I find it very difficult to revisit books I’ve already read. Even if I thoroughly enjoyed a book, I’ll read some reviews, chat about it, maybe watch a video or two, but I’ll very rarely read it again. My fiancée asks me if I have an explanation for it, but really I’m not sure.

She rereads books all the time and she tells me it’s like chatting with an old friend again. She has her comfort books, and will often go back to them if she’s feeling a certain way or is finding herself in a reading slump. But I can’t relate to this at all. I’ve been trying to get back into reading, so if I go back and read something I’ve already read, maybe I feel like I’m missing out on something new? I only have so much free time in my schedule.

There are times when I’m reading a book and I’ll think “I bet if I went back and read this from the beginning I’ll notice so many hidden details” but then I never do. Maybe I should try picking up an old favorite again.

I’m sure I’ve got books listed in there from the few times I’ve tried but I’m a chronic mood reader and I just kind of let the vibes lead me to new places.

When people suggest I read things I’ll say, I’ll add it to the list! There is no list, I’m just hoping the internet brings it back into my space when I’ll be in the mood to read it 😅

This might not be a popular thing to do but I actually really enjoy watching movies first and then reading the book for more context. Many people say that the books are usually better than the movies, so it's also fun in that sense: you will not be disappointed. Can anyone relate?

I've realised that I find it hard to rate books low if I've enjoyed them in the moment. Like I know the book is not going to stick with me but since I had fun reading it I'll give it 4/4.5 stars. Which definitely isn't a problem per se but it does make me want to have a more concrete rating system in place.

So I'm curious, how do you guys rate your books?

Hello!

I started collecting books a bit more often as of last year, and I'm wondering if anyone has an app or spreadsheet template that they like to use?

I know all the book apps have functionality for adding owned books, but I'm wanting something more shareable, like if a family member wanted to get me a gift, I could share something that they could easily search.

I'm also wanting a way to document, as well as filter for, when sequels will be released. As we all know, scalpers are completely insane, so if I miss a limited edition book to complete a collection I've started, I'm boned! Ain't no way I'm paying $400 for a book from a scalper 💀

Eager to hear what my fellow book dragons do! 🐉

I have this recurrent problem where I am reading a book, loving in even, but for some reason I don't feel like picking it up to continue.

I'm currently reading Kingdom of copper by S.A Chakraborty and it's going really well, but as much as I want to know what come next, as much as I'm loving the characters, the world and the development of it all, I just can't seem to find motivation to read it. And by the way I see It ain't a problem with the story.

And it ain't like I don't want to read anything at all either, I have just finished All systems red in two days ((1# the Murderbot's dairies). It is a short novella, but for me, it's impressive).

I know it's a silly problem to have, but It's kind of bothering me now since I am reading a library copy and I have to return it soon. I wonder if someone else here also goes through something like this, what do you think I should do?

Looking for the books you've listened to and they have blown you away - the best narration please! Some I have listened to and loved include Project Hail Mary, the Dungeon Crawler Carl series, Yellowface and the Spellshop. I'm quite picky, it takes me a while to settle on one. Which have you loved and why?

there’s always going to be books out there that you love 99% of it but the ending throws you off

for me, the perfect son by freida mcfadden is just that. after reading it, i gave it a 5 star but since then, i’ve looked back on it and realized it was lower because of the ending. even during my initial read, i was not happy with it but blinded by how much i enjoyed reading it in whole

it really bothers me when books end on cliffhangers and the author never makes a sequel. i don’t need “happy endings” but i want true endings, not something that i’ll spend the rest of my life wondering what happened afterwards