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Stephani is 65% done with Out of Thin Air
I like this book. I’m listening to it, and the narrator is pleasant. The story is intriguing. However, I can’t help but feel they’ve gone a little too far in burying the lead. The author chases a lot of rabbits for a long time before circling back to the main gist of the story. The mystery is getting a little exhausting instead of being as suspenseful as I think the author would prefer.
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Out of Thin Air

Stephani
Stephani is 8% done with Touchstone Anthology of Contemporary Creative Nonfiction: Work from 1970 to the Present
I picked this book up for something to read before bed. It’ll be relaxing, I thought. One short story or essay before sleep each night.

The first author made me so sad, I had a nightmare where my spouse died and couldn’t sleep well after that. I can’t say more without spoilers. I definitely recommend the first story if you want to feel things, but they won’t be pretty things.
20 hours, 28 min ago Add a comment
Touchstone Anthology of Contemporary Creative Nonfiction: Work from 1970 to the Present

Stephani
Stephani is 25% done with Out of Thin Air
I wanted to watch the documentary on this story, but I found that it was not available in my country. Instead, I discovered this book. I’m so glad I went for the book instead. So far, the mystery is very intriguing.

It stars by describing the two missing men, then pivots into following the suspect’s girlfriend. She is a criminal herself, but out of the loop on whatever is happening with the disappearance.
Dec 27, 2025 09:34AM Add a comment
Out of Thin Air

Stephani
Stephani is starting Lovecraft's Monsters
Neil Gaiman werewolf story? Yes please.
Mar 12, 2025 12:07PM Add a comment
Lovecraft's Monsters

Stephani
Stephani is starting The Song of Achilles
Why does it change between past and present tense at random? Was there an editor?
Feb 26, 2025 01:56PM Add a comment
The Song of Achilles

Stephani
Stephani is starting The Song of Achilles
It’s tough to get into this book having read a similar and superior book, The Last of the Wine. I’m glad SoA has magical elements because otherwise the comparison would be insurmountable.
Feb 20, 2025 07:37AM Add a comment
The Song of Achilles

Stephani
Stephani is starting You Feel It Just Below the Ribs
“Safety becomes violence when mixed with fear.”
Feb 03, 2025 01:29PM Add a comment
You Feel It Just Below the Ribs

Stephani
Stephani is starting You Feel It Just Below the Ribs
“In reality, the apocalypse is most likely to be you, alone in a room with the flu.”
Feb 03, 2025 06:07AM Add a comment
You Feel It Just Below the Ribs

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