Ok you guys, what's your top audiobook playback speed record? And what book were you reading? Also im curious what's everyone's norm? And for that matter, what was the slowest you had to put a book for?

Hot take: Books should have a Netflix-style model, uk one subscription and unlimited access to ebooks. No paying per book, no credit systems like audible, just read whatever you want, whenever you want. So why isn’t this the norm already? And would it actually make reading better—or quietly ruin it?

This is a light hearted question, i just want to hear everyone's opinion

I don’t know what has caused me to hate retelling but I always feel like it’s a cheaper or lazier way to tell a story. HOWEVER I AM WRONG. The author has invested in a complex and beautiful world so this story feels interesting and mysterious! The elements of retelling actually just feels like secrets the author is letting the reader in on instead of borrowing a boring plot. At least so far my mind is exploded and engaged in a wondrous way.

hello fellow book 🐌

I participated and finished the spring readalong, but ended up being miserable about it. I checked out my book of choice a month early knowing how slow I am. Idk if it's because of the PB readalong or if the book I chose suddenly got popular for a different reason, but a waitlist formed behind me almost immediately. Knowing the hold line was so long that I wouldn't be able to renew in time to get the badge, I rushed through my book, pushing myself to my limit to finish the day the book was due. It made the book a little less fun and kinda turned me off the readalongs.

Now for the cherry blossom one, i actually am waiting in a hold line, not sure if I'll get the book in time, especially given how long it takes me to get through a book (i usually have to renew a book 2 or 3x to finish). I've basically given up on the badge and will just read it for myself.

but I thought maybe some other 🐌 do these readalongs and have some tips! So if you do participate in the seasonal readalongs/any readalongs with a time limit, how do you manage your time and balance your slow pace with library due dates and reading pressure? Or do you skip these events altogether? do you ever get sad that you miss out on badges?

What book did you recently drop some cold hard cash on?

I’ll go first ! Rebecca Ross “Wild Reverance” (Finally got it at the library after many many weeks holding. Loved it and didn’t want to have to rush through it! My first romanatasy purchase)

Rebecca Wait “Cry Havoc” page turner mystery comedy that was random pic at the bookstore. It sounded too unusual to leave behind.

Both purchase at an Indigenous owned independent bookstore so I’m happy to support them.

P.s you don’t actually have to tell me anything P.p.s why they both happen to be Rebecca authors I only noticed much later. Also idk why but these UK women with masters seems to write amazing novels for my current mood reading.

Happy weekend everyone!! 🥳 This is my first post but I was just curious. If you had a whole day to be cozy and read at your favorite reading spot with some coffee or tea. What perfume are you wearing???