The first book was exceptionnal. The magic system was an epic novelty. Now I m digging into the second book and looking forward to it

I was just thinking yesterday about how I actually don't always like (or at least don't feel the most comfortable) when I start a new book because I really don't like not knowing things; this is why I always end up looking up spoilers for everything I read/watch. I tend to feel blind and uncertain when I'm starting a new world and am trying to figure everything out.

I much prefer the ending of books, when things are resolved and I know exactly what is going on. My therapist would say it's a control thing for me. I definitely feel much more comfortable with endings than beginning of books, at the very least. I'm okay with the middle of books, but that's usually when I end up giving up on not spoiling myself and either read the ending first or look up spoilers online.

So do y'all prefer the beginning of books, endings of books, or the middle when you're still ~in it?

What is the LONGEST and the SHORTEST book you’ve ever read?💭

I’ve been listening to an audiobook lately that has a narrator whose voice just sets my teeth on edge. I have had a couple bad ones but this one is making me consider going out and buying a physical copy or just straight up DNF. Has anyone else here had this issue? It feels like a very easy thing to fix (read the book instead of listening to it) but now I’ve got the narrator’s tone and cadence stuck in my head.

What are your favourite playlists to put on when you start reading?

Are their specific artists/songs you pair with certain books/series?

What is a book trope you want to see twisted in a way that's not been done before?

A fresh taste of it, so to speak. Off the record

For example: Enemies to lovers but FMC doesn't shove a knife under MMC's throat Or where Keyboardsmash Winterbasket isn't a clueless FMC who needs to ask a bajillion questions to further the plot

How do you guys find new books to read?? I don’t really trust tiktok or social media because the ones that go viral aren’t for me. Sometimes I scroll on Libby for available books just to try something new. I will also always find new books to read when I go to the bookstore or the library, since I like to wander. Now that I’m on PB, it’s so easy to discover and research new books and I love it!!

What are your favourite playlists to put on when you start reading?

Are their specific artists/songs you pair with certain books/series?

Hey guys, is there anyway to mark a book as a re-read? I want to start re reading a favourite book, but im not sure how to log it ?