Playingjane - Playing Jane

I love this woman.

mr darcy lived in derbyshire so he sounds like. lizzeh. ah lov yew moost ahhdentleh

Review | Packing for Mars by Mary Roach

Genre: nonfiction, science writing Setting: the US, Russia, space, etc. # of Pages: 334 Rating: 5/5

The skinny: An exploration of the science of human life in space.

The fat: This is a great read regardless of how much you care about space. Roach’s exacting research, efficient prose, and effortless sense of humor make Packing for Mars a surprisingly easy read. The wealth of scientific detail is communicated in such a way that you don’t need a degree in astrobiology to understand it, but the real selling point of this book is how it humanizes the tremendous task of manned spaceflight. While there’s plenty here to impress, there are also entire chapters devoted to the intimate–and often embarrassing–challenges of life outside Earth’s atmosphere, including sex, shit, and body odor. Gross as that sounds, Roach’s unflappable sense of humor makes even the most disgusting details delightful. At the same time, she doesn’t shy away from the big questions, like why we should spend billions of dollars sending men to Mars when so much economic inequality already exists on Earth. A thoroughly fun and thought-provoking book. 

Middlemarch, George Eliot

Gift for myself, "Lady Tarot Cards - LGBT+/POC tarot deck featuring women and non-binary people" @ladytarotcards

“Book Alchemy” by Jacqueline Rush Lee

50 book asks

the adventures of huckleberry finn: do you think kids or their parents are responsible for their beliefs?

the alchemist: what are your current plans for the future? will you be upset if they don't work out?

alice's adventures in wonderland: how do you react to absurd situations?

and then there were none: do you think murderers deserve to die?

artemis fowl: how much do you depend on technology?

beowulf: is it always worthwhile to hear both sides of an argument?

the canterbury tales: if someone is hypocritical, do you point it out?

cat's cradle: do you think it's better to believe a lie than to live with an unpleasant truth?

charlotte's web: what's your favorite art form?

coraline: if you could change your family, what would you change?

the crucible: how heavily do you depend on others when forming opinions?

fahrenheit 451: do you think there's any knowledge that should be kept secret?

the fault in our stars: if you could have one conversation before you died, who would you talk to and what would you say?

flowers for algernon: how much potential do you think you have?

frankenstein: is it wise for humans to attempt to create life?

the giver: talk about a favorite memory

the great gatsby: what would you sacrifice for money?

harry potter: if you could bring someone back from the dead, would you? if so, who would it be?

the hitchhiker's guide to the galaxy: what do you think is the meaning of life?

the hobbit: do you think the average person has the potential to be a hero?

holes: if someone poor stole from someone rich, who would you sympathize with?

howl's moving castle: how quickly do you form opinions about other people?

the hunger games: would you kill someone if they planned to kill you?

identical: how clear is your perception of reality?

the importance of being earnest: are you flattered or annoyed by gentlemanly behavior?

inferno: do you think you belong in hell? why or why not?

jonathan livingston seagull: is perfection a good goal?

the joy luck club: describe your family

jurassic park: do you think it's wrong to use animals as attractions and accessories?

the kite runner: if you could, what social issue would you spread awareness about?

les misérables: do you think people should revolt if the government is corrupt?

life of pi: if you were stranded, would you be able to take care of yourself?

the lightning thief: what would you be the god/goddess of?

the lion, the witch, and the wardrobe: if you could start a new life in a new world, would you?

lord of the flies: what motivates you best?

lord of the rings: is it important to work for the greater good of the world?

of mice and men: would you kill your closest friend to save them from a worse fate?

the perks of being a wallflower: does listening to other people's problems help you or weigh you down?

the phantom of the opera: how much do you judge others on physical appearance?

pride and prejudice: are you romantic?

the princess bride: what's your best feature?

a raisin in the sun: what is your most important possession?

romeo and juliet: have you ever done anything ridiculous for love? what?

stargirl: do you value uniqueness?

the taming of the shrew: would you be willing to be in a relationship with someone who is very dominant?

the tell-tale heart: is there anything you feel guilty about right now? what?

to kill a mockingbird: do you believe something has value simply because it's beautiful?

twilight: how consistent are your feelings about people close to you?

watership down: do you think your right to life is any greater than an animal's?

the westing game: if you died now, what would you want to happen to your possessions?

saw this on twitter and i thought i’d share: thestorygraph is a non-amazon-owned alternative to goodreads funded by a black woman. you can export your goodreads library so no need to manually add every book you’ve read

Cognitive Distortion Can Lead To Feeling Overwhelmed | Well+Good

Well+Good

I'm a Neuropsychologist, And Here's My Best Advice To Stop Feeling Overwhelmed

Learn how to turn negative, anxious thoughts into rational, uplifting ones.