What do you guys think about period representation in books? So far I have read two where it was a thing! How about you guys?

Okay y'all, F**k, Marry, Kill - the last three books you read, GO👁️👁️

I’m trying to help my friend get back into reading, so we have a mini “book club” with us two.

She says she likes to read about “real life”, no fantasy or things like that. This sounds like literary fiction to me.

Does anyone have recommendations for lit fic to get someone back into reading, as well as makes for a good discussion?

Edit: she also said fiction and she liked Crying in Hmart

Its been on my mind what king of reader I am, so started thinking of how to describe it and compare it to others.

So I started thinking of reading personalities as a 3-part combo:

Reader Style + Reader Motivation + Reader Behavior

Pick one from each category and combine them to describe your reading personality.

1️⃣ Reader Style: How you process books

Analytical Reader: You break books down into parts—characters, themes, prose, pacing—and enjoy understanding why something worked or didn’t.

Emotional Reader: Your main connection to books is how they make you feel. If a book hits emotionally, you’ll forgive a lot of flaws.

Immersive Reader: You read to disappear into another world. Atmosphere and worldbuilding matter more than analysis.

Fast Flow Reader: You read primarily for story momentum. Plot and pacing matter more than prose or themes.

Reflective Reader: You love books that make you think about life, philosophy, or meaning.

2️⃣ Reader Motivation: How you choose books

Vibe Reader: You pick books based on tone, atmosphere, or aesthetic.

Mood Reader: You read whatever fits your current mood.

Genre Reader: You stick closely to specific genres you love.

Trope Reader: You actively look for specific tropes or relationship dynamics.

Author Reader: You follow specific authors and read everything they write.

Recommendation Reader: Your TBR mostly comes from friends, reviewers, or the community.

3️⃣ Reader Behavior: How you interact with reading

Curator Reader: You organize reading like a collection or archive (lists, spreadsheets, vibe maps, reading challenges).

Explorer Reader: You actively seek out new genres, formats, and unusual books.

Comforter Reader: You often return to favorite genres or reread beloved books.

Completist Reader: You love finishing series, author backlists, or themed reading goals.

I think I am a Analytical Vibe Curator reader because I tend to pick books based on aesthetic and atmosphere, then over-analyze them afterward and categorize them into elaborate systems.