Danasliteraryworld commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum
As someone who enjoys following bookish spaces for inspiration, recommendations, analyses, etc., I’ve started to notice what feels like a positive shift. It could be the sending me down a specific rabbit hole, but I hope that’s not the case.
What I’m seeing more and more, including here on PB, is a move away from quantity and toward quality. Less emphasis on hitting a specific number of books, and more on truly enjoying a story without rushing through it.
I’ve heard several bookish creators reflect on how much they used to focus on trending titles, often at the expense of choosing books they thought they'd genuinely love. There seems to be a stronger interest in reading more intentionally, stepping outside usual genres, wanting to broaden horizons.
I've seen this in different ways: some are creating carefully curated, personal reading curriculums, while others are loosening their grip on their TBRs, setting a rough count, leaving space for mood reading, or committing to something like one classic a month.
I’m curious whether you’ve noticed this shift too. And looking ahead to 2026, are there any reading habits or intentions you’re changing compared to last year?
Would love to hear your thoughts. ⬇️⬇️
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Wild Reverence
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I am sobbing
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I really loved the town, the premise and everything! I just wish it was a little more in depth and a little longer. It felt like everything happened so quick or maybe it’s because I read it in a day… oops
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It was a fun read but I just felt it a bit rushed and could’ve been better done
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Atmosphere
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