I find myself adopting some of the hobbies of characters (even if it’s for a short time). I learned how to sew, crochet, and knit these past couple of years. Also journaling is a big one that has helped me a lot. I also really enjoy kayaking after I had to read a kayaking book for school! Was just curious to see if others have similar experiences!

The prompts for this yearly event just dropped. Can we start a recs thread for all of these prompts here? I'll add the prompts below as well so you don't have to click over. AAPI Author Sapphic Knights Ace or Aro Sapphics Indie or Small Press Author Manga, Comic, or Graphic Novel Transfem MC 2025 Release Translated Work Disabled Sapphics Toxic Yuri Choose Your Own Prompt* Book From Your Physical TBR* New or New to You Author Poetry or Nonfiction Sci-fi 40+ MC *Obviously you can't really give recs for these categories. I have created a list so we can see all the recs with clickable links in one place!

I’m considering rereading this cause of the summer readalong. Also, when I last read this I was way younger so I’m kind of curious how my perspective of this book has changed over the last couple years. And ofc looking at the current political climate I feel this book is as relevant as ever.

Lately ive been obsessed over The Crane Wives- is anyone else here a fan of them? Which books would you recommend that fit their vibe?

As of late I have been absolutely obsessed with School Spirits. I love the concept of a high school thriller mixed with some supernatural elements. I was wondering if anyone has read a book that feels that way. If you haven't I would still love to hear any YA thriller recs or even adult thrillers that happen in a university/academic setting. I love Karen M. McManus' books and A Good Girl's Guide to murder series by Holly Jackson so I will probably enjoy anything with those vibes :D

Okay, so, whenever anyone finds out I love to read the first question is always, "what's your favorite book?" - this sends me into a panic because I, personally, read way too many books and LOVE way too many books - not to mention whole series - to pick a favorite. I always inevitably end up giving a long winded answer in which I give them my top five with caveats lol. So my question for you guys is: what is your favorite book? Can you pick one? I'm sure you all get asked this, what is usually your answer?!

How do you organize your TBR? I currently only have shelves for medium (audiobook, e-book or physical book). But, my TBR is a complete mess. Sometimes I've added the first book in a series, sometimes the whole thing. I've never done a purge, but it seems like I should. How are you utilising the shelves system? Do you have any tips? Help a girl out haha!

I love fantasy, and I really enjoy YA fantasy. But I also struggle with the romance and love triangle aspects, they are always either questionable, predictable, or downright annoying lol. I actually liked the Hunger Games movies better because I didn't have to be inside Katniss' mind going back and forth between Peeta and Gale, and I struggled through the second Mortal Instruments book before quitting the series because of all the romance drama lol. So I'm looking for fantasy and YA fantasy books that don't have romance or love triangles, or that at least don't take center to the story. I have never read high fantasy so I don't know if I'd like it, but I could potentially check it out too. For example, I enjoyed the fact that Harry Potter doesn't have a lot of romance drama, except for the awkward teenage stuff between Harry and Cho. But Harry and Ginny and Hermione and Ron's relationships aren't a big part of the story, just stuff that happens lol. Another YA that I enjoyed (that wasn't fantasy) was the Good Girl's Guide to Murder series because there's no major romance drama, really, and the mystery was interesting and not as easy to predict.

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)

The community is super multi-cultural on here so I thought I'd put out the question in this space: anyone have any recommendations?? I'm currently reading about the history of the Ottomans and am inspired to smash out some more in-depth history reading, specifically non-western (non Eurocentric) history, but will take any suggestions! I currently have the following on my own tbr: - The Ottomans by Marc David Baer (currently reading) - The Silk Roads by Peter Frankopan - A History of the Indies of New Spain by Diego Duran - The Hundred Years' War on Palestine by Rashid Khalidi

a lot of romance books these days provide playlists for their stories but personally i never check them. i feel i would enjoy/look into more if the relevant song was listed to which chapter it relates to. do you rely on the provided playlist to enhance the experience of the story? do you listen to the music while reading? do you listen after finishing the book? do you not care at all? wondering if there would be any plans to add song recommendations to PB in a similar format as the recommended books section? lets discuss! :)