I already do despise realistic fiction most times, and have never found any interest in the non fiction books I bought, though, this year I want to try.

What are some good non fiction books, ones that really do keep you engaged? I'm mostly interested in creative writing (not self help books though please), feminism, psychology, anthropology, sociology, arts, internet culture, animals, literature, cryptids and very weird (or slightly creepy) history facts.

I feel like, in general, I dislike anything that tries to teach me something the way a school textbook would. I want something engaging and that brings interesting takes to the table, not just plain information. I've been a huge fan of video essays, on the topics I listed earlier, lately, if that can be of any help to make you imagine what I may enjoy.

I'm open to other topics as well if they are written in a catchy way, but please, no self help books, no finance, no economy, no business, no maths, no physics.

As much as I personally dislike Emma at the moment (she’s so dang meddlesome), I do think she’s one of Austen’s most interesting heroines. Despite her flaws, I’ve found her one of the more compelling characters to study. Looking forward to seeing if she actually redeems herself in the end (I’m suspecting she will, as this is Austen and not Brontë, where she’d befall a terrible tragedy)

With the weekend on the horizon what you planning on reading this weekend? Are you finishing a book? Starting one? Do you need a recommendation for a book?

I'm currently reading two. Divine Rivals by Rebecca Ross, I'm struggling to get into it. Do Admit: The Mitford Sisters and Me by Mimi Pond, it's a brilliant 450 page graphic novel biography.

I know reading in baths is super popular but im honestly scared to do it because i fear i would drop my book in the water. Has that happened to anyone or is it actually rare? Because i do think it sounds super relaxing im just terrified of damaging my book.

Does else anyone read aloud to their pets?

I discovered my dog really settled down if read to when I was reading a challenging chapter of a book out loud. Now I use it as excuse to reread some of my childhood favorites aloud before bed (I mean he’s only 4 lol). I think it’s as relaxing for him as it is for me

"He wins every single time because he keeps his mallet right beside the goal, making it impossible to score on him. Given the week he’s having, pointing this out feels unimportant."

okay?? so why did you?? I swear the constant lil injections of "colorful description" or whatever you want to call it is gonna get me. Did you have a specific word count you needed to hit or something??

(I might be in a bad mood 😅)

When is your favorite time of day to read, the morning, the afternoon, or the evening? I love reading in the evening with a cup of coffee in hand☕️✨️

What a start: He jutted a shaved round chin at the dead djinn’s naked penis: a midnight-blue thing that hung near to the knee. “I’ve seen full-grown cobras that were smaller. A man can’t help but feel jealous, with that staring him in the face.”