LlamaDelRey commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum
Hey all, Pagebound newbie here! I'm curious about how everyone set up their library, I'm guessing most of you imported finished books from somewhere else, but then do you use the shelves or some other system, or do you just leave your library be?
This is my first time using a site for cataloguing my reading and personally I'm having the time of my life adding books to my finished list. At first I though I'd just add some things I've read recently, but then while exploring the site I kept finding books I'd read at some point and now I'm just adding anything and everything that I've ever read, and it's been such a fun journey down memory lane!
Thanks to it my library is now a huge mess though, because I'm adding books I read last week simultaneously with books I read 10 years ago.. I'm still considering if I wanna add books I read as a young kid, and I decided not to add mangas/comics although I've seen them around, all in all exciting times for me haha
Is anyone else doing anything similar?
PS. I'm so glad I found this site, love you all!
LlamaDelRey commented on a post
reading this with a mass market paperback is such an experience. what a thick book! i can barely keep it open ahahah. i need to be creative with my reading positions now
LlamaDelRey commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum
Hi all,
I find that my evening shifts working the reference desk at the library are the prime time for me to be engaging on PageBound. Otherwise, I will pop on when something crazy happens in my book and I need to share or check for other reactions.
I find myself spending the evenings looking at these discussion prompts or really diving into the forums for books I am reading or have just finished.
When do you all find yourselves most active on the site/app?
LlamaDelRey commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum
Hello all,
I've been thinking about getting into journaling when reading, taking notes, annotating, etc. If any of you do that, do you give yourself questions to answer as you read the book? What kind of questions are they?
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Hello all,
I've been thinking about getting into journaling when reading, taking notes, annotating, etc. If any of you do that, do you give yourself questions to answer as you read the book? What kind of questions are they?
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We Have Always Lived in the Castle
Shirley Jackson
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A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, #2)
George R.R. Martin
LlamaDelRey finished reading and wrote a review...
Highlights: This was an incredibly heartbreaking book and a tough read, dealing with child abuse and neglect and domestic abuse, the cycle of abuse, and violence, and it seemed to wrap up neatly at only 118 pages. I really resonated with the main protagonist, who is never given a name. She deals with the responsibilities an adult would have, raising her younger brother, cooking, cleaning, taking care of finances, and taking care of the animals, all while dealing with her mother slowly succumbing to an abusive relationship with a man-bird. And this book has so much more to say than that. The ending was miserable and sad, and there really is no answer at the end of the story. Disappointments: I don't really think I have any, except to say that if you're going to read this book, tread carefully, as it can be rather graphic at times. I took a star off the enjoyment, because it really is not enjoyable to read; it really is just a depressing book (but very well done).
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The Crane Husband
Kelly Barnhill
LlamaDelRey finished reading and wrote a review...
Highlights: This was very well written and researched, and shows a part of history that is underrepresented in mainstream media. The main character is amazing, as are many of the side characters, each having their own personalities and arcs throughout the book. As for the plot, it was very interesting and kept me flying through the pages for the most part. The ending was well done, leaving me wanting for more, which, hopefully soon, there will be more books in the series. Disappointments: 95% of this book I absolutely loved, and if I could have one thing changed, it would be the main villain, Falco. I found him a little lackluster, especially since he was made to be this conniving evil wizard, who frightened everyone he came across, and up until Amina meets him, it was well done to that fact. But then...eh. I found him a bit boring and stilted. Kinda a major letdown.
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A Clash of Kings (A Song of Ice and Fire, #2)
George R.R. Martin
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The Crane Husband
Kelly Barnhill
LlamaDelRey commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum
i need recs like twilight!! i dont mind if its ya/little to no spice (honestly that would be preferred!)
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Anna Karenina
Leo Tolstoy
Post from the The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi (Amina al-Sirafi, #1) forum
I just found out this author is a white woman. I guess my fault I didn't check who the author was before I got it. Anyone who has read this book, or any other books by this author, let me know how y'all feel about a white author writing fantasy books on Islamic and muslim culture.
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The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi (Amina al-Sirafi, #1)
Shannon Chakraborty
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One Dark Window (The Shepherd King, #1)
Rachel Gillig