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It cracks me up the fact that DNF stands for a very polite "Did Not Finish" when in my head it meant "Dead n Forgotten" because (for me) those book are literally forgotten and I will never finish them 🤣

I think I've realized that I have a bias against authors who have written a lot of books. In the title I said 100+, but even at 50+ I start to get a little sideye/skeptical about it, because I feel like how is it possible to write THAT many books and have them all be high quality? I'm specifically talking about authors who write full length novels for adults, because I think with short stories or children's books that's much more reasonable to publish loads.

Anyone else??

Hi gang! I was wondering how everyone approaches quests and if there's a specific etiquette or intended use for quests.

I started adding a handful of quests and now I'm thinking I should cut down so I can focus on one at a time and engage with them more.

Initially, I was adding ones in genres I wanted to try, and then I was adding them based on books I'm planning on reading soon. I was also looking at ones which I already qualified for badges...this feels like it could get out of hand quickly haha.

Do you pursue quests more intentionally or add ones that you are likely to complete? Am I overthinking this?

I'd love to hear how everyone approaches quests or if you have any recommendations for new users!

What do y'all do while listening to audiobooks? I have a brain dead job, so I'm usually listening to podcasts and audiobooks while I'm working or commuting, but sometimes the book is so good that I continue once I get home.

Some of my absolute favorite audiobook activities include gardening, cooking, baking (I have a cake side hustle), and knitting (I'm currently knitting a blanket). I would just love to hear what others like to do, and also if there are things that you find too difficult to do while listening to a book. For example, if I'm making a new recipe I have to pause the book, or else I find myself not being able to follow along.

Also also, any of y'all able to just sit and listen? I find that totally wild (but also a little awe inspiring).

I was very happy to leave a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ review of the Android app, since I've been using it since the beta opened and absolutely adore it.

Edit to add: Here's the link in case you are having trouble finding it in the Play store (I did).

Further update: L&J are actually still waiting for Pagebound to be approved in the Canadian version of the Play Store, and I was likely able to sneak on in there because I was part of the beta program. Hopefully approval for all regions comes soon!

Very excited to announce that you can now download the app on Android!! Google Play approved us this afternoon :) we're still waiting on Apple and will make a big release announcement once both platforms are available.

If you're on Android, we'd love if you give us a download and leave a review. In typical non conformist PB fashion I do find it hilarious that we are available on Android before Apple; a karmic win for all our Android baddies.

Can't wait to see what everyone thinks of the app!!

Can I be vulnerable with y'all?

I'm ashamed to admit I've been a bit envious of how quickly it seems some of you are reading 🫣. I know, very silly. It's just there are so many books I am excited to get to and through, but it's frustrating when it takes me forever to complete only one. I keep stressing my own self out by not reading at an imaginary speed that I set up for myself, or comparing my pace to someone else's. These books are all within my grasp, I just can't manage to get to them quickly enough for my liking.

Work hours are picking up, kiddo needs homework help and quality time with me, domestic duties, spending time with husband, also preparing to further my education to add another certification to my resume, etc. There is always something that needs to be done. I do read at night, in the school pickup line, and on lunch breaks. I have no issues combing out time to read. I love my escape. It's just that it is always short lived.

I'm rambling on to gently remind myself that I need to be okay with my slow reading pace, and I should instead direct my focus on savoring what brings me happiness. It's not a race. Slow motion is still motion.

I am still reading, and that is what is important. ❤️