Nwanda

Audhd✨ ESFP 🇸🇩🍃 to put to rout all that was not life, and not when I come to die discover I have not lived - Rainer maria rilke

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I need to know where you all stand!

This has probably been a post before, but I couldn’t find it, so I’m asking!

I was texting with my book club and it got me thinking about how differently we all rate books.

I’ve realized I’m not super selective with my stars 😅 I definitely give them out like candy. I’m very much an “if I vibe, it’s a 5” kind of reader. Even if there are moments that make me cringe or roll my eyes, if the overall vibe is there, it’s probably getting a 4 or 5 from me.

Meanwhile, my friends would rate that same book a 2 or 3 because of those cringe and eye-roll moments.

So now I need to know… what’s your vibe for ratings? 😌📖

My scale for reference:

1 star – I want my time back. 2 stars – I finished it… but I complained the whole time. 3 stars – It was fine. I’ll forget it in a few days. 4 stars – I really enjoyed it, had some issues, but I’m recommending it. 5 stars – I vibed even despite the issues and i’d reread and recommend it.

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kei-drama

Where can I share my work? 📚

I’ve been writing some stories/short stories and I'm looking for a place to post them! I'm not saying they're masterpieces (honestly, I don't think they are🤣) but I’d love to get some honest feedback to help me improve✨ Any suggestions?☺️

Thank youuu so much ❤️

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White Nights

Fyodor Dostoevsky

White Nights is a short story by Fyodor Dostoevsky that was published in 1848. Set in St. Petersburg, it is the story of a young man fighting his inner restlessness. A light and tender narrative, it delves into the torment and guilt of unrequited love. Both protagonists suffer from a deep sense of alienation that initially brings them together. A blend of romanticism and realism, the story appeals gently to the senses and feelings.

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Foster

Claire Keegan

Claire Keegan's piercing contemporary classic Foster is a heartbreaking story of childhood, loss, and love; now released as a standalone book for the first time ever in the US It is a hot summer in rural Ireland. A child is taken by her father to live with relatives on a farm, not knowing when or if she will be brought home again. In the Kinsellas' house, she finds an affection and warmth she has not known and slowly, in their care, begins to blossom. But there is something unspoken in this new household--where everything is so well tended to--and this summer must soon come to an end. A story of astonishing emotional depth now expanded and newly revised in a standalone edition, Foster showcases Claire Keegan's great talent and cements her reputation as one of our most important and prodigious storytellers.

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To Build a Fire

Jack London

"Day had broken cold and grey, exceedingly cold and grey, when the man turned aside from the main Yukon trail and climbed the high earth- bank, where a dim and little-travelled trail led eastward through the fat spruce timberland..." A man alone on the Yukon Trail—save for his dog—is planning on meeting friends when the day turns for the worse and he encounters severe cold reaching 75 degrees below zero. His luck only goes downhill from there when he gets wet after falling through the snow. Now, his only hope of surviving is to build a fire, but his lack of supplies, the extreme elements and his own diminishing senses prove to be an impenetrable barrier to his existence. First published in 1902, 'To Build a Fire' is one of Jack London's most beloved short stories. A heartbreaking tale set in the vast wintry landscape of the North, it endures as one of the greatest adventures ever written. Jack London (1876-1916) was an American novelist, journalist, and social activist. A pioneer of commercial fiction and American magazines, he was one of the first American authors to become an international celebrity and earn a large fortune from writing. His most famous works include 'The Call of the Wild' (1903) and 'White Fang' (1906), as well as the short stories 'To Build a Fire' (1902), 'An Odyssey of the North' (1900), and 'Love of Life' (1905).

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The Importance of Being Earnest

Oscar Wilde

Oscar Wilde's madcap farce about mistaken identities, secret engagements, and lovers entanglements still delights readers more than a century after its 1895 publication and premiere performance. The rapid-fire wit and eccentric characters of The Importance of Being Earnest have made it a mainstay of the high school curriculum for decades. Cecily Cardew and Gwendolen Fairfax are both in love with the same mythical suitor. Jack Worthing has wooed Gwendolen as Ernest while Algernon has also posed as Ernest to win the heart of Jack's ward, Cecily. When all four arrive at Jack's country home on the same weekend the "rivals" to fight for Ernest's undivided attention and the "Ernests" to claim their beloveds pandemonium breaks loose. Only a senile nursemaid and an old, discarded hand-bag can save the day! This Prestwick House Literary Touchstone Edition includes a glossary and reader's notes to help the modern reader appreciate Wilde's wry wit and elaborate plot twists.

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Heyo! This is just a random question, but do you guys have any "rules" for following people here (for example people with a great taste overlap with you or people you know from other apps/irl)? Since PB is not algorithm based I follow everyone who pops up on my feed but sometimes I see them posting some books that make me question if I should be more picky with the follow button 😂

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carys

your go to books for when a reading slump hits?

i’m curious what book you guys go to for when you’re feeling in a bit of a reading slump? if you even get reading slumps i know some people don’t (lucky!) i personally like to listen to audiobooks, read novellas, pick up thriller/horror books & books that read quickly like mixed media or books with larger fonts for a sense of accomplishment.

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The Vanishing Cherry Blossom Bookshop

Takuya Asakura

For fans of Before the Coffee Gets Cold, What You Are Looking for Is In the Library, and Days at the Morisaki Bookshop comes an enchanting novel that will linger in your heart long after the last page is turned. As the last petal falls, the final page is turned… Welcome to The Cherry Blossom Bookshop, a haven for book lovers that only appears during the fleeting cherry blossom season. Nestled amidst the bloom of delicate petals, you’ll find a sanctuary for those burdened by regrets and past sorrows. Here, Sakura, the mysterious young owner, and her wise calico cat, Kobako, patiently await the arrival of souls in need of solace and healing. Told over four seasons, each visitor to the bookshop holds a book that bridges their past and present, guiding them towards understanding and acceptance. Within the antique charm of the shop and the soothing aroma of freshly brewed coffee, Sakura and Kobako help their guests confront their lingering sadness through the power of stories, enabling them to move forward with renewed hope.

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Nievee

Thoughts from 59%

The first half of the book was so slow, almost pointless, but now it's starting to get uncomfortable and I'm sat! I didn't know anything about the plot and thought by the title it may be about suicide, it's nothing like I expected and this makes me all the more intrigued. What's everyone's deal?!

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Reading Update from 54% (page 113)

The tension is insane 😱 I’m so sucked in, there’s so many tiny creepy details yet nothing out of the ordinary has taken place. If it wasn’t for these interludes of gossip about some crime, I’d be wondering if the eeriness was all in her head.

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