super excited to see how the apple tv series turns out.. they better do it justice.

My sister-in-law was rewatching the movies for the first time in years, absolutely floored by the actual plot and how much she forgot. Then, she told me she’d NEVER read the books, and obviously I said “They’re a train wreck, you need to read them.” So we’re starting a buddy-read! I’m excited to introduce her to the chaos that is the Twilight book 🫶🏼

Hey, Pagebound readers! I've noticed something about book covers that really bugs me: those featuring real people/photographs. Whether it's a face staring out or a posed figure, I get an instant aversion, and I suspect I'm not alone. I can’t quite explain why... maybe it’s too direct or breaks the imagination’s spell? If you also get this reaction, what’s behind it for you? Do you get through it and read the book anyway? The truth is that I've never ever read a book with a cover like that, even though I understand there are many great books behind those covers... I simply can't get past it. Can you help me unpack why these covers turn some people off? What about them clashes with the reading experience? 📚

Lately I’ve been thinking about how different it feels to read fanfiction compared to physical books. With fanfiction, certain tropes (enemies to lovers, hurt/comfort, coffee shop AUs, etc.) are almost expected and even comforting, like you know exactly what you’re signing up for. In published books, the same tropes sometimes feel more judged, as if they need to be subverted or made more original. For me, fanfiction can also be more comforting because you already know the world and the characters, so it feels easier to dive in and just enjoy the story. Physical books, on the other hand, often feel more polished and permanent, which changes the reading experience. How is it for you? Do you experience fanfiction and published books differently? And what do you think about tropes in both worlds: comforting or cliché? I’d love to hear your thoughts!

Hiii! Recently i stumbled across a book advertised as "zutara retelling" (if you know you know) but it was a complete disaster to read. Do you have any books that made you feel "this is the perfect book for me!" after the cover of desc just to read it and find out it was just not it?

Today there will be an event where R.F. Kuang will be chatting about Katabasis and other things. The event can be viewed online, which is what I am planning to do! This online watching is based on donation and all you have to do is to sign up. Couple of weeks ago someone had mentioned this book festival here in the forum (the original post), and last week I watched V.E. Schwab's event. So, here I am doing a community service for anyone who would be interested. The link to the book festival's website is here.

I have been on Pagebound for a few months now and I genuinely think that Pagebound is such a wonderful idea come to fruition. I’ve been using other bookish apps for years and never felt inclined to post written reviews when I’m done with the books (I feel too intimidated sometimes especially when I feel differently about the books and the book community can be harsh 😰). But on Pagebound, the no pressure ability to post my thoughts at random intervals throughout the book helped me develop the confidence to post reviews on the books I finished reading as well and I’m starting to find joy in that. I’m glad I stumbled upon this site. It’s been magnificent and the community is amazing. Thank you so much!! ☺️

I'm usually reading a book while listening to a different book for times when I'm doing mundane adult shit or hobbies where I can't have a book in my hand but want my mind engaged in a story. Anyone else think it would be cool to have a "listening" status or do you consider listening to audiobooks and reading physical books the same thing?

Andy serkis’s narration is so fantastic i feel like this is the greatest bed time story ever — especially his tom bombadil voice, a character of which i need to know EVERYTHING because WHAT