, Interior decorating, technology are all very muted from the eccentric, eclectic, hyperfixations we know Armand from the books to have had.

SO in the next seasons I hope we see Armand post divorce, depression era 2, hoping around from hoarder apartment to hoarder apartment, I want filthy kitchens, wild outfits, books and movies scattered everywhere, tanks on every surface, cables wires and computers, every game system ever??

except instead of his interest being a source of happiness for him like in the book, they should make it a little self destructive.

I want him to spiral into his interest, I want him so out of his mind with self bought distractions he can't keep up with hiring staff anymore, he's unstable, he's on his own, he's on the city bus like everyone else, and trying not to think about how he's tanked his life.

I think that'd be interesting. A way to take his character from the book and twist it a little to match his current situation in the show.

Like Daniel is already a vampire now, he doesn't need to be sugar baby spoiled/swept off his feet by Armand in order to like him, Armand needs to be humbled even further, and once the false persona Armand built with Louis fades, Daniel will like him all the more for it, and possibly be the one to help him out of that low place.

[javelinbk]

“Well, I gave them what they wanted. I gave 'em a megamaterial gift gala and I hope it brings them great pleasure. Julian, Yoko, both seemed much relieved that I went back to being my other, older, lesser self. And if that's what they want, they can have it till the money runs out or I do with a Merry Christmas and a Happy Fuckin' New Year on top."

John Lennon after his suggestion to ‘give each other’ as Christmas presents does not go down well with his wife and 14-year-old son. Excerpt from Dakota Days by John Green

[vertigoartgore]

Adi Granov's cover run on Iron Man Vol.3 #75-83 (LGY : #420-427).

[deathcandylove]

Gala Shere Khan

He looks snazzy. I thought a cane would give him an bit more elegance.

[aspenaspenaspenaspenaspen]

Dex says:

Eat The Rich✨✨

[the-gershomite]

The Dark Horse Book of Witchcraft -2004- Dark Horse Comics

"MacBeth"

written by William Shakespeare

adaptation & drawings by Tony Millionaire

colors by Jim Campbell

[cinematvns]

Forbidden Desire - Prologue (on Wattpad) https://www.wattpad.com/1495795903-forbidden-desire-prologue?utm_source=web&utm_medium=tumblr&utm_content=share_reading&wp_uname=CINEMATVNS Since the age of 19, Nicholas Pendleton has been on a relentless journey to build his family's empire-and his own. Now the owner of a world-renowned architectural company with projects across the United States and Europe, his name is synonymous with power, wealth, and impeccable taste. Despite his success and striking good looks, at 43, Nicholas remains unattached, having grown weary of women who only see him as a ticket to fortune. Everything changes the moment he meets Katherine McCallister. The daughter of one of his most influential investors, Sir Darwin McCallister, Katherine is not only breathtakingly beautiful but also carries an undeniable presence that captivates him instantly. For the first time in years, Nicholas feels a pull that goes beyond anything material. But there's one problem-Katherine is 17 years younger, and he knows his family would never approve. Torn between desire and the fear of risking everything he's built, Nicholas must decide whether to follow his heart or let the opportunity of a lifetime slip away.

[1-ufo]

I know I have friends here who absolutely love Simon so I have to update that he needs some good vibes sent his way.

His absolute dumbass one braincelled self has gone and eaten something he was not supposed to and it’s caused an intestinal blockage and he needs to have surgery tomorrow to get it removed.

It’s not surprising. He’s got some PICA tendencies but it IS frustrating and it IS expensive and I’m mad at him for being too stupid for self preservation.

I know he can’t help it. His brain is pea sized. But my god. There’s absolutely no intelligence behind his eyes and now it’s costing me a lot of money to save his dumb life. Hoping he didn’t kill any of his intestines because of this.

[ariebold-author]

The Wright Girl - New Release

[ex1ledbrethren]

the amount of people that cannot fathom the fact i dont want to make a stupid amount of money, i just want to be able to live, is both a little concerning and not surprising at all

[chameli]

i fucking hate books where the plot is “boring bland heroine is forcefully married off to an evil guy, but is planning to seduce & kill him (for whatever reason) but omg! she ends up falling in love with him because he’s SOOO hawt and sexi!!111”

like what the fuck. i want to see the plan actually go through. where’s the murder?

[shamareevhall]

Building wealth starts in the mind 📚

[sassysnowperson]

You know, while I understand the complaint of, "I hate how books are marketed these days, don't give me a list of tags or a snippet in the middle of a list of *LGBTQ Books!* Tell me what it's about," I've privately been on the side of - different people need different information! This probably really works for some brains.

But. I recently saw a blurb for She Who Became the Sun by Shelly Parker Chan that described it as having an ace genderqueer main character with a lesbian wife and they set great boundaries with each other and communicate really well!

And...look yes, this *is* the first book I've read that had an obviously ace character enjoying sex in a way that felt true to the ace experience. *But*, uh, look. Those spouses got married right after the last one's fiancee got flayed alive and it was absolutely a political move. The book itself is about someone scrambling for greatness out of nothing and willing to trample whatever is needed on the way. It's not a love story. It's a very, very good story about power and corruption and survival. And it's written in a fascinating distant third person narration voice that is engaging and off-putting at the same time.

So yeah, I do still believe different people need different information. But also maybe do not pick up She Who Became the Sun for the sake of the ace genderqueer main character and the lesbian wife.

[gdnewsam]

A Weekend Affair audiobook

By Noelle Vella