I never thought I'd be enjoying a book with this theme so much. The way in which it is written is of such a beautiful, yet quiet, violence that somehow feels very, very big and present throughout. And it's a lot to think about as well... One thing's for sure, I'm curious about other works of the author.

Hey everyone!

Quick question, since I am relatively new to the platform and am not sure (sorry of this is already been addressed somewhere).

When you read books in another language, do they not count for the readlong? I couldn't get my hands on physical copy of A Dowry of Blood in English, and I kobo ebook was slightly more expensive than the ebook, so I just bought the PT version and added it here. But it seems it hasn't counted, which is a bit sad.

Does anyone know?

whats your preference? i was just having a convo with a coworker about hardcovers vs paperback and our opinions differed quite a bit! personally, i’m a paperback girl.

Ok so basically this post is made because IM CURRENTLY SOBBING MY ASS OFF READING KEEPING 13 AND MY MUSIC IN THE BACK IS JUST GOING "When did you get hot? All the sudden, I could look you up and down all day."😭😭

LIKE EXCUSE ME NO STOP PLAYING HAPPY SONGS WHILE IM DYING THANK YOU VERY MUCH.💔

But then other times its ACTUALLY GOOOD TIMING like I was reading Keeping 13 (again) and IT STARTED PLAYING FAMILY LINE IN THE BEGINNING I STARTED SOBBING SO MUCH

I actually need this app where the music corresponds to the part of the book SO FRICKIN BAD

and dont get me started on the book playlists because SOME OF THEM ARE SO SHORT OR TOO LONG like personally Im a VERY FAST READER and the playlists are like 10h long and Im already done the book by the time the "falling in love" songs are playing.😔

Physical book readers - I was chatting with some bookish friends and we were talking about managing shelf space.

Are you the type of reader to keep all your books, or do you unhaul? If you unhaul, do you do it as you read or do you do it maybe once a season?

How else do you manage your space?

It's so funny. I've not been reading for the past few days but I still come to PageBound because I love seeing the discussions going on. The new updates are so cute. The community is amazing. Hopefully I will get back into it when I go home. That said, I'M LEAVING LONDON. I'm so happy. The past year has been so harsh on me and I can honestly say that I'm not made for london. Yesterday I had to travel 4.5 hours for 15 KM!!! Because of the strike. But even then it usually it takes 2 hours. Which is insane because in my country or any sane country, you can travel 45 km in 2 hours. WITH TRAFFIC.

I've packed up most of my stuff. I'm leaving behind quite a few things. The others I'm giving off to charity or my roommate. And once I go home I'm adopting a kitten! The plan is already in motion. Here are the names I've brainstormed for her!

Bathsheba Aka Sheba Cleopatra or Cleo for short Buttercup or Butter for short And. Jam. Nothing else.

I'm leaning towards Jam. But my mother likes Sheba. What do you think!

This is my last love letter to you, though some would call it a confession. I suppose both are a sort of gentle violence, putting down in ink what scorches the air when spoken aloud.