Just wondering what everyone looks for when joining a bookclub/ what drew them into the Bookclubs they take part in.

I co-run a bookclub online over discord where anyone can join, we read horror, and the main goal is to be more structured and talk about it with a more analytical eye.

My in person bookclub is much more chill, a little less structured and more vibey.

I’m a fan of the standard media review format but nothing beats a Letterboxd review. Anytime I need a good laugh, I go to the app. So why not combine both?

Write a Letterboxd review of the last book you read. Including the name of the book is optional.

Mine is: “Take me to the cathedral I’ll worship like a gargoyle at the shrine of your lies”

As a big DNFer, I’m interested to hear how other people approach the DNF. Do y’all ever go back and pick up a book again after not finishing it? I just find the idea of a soft DNF fascinating, because if I DNF a book, it’s for good. Yet I see people online saying things like “I’ve DNFed this for now but I’ll try again later.” Have you ever ended up loving a book you previously DNFed? What inspires you to go back to book you DNFed? Are you more of a soft DNFer or a hard DNFer?

Are you ahead, on track or behind on your reading goals this year? I’m 6 books behind because a few rough months and now a book has 2.5 pages to hook me or I’m pausing and trying a new one. I love it though it’s fun for me and is helping me rearrange the monthly plan I made on here based on the vibe I get from the first few pages of the books I’m trying.

You can only choose two, and feel free to talk about it if you want to.

For me it's

1. The little prince.
2. Oh! The places you'll go.

I've been obsessed with the little prince for YEARS. It comes to mind automatically whrn I think about a favourite anything...

And the other one is helping me to get through life. I only read it because I had a short attention span but it's really good

i know we all have a habit of using whatevers around us for holding the place in our books lol, the other day i had to use a pair of scissors and then a hairdryer 😭😭😭 today its nice and simple, a star wars postcard i bought the other day,

this one here!

but yus i would love to hear what everyone else currently using as a bookmark whether its an actual bookmark or a fun little bonus object we just had lying around lmao, this is show and tell time 🙂‍↕️✨️

Lately I've been feeling less and less motivated to read. I'm reading two wonderful books I'm loving, but when I look at them, I just don't want to pick it up and read it, even when I know then I'll like doing it.

Starting the next chapter after reading one feels like a chore, even if I know I'll have a great time.

I don't really know what to do. I picked up a manga today because I know I can finish those only in a bunch of hours and I did. I finished the first volume. Thought it would get me back into pace. But no. Been wanting to read all day, but whenever I should start I feel too tired and look at my phone instead.

Any advice?

What is your reading toxic trait?

Mine: If I paid for the book, I'm finishing it. Even if I'm hate-reading by chapter five. 💀 & I judge a book by its cover 👀

I’m moving at the end of August to Tucson, Arizona and I’ll be there for 1-2 years as a year of volunteering service. I am bringing one suitcase and one carry on. I can buy books whilst there but want to be mindful of space. I’m in the process of trying to figure out if I want to bring old favourites to reread or books from my TBR or a combination of both, and if so, what books.

So if I have to have this crisis we all do! You’re moving and can only bring 10ish books with you. What books would you bring? How many books would be old favourites versus ones you wanna read for the first time?

And side quest: if anyone is from Tucson or has been there and has any tips (specifically re books and such but I’d also love whatever!) please share :3

What are everyones favorite pieces of media beyond books? I made a template below but feel free to add to it/delete from it as you see fit.

Movies: TV Shows: Music Artist/Songs: Podcasts: Youtube: Visual Artisit/Art Piece:

I can't wait to see and steal everyones tastes

Lately I've been feeling less and less motivated to read. I'm reading two wonderful books I'm loving, but when I look at them, I just don't want to pick it up and read it, even when I know then I'll like doing it.

Starting the next chapter after reading one feels like a chore, even if I know I'll have a great time.

I don't really know what to do. I picked up a manga today because I know I can finish those only in a bunch of hours and I did. I finished the first volume. Thought it would get me back into pace. But no. Been wanting to read all day, but whenever I should start I feel too tired and look at my phone instead.

Any advice?