I, as many of you lovely lot here, got back into reading this year. Since summer (northern hemisphere) I have plowed through books, slowing down since September to try and really take them in.

Even though I slowed down, I knew I wasn't being an especially mindful reader. I decided 'I'll try next year, this year is just about enjoying reading again.'

Then I joined Pagebound in November. I'd been craving a book app, and fell in love immediately! Now, I've not really changed any reading habits but the conversational emphasis of PB, primarily the forums, is not only exciting, but I've realised has provided a shortcut to mindful reading. I remember more about the books I've read since joining PB: the plots, the characters, the feelings. I love it! It feels a bit like cheating because again, I've not changed how I am reading. But being able to chat about books and read other people's thoughts, especially opinions different to my own, just elevates the whole experience. I've accidentally, unknowingly, become a more mindful reader because PB encourages this.

All this to say, thank you everybody! And since joining Pagebound, what differences/improvements to your reading experience have you seen?

How has Pagebound enhanced your life?

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I'm so excited to see that this book contains not only a map but also a glossary and a pronunciation guide. I adore it when authors (and publishers) put proper effort into details that go beyond the text itself. The same goes for the chapter headers, the dedication page (plus the dedication itself), and the dividers.

So far, I've only skimmed the glossary, as I am worried it might spoil some plot points, but if anyone thinks I should take a closer look at it before I start reading, please let me know!

A fantastic prologue! I adore a good mythology, and this one is looking strong so far. In fact, it's looking like the world building will be much more elaborate than I expected -- a great thing for a high fantasy novel to have, but unexpected due to this one's popularity on bookish social media. It appears to me that the most popular high fantasy books these days are the ones with minimal world building (which has its merits as well, of course).

Additionally, I'm loving that there are three vastly different breeds of dragons. That's a rare treat as well, and I'm curious how their differences will be showcased in/affect the plot.