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  1. Comment on After two years, and two prior failed attempts, I finally finished reading The Wheel of Time! It's been so long since I chose a book that I don't even know what to read next. in ~books

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    A few people have mentioned it previously, but Steven Erikson's Malazan Book of the Fallen series is absolutely phenomenal and I would highly recommend. It starts with Gardens of the Moon, which...

    A few people have mentioned it previously, but Steven Erikson's Malazan Book of the Fallen series is absolutely phenomenal and I would highly recommend. It starts with Gardens of the Moon, which might come across as a bit difficult to follow, but if you give it a chance it will all make sense as the book and series move forward. Erikson doesn't lay everything out for you at every opportunity, but allows you as a reader to solve the mystery of the world and what is happening alongside many of the characters. It is one of the best series I have ever read, and I cannot say enough good things about it.

    I'd suggest listening along to Ten Very Big Books (A Malazan Read-through Podcast) which has excellent summaries of events almost chapter by chapter and includes interviews with Steven Erikson at the conclusion of each novel.

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  2. Comment on What are you reading these days? in ~books

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    The Second-Person perspective is explained in an incredibly satisfying way (imo) closer to the end of the book. Well worth pushing through, the third one is really good too.

    The Second-Person perspective is explained in an incredibly satisfying way (imo) closer to the end of the book. Well worth pushing through, the third one is really good too.

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  3. Comment on Gazans bombarded by Israel have no hope and no escape in ~news

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    The Land For Peace part of UN Resolution 242 comes to mind. This was rejected by Palestine. The Camp David Accords of 1978 were another solution. Also rejected by Palestine. I could go on, but...

    The Land For Peace part of UN Resolution 242 comes to mind. This was rejected by Palestine.

    The Camp David Accords of 1978 were another solution. Also rejected by Palestine.

    I could go on, but those two are the first that immediately spring to mind. Worth noting Palestinian leaders weren't a part of those negotiations, but the proposed outcome of a full Palestinian state and Israel's withdrawal from Gaza, the West Bank and other occupied territories was the same.

    If you want more context I'd read about the Six Days War and the 3 No's: No peace with Israel, No negotiation with Israel, No recognition of Israel. That was the result of a summit involving the major powers surrounding Israel after the Six Days War.

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  4. Comment on Short(er) easy reading fantasy series that isn't YA or Discworld in ~books

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    The Locked Tomb series by Tamsyn Muir is an absolute riotous good time. The series opens with Gideon the Ninth, described on the cover as "Lesbian necromancers explore a haunted mansion in space"....

    The Locked Tomb series by Tamsyn Muir is an absolute riotous good time. The series opens with Gideon the Ninth, described on the cover as "Lesbian necromancers explore a haunted mansion in space". It means towards Science-Fantasy rather than pure fantasy, but is one of the best new series I've picked up in a long time. Currently there books are out, with the final installment to be released in January 2024.

    If that doesn't sound like your thing I'd suggest Lies of Locke Lamora, it's a more straightforward fantasy adventure novel that's delightfully well written and one of the strongest opening sections I've read in a fantasy novel.

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  5. Comment on Short (< 1 hour) 2-player games to play during lunch in ~games.tabletop

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    My partner and I have got a lot of mileage out of Azul (mini), Race for the Galaxy (triple digit plays at least), and Splendor Duel. I'd say any of those games are great lunchtime specials that...

    My partner and I have got a lot of mileage out of Azul (mini), Race for the Galaxy (triple digit plays at least), and Splendor Duel. I'd say any of those games are great lunchtime specials that should all take well under an hour.

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  6. Comment on What are the best cover songs that reinterpret the original into a different genre, style, or mood? in ~music

  7. Comment on Canada to launch 'digital nomad strategy,' other measures to woo international talent in ~life

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    Frankly this new strategy is a bit of a slap in the face to thousands of hard working Canadian public servants. Forcing tens of thousands of people back into the office, only to open up the...

    Frankly this new strategy is a bit of a slap in the face to thousands of hard working Canadian public servants. Forcing tens of thousands of people back into the office, only to open up the process for remote workers to move in. This government feels at odds with itself.

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