#stephen rowley

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i hope sometime soon andrew rannells gets over his hatred for the word ‘guncle’ because i desperately need him to be patrick in the film adaptation of ‘the guncle’

[mywingsareonwheels]

Gaaaaah thanks to KJ Charles I really have picked up a new handful of blorbos and relatively few people who know who tf I'm talking about. ;-)

(They are Such Good blorbos though. Blorbos from my awesome queer historical (sometimes also fantasy) romance.)

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I’m Manifesting My Dream Community—Are You Part of It?

I know, with absolute certainty, that the universe is aligning everything perfectly. The bus is already mine in the unseen—it is simply waiting for the right moment to manifest in the physical. And once it does, it will be transformed into a mobile living space, a tiny home on wheels. This will be the bridge leading me to my people, my soul family. They are the ones who will co-create the vision of our treehouse homestead community.

The Journey: A Path Both Physical and Digital

Once the universe delivers the bus, the real adventure begins. I will start the painstaking process of conversion. It will become a fully functional, cozy, and sustainable mobile home. Every step of the transformation—tearing out the old seats, insulating, building the interior, installing off-grid systems—will be documented and shared. My followers will witness the challenges, the victories, and the moments of creative ingenuity that bring this vision to life.

But this journey isn’t just about where I go. It's about how I reach out into the world through my presence. I do this both in person and online.

Social media will be my compass as much as intuition will be. My blog, Rooted & Roaming, will act as a digital manifestation tool. My TikTok, Instagram, and other social media platforms will also serve this purpose. They will be a Beacon. They will call in those who resonate with my vision. Every video, every post, every heartfelt message will extend the invitation: Are you part of this? Do you feel it too?

The Magnetic Call: Attracting My Soul Family

I trust that the right people will find me as I document this journey. They will recognize the energy, the mission, and the calling. Some will offer wisdom. Others will offer hands to build. Some will simply affirm that I am on the right path. This community will not be found through force—it will come together through resonance.

I will visit gatherings, spiritual retreats, intentional communities, and sacred spaces. I will speak my truth and listen deeply to those who cross my path. Each interaction will be a thread weaving the tapestry of what is to come. Some will be fleeting, others will be lifelong, and I welcome it all with open arms.

The Moment of Alignment

And then, I will know.

A moment will arrive. Perhaps it will be during a conversation under the stars. It could be a shared vision around a fire. It might be a deep recognition in someone’s eyes. Then, I will realize I have found my people. It will not be something I have to force or analyze. It will simply be. The universe will whisper: This is it. You are home.

Until that moment, I continue to trust, to create, to share, and to open myself to all possibilities. My community is already forming. The connections are already aligning. The journey has already begun.

And soon, I will be driving toward it on four wheels. I will be guided by spirit, heart, and the infinite wisdom of the universe. It's a journey in a home I built with my own hands.

Join the Journey: Be Part of the Magic

This journey is not just mine—it is ours. If you feel called to be part of something beautiful, I invite you to subscribe to my email list. You can witness the unfolding of a dream. You will also support the creation of a community built on love, connection, and sustainability.

By sharing my story, following along, and engaging with my content, you help bring this vision to life. As this blog and my social media presence grow, so will the resources that allow me to manifest this dream. And once that happens, the real magic begins.

Leave a comment below—let me know what resonates with you. Are you on a similar journey? Do you feel the call of community? Let’s connect and build something extraordinary together. ✨

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Arrangement

These wines are so incredibly flowery on intake. It’s rather shocking. It’s like young Cote Rotie–but on a Cotes du Rhone budget. And I keep asking myself if it’s something psychological, like, is it because woman-winemaker, or because the labels are beautifully nature-inspired? The first second you cram your nose into any of these, the first impulse is just flat-out shocking flowery-ness. And…

[wormwoodandhoney]

imaginary musical: the guncle, based on the book by stephen rowley

based on the novel of the same name, the guncle is the story of andrew rannells as patrick ("gay uncle patrick", gup for short), a retired actor living happily in palm springs. when his brother's wife unexpectedly dies and his brother has a health crisis of his own, patrick suddenly takes on guardianship of his young niece and nephew. he tackles grief and responsibility by teaching his young charges to live by his "guncle rules", and meets a possible new love interest (jeremy pope) along the way.

also featuring alex brightman, ruthie ann miles, and jessie mueller.

[lookatallthembooks]

2024 Reading Wrap

I read 41 books in total in 2024 which wasone above my goal! They were all fantastic.

(Disclaimer: I'm aware that some authors on my list are problematic with their views. I became aware AFTER reading them or I was aware and bought them at a very discounted price to minimise any funds that go to them. Reading IS and always has been political).

What i read:

Geek Love by Katherine Dunn

The Changeling by Thomas Middleton and William Rowley

Poor Things by Alasdair Gray

Crazy to Leave You by Marilyn Simon Rothstein

The Backbone of the World by Stephen Graham Jones

Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros

Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield

Welcome to Our Hillbrow by Phaswane Mpe

Well by Lisa Kron

In the Dreamhouse by Carmen Maria Machado

Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder by Holly Jackson (reread)

In Between Two Worlds by Steven Cranston

Iron Flame by Rebecca Yarros

Upgrade by Blake Crouch

The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt

Tangerine by Christine Mangan

The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks

These Infinite Threads by Tahereh Mafi

The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

The Wicked King by Holly Black

The Queen of Nothing by Holly Black

All This Twosted Glory by Tahereh Mafi

Part of Your World by Abbey Jimenez

Twilight by Stephanie Meyer (reread)

The Hobbit by J.R.R Tolkien

Caraval by Stephanie Garber

Legendary by Stephanie Garber

Finale by Steohanie Garber

The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allen Poe (short story)

What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher

Weyward by Emilia Hart

We Have Always Lived in the Castle by Shirley Jackson

The Ghost Woods by C.J Cooke

Nightwood by Djuna Barnes

Brainwyrms by Alison Rumfitt

Ness by Robert Macfarlane and Stanley Donwood

The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

The Inmate by Frieda McFadden

Spectacular by Stephanie Garber

The Christmas Tree Farm by Laurie Gilmore

I thoroughly enjoyed each of these books (because I will DNF if I'm not enjoying it ngl) and rated quite a few of them five stars. However, I do have my favourites:

5th : Well by Lisa Kron

This is a 'well' thought out play that had me inteuiged from the start. It reflects on illness through a neighbourhood of people and different characters, specifically character Lisa's mother. It's funny and reflective and a big recommendation! What i really loved about this is the creativity of it. Creating this through the form a play creates an interesting idea on a stage, rather than on a page! I also just had a lot of fun reading it.

4th: The whole Caraval series by Stephanie Garber

A young adult series that follows two sisters who decide to join the game of Caraval. It's a young adult series so a nice, simple read. It's perfect for resting your brain and escaping from reality for a little while, which is exactly why I loved it. The characters were fun and it was filled with magic, something I need after a hard semester. Not only this, but also how fast paced each book was! It was such a fun and easy going read!

3rd: Poor Things by Alasdair Grey

I love this book so much and genuinely think the film did not do it justice! Please, if you can, READ THIS BOOK. Based in Glasgow, McCandless befriends scientist Godwin Baxter, who saves a woman's life after she jumped from a bridge. What i really loved in this book is the medical/scientific illustrations, which usually reflect on something in the chapter. I also loved the reversal of gender roles and how the book raises the question 'where does a story really begin?' Also the ending was a masterpiece (and completely different from the film. BETTER than the film) (I'm not hating on the film, it's a great movie, but a horrible adaptation).

2nd: In the Dreamhouse by Carmen Maria Machado

A real life story from Machado's life. Her experience of abuse in a lesbian relationship and her reflections. What makes this book great is the structure- she writes in second person narrative whilst writing about the abuse, and first person when talking about herself BEFORE the abuse. This was such an incredible read, yet not very enjoyable due to the themes. Her formatting is genius and puts us in the situation. Literally. She uses a 'choose your own adventure story' as a chapter to make the reader experience everything with her. Her use of chapters in general is fascinating and is why this book is 2nd on my top 5 list. Specifically the 1 page chapter 'dreamhouse as epiphany'. Such a hard hitting page that really makes you reflect and close the book for a few minutes. I could talk about this book all day.

In the Dreamhouse was fighting for top spot but my heart just really feels that there was a series above all else. I was hyperfixated for months (and still am) and wouldn't stop yapping about it. It's plot twists had my jaw hanging. The characters had me laughing and sometimes panicking for them.

My top book (series) of 2024 was The Cruel Prince/Folk of the Aire series!

These books have such a chokehold on me. The end of part 1 in the 1st book had me gasping. My eyes were traveling back and forth across the page so fast and I really couldn't put the book down. I had to force myself to stop after The Queen of Nothing, rather than going onto The Stolen Heir, to try calm my obsession down a little. The politics in this book are incredible and well thought out. The drama was so well written and Black really was good at the twists and turns of the book. I never expected half the things to happen!

Also, Jude may be my most favourite character i have ever read. She's so cool and clever. Kinda crazy too but that's why she's such an interesting character. Cardan's character development is amazing too and his back story made me feel so genuinely sorry for him. All the other characters are so good and well written too. Theyre so diverse in personality. Just overall, this series was a big wow and I am still obsessed.

So that was 2024! I'm not setting myself a book goal this year, even though I found my 40 quite easy. It's unecessary pressure on myself! I have a busy year ahead, but so many books to read, so I'm just going with the flow. I can't wait to read more new books as I have fantastic ones up on my shelves waiting for me to pick them.

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faceclaim suggestions for house harlaw plsss

𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐁𝐎𝐑𝐍 ! so  currently  the  iron  islands  (  including  house  harlaw  )  have  no  muses  whatsoever  and  i  would  definitely  love  to  see  them  fill  up  as  they  will  be  hugely  related  in  many  upcoming  plot  drops!  but  some  fc  ideas  for  the  harlaws  would  be  freya  allan,  esther  yu,  travis  fimmel,  katheryn  winnick,  alexander  ludwig,  bill  skarsgard,  alex  høgh  andersen,  sophie  turner,  emilia  clarke,  alexander  dreymon,  arnas  fedaravicius,  mark  rowley,  millie  brady,  lorenzo  richelmy,  benedict  wong,  remy  hii,  zhang  linghe,  adam  copeland,  amy  wren,  alyssa  sutherland,  ana  de  armas,  angela  baby,  anna  shaffer,  antonia  thomas,  archie  renaux,  hannah new, jessica parker kennedy, toby stephens, claudia  kim,  chu  jahyeon,  daniel  henney,  dianne  doan,  dylan  wang,  erin  kellyman,  jacob  anderson,  katie  findlay,  kiana  madeira,  kit  young,  kuang  tian,  meng  ziyi,  oscar  isaac,  sonoya  mizuno,  steve  toussaint,  taika  waititi,  thaddea  graham,  theo  nate,  wang  haoxuan,  xiao  zhan,  xu  kai,  zhang  chenxiao,  or  zoe  robins.

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Who Likes Tariffs? Some U.S. Industries Are Eager for Them.

The United States buys more steel from Canada than from any other country, and those imports will become much more expensive under tariffs President Trump intends to impose this week. That’s good news to Stephen Capone, president of Capone Iron Corporation of Rowley, Mass., which makes steel stairs, handrails, gratings and other products and has around 100 employees. For too long, he said,…

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Commons Vote

On: Finance (No. 2) Bill: Third Reading

Ayes: 215 (98.6% Con, 0.9% Ind, 0.5% DUP) Noes: 19 (94.7% SNP, 5.3% PC) Absent: ~416

Likely Referenced Bill: Finance (No. 2) Act 2010

Description: A Bill to grant certain duties, to alter other duties, and to amend the law relating to the National Debt and the Public Revenue, and to make further provision in connection with finance.

Originating house: Commons Current house: Unassigned Bill Stage: Royal Assent

Individual Votes:

Ayes

Conservative (211 votes)

Aaron Bell Alan Mak Alberto Costa Alec Shelbrooke Alex Burghart Alex Chalk Alicia Kearns Alok Sharma Amanda Milling Andrew Griffith Andrew Jones Andrew Lewer Andrew Murrison Andrew Percy Andrew Selous Andy Carter Angela Richardson Anna Firth Anne Marie Morris Anne-Marie Trevelyan Anthony Browne Antony Higginbotham Ben Everitt Ben Spencer Ben Wallace Bernard Jenkin Bill Wiggin Bim Afolami Bob Blackman Bob Seely Brandon Lewis Caroline Ansell Caroline Nokes Charles Walker Cherilyn Mackrory Chris Clarkson Chris Grayling Chris Green Chris Philp Conor Burns Craig Tracey Craig Williams Damian Hinds Daniel Kawczynski Danny Kruger David Davis David Duguid David Jones David Rutley David Simmonds Dean Russell Dehenna Davison Derek Thomas Desmond Swayne Duncan Baker Edward Argar Edward Leigh Elizabeth Truss Elliot Colburn Esther McVey Felicity Buchan Fiona Bruce Gagan Mohindra Gareth Bacon Gareth Davies Gareth Johnson Gary Sambrook Gavin Williamson Geoffrey Clifton-Brown Gillian Keegan Graham Brady Graham Stuart Greg Hands Greg Smith Guy Opperman Harriett Baldwin Heather Wheeler Helen Whately Holly Mumby-Croft Huw Merriman Iain Duncan Smith Iain Stewart Jack Brereton Jack Lopresti Jackie Doyle-Price Jacob Rees-Mogg Jacob Young James Cartlidge James Cleverly James Davies James Duddridge James Sunderland James Wild Jane Hunt Jane Stevenson Jeremy Quin Jerome Mayhew Jo Churchill John Glen John Howell John Lamont Jonathan Djanogly Jonathan Gullis Julia Lopez Julian Lewis Julian Smith Julian Sturdy Justin Tomlinson Katherine Fletcher Kelly Tolhurst Kemi Badenoch Kevin Hollinrake Kieran Mullan Kit Malthouse Laura Farris Laura Trott Lee Rowley Leo Docherty Lia Nici Liam Fox Lisa Cameron Louie French Lucy Frazer Luke Hall Marcus Jones Mark Fletcher Mark Francois Mark Garnier Mark Logan Martin Vickers Matt Hancock Matt Warman Matthew Offord Mel Stride Michael Ellis Michael Fabricant Michael Gove Michael Tomlinson Mike Freer Mike Wood Mims Davies Neil O'Brien Nick Fletcher Nick Gibb Nicola Richards Nigel Huddleston Paul Beresford Paul Holmes Paul Howell Pauline Latham Penny Mordaunt Peter Aldous Peter Bottomley Philip Dunne Philip Hollobone Priti Patel Ranil Jayawardena Rebecca Harris Rebecca Pow Rehman Chishti Richard Bacon Richard Drax Richard Fuller Rob Butler Robbie Moore Robert Buckland Robert Courts Robert Goodwill Robert Halfon Robert Largan Robert Syms Robin Millar Robin Walker Royston Smith Sajid Javid Sally-Ann Hart Saqib Bhatti Sara Britcliffe Sarah Dines Scott Mann Selaine Saxby Shailesh Vara Sheryll Murray Simon Baynes Simon Clarke Simon Fell Simon Hart Simon Hoare Simon Jupp Stephen Metcalfe Steve Baker Steve Brine Steve Tuckwell Stuart Andrew Suzanne Webb Theo Clarke Theresa May Theresa Villiers Thérèse Coffey Tobias Ellwood Tom Hunt Tom Pursglove Tom Randall Tom Tugendhat Tracey Crouch Vicky Ford Victoria Atkins Victoria Prentis Wendy Morton Will Quince William Cash

Independent (2 votes)

Mark Menzies William Wragg

Democratic Unionist Party (1 vote)

Jim Shannon

Noes

Scottish National Party (18 votes)

Allan Dorans Amy Callaghan Angela Crawley Anne McLaughlin Brendan O'Hara Chris Law Chris Stephens David Linden Deidre Brock Joanna Cherry John Nicolson Kirsty Blackman Marion Fellows Owen Thompson Peter Grant Philippa Whitford Richard Thomson Stewart Malcolm McDonald

Plaid Cymru (1 vote)

Hywel Williams

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Some my personal favourite Dame Agatha's characters that aren't detectives or antagonists:

The Lee family (as people who follow my Miraculous Agatha AU project probably guessed 🙂). Alfred, David and Harry for being relatable and admirable in different ways and their character development. Stephen and Conchita simply for being adorable (and among few romantic stories I sincerely ship). George and Magdalena for being satisfying satire. Lydia and Hilda for being strong and clever ladies in different ways and excellent match for their husbands.

Some from the supporting cast from Death on the Nile: Mrs Otterbourne and Miss Van Schuller are also satisfying satire and fun, Ferguson is fun too, while Rosalie and Cornelia are sympathetic (Cornelia may seem like a stereotypical Cinderella at first, but proves to be a wise and independent-thinking young woman by the final choice).

The Cloades - well-written, interesting source of drama in being too mentally dependent on the overprotective patriarch of the family who died unexpectedly and having not learnt in time to make responsible decisions. Each also is allowed to make a meaningful contribution in the plot. (Side note: no I don't approve of Lynn/Rowley ship with the canon motivation voiced in the final. These two are interesting characters on their own, through. The other Cloades - Jeremy and Frances, Lionel and Aunt Kathie, and Adela - are no less interesting)

The Crackenthorpes. Emma, Cedric and Brian are pretty similar to Alfred, Harry and David Lee respectively (and I came to love them earlier than I discovered an interest for the Lees). And Luther is basically a Simeon that is less of an asshole, to the point where he also keeps valuable minerals as collectibles) While Harold is the same type of satire as George)

Lucy Eyelesbarrow. Smart, active and compassionate young woman, a good professional, and one who turned a "lowly" job like domestic assistance into something to be seen seriously and not be ashamed of.

Roger and to an extent Philip Leonidis. Can relate to both, interesting psychological drama - one squeezed under too much attention of his father due to not being able to say no and as a result developing anger issues, the other suffering from lack of such attention due to not being able to express his emotions and adoration and as a result isolating himself. (Doesn't excuse him passing the lack of parental attention further) And Clemency and Magda are vivid as characters. (Side note, re-reading Taken at the Flood made me realise similarities between the Cloades and the Leonidis. Also, Magda is kind of Mrs. Otterbourne 2.0 and Clemency kind of Lydia Lee 2.0)

Gerry Wade and Ronny Devereux. I understand that's probably weird due to lack of screentime, but their story is so... something that can sadly happen to young people. And despite small amount if screentime I see them having distinct personalities based on what we know. I like Bundle and Bill quite much too, but they should be better listed under "detectives".

Some honourable mentions:

Everyone in And Then There Were None is well written and quite interesting to think about, but wouldn't call them specially personal favourite.

The young Boyntons - I like how they are written. Sarah King as well - a professional young woman, serious, honourable, protective and caring. I don't mind Nadine but she feels a bit like a Sarah copy in the same novel, so she's less interesting to me.

Amy Leatheran - another medical young woman but softer and gentler one, good narrator, open and curious person, good assistant to the investigation.

Angela Warren - despite her disability and the terrible tragedy of what happened to her sister, she grew up a successful and good person, a scholar to add. Also her special relationship with books.

Carrie-Louise Serrocold, I love the idea of her "naive wisdom".

Currently I am re-reading or planning to re-read Death Comes as the End, Sparkling Cyanide, The Hollow, Dead Man's Folly and probably Sleeping Murder, which may cause this list to grow.

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My reactions to some of the KJ Charles pairings in the books I've read so far:-

Clem x Rowley: hi can I please protect you both for life and also I'd love to have a nice quiet cup of tea with you at some point. My lap is available for Cat. I like poetry and Dickens, and I too am dyspraxic so Clem we can have solidarity moments. :D <3 <3 <3 You're my favourites but don't tell the others.

Nathaniel x Justin: I... I... I mean fine, you seem to know what you're doing, more or less. You are massively good for each other. Well done for turning around one hell of a glorious meet-ugly. :D

Mark x Pen: hi I love you both enormously, cheering you on from the sidelines with oodles of adoration and also disabled and nonbinary solidarity. <3 <3 <3

Guy x Philip: DAMN but you two are lovely together. Well done there. <3 Also thanks for totally turning the "seducing the innocent" storyline on its head. Please invite me into the Murder so I can join in awesome chats?

Robin x Hart: I'm sorry I can't talk with how much I adore you both and how much your sweetness together makes me tear up. Talk again about turning around meet-uglies...

Toby x Miles: *fistbump of serious appreciation* *asks to borrow Miles' highwayman outfit*

Crane x Stephen: okay you two absolutely terrifying but deeply traumatised and wonderful and heroic individuals, I am not going to mess with either of you but I love you from afar.

Saul x Randolph: AAAAAAH MY HEART <3 <3 <3 <3 Saul you have the patience of a saint; Randolph you do actually appear to be worth that. <3 So glad you are no longer two miles from Swaffham fucking Prior.

Gareth x Joss: I AM IN AWE OF YOUR AWESOMENESS. <3 <3 <3 Also Gareth please please please show me all the superb nature things. And let me show you David Attenborough documentaries.

Will x Kim: *HEADDESK REPEATEDLY* I.... I.... AAAAAAAAAAH. (I haven't yet finished Subtle Blood and I do trust Charles to give you the happy ending you both desperately need and do actually deserve but OH MY FUCKING GOD. *throws Kim especially towards some really good therapy*)

(I love all of them. I still want to throw Kim and occasionally Randolph and Nathaniel across various rooms. Except in the case of the former that would be a dreadful idea because Will would get Protective. ;-) )

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rank KJ Charles series from best to worst and why they're there ? :D

I need to be up front and say that I haven't yet read all of KJ Charles' books. I vibe so hard with her writing style and she's an auto-buy author for me, but I get into little kicks where I read a bunch of her books. Then I pick something else up, don't read any KJC for a while, and get back on for a week or two a few months later.

I have not read the Spectred Isle series or the Any Old Diamonds series, though I DEFINITELY will in time. I also have only read the first Will Darling book, but I own the subsequent two in the trilogy and they're probably going to be something I chip away at soon. I will rank all of the others though that I have read and enjoyed.

A Charm of Magpies. Listen. This series is an all-time favourite of mine and I'm thoroughly obsessed with it. As in, it's one of my minor hyperfixations. It's so deeply weird. I consider it to simultaneously be Terrible on almost every level and a masterpiece of queer literature. A magnum opus because of this dichotomy. I'm actually dabbling in writing fic for it, but what I have is Bad and definitely unpostable as of now. But Stephen and Lucien, and Ben and Spenser... they all have such a special place in my heart and I can't imagine going back to before I read about them.

Sins of the Cities. I adored these books a massive amount. All of the characters grabbed my heart - I think Pen is one of my absolute favourite KJC characters up there with Stephen and Jonah, and their story was handled with a lot of care. I also adore Clem/Rowley and think they're one of KJC's cutest couples. And that's not even to speak of how compelling the mystery of these books is to me. So interesting.

The Gentle Art of Fortune Hunting. Considering this a series because of A Thief in the Night rather than a standalone (per your ask, I am not ranking standalones). Both stories were so thoroughly enjoyable and I have the printed GAoFH book on my Favourites Shelf alongside A Charm of Magpies. Marianne Locksleigh is such an underrated character and I highkey wish she'd get an F/F spinoff.

Think of England. It's so nice that there's an F/F book here. I love KJC's commitment to writing good M/M relationships, but F/F is also important and this was a good change of pace. I really liked both books and definitely will reread them again soon.

Country Gentlemen. Look, these books are so enjoyable, but their traditionally-published nature is definitely bogging them down. I want KJC at her most unhinged. Like, why did the publisher obviously sanitize the Weird so much? The Weird is something you have to lean into with KJC. I like them, but not as much as the others.

Society of Gentlemen. This is going down here because I actually DNFed the series after book 1 and I won't be returning to it. Not because it's bad - it's not! It's really well-written and realistic, and I can see how another person would eat it up. It's just not my thing. The political notes make it unenjoyable for me, but it's not like educational/informative enough to keep me reading it for Political Learning Reasons. More importantly, Dom/Silas, the characters in the second book, are into some things I really don't like to read about, like my most massive squicks. But I can't really say anything objectively negative about the series, just that it wasn't for me.

[phierecycled]

The only correct casting for Patrick in ‘The Guncle’ movie adaptation is Andrew Rannells.

[happilylostinwords]

Reviewed: "The Guncle" by Stephen Rowley

Reviewed: “The Guncle” by Stephen��Rowley

This book soothed me. It made me laugh and it made me cry, happy tears and sad. As a single, childless aunt to kids not that much different in age from the kids in this book… I think I even learned to just be myself with them even more reading this. They can be themselves and I can be me. And we’ll be okay, no matter what. Sure, I’m not a rich star with a pool and a bottomless bank account but……

[itsrattysworld]

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[chaoticwholesome]

Interesting trend i've noticed in my reading habits lately is that the first, like, 30% of a new book is often a bit of a slog, and then usually somewhere after that i gain momentum and start reading much faster (either because I'm now engrossed and invested, or because I want to finish the book while momentum is high before my finicky attention span disengages from it again.

Anyone else get this?