Hi, I thought I would start Who’s Who Wednesday. A place where every Wednesday we introduce ourselves, make new friends, and follow each other. So whether you’re new to the app or you’ve been here a long time, tell us about yourself.

I’ll go first.

My name is JadeLovesBooks. I have read 142 books this year. I don’t have any reader friends in real life. I hate cooked carrots but raw carrots are fine. I like to roller skate. I have a border collie mix named Kali.

Nice to meet y’all!

I'm currently writing my Master's Thesis while also working two jobs and I feel like I don't read anymore. It's very frustrating to me, especially since I found pagebound and just want to participate in all the fun but I just cannot find time, and if I can, I'm just too tired to read.

Is anyone else struggling like this or has had these periods of time? Does it ever get better? I don't want to lose interest in reading but it feels like I'm forgetting about it more and more.

Hello! I was wondering when you read a book and you are aware of the authors life or actions whether that be good or bad), do you find that it influences your interpretation/how you take in the book or do you believe that what is written is independent of the author? I was going through an essay called, “The Death of the Author,” for personal research and was wondering if people in the generally public read beyond whats just given to them on the page! Thanks ^o^

There's a quick mention of the Captain Trips pandemic spreading during August, when IIRC the original novel placed it in June (certainly by July 4th it was all over but the crying) -- easy to brush aside as a continuity error, but the fourth section of the anthology being titled "Other Worlds Than These" makes me wonder...

This book is about to destroy me

i’m sorry.. is there a talking plant?

JadeLovesBooks and I are going to start this in the next few days for a read along if anyone else wants to join. No pressure but if its on your TBR maybe this is the sign you need to start it and join us yapping in forum posts! ❤️

My every day reader is my Kindle Oasis and I love that thing soooo much. I also have a paperwhite that I never use.

I love my Oasis because of the buttons but also how durable it is! I have seen SOOO many recs on other socials but they are overwhelming! 🤣 plus I feel like this group of peeps I trust more already.

Those who have switched away from Kindle, did you keep KU and if not how do you get your books?

Give me your favorite E Reader recs and why!! Pros for durable and buttons!! (I am located in the USA)

Edited to add: I use Libby, Hoopla, Everand, and NetGalley often!

I just used the Plan feature which is SO neat, and I think is a nice balance between having a TBR and mood reading. Plus it just ✨looks good✨

I'm so much more of a mood reader, but sometimes it's nice having a few books that I know I want to read in a general time frame, so I have a selection to look at first when trying to pick my next book.

Of course, the quests and readalongs here are going to dictate some of my reading, but I'm finding that a fun project to look forward to.

Hey guys! 👋 New here and excited to start on my Pagebound journey 🧡🩷🩵