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Smilepal

30 | She/They Archivist who can't read enough books. I love fantasy, crime novels and non-fiction, but always open to suggestions! If I’m not reading, I’m probably gaming 👾🏳️‍🌈

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Summer 2026 Readalong
Sourcebooks Summer of Swoon
Pride 2026
My Taste
All the Sinners Bleed
A House with Good Bones
The Warmth of Other Suns: The Epic Story of America's Great Migration
The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches
Swordheart
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A Murder Most Camp
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robyn00 completed their yearly reading goal of 275 books!

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robyn00's 2026 Reading Challenge

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Disability Intimacy: Essays on Love, Care, and Desire
Ask Again, Yes
Ace: What Asexuality Reveals About Desire, Society, and the Meaning of Sex
When I Was Ten
Wench
Far from You
The Book of the Most Precious Substance
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  • Long After We Are Gone
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    Even before starting the book, I really appreciate how much care Harris took with the authors note. It gives really good context for the story, and provides content and trigger warnings. Harris makes a point of saying that the readers should listen to their gut, and take a break from reading if they’re not in a good place for it. After how disdainful some authors are of warnings/complaining that their surprise twists are more important than readers well being, is reassuring to see that others chose to take the kinder and more considerate option. — Editing to say that the authors note isn’t included in the audiobook before the story but can be accessed through the ebook sample.

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  • 5 Star Reviews vs. 1 Star Reviews

    I've been thinking on this for a day or two, and I'm curious to know what others think.

    When you write a review for a book, do you find it more challenging to write 5 star reviews, or 1 Star reviews? Personally, I find it easier to write reviews for books I hated purely because disdain isn't difficult to put into words.

    When I love a book, though... Sometimes I just can't formulate a coherent thought about it. 🤣

    Where do you fall? Or are reviews daunting for you to write either way?

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