This was my first Bradbury story as a kid, so it will always have a special place in my heart. Might still be my personal favorite of his, just for the nostalgia, though I'd readily admit that several are objectively better. 🦋🙂👍

No problem. Definitely one of my favorite reads of the year. 👍

Thanks! That may take a while as I only follow authors Ive read but I may well get there eventually. 🙂👍

Congratulations! 🎉🙂👍

That's a good point. I have noticed that pattern as well, though I did have a new release just a few weeks ago and haven't seen much since then. Still, there wasn't a typical marketing push there as it's a freebie, so that may be a factor as well. 🤔 Perhaps I'm just being optimistic. 🤣👍

For what it's worth, I've seen a sharp decline in the number of these I've received lately. Guess they got tired of me reporting/blocking their obviously-fake e-mail addresses. Fortunately, I think many authors are wise to this one now, which is probably also helping. Good riddance, I say! 🧐👍

I had one last year and it really is no big deal. I'd say the peace of mind is well worth a few hours of mild inconvenience. Also, if there are any minor issues such as polyps, they can be addressed during the procedure. Yes, there's a chance something bad might be found but that's the point of it.

Apparently, you now have to hit "Edit my activity" to post a review. What is this madness?!?!? 🤣

FYI: Quarter-star ratings are being rolled out on Goodreads. Just saw the option for the first time on the web site a few minutes ago. This is going to be... interesting. 🤔 Still processing it but my first thought is, "I wonder if people will go back and adjust their old ratings?"

For the record: I have no issue with the concept of AI. What I have many huge issues with are the ways the technology industry at large has bastardized the premise in pursuit of a quick buck, which are lazy, fundamentally flawed, disreputable, foolish, and dangerous at best. 🤔

Indeed. I feel like a lot of people sleep on them, or at least did back in the day. I suppose they're better appreciated now, though. Anyway, cool post. Might have to track that one down at some point as I haven't seen it yet. 👍

Ah, "The Changeling." Gotta love that one, and "The Exorcist III," for cementing George C. Scott's horror bonafides. Good times. 🎃🙂👍