Kanashimi68 commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum
How do you rate manga? I've found so many series I just feel like are a complete 5 stars all around, but I feel like rating every single volume a 5 stars might be a bit much even if it is in my eyes. I usually default to rating them a 4.5 stars instead until the end where the last volume would be that full 5 stars.
Is that a bit too overthinking and I should just rate them what I think they deserve instead of stopping myself due to how short each volume is?
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Reaper Man (Discworld, #11; Death, #2)
Terry Pratchett
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The Catcher in the Rye
J.D. Salinger
Kanashimi68 commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum
Happy Friday, fellow fiction fans!
Drop the first line or two of the book you're currently reading, and let fellow Boundlings try to guess the title and author. If no one gets it by the end of the day, come back and reveal the answer!
A few friendly guidelines: โข Keep it to the first line or two only (no spoilers!) โข Donโt include the title or author right away โข Feel free to add a hint later if people get stuck
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The Old Man and the Sea
Ernest Hemingway
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I Am a Cat
Natsume Sลseki
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Light novels where the characters are in another world, whether it be a video game, trapped, reincarnated, etc. Lights are a type of Japanese novel characterized by shorter lengths, manga-style illustrations, and a focus on easily digestible prose.
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Light novels where the characters are in another world, whether it be a video game, trapped, reincarnated, etc. Lights are a type of Japanese novel characterized by shorter lengths, manga-style illustrations, and a focus on easily digestible prose.
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An introduction to Literary Fiction, these books are part of the cultural zeitgeist or the 'canon' that many would recognize. Look for more niche titles in later Starter Pack volumes.
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To be known and to know others.
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A fantasy universe created by Sir Terry Pratchett, Discworld is a flat planet balanced on the backs of four elephants, which in turn stand on the back of a giant turtle. These are comedic novels that parody traditional fantasy tropes. All books can be read as standalones.
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From the provocative and challenging to the emotional and quiet, Japanese literary fiction tends to be nuanced, introspective, and minimalistic. These books contain layered cultural commentary and may lean on psychological, surreal, or fantastical elements to convey their message.
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If you think real world societies are bad (you'd be right)... get a load of *these.*
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Do you suffer from frequent wanderlust, longing to explore cultures & history across time? Here is your ticket: tour the world with fantasy inspired by various world myths. For series, only the first book is featured.
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Fantasy books that are inspired by Asian culture, folklore, history, values, legends, and myths.
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An introduction to the Classics, these books are part of the cultural zeitgeist or the 'canon' that many would recognize. Look for more niche titles in later Starter Pack volumes.
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Fictional books that feel like a warm hug, featuring magic and whimsy and perfectly happy endings. These are lower on stakes and higher on good vibes!
Kanashimi68 commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum
Are you adverse to DNFing? Did you have to read it for school or a book club?
My entire bookclub struggled through American Psycho, (thankfully it's pretty short.) One of the rare times the movie is better imo.
Kanashimi68 commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum
Hey! Iโm a Tome refugee and wondering if there are any plans to make our profiles more customized in the near future? Such as profile pictures or banners etc.
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