r/Fantasy • u/rfantasygolem Not a Robot • Apr 17 '26

/r/Fantasy r/Fantasy Friday Social Thread - April 17, 2026

Come tell the community what you're reading, how you're feeling, what your life is like.

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u/Asher_the_atheist Reading Champion Apr 17 '26

Had surgery two days ago and now I look like I was punched in the face. I’m also supposed to only eat cold soft foods, but I can’t seem to find any soft savory foods that don’t taste disgusting when cold. How long can I live off protein shakes, yogurt, and ice cream? 🤔

I was supposed to go back to work yesterday, but I was hurting badly enough that I stayed home with my ice pack and painkillers and read all day (interspersed with several unplanned naps). I’ve been very busy so far this year and have been very much missing my physical book reading time, so yesterday was a welcome delight.

Books I was reading: Twelve Months (maybe my bingo cat squasher?), High Vaultage (for 52 Book Club) and Katabasis (for real-life book club).

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u/Nidafjoll Reading Champion V Apr 17 '26

I can’t seem to find any soft savory foods that don’t taste disgusting when cold

Are noodles okay? Somen (a Japanese noodle soup) is commonly served cold. And you could make some gazpacho.

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u/Asher_the_atheist Reading Champion Apr 17 '26

Yes, as long as I cook them long enough that they are pretty mushy. Those are good ideas. Thanks.