Member onetimeblues(She/It)

Welcome to my library!

I like books that encourage me to think about the ways in which the world works and what role I play in it. Most abundantly, historical and political texts. My focus tends to be on the 20th century with a narrower focus on socialism and on Korea, Russia, West Asia and Latin America. I don't tend to tread far from this historical niche. Nonetheless, I enjoy reading about other things as well: biology, the human condition, and perfumery.

My profile photo is Shinku from the manga "Rozen Maiden"; the art is drawn by Peach-Pit.

My rating system is as follows:
5 stars: Exceptional. Wonderfully developed ideas and compelling execution.
4 stars: Very strong. Well-argued or skillfully made with only minor shortcomings.
3 stars: Strong ideas and good execution, but notable flaws.
2 stars: A few standout moments, but largely unconvincing, uneven, or misguided.
1 star: Poorly executed or argued; tedious or fundamentally flawed.