English was certainly a subject few people framed as their favorite during high school— and still quite some time afterwards— but it's also where a lot of readers got introduced to the wider world of novels. Whether it's as part of a curriculum (or of a limited selection for a book report), there were plenty of books to be read in those handful of years, and I'm curious as to which people maintain the most connection with. For myself as a proper class-wide novel, it would have to be Brave New World by Aldous Huxley. I've read it many times since those days, and will likely continue to do so. An incredible degree of foresight and creativity for something encroaching on a hundred years old, and something that still impresses me was able to make it into and be used effectively in a high school curriculum (though in various areas it *is* also a banned book). As for a more selective book, I had chosen to do a report on Ringworld by Larry Niven a year after Brave New World. Incredibly cool science fiction novel that I absolute devoured, alongside its subsequent sequels and prequels. I'd found it a surprisingly digestible series despite its age, but it still held such an incredible degree of wonder and separation from contemporary science fiction that I would read at the time. In hindsight, it really shows how amazing my English teachers were during those years, but also proves the importance of a guiding hand through literature in your youth— hence why I'm curious as to what other peoples' experience have been.

Hi hi everyone! I just recently joined the space, and I am absolutely in love with everything so far! A little about me✨ I’m a 22 year old woman who has been battling chronic illness for years. Reading is my safe space—my escape from an often cruel reality that I feel that a lot of readers will be able to relate to. My bread and butter is in romantasy/fantasy romance; however, I enjoyed a wide variety of genres such as romance, literary fiction, psychological thrillers, self help, the classics, and many more niche, in-between novels. I’d love to connect with individuals especially if you find yourself having something in common with me! Sending love and 5🌟 reads your way!

I don't know what it is, but making very specific book lists is so much fun and addicting 😭. And like, figuring out what emojis to use?! Ugh LOVE it. Something about it calms my little anxiety-ridden brain. Anyone else?

I loooove audiobooks, and I’m looking for some books that are better listened to then read on a page. I recently listened to Tom Lake with Meryl Streep and Everything is Tuberculosis- both of which I enjoyed. Would appreciate some recommendations!! 💗💗

Ok, so sometimes when I'm in the mood I'll be reading a book and I'll recognize EVERYTHING, raising my eyebrows at possible foreshadowing, hair splitting the themes, crunching my nose at bad writing, etc, etc. Analysing at its finest. Other times, I'll rush through a book and get pleasantly surprised at plot twists (I love not recognizing plot twists, but only if they're well done), laugh out loud at the dialogue, face-palm at stupidities, gasp in horror and all that. Superficial reading or reading for the fun of it, to put it simply. Personally, I love both because its a testament to the book's quality regardless. Wondering if its the same for everyone though?

I know it's only been 5 days but! Some exciting updates to share with everyone: Upcoming Readalongs The Fall Readalong starts on September 1st, and we've dropped the selections early so everyone has time to place library holds and make reading plans for the upcoming season! Head to the Discuss page to see a link to the selections (PS: we have our first horror pick) Keep an eye out in the Quest forums for Quest Readalong announcements - some of our Quest creators (Top Contributors) will be hosting readalongs in the fall as well, featuring a book from the Quest. You won't get a special badge for participating in these readalongs, but it will help towards earning the Quest badge of course :) Deleting Books and Reviews The long awaited quality of life update: you can now fully delete both reviews and books from your library 🥳 To delete a review: either click the three dots on the top right of the review card and select "delete", or if you're in your library, click on the review stars on a book card and hit "delete" in the edit modal. To delete a book from your library: click Delete on the bottom left of the book status modal NOTE: setting a book's status back to "none" is not the same as deleting! You can have books in a "none" status on your custom shelves still. To fully delete a book, you must click the delete button. Happy reading! Jennifer & Lucy 💙💜

What kind of 💊 is in this book? I just fly through it! I still have no clue where it is going to go 😅

This book is a must read for anyone looking for a feel good book. I couldn’t put this book down. Marcellus and Tova will forever have a special place in my heart. The writing was incredible and getting glimpses of Marcellus’ view and his personality took this book to the next level. This was an emotional yet feel good read that just satisfies the soul and makes you bond easily with characters on the page. One of my favorite books ever-easily a 5 star book.