Reading books again

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Daily writing prompt
What book could you read over and over again?

My kids would watch the same TV episode over and over, knowing every scene by heart, and still enjoy it. I used to be like that with books until my late teenage years. I’ve read The Three Musketeers, Foundation, and Starship Troopers many times, perhaps 10+ times each, and the list of books I’ve read 3-4 times is also lengthy. However, the desire to reread books has since disappeared. No matter how good a book is, there’s always another book that might be as good and is also new to me.

I read “Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?” about 3 times as an adult. It might be the best answer I can give.

Chavka

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We have the saying in Bulgaria “Chavka drunk your brain” meaning you did something stupid. Chavka sounds better for a post title than jackdaw, otherwise same bird. 🐦

March in Books

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I finished 13 books in March. The only big one was White Sand Omnibus (which can count as 3).

The best ones were Thraxas and the Sorcerers, White Sand, and Avenger!

3 out of these books were written by writers I met in person.

I feel like I will slow down reading given that I have two difficult ones lined up and I’d like to finish them.

The shortcut to fix Sofia

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Daily writing prompt
How would you improve your community?

Here’s my simple, direct, and plausible fix for my city that could be wrong. Remove most cars. I’m sure there will be people who can’t do it without cars but most people can. Fewer cars can improve the air quality and the average health of the population. The health benefits of walking are significant. Cycling and walking will become safer with fewer cars. There will be fewer car accidents. More space for coffee shops, playgrounds, and small businesses. Kids may discover that there’s a world outside of their phones.

Thraxas and the Sorcerers

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Thraxas, an oversized former “battle mage” with dubious magic skills and incredibly powerful liver, has to lobby for his friend to become the global chief magician. Makri will be the bodyguard.

There are a few tiny issues. A murder. It’s cold. Makri seems to be unable to fight when under the influence and she uses whatever is available all the time. She’s in love with an elf who doesn’t write back.

There will be no sword fights and the battle axe is going to be soft and sad. They’ll have to use their foggy brains this time.

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