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[straightrhodes]

So the general such show that is my life continues with no end in sight

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[scintillulae]

I hope your surgery goes well! ♥ It sucks not being able to take classes, but hopefully you'll be able to relax during that time?

Do you read any of Terry Pratchett or Diana Wynne Jones's stuff? Because if you don't you should. /mandatory rec'ing of their novels to everyone

[straightrhodes]

Yeah, I've been trying the relax the last few days. I've been taking a lot of bubble baths, something I haven't done since I was like eight. The doctor said the surgery would be easier if I was relaxed but I don't quite understand that since they'll be putting me under and numbing my whole right leg anyway.

I love Diana Wynne Jones I've read so much of her stuff. I have not read any Pratchett but I have been meaning too, thanks for reminding me. Any novel(s) of his I should start with?

[scintillulae]

Maybe if you're already relaxed it won't be as hard to numb your leg/relax it? idk surgeries are mostly a foreign thing for me, thank goodness.

He's mostly famous for his Discworld series, which I highly recommend. His writing is lovely and his humor/satire is spot on for me every time.
Because I'm weird I have to read everything chronologically, but there isn't so much a set order as different books that are vaguely connected by the same set of characters, as shown by this handy dandy list. I'd suggest starting with The Colour of Magic and seeing how you like it. My personal favorites are the books involving the City Watch, but pretty much every set of characters is great.

I also probably won't be seeing the episode until tomorrow

[katierox342]

So there will certainly be no spoilers from me

Re: I also probably won't be seeing the episode until tomorrow

[straightrhodes]

Thank you bb. You're so sweet to me. *hug*

I have read the Davidson's books, they were very funny and I liked how that kinda messed with the whole Vampire subgenre. And I've read both the complete works of Jane Austen and Sherlock Holmes too. Haha I read a lot.

I have been meaning to watch the Granada Holmes for a while now but I don't know where to find it. I've also been thinking about starting Downton Abbey. Supposedly it's quite good, plus it's filled with pretty clothes. I really like the pretty clothes.

I've been spending too much time watching anime lately, lol. I'm marathoning through the entire series of Yu Yu Hakusho. It brings back fond memories of my childhood, haha.

I've decided to take some summer courses, because my knee should be better by then at least, so that bit of stress is lessening now.

Again, thanks so much for all your kindness *monster hug*

[ladyknightanka]

Good luck during surgery, bb! Enjoy Tinker (I love that title; random thought, yes, but it flows off my tongue very pleasantly, though I don't know what it's really about) and the book suggestions you get. Try to relax.

Do you read a specific genre? I second scintillulae on Pratchett. Good Omens is wonderful. I don't often read in the teen end of the spectrum, but teen fantasies ARE avidly popular, so if you do, I do like Cassandra Clare's Mortal Instruments. And Rick Riordan's Percy Jackson series, about the demi-god children of the Greek pantheon, is adorable; he also has a follow up series about the Roman gods. If you do have a genre you most like to read in (mine is fantasy, if you haven't noticed, lol), I can try to scrounge up more recs. :)

[straightrhodes]

Thank you.

I have read Good Omens (and loved it) but it's his only work I have read :/

I do enjoy the occasional good teen novel. Sometimes I just end up liking the characters more. Another friend has been pushing me to read the Percy Jackson series, so I'll have to look in to that.

I like pretty much all genres; fantasy, urban fantasy, mystery, romance, humor, etc.

[ladyknightanka]

There's a dystopian future series called Gone by Michael Grant. I like it because it's a teen series, but still manages to be nitty-gritty and deal with that topic. I can't remember if you're a Supernatural fan, too. I know we became friends on the Suits friending meme, but we might share that fandom, idk. My friend recently recommended a series called The Demon's Lexicon to me that's a bit like Supernatural, with two brothers who hunt monsters, but where Supernatural is angstangstangstangst, TDL is apparently lighter, according to my friend. I need to pick it up myself

[teruame]

Actually, I consider it a good thing that you at least complain about this. Keeping it in is a bad thing (and exactly what I used to do to myself), and that only made things worse. I'm thankful and honored that you're at least sharing this with me, so...it's not something to be ashamed about.

Novels...hrm...I have a few ideas, but I am not sure if you've already read them, given that you're so well-read and all. XD

Novels:
The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins (and Catching Fire and Mockingjay, from the same trilogy)
Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien (also, the prequel The Hobbit)
The Sword of Truth by Terry Goodkind
Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card
Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte

For light novels, I recommend the following at Baka-Tsuki (a nice light novel base HERETo Aru Majutsu no Index

[straightrhodes]

I've actually read a lot of your Novel recs. Haha. I guess we both have excellent taste.

I'll have to check out your link though, thanks!