Books

[SKT]

Dammit but I’m susceptible to some “self-help” stuff and dammit again that I liked this one. Basically reinforced my beliefs about how the modern world is killing us in thousands of ways as opposed to the relatively few ways that the ancient world tried to kill our ancestors (like predators, famine, environment). And it did make me want to spend less time sitting so there’s that.

[T4920]

@flannel-slut I think it was you I was discussing The Kingkiller Chronicles with a few months ago...

Just dug out these playing cards I picked up on Pat's Kickstarter about ten years ago.

Don't have the original box sadly, but all of the cards are still there, I absolutely love the artwork!

[flannel slut]

@T4920 it was me and those are awwwwwwesome!!!

[GraemeE]

@popvulture never heard of Ametora

Paint me a picture of the general vibe?

Take Ivy is great eye candy
https://www.powells.com/book/-9781576875506/62-0?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA1fqrBhA1EiwAMU5m_9DSGEsnXJHf03TMaw3lGuy9NvqmwcR8hMLUeu2W7bOlQYJ_D4fblBoCyiMQAvD_BwE

[popvulture]

@GraemeE I've read most of it and need to get around to finishing the whole thing — I thought it'd be dense but it's actually a pretty entertaining read. It's basically the whole history of Japan's interpretation of American style. Recommended for sure!

https://www.amazon.com/Ametora-W-David-Marx-audiobook/dp/B01E9G46YG/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3RLQ5GX4TCVMF&keywords=ametora+how+japan+saved+american+style&qid=1702873659&sprefix=ametora%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-1

[GraemeE]

@popvulture I'm intrigued

May need to pick this up for the holliday break

[tody]

@GraemeE Did you get around to buy Ametora? Probably didn't have time to read it with all that you have going on
But I highly recommend it after having it finally finished today. It was a really entertaining read, not as dull and dry as you might think.

[GraemeE]

@tody no unfortunately but I should order it now so I can have it on hand for when things settle down - sounds right up my alley

Ironically the same night @popvulture recomended it I heard the author on one of the podcasts I listen to off and on

[SKT]

@GraemeE it’s on sale on Amazon right now. Thinking of picking it up myself

[SKT]

@tody I’m about halfway through “Holly” and I was reminded that you were thinking about reading it. I like it so far, did you get around to it?

[popvulture]

Ametora is so up our collective alley of geekdom, it’s not even funny

[GraemeE]

Ok - got a copy en route to my local library

I need to be mindful that i have another addiction to feed that often comes in at the $18-24 mark

[Mizmazzle]

I needed to go deeper down this geeky rabbit hole!! Just ordered a copy myself!

My poor students should be thrilled with the modern developments of denim history

..when we got to our social studies unit about the California gold rush and we got to the 49ers era in San Francisco …I took a slight, 30 minute detour, and made sure they understood how denim was created in San Francisco for the gold miners and other hard workers and that Levi’s (had them point to their own jeans) was founded in that region for the purpose of tough work wear? And isn’t it interesting how the very clothes we wear today have such a cool history, etc etc…their groanings of “Mr. Mizmazzle, can we please stop talking about denim and boots all the time?”

[popvulture]

Professor Patina!

[tody]

@SKT No, I did not get that book yet. I am missing a decent chunk of King books, and as this book centers an established character, I was thinking I probably need to read the other two first?

[SKT]

@tody yeah I haven’t read the earlier books either and I definitely wish I had now. I kind of skim spoiler parts in “Holly” and may go back and start with Mr. Mercedes when I’m done. It is good though so you should definitely read when you can

[GraemeE]

Acquired (temporarily)

[mclaincausey]

Looking forward to this one. Loved this fella. I remember him guessing 3 out of 4 of our birthdays when he was playing a friend’s wedding and learned later that he did that all the time.

I was almost unsurprised when he died on stage at the encore of a concert celebrating his storied career. Got to see him perform in several different bands and really appreciate all of the musicians and music he surfaced to the world.

[tody]

I finally finished this one today. Needed multiple attempts, was on the backburner for quite some time.
Starts fairly slow, but picks up pace later on.

[GraemeE]

The seems like the kind of coffee table book that would bring either contemptuous eye-rolls or pure nerd joy (I would be the latter)
https://utpress.utexas.edu/9781477324998