I have never started reading a book without first reading the synopsis and often a review or two. I am usually very picky about the books I read so I feel like I can't just go in not knowing anything. But, after seeing so many people say they go in blind all the time it has me curious to try. What books would you recommend someone start reading with little to no information about what is going to happen? I usually read fantasy or sci-fi but I also love dystopian and magical realism. Bonus points for a really good romance plot that isn't the main focus of the story. Also, if you have no recommendations but are someone who often goes in blind, why? Very curious to know as I'm someone who neeeeeeeeds information before starting things haha.

Oh my goodness! The romance in this book is so well written I am absolutely grinning from ear to ear. Definitely a pep in my step right while doing chores.

hi hello -- for folks that have access to a public library (in the US at least), just reminding everyone that most libraries host a summer reading challenge where you can potentially win free books, raffles, prizes, etc. every library is different, but the challenge could be minutes or hours and it can really help public libraries with funding, advocacy, and community building! ok outreach pitch over, happy reading 📚☀

I've been buying so many books lately, either because they've just come out and I want to read it right away or I've just been finding really good deals that I know I won't find again, and while I always buy books with a conscience mind and at the best price I can find, I also don't want to keep buying books knowing I already have so many on my shelves. I want to try going on a buying ban, but at the same time there's so many new releases and cheap deals that it gets hard to not fall into the temptation. If you are/have been on a book buying ban, what's your secret? Do you set goals for yourself or have any way to motivate yourself to not spend money on books? Or is it really just a self control kind of thing?

Hi everyone! We have some product updates to share: 1. We're launching the first Special Event readalong on June 1st with a Pride Month Readalong! You'll get a special Pride 2025 badge for reading 1 of the 5 books in the readalong and posting or commenting in the forum. There's a link to the selections on the Discuss page; all selected books were written by LGBTQ+ authors. We're excited to celebrate Pride and the community with this special event :) 2. You can now search in the forums! Shoutout to Devin for this feature. We recommend sticking to keywords rather than full sentences for search 3. You will now see a warning message when posting about a book you're currently reading without entering the progress % or page #. This info is required for forum sorting by progress; we allow and encourage title editing (ie adding a chapter or quip to the title) 😊 + various bug fixes Happy reading, Jennifer + Lucy 💜💙

What would it say about you? (e.g. “She’s emotionally unstable but organized,” “This one buys more than she reads,” etc!) If *my* bookshelf could talk, it’d say, “This one’s a big softie for stories about time, grief, and second chances - preferably with magic or fantasy vibes. She also has a thing for complicated protagonists, found family, and angst. And no, she hasn’t emotionally recovered from books she read over a decade ago. Will she ever? Probably not. I think she just likes to torture herself."