I saw something today and I’m really curious what other readers think.

Someone commented on an author’s personal Instagram post to say they weren’t a fan of the new book. The author replied with “if you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.” The person who posted the screenshot felt icky about the author’s response.

Personally, I didn’t think the author was out of line. I don’t really see the point of going onto an author’s own page just to drop a negative comment. That isn’t a review, it’s just putting criticism directly in front of the author for no real reason. Review platforms exist for a reason.

I also saw someone comment back to me about this ‘but sometimes authors don’t read reviews and won’t see it’ and I just always felt reviews are for other readers? I don’t know. And also how is ‘I didn’t like this book’ helpful in any way and why does it need to be seen?

That’s just me. What do you all think? Is it fine to leave negative opinions on an author’s page, or should that stuff stay on review sites instead?

Curious to hear everyone’s take.

Hi everyone! With the holiday season coming up, there’ll be more thoughts about books to give and hopefully receive. In my family, we exchange books on Christmas Eve and then likely will receive others on the day, so I’m curious.

When receiving books, would you prefer something you’d know you’d like eg next in a series, by a favourite author, or something new?

When gifting books, do you consider the same, expected vs new, and does your own enjoyment of the book factor in? There’s a ratio of how much I think I’d like the book mixed in with purchasing for family as I read widely and would be able to borrow them later 🤣

Or is it preferred to receive money/gift cards to select your own books?

Hi guys! I’m wondering what physical book I should read once I finish the audiobook “The Rose and The Dagger”. I have The Bone Season by Samantha Shannon and Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson. I’m excited for both but I need some input. Thoughts?

I have always wondered why do some people start their reviews with a whole paragraph summarizing the book? When I'm going through reviews, I have already read the official summary so I don't need to read ten other versions of it. Is it only because people copy-paste what they wrote on their blog where there is no initial context for the book? Wouldn't it make sense to remove this part where you're posting on any book review sites? I just struggle to understand (note that I ask this question purely by curiosity, no judgment for people who do that! 🫣)

for some reason i completely lost track of time this year and JUST realized it's mid-November!? i've currently finished 31/50 books this year and i'm so sad i (likely) won't finish my reading goal for the first time in years. i have a few audiobooks on the docket to listen to at work, but alas... i've failed.

is anyone else with me? i don't want to feel alone LOL

Hey everyone! The end of the year is quickly creeping up and it's time for my yearly meltdown so I decided to do a book challenge in December where I read 31 books in 31 days to prove to myself that I do have control over something in my life. 🤣😬 My only self-imposed rule is that the books must be started and finished in December. I saw some great threads from a few months ago from people who did similar challenges and I loved reading those to get ideas!

Has anyone tried this challenge or a similar one? Any tips/ideas/suggestions? Also, feel free to join me in December if you'd like!

Ya girl finally achieved my pretty little pumpkin goal and finished all the books from the fall read along and can I just say this selection ATE?!!

Most of these books I probably wouldn’t have ever picked up if I was looking on my own, so I am really happy I found this app and got to discover these books!!! There wasn’t a single one I didn’t like (tender is the flesh scarred me but I enjoyed the impact it had), and the grand finale for me was Blood over bright haven which is maybe my favourite read this year & one of the best books I’ve read ever!!

I am so excited for future read alongs and would love to know what everyone’s favourite book was for this selection?? ❤️