hi- sorry if this has already been raised but is anyone else unable to post on forms when using the ios app? the past few days when i’ve tried i’ve gotten a ‘whoops something went wrong message’

i’ve been posting using the web instead but thought i’d check if anyone else is having this issue

Hey all. Lately, I have been struggling a bit with my mental health and have been spending my afternoons and evenings rotting in bed reading. 🛏️ I don't have as much mental energy as I did a couple of weeks ago, when I'd be super proactive and interacting with everyone.

To be honest, I'm not sure if this is particularly healthy, but having notifications on the app makes that moment a bit better. However, I get a little bummed out if I open the app and see I have no new notifications.

Does anyone else feel like this?

But I just want to note that PB community has been helping me a lot. Seeimg so many wonderful people here makes things feel brighter. ✨

I’m wondering what everyone thinks about the ability to have a “save your work” function for crafting reviews and posts in the forum? Wondering if people would like it, find it useful, and what it would mean from a technical standpoint? Is it a realistic ask, or would it be asking for too much? Would it take too much space on the backend? Too much work? GR doesn’t have anything like this, and I have no idea about other book tracking apps.

And if it is too much, are people constructing their reviews on the spot in PB (either in the app or on the or the website ), or in other apps first? In a simple notes app or somewhere else?

Personally, I’d find a “save your work” function a “nice to have,” not a “need to have.” But sometimes when posting comments, and while using the forum and review spaces, I’ve lost my work and have to start again. A pain in the butt to be sure, especially if the comment is long. When that happens, I then tend to use my notes app. I also do this when I receive an error message when I try to post. I’ve occasionally used the iOS notes app, but am finding it quite limiting. I’m wondering if there are better notes or writing apps? Unlike on GR where I rarely post a review (or even comment), I’d like to offer my 2¢ more often. 😁

I...have no words. This was a crazy read. Review soon I need to process.

Talea, please stop all this fisting 👀😭 no one deserves it like that

Suggest me some beginner friendly Standalone Fantasy books!! I want to explore this genre too. But I don't want to start with long series like SJM's . Need some easy going recommendation 🥹

Ok, so this is something I’ve noticed in Japanese lit, but I want to check with you guys before searching for papers on this lol.

You know how literature from different countries sometimes has an overall vibe? (I know this is very generalizing because it depends on the translators and the publishing house’s choices etc) but I’ve noticed that most of the Japanese books I’ve read have a sense of loneliness and/or tranquility.

Have anyone noticed that too? 🧐

Hey, beautiful people 💫 After that post I made in the forum I felt so surprised to see so many people relate to my situation, and it was overwhelming (in the best way) to feel everyone's support and understanding. So I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who took the time to give me a little uplifting, it really made a difference.

This made me think that we really are a community of dear anonymous friends, who support each other through the love of books. Which led me to this thought: There are so many beautiful and original usernames... What's the story behind each one? (except for one_crazy_eliott, I think I understand the reason behind Mr. Crazy's username 🤭🤭🤭)

So, if you feel comfortable, share the story behind it. I think it will help bring us closer and keep everyone's anonymity anyway.

I'll start: The OGs know I started PB as fantasy.betareader but decided later to change my username to Pipsy to help me feel more connected here. This is a nickname my sister gave me when I was 3 or 4 years old, and it stuck until today. My whole family calls me by it, my friends, my teachers, my bosses, etc. Even on my passport, my signature says Pipsy. So that's basically my name 😊

Ugh, help i feel like my brain is about to explodeeeeeee. This book really testing my brain so much lol. How can i keep up with all this information???? And it feels like we're still halfway on what was going on???