I just saw a video of a girl saying she doesn’t read male authors, she has 5 exceptions, but that would be it. So it got me thinking… who is/are your go to author(s)? Like, the one or two you will forever read every single one of their books, the ones that you know would never do you wrong 🫢 For me is has to be • Silvia Moreno-García • Emily Henry • Ruth Ware

I’ve been in a bit of a rut when it comes to romance books. Normally this would just cause me to re-read my favorites but I’m trying to find something new. I’d love to see what everyone’s favorites are and why! Some of my favorites from this year so far: * = re-read 1. * Happy Place by Emily Henry (all of her books but that one is my favorite!) 2. Friends to Lovers by Sally Blakely - I read this in July and loved it! Recommend for anyone who loves People We Meet on Vacation. 3. * Alone With You in the Ether by Olivie Blake 4. Promise Me Sunshine by Cara Bastone 5. Mad About You by Mhairi McFarlane (although I’d say the romance is very subtle)

Would you read a book where the romance is in broad strokes? I mean, the plot focuses more on the girl and something big, but in the romance, even though it has strong connections, maybe it is not explored much, c Like books these days, let's say it's more about the main plot and less about the romantic subplot?

Do you rate and review books that you have dnf’d? I see so many reviews saying they dnf’d with a one or two star, and maybe it’s an unpopular opinion or maybe I’m just lazy I don’t know— but I don’t review books I’ve dnf’d. And maybe that’s patently because if I’m far enough into a book I just flat out refuse to quit. So if I do decide to step away from the book I haven’t read nearly enough to leave a review because I don’t know 90% of the book. Just curious on everyone else’s stances; how far into a book is too far to dnf? And do you rate and review no matter what?

Hey folks! So, I'm currently 32 (and 1/3 to be specific), and I've seen some talk about "40 Books to Read Before I'm 40" list (I've seen it with different ages, but most commonly 40 before 40 and 30 before 30). I'm interested in possibly creating one for myself. I've seen some lists where the person just crams in a bunch of classics and books that they think "should" be read by everyone before a certain age, and that doesn't sound overly fun to me. Obviously, I can make up my own rules; it's not like this is a competition or anything. But I'm not great at starting things willy nilly. That brings me to the point of this post. Does anyone have a 40* Before 40* list? If so, I'd love to give it a look! Maybe even find a book or two to put on my list! (The asterisks denote that it could be any age. 35, 30, 25, 27 if you're super specific, lol)

Hi all! Do you buy secondhand books? If you do, what are your favorite websites or bookstores to purchase? I find myself in several Amazon-bought websites that sell secondhand copies of titles I want to add to my TBR/home library. It got me wondering if there are better places to get my copies where I can support a fellow reader emptying out their shelves and give these books a new home on my shelves. Thanks in advance for your recs! 🙂 --- UPDATE 💡 For anyone who's just checking this thread, these are what everyone's recommended: - Thryft.asia (those based in Southeast Asia) - Goodwill (https://shopgoodwill.com/categories/books?p=1) - ThriftBooks (https://www.thriftbooks.com/) - Vinted (https://www.vinted.co.uk/catalog/2312-books) - Pango Books (https://pangobooks.com/) - Half Price Books (sadly I got blocked by their website) - Facebook Marketplace - Book Outlet (https://bookoutlet.com/) If you prefer visiting in person, visiting your local library, local used bookstores, charities that may have used books or bargain book bins.

just wondering which books/authors everyone loved as a child which remain a cherished memory. I was 100% a Jacqueline Wilson gal, with a touch of ‘ally’s world’ and Roald Dahl

So, when y'all read books that are part of a series, are you factoring in that fact into your rating in any way? For example, you could rate it on how well it works as a standalone in its own right, or on how it contributes to the series, or both? I don't have any consistent approach to this so was wondering if any of y'all have given it a more substantial amount of thought!