Lacanoodle

Looking for a poker app on android preferably Foss. Just wanna get the hang of the rules before I play it. Appreciate any suggestions, thank you

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Regularly posting new short stories to discover. Step into this community where you can immerse yourself in the world of short stories! Each story offering a unique glimpse into the creative minds of talented authors. Whether you crave suspense, heartwarming tales, or thought-provoking ideas, there's something for everyone. I also occassionally post analysis of a short story or meta conversations about short stories.

Ps. This is also a great instance to be on! You can discover some great communities in the sidebar too.

Lemmy's own hub of creativity, our short story community is a literary playground, a space where storytellers converge to share their narratives, each tale waiting to captivate. Engage in the compact storytelling, explore diverse genres, and connect with fellow wordsmiths who appreciate the beauty of brevity.

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• Bag of bones: Made a post about this already.
• Test Cricket By Jarrod Kimber: A history of the sport written by a great storyteller. Very digestable, the best book if youre a cricket fan.
• Your face belongs to us: If you're on lemmy you likely care about your privacy and need to know about this. This is the emd of privacy.
• God, Human, Animal, Machine: It's been the year of AI and this is a brilliant book to read with great history, philosophy and a personal touch. Very accessible too. (Discovered from the Ezra Klein podcast)
• A dictionary of symbols by Juan Eduardo Cirlot: We all rely on symbolic expression, paeticularly in art. Reading emtries in this book as essays has improved the way I think about amd interpret art. It's an incredible tool if you find symbology important.
• The last Mughal by William Dalrymple: I cannot recommend this enough. One of the most readable history books ever and based on an incredible time period that isn't talked about enough. Incredible individual stories. Really, it's a must read imo.

These are the important recommendations, read a lot of short stories this year and intend to post them on !shortstories@literature.cafe

Some books I haven't recommended since they weren't interesting enough and some were already talked about more than enough.

I just mistakenly made a comment on my post on lemmy.world and while it shows deleted on jerboa (up to date app) I can see it on eternity and attempts at deleting say delete failed (not up to date) but more importantly I can view the comment from my main too.

Is this a federation issue thanks to 0.19, a pre existing federation issue or something else? This could be a serious issue if someone copy/pasted their password or smth by mistake (as I nearly did).

cross-posted from: https://literature.cafe/post/5476023

Hey there!

Welcome to our awesome short story community, this space is all about you. Share your wild ideas, your cozy narratives, or just drop in for some good old story-loving vibes. Let's enjoy these literary snapshots that allow for an intense exploration within our busy lives.

In this space, we celebrate the magic of short stories—those nuggets of narrative brilliance that pack a punch in just a few paragraphs. Whether you're a seasoned storyteller or someone who's just discovering the joy of compact tales, you've found your tribe here.

Here's to weaving stories together and making this community a canvas for creativity, connection, and countless literary adventures!

Warmest regards,

Lacanoodle.

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I do not see how to tag for spoiler here so

SPOLIER ALERT

"Bag of Bones" delves deeply into the theme of grief as its protagonist, Mike Noonan, grapples with the sudden loss of his wife. The book explores Mike's emotional turmoil, guilt, and attempts to find solace. The supernatural elements, such as ghostly visions and eerie occurrences, serve as metaphors for the haunting impact of loss in the grieving process.

The book beautifully portrays the ways in which grief can unravel a person's life, affecting relationships and one's sense of self. Through Mike's journey, you can witness the complexities of mourning, as he navigates the painful process of letting go while also uncovering the secrets of his wife's past. Bag of Bones offers a poignant exploration of how grief can be all-encompassing, shaping characters and driving them to confront both personal demons and external mysteries.

This book made me cry ... repeatedly. And I hadn't cried in years. It's not one of King's major works. Neither is it particularly a fan favourite nor is it a critical success, but it's possibly my favorite King book.

I've never used one but it struck me as odd that people would use a seperate device for smth so easily done on your phone.

Is there smth special about the hardware? Is it better somehow?