Another round! Setting up a suggestion thread in the comments if you have one you would like to see next round!!

1. Characters who feel real OR characters who feel larger than life
2. A story that takes its time OR one that grabs you fast
3. Chapters you fly through OR chapters you sink into
4. A plot that keeps you guessing OR one that lets you breathe
5. A romance that sneaks up on you OR one that hits instantly
6. A cozy, familiar world OR a wild, unpredictable one
7. A narrator you trust OR one you’re not sure about
8. A book that leaves you smiling OR one that leaves you stunned
9. A cast you click with right away OR one you warm up to slowly
10. An ending that ties everything up OR one that lingers in your mind

To all my series people who believe that "you gotta wait til the second book then it gets good." What series do you fully stand behind when you say this?

I'm on the "If it's not good by the end of the second book, then it's not a good series at all" train. For those people, what's your limit?

Are you more strict? More generous?

What are your thoughts?

Hi all! I'm trying to find more creators worth watching on Youtube as I've moved away from other social media platforms and want more long form content. I was wondering if anyone had some recommendations on youtubers who are doing book deep dives/reviews, giving recommendations, etc. I'm super into fantasy and sci-fi, though I'm open to diving into other genres if the book is well-written and fun. (I also would prefer to watch creators with progressive views that create a diverse, inclusive space)

I have never really tracked the books I own but recently my wife and I updated are living trust and realized that the inheritor of my book collection is going to have no clue of the value some of the books are worth. I have started looking around for software to help me catalog. The one rule I have been trying to stick to is that I would prefer to stay away from subscriptions. Want to buy something so that I can just leave a password with no fear of the subscription turning off.

I looked at ICollect everything but was not a fan for various reasons. If anyone has a suggestion I would appreciate it. Trying to avoid building a spreadsheet.

When is your favorite time of day to read, the morning, the afternoon, or the evening? I love reading in the evening with a cup of coffee in hand☕️✨️