Hey all, did you see this news? It looks like just a trial so far, but thoughts on how we can push back and get them to rehire their human translators?

https://goodereader.com/blog/digital-publishing/harpercollins-is-using-ai-for-book-translations

I think one of the few things I'm trying in 2026 is to be more intentional in what I read. I read The Hunger Games series and now I'm trying to decide what to read next, spending more time with physical books is making me feel better about reading too.

So at first I was deciding between a paperwhite and a basic kindle, but I’ve seen multiple people talk about the kobo that now I’m starting to consider it. So for owners of either or both, what do you guys think? I’ve seen ppl see a con about the kobo is that it feels plasticy and a bit smaller, but I’m intrigued by the fact that I can download my books easier with access to libby.

I love the planning feature on here you guys! 2026 my goal is to read 12 non fiction books relating to the current political climate of the world right now. I’m using the planning feature to select one book per month that is my non fiction focus. I am using the library for this, with it being planned ahead I can request the book I have scheduled for the next month to keep the flow going!

Now that we've all had time to breath after the turn of the year, are there any books you read in 2025 that you'd love to see other people pick up in 2026?

I want to know everyone's thoughts on Acotar/Sarah J maas, because I personally heavily dislike both the series and the author very much (and this isn't to shame anyone for liking it or anything, this is my opinion) And I do need to preface this by saying, I have never fully read the books, but from what I read/researched online was enough to turn me away from them. Starting with the whole map within Acotar is based off the map of England/Ireland. Ireland being "Hybern", Hybern within the world is evil/vilified by Sarah J Maas. I've seen multiple people, including Irish people speak about this, and I have to say, I agree. I'm not Irish, but it's so very odd that she uses Irish mythology and profits off of it while depicting Ireland like this. This is only one problem I have found that I have with Sarah J Maas, I just want to know everyone's thoughts?

As we are all lovers of books here, I was wondering if anyone has book related tattoos and/or if you are planning to get some in the future!

My first tattoo was of The One Ring, it’s surrounded by some flowers (simbelmynë). My latest tat is a big one on my leg of Éowyn’s sword (movie inspired design of the hilt) , also surrounded by flowers 🌸 I (currently) don’t have another LotR tattoo planned but in the future I want a Princess Bride tattoo!

I LOVE hearing about people’s tattoos and I find book inspired ones to be so pretty and personal ✨