Hi! I am a sucker for books centered around reality TV (in any genre), especially but not necessarily if there is a contest involved. Example: the Selection, or Hunger Games in the old days!

I have started this list (sorry, some of those are in French but we definitely know how to nail this trope lol): https://pagebound.co/lists/ca026260-c16c-4580-a7d5-585ea629101f

Please give me recs for this list!!

Edit: thank you all, I'm adding your recs to the list!

I was recently on vacation in France and was lucky enough to visit some amazing book shops.

While browsing, I noticed some amazing, beautifully illustrated graphic novels. I did a bit of research and found out that 'Bandes Dessinées' as they're called, are really popular in Francophone countries.

Do any graphic novel enthusiasts know about this phenomenon?

Any recommendations for some good French BDs or english translations?

How often do you wait after finishing one book to start another? Does it change depending on format and/or genre?

Yes - I am looking for a book that will cause me emotional damage and turmoil, something that will make me sob. Like a baby. Usually coming of age novels or anything with a strong sense of family or even scorned lovers, has done this for me. The last book to affect me so emotionally was Almond by Sohn Won-pyung (read last month), and the last book that made me ugly cry was probably ACOMAF (read last year).

Open to all genres. Let me know your recs! The mood reader in me is desperate.

I'm enjoying reading this book, but I still think it's a bit overrated and overhyped. I felt similarly about Kuang's other work as well, so it might be that she's just not the writer for me. I especially do not understand the reviews talking about the amount of references and academic details because it's simple... Not that impressive or difficult? It's a decent easy read in any case.

Hiii everyone! 😄 I was all set to dive into Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson, but I just spotted it’s got some YA and romance vibes, which aren’t really my cuppa tea (I’m all about that high fantasy life, no mushy stuff!). Do the romance and YA feel super prominent, or is it more of a side note in an otherwise epic adventure? I’m so torn right now! 😭 Any thoughts?