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We Are Electric: Inside the 200-Year Hunt for Our Body's Bioelectric Code, and What the Future Holds

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The Bright Sword

Lev Grossman

A gifted young knight named Collum arrives at Camelot to compete for a spot on the Round Table, only to find he’s too late. The king died two weeks ago at the Battle of Camlann, leaving no heir, and only a handful of the knights of the Round Table survive. They aren’t the heroes of legend, like Lancelot or Gawain. They’re the oddballs of the Round Tables, from the edges of the stories, like Sir Palomides; the Saracen Knight; and Sir Dagonet, Arthur’s fool, who was knighted as a joke. They’re joined by Nimue, who was Merlin’s apprentice until she turned on him and buried him under a hill. Together this ragtag fellowship will set out to rebuild Camelot in a world that has lost its balance. But Arthur’s death has revealed Britain’s fault lines. God has abandoned it, and the fairies and monsters and old gods are returning, led by Arthur’s half-sister Morgan le Fay. Kingdoms are turning on each other, warlords are laying siege to Camelot, and rival factions are forming around the disgraced Lancelot and the fallen Queen Guinevere. It is up to Collum and his companions to reclaim Excalibur, solve the mysteries of this ruined world and make it whole again. But before they can restore Camelot they’ll have to learn the truth of why the lonely, brilliant King Arthur fell and lay to rest the ghosts of his troubled family and of Britain’s dark past.

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I have a question

If gods doesn't have dna, and Annabeth was born out of Athena's thoughts, who's dna she has Or is that implyes that Athena has dna of other people in her thoughts 🤔

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The Voynich Manuscript

Raymond Clemens

The first authorized copy of this mysterious, much-speculated-upon, one-of-a-kind, centuries-old puzzle. The Voynich Manuscript is produced from new photographs of the entire original and accompanied by expert essays that invite anyone to understand and explore the enigma. Many call the fifteenth-century codex, commonly known as the “Voynich Manuscript,” the world’s most mysterious book. Written in an unknown script by an unknown author, the manuscript has no clearer purpose now than when it was rediscovered in 1912 by rare books dealer Wilfrid Voynich. The manuscript appears and disappears throughout history, from the library of the Holy Roman Emperor Rudolf II to a secret sale of books in 1903 by the Society of Jesus in Rome. The book’s language has eluded decipherment, and its elaborate illustrations remain as baffling as they are beautiful. For the first time, this facsimile, complete with elaborate folding sections, allows readers to explore this enigma in all its stunning detail, from its one-of-a-kind “Voynichese” text to its illustrations of otherworldly plants, unfamiliar constellations, and naked women swimming though fantastical tubes and green baths. The essays that accompany the manuscript explain what we have learned about this work—from alchemical, cryptographic, forensic, and historical perspectives—but they provide few definitive answers. Instead, as New York Times best-selling author Deborah Harkness says in her introduction, the book “invites the reader to join us at the heart of the mystery.”

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theuncomfypotato

Book Crimes

Have you ever been a victim of a crime done to your books?

Say, you let somebody borrow one of your books and it came back wrecked. A furbaby finding your book a nice snack Or you found something gross in a library book.

For Me:

On my shelf right now there is a personalized, signed paperback of Glass Sword by Victoria Aveyard. The previous owner annotated the book in pen for the first chapter only before DNF'ing....

ON A SIGNED BOOK!

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Feb 05, 2026

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Pinned: A Sentient Bowling Romance

Peter Pantzoff

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Lizzyfoureyes

Preteen-Friendly Romance Recommendations?

Hi friends! 😊

My preteen niece has been noticing my sister (her mom) and I reading romance, and now she wants in! We’re hoping to do some family buddy-reading of age-appropriate romances.. sweet, fun, and safe for her age.

Any recs for clean romances perfect for preteens? Thanks!! 💖📚

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Aphrodite

Phoenicia Rogerson

From the author of Herc, Winner of the Somerset Maugham Award 2024 and Waterstones Best book of the Year 2023, comes the story of Aphrodite, the goddess of lies.'A remarkable feat of storytelling' Rosie Hewlett on Herc *************************************************** I’m a liar, to begin with. Well, if I’m being exceedingly honest with you, I was nothing at all to begin with. Then I was my father’s testicles. Then the weaver of Fate itself, which is when the lying started. After that, it all got a bit complicated. Weaving herself a web of lies and careful deceptions, Aphrodite convinces everyone she’s the goddess of love whose rightful place is among the Olympians. But being a goddess isn’t quite like she thought. Those who oppose Zeus tend to disappear, or worse. And one day, Aphrodite decides she’s had enough… From the award-winning author of Herc, this is the riveting tale of how a nobody became a goddess, and then planned to take down the most powerful god of them all. *************************************************** Praise for Phoenicia 'Wickedly fun and devilishly dark’ Cari Thomas, author of Threadneedle 'Rogerson’s writing is powerful and nuanced, giving a fresh perspective on a classic tale and turning it into something completely unforgettable' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A captivating retelling with a very definite, personal voice, and a sharp, fresh perspective’ Genevieve Cogman, author of Scarlet 'I liked that it was told in a modern tone and from the various perspectives. Made me laugh, made me cry, made me look up various Greek figures – all the best signs of a book' Reader review ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A rollicking ride through Greek mythology’ Luna McNamara, author of Psyche and Eros

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Conceal, Don't Feel

Jen Calonita

What if Anna and Elsa never knew each other?As the future Queen of Arendelle, Princess Elsa's life is full of expectation and responsibility—not to mention, questions. What type of ruler will she be? When will she have to pick a suitor? And why has she always harbored the feeling that some critical piece of herself is missing?Following the unexpected death of her parents, Elsa is forced to answer those questions sooner than she'd hoped, becoming the sole ruler of her kingdom and growing lonelier than ever. But when mysterious powers begin to reveal themselves, Elsa starts to remember fragments of her childhood that seem to have been erased—pieces that include a very familiar-looking girl. Determined to fill the void she has always felt, Elsa must take a harrowing journey across her icy kingdom to undo a terrible curse . . . and find the missing Princess of Arendelle.

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Beowulf: A Translation and Commentary, together with Sellic Spell

Unknown Unknown

The translation of Beowulf by J.R.R. Tolkien was an early work, very distinctive in its mode, completed in 1926: he returned to it later to make hasty corrections, but seems never to have considered its publication. This edition is twofold, for there exists an illuminating commentary on the text of the poem by the translator himself, in the written form of a series of lectures given at Oxford in the 1930s; and from these lectures a substantial selection has been made, to form also a commentary on the translation in this book. From his creative attention to detail in these lectures there arises a sense of the immediacy and clarity of his vision. It is as if he entered into the imagined past: standing beside Beowulf and his men shaking out their mail-shirts as they beached their ship on the coast of Denmark, listening to the rising anger of Beowulf at the taunting of Unferth, or looking up in amazement at Grendel’s terrible hand set under the roof of Heorot. But the commentary in this book includes also much from those lectures in which, while always anchored in the text, he expressed his wider perceptions. He looks closely at the dragon that would slay Beowulf "snuffling in baffled rage and injured greed when he discovers the theft of the cup"; but he rebuts the notion that this is "a mere treasure story", "just another dragon tale". He turns to the lines that tell of the burying of the golden things long ago, and observes that it is "the feeling for the treasure itself, this sad history" that raises it to another level. "The whole thing is sombre, tragic, sinister, curiously real. The ‘treasure’ is not just some lucky wealth that will enable the finder to have a good time, or marry the princess. It is laden with history, leading back into the dark heathen ages beyond the memory of song, but not beyond the reach of imagination." Sellic spell, a "marvellous tale", is a story written by Tolkien suggesting what might have been the form and style of an Old English folk-tale of Beowulf, in which there was no association with the "historical legends" of the Northern kingdoms.

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Eldest daughter syndrome

by ayzrules

18 books

Fiction of all genres that explore what it means to cannibalize the self in service of others; the invisible labor, the elusive rewards, and the smothering of all else. Books do not need to feature actual eldest daughters. Always open to suggestions!

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zeynep

Question about Zeus

I absolutely love reading Hades and Persephone retellings and reimaginings. I just started reading Girl, Godess, Queen and I know we all collectively hate Zeus, but I'm wondering if there are any books that represent him as a decent/good character.

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lamplightchapters

Jan 31, 2026

5.0

Enjoyment: 5.0Quality: Characters: 5.0Plot: 5.0

Fave Quote: “Well, if I’m going to die anyway, I’m going out with a good book in hand and drunk halfway to a stupor.”

Ratings: 5⭐ 3🌶️

My thoughts: This is very much what I would expect of a adult/dark version of Harry Potter mixed with tarot cards. Halfway through the book I felt like I was sitting on the edge of my seat in anticipation. The story kept me engaged the whole way through. And knowing that book 2 is going to release sometime next year... Like, what?? I need it now!

This book was a book club read for me > Tome’s Unofficial House of Reason > November 2025

Arcana Academy Elise Kova Fantasy Romance Arcana Academy, # 1

Note: I keep my traditional/full reviews on my blog: lamplightchapters.com

Themes: ♡ Magical tarot cards ♡ Dark academia ♡ Fate and destiny ♡ Slow burn ♡ Fake dating

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Freaky, Feral, Funny Friday Reads 2026! Week 4

HAPPY FRIDAY YALL!!

This week has been tough for a lot of people, but we finally made it. I hope all everyone is staying safe and hydrated. I know the weather is currently shit and other issues going. Please conitnue take precautions and stay warm.

This week, for freaky, feral, funny read, I finished an ALC called Bloody Quarter by Brooklyn Cross and OHHH MAHHH GAWD YALLL. This the book was fucking hot and unhinged, especially the MMC. I need my cliterature brothel girly pops to fucking read it!!! Pleaseeeeeeeeeeee, join my craziness.

What was your freaky, feral and/or funny read?

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Jan 30, 2026

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Enjoyment: 5.0Quality: 5.0Characters: 5.0Plot: 5.0

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this book felt both like an Arthurian retelling, but also like its own story. I loved being able to see what was a callback to original Arthurian legend of the holy grail and what was created by the author. the writing was beautifully poetic, much like that of Rebecca Ross, and captured my attention with how much love Una and Owen show each other when they think the other doesn't know. the parallels between their fears made them lovely foils of each other. it puts this book high up on my list of "authors I have one sided beef with," and is joined by the likes of Rebecca Ross and ML Wang. I would recommend this book to anyone who wants to get a new feel for Arthurian legend and embrace some new characters who don't deserve the pain they go through

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We Are Electric: Inside the 200-Year Hunt for Our Body's Bioelectric Code, and What the Future Holds

Sally Adee

Science journalist Sally Adee breaks open the field of bioelectricity—the electric currents that run through our bodies and every living thing—its misunderstood history, and why new discoveries will lead to new ways around antibiotic resistance, cleared arteries, and new ways to combat cancer. You may be familiar with the idea of our body's the bacterial fauna that populate our gut and can so profoundly affect our health. In We Are Electric we cross into new scientific discovering your body's electrome. Every cell in our bodies—bones, skin, nerves, muscle—has a voltage, like a tiny battery. It is the reason our brain can send signals to the rest of our body, how we develop in the womb, and why our body knows to heal itself from injury. When bioelectricity goes awry, illness, deformity, and cancer can result. But if we can control or correct this bioelectricity, the implications for our health are an undo switch for cancer that could flip malignant cells back into healthy ones; the ability to regenerate cells, organs, even limbs; to slow aging and so much more. The next scientific frontier might be decrypting the bioelectric code, much the way we did the genetic code. Yet the field is still emerging from two centuries of skepticism and entanglement with medical quackery, all stemming from an 18th-century scientific war about the nature of electricity between Luigi Galvani (father of bioelectricity, famous for shocking frogs) and Alessandro Volta (inventor of the battery). In We Are Electric , award-winning science writer Sally Adee takes readers through the thrilling history of bioelectricity and into the from the Victorian medical charlatans claiming to use electricity to cure everything from paralysis to diarrhea, to the advances helped along by the giant axons of squids, and finally to the brain implants and electric drugs that await us—and the moral implications therein. The bioelectric revolution starts here.

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Lady_of_the_Library

What's your roman empire?

What subject is your roman empire? I was browsing the history book section in the bookstore and I took a bunch of pictures of books and topics that interest me.

Victorian England Women in Early Academia History of the Book Ancient Egypt History of the Dictionary History of Cod Rocks and minerals Pompeii and pyroclastic flow Deep ocean creatures The London underground

So, apparently I have many Roman empires? What's yours?

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