Not a debate but just curious to see how other readers approach reading. I generally read contemporary lit fic and have tried my hand at reading classics. I have really struggled to finish these books sometimes. I understand that it takes a while to get into them but I am always like, there are SO many other books I could be reading instead of this so I prefer to DNF. But people who love classics tell me I am missing out on a lot in life if I just let my mood guide my reading lol. I still think life is too short to read books you dont enjoy soo✨️😂 What's your take? Do you DNF occasionally? Rarely? Never? ("I WILL NOT LET THIS BOOK WIN") how do you make your decision? Are classics worth the effort and time? Tell me erryythinggg

i'm looking for fiction books featuring POC as the main character, especially books with clever/witty writing and/or strange and creative premises (or even just books you liked that you'd recommend). any genre is welcome, though i don't often read YA. i'm most lacking books with latino or indigenous leads, but any recs are appreciated!

Hello wonderful Pagebound friends, I recently accepted an offer to become the adult activities supervisor at my local library. Yippee! So I come for inspiration... *Other than book clubs* - which we have several of already - what sort of events/classes/etc for grown ups would you be interested in attending if they were held at your library? Please be as specific or general as you'd like. I'm going to make a big brainstorming list to (hopefully) impress my boss with :P

When you hear that a book/series you haven’t read is being turned into a movie or tv show do you feel the urge to read it before its premiere?

Part of the reason I love Emily Henry’s books so much is how much focus she gives to friendships. The friends are rounded characters that are perfectly interwoven into the story. The friends aren’t just sidekicks but instead are real characters with struggles and flaws.

As the cliche goes: the plot thickens. I've heard good things about this author, and this book has not disappointed so far. I'm more than halfway through, and I'm still not fully clear on what the outcome of all this intrigue and secrets may be. It's keeping me interested!

Thought it might be fun to do our own versions of the mid year freakout tag. Copy the questions and pop your answers in the comments! 1. Best book you’ve read so far in 2025? 2. Best sequel you’ve read so far in 2025? 3. New release you haven’t read yet, but want to? 4. Most anticipated release for the second half of 2025? 5. Biggest disappointment? 6. Biggest surprise? 7. New favourite author? 8. Newest fictional crush? 9. Newest favourite character? 10. Book that made you cry? 11. Book that made you happy? 12. Most beautiful book you bought so far? 13. What books do you need to read before the end of the year?