Hey all,

I don't know if it is just because I am moving into middle age that I am wanting to ask, but - why is the most comfortable way for you to personally read?

Tell me about your comfy reading habits. Is listening to an audiobook while on a hike the best for you? A certain configuration on the couch? A beloved recliner? Flopped in bed under covers but with your limbs at specific angles? Only while sitting like book lovin' ladies in 1900's paintings, with your back straight and arms somehow holding the book at eye level for a straight neck/spine even though the only arm workouts you are permitted is embroidery (this is not a dig on fiber arts, I love cross stitch myself)?

TELL ME. I am fascinated by this topic.

The obviously follow up is: for how long is this comfy reading comfy?

saw someone on booktube do this recently where they summed up their physical collection as a percentage of books that are unread as part of them reflecting on the topic of the overconsumption of books (i believe this has been discussed before so this post isn't really to touch on it, but feel free to share any thoughts if you'd like). i did the same with my own collection and i ended up being surprised by the result so i thought it would be fun to share here if anyone wants to join! so, i own 76 physical books and out of those, i've only read 27 (fully read, not partially) so that's 65% of my collection unread 😱 i genuinely didn't think it would be that high but it just goes to show how i don't keep close track of my owned books. part of my book goals this year is to tackle my physical tbr; i thought i had about 20-30 books to get through but evidently not. it'll be interesting to see how that amount/percentage will change by the end of the year (hopefully it'll be much less!)

So one of the first things I do on my phone is scroll through the forum to reach the last post I read the night before. Does anyone else do this? I feel like it’s still feasible now but might not be once this app gets more popular.

How invested are you in the Pagebound Club forum, is what I’m asking I guess? I also see people commenting on others’ book progress a lot plus their achievements in levels, badges, etc. Are they your friends or do you do this with random users? 👀

Honestly I love Pagebound so much I’m on it every other hour and checking all the updates I can. Perhaps not the healthiest thing but at least it’s not like the socmed apps with algorithms and other things to keep you trapped on the app. I get to discuss and find new books and find new book friends what’s the harm!

i’m really loving Maia as the protagonist 🥹 for someone so young and inexperienced to be suddenly summoned to the throne, he’s been taking things in fairly good stride given how little knowledge he has about the workings of the imperial court. what i really love though is just how genuinely kindhearted and compassionate he is (in general, i love it when protagonists are inherently good). i know this aspect of his character will likely pose a lot of challenges for him in what is shaping up to be a cutthroat court, but i’m intent to see how he’ll navigate it all (hopefully with the aid of trusted persons and friends).

Anyone else miss the use of a table of contents section in books? I find them so useful in tracking my reading in the book, quickly seeing how long chapters are, or even when I don’t have a bookmark close at hand. You can still find them used here and there but the vast majority of books no longer have them and it makes me sad… Or, if you are anti table of contents, why?

What sparked your curiosity to join this space? Im sure a lot of us are similar, but im still curious. Was it conversation, community, tracking, or maybe inspiration?

I started tracking my reading in 2025 on another app and found myself looking for more. People around me aren't big readers and my previous app was great for tracking/setting goals but not for engaging with their community. I first saw Pagebound advertised on TikTok as a indie, anti-ai, women created site/app and i was intrigued. I joined Pagebound because I wanted engage more with other members and have more conversations around books while still tracking my personal goals.

So im curious, tell me what you're here for or what first brought you to this app.

setheris is such a little bitch he's so funny. it's just really hilarious to me when characters are Like That

like you really have nothing better going on in your life huh? what a pathetic loser

Hi! I recently got to level 4 (with currently 530 points) and I was wondering if there was a precise scheme, I first thought you get a badge every 100 points but I guess it doesn't work like that seeing people with 25k points and level 12 so, is there a way I could know when I'm gonna earn a badge? Thank you!

I read in English and Korean, and have logged some Korean language books through their Goodreads profile. They first appear Korean in the Pagebound app. However, when I revisit those book pages to change my status or add a book recommendation, the books are suddenly in a Thai or Arabic edition.

Does anyone know how to prevent or report this error?

i just read something that said to improve reading speed, you have to learn to turn off the “voice” in your head that says every word and i’m INTRIGUED.

i find it incredibly interesting because i’ve never had a voice in my head that reads each word, all i have to do is see the word and i’ve read it. if i’m trying to read slowly, i have to make a concentrated effort to say each word in my head. i’ve also found that reading out loud is tricky for me because my eyes read faster than i can talk. i can’t figure out how to express this more eloquently so i hope it makes sense!

all that being said, do you guys find that you have a “voice” in your head when you read? do just your eyes read? am i the last person to find out about this? i’m so interested!!