I’m taking a break from this place. This used to be my favorite social media platform (despite the problematic owner) but it makes no sense to give up time I could spend writing, reading, or hanging out with friends to deal with the onslaught of posts and comments written by AI or bots. I’m human. I’m an adult. I don’t get all jazzed about a life conversing with digital personalities. It seems like that’s what this place is bent on becoming and catering to. No thanks.

Your bot farm is working overtime.

I’ve read that. Fantasy series aren’t interchangeable with an historical novel, but thanks!

Will do!

What a title!

I don’t know why anyone would be surprised. Meta has shown nothing but contempt for user privacy and safety, and that was before they called back demoralized engineers to vibe code their replacement.

How exciting, Jim!

So many great authors down under

I’ll add that to my queue for the next round of alt-hist cravings! I love a good Elvis story.

Yes, that was an incredible trilogy. Not sure I’m up for a “macho” one right now. LOL

In the queue now. Thanks!

Well, I’ll add that to the list, too!

Oh I loved “Cloud Atlas” and will be getting this one ASAP. Thanks!

Ok I just added Children's Game to my library checkouts!

I know. 🥲

@BarsottiKlb this is what I meant: Do they know what a gorgeous country theirs is?

I am not familiar with Byatt. Will check this out. Thank you!

Also, no Michener. I will not be taking questions on that one.

Anyone else notice Melania’s not wearing that weird curtain bang anymore? She’d adopted that because Trump made fun of the height of her forehead. Between wearing a full center part and easing up on the Botox, I think we’re watching a woman counting down the days.