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Discworld Read-Along #4: Mort

Today, we’re discussing the fourth Discworld book—hey, we’re about ten percent of the way there already—entitled Mort, in which the titular character is taken on as an apprentice of Death himself. Yes, the same Death we came to love and appreciate during cameos in the prior books. There’s so much to discuss here, so let’s get into it! As a note, if you have not yet read Mort, there will be spoilers in this post, so tread with caution.

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Stop Resurrecting People

Today’s post has been a long time in the making; I’ve wanted to discuss it for some time, so strap in. Let’s dive into the history and mechanics of the resurrection tropes, figure out why it’s used and why people like it, then determine whether or not it’s a trope that should keep going or whether it should finally be laid to rest.

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Discworld Read-Along #3: Equal Rites

Welcome to the third part of our Discworld Read-Along! I’m excited to be back to the read-along with everyone, and I hope you spent the last several weeks finding time to read Terry Pratchett’s Equal Rites, the third book in the Discworld series! We’re reading it chronologically, so we aren’t super far in yet! Things are improving as we leave Rincewind and Twoflower behind to focus on Esk and Granny, but there are still a few hiccups to talk about as we discuss this next book.

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The Stories of 2022 (a Reflection)

Welcome to my first post of 2023! I’m back from my December break and I’m eager to dive into creating videos and blog posts, again. I’m going to kick things off with something pretty straightforward and simple: a reflection of 2022. I experienced a lot of stories in 2022, and I experienced some substantial community growth as well! We’re going to dive into all of that and talk about what stories are coming up for me in 2023.

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New House, New Bookshelves

The first thing I did when I got my house? Paint it black. Everything. Walls, ceiling, and trim, all black! It was a lot of work, probably the most work I've done on a house in my life, just given the sheer scope of it. I haven't even touched the second floor yet, but the second floor needs significantly more help than a mere coat of paint can give to it.

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Discworld Read-Along #2: The Light Fantastic

The Light Fantastic by the remarkable Terry Pratchett is the second novel in the vast Discworld series. It starkly contrasts with its predecessor, The Colour of Magic, yet follows it up wonderfully. In today’s read-along discussion, I’m going to talk about how The Light Fantastic improves the Discworld formula, what the book is really about, and then I’ll provide my thoughts on it before moving on to your thoughts on it, which were shared via polls. Let’s jump into this in-depth discussion of Terry Pratchett’s The Light Fantastic.

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