I really want to get into more book series/trilogies, but I'm not sure if I should just pick one and binge read it, or alternate with other books/series.

What's your take on this? Please give me the pros and cons for each option so I can make an informed decision. 😁 Thanks!

So I was someone who used to dislike poetry a few years ago but recently I discovered I actually like writing poems and I'm pretty decent at it. The problem is I haven't read any poetry books and idk where to start. Any suggestions? I want some inspiration and discover some really good poets.

What is the LONGEST and the SHORTEST book you’ve ever read?💭

Nikki has three mates and she's the alpha of the bear pack, its kind of a girlboss slay. CLEARLY she's not like other girls!

I love to find local bookstores and libraries (and a brewery and a coffee shop), especially when I'm traveling. I'd love to hear of small book stores that are doing the Lord's work out there, providing a community of readers a space to explore and find their next story!

I'd like to shout out two: The Purple Couch in North Andover, Massachusetts - literally can spend hours here and love their community projects. Treat Yo' Shelf Books in Mountain Home, Arkansas - drove by while I was visiting my mom out there and went in on a whim. The owners were a lovely couple and it's just the type of place that community needs.

Edit: I also thought of another one that really deserves some love. Felixology in Maynard, Massachusetts. It was opened by a woman, Libby, in honor of her son, Felix, who passed away at 29 years old from mesothelioma. The first time I visited, I spoke with her for a half hour about Felix and it was truly moving. He was an artist, and the store is gorgeously painted and decorated by his family and friends. Going in that store is like getting to meet him personally.

Hey y'all 👋🏻

It’s time for Who’s Who Wednesday where every Wednesday we introduce ourselves and make new friends. This is possibly part 15.

Jadelovesbooks originally started this. These were some of my favorite posts to read through so I'd like to bring it back if that's cool (or if these were ended on purpose, let me know and I'll remove this).

If you participated in any of the times before, you don’t have to introduce yourself again but you can share some different facts about you, an opinion you have, or how your week is going.

If you’re new, introduce yourself!

I’ll go first.

My name is Wibbily. When I listen to Good Luck Babe by Chappell Roan, I only hear 🎶"When you wake up next to ham in the middle of the night."🎶 I can't unhear it and now I kinda prefer it 🐷

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I think I'm not going to engage in forums about fantasy and sci-fi anymore, cause I've noticed a lot of people shame authors for adding details and circumstances that break our social norms. Mind you, I'm not talking about the exaltation or justification for atrocities, or about when the representation of evil is unnecessary and dehumanizing. I'm talking about opening a book set after an apocalypse, or in a fantasy medieval world, and still expecting the characters to act like us with our same perfect moral compass. It's an implicit agreement between the author and the reader when the genre of the book is set: you're going to read about some behaviours you might disagree with in your world, to make you think about them. You'll see how desperate times make people desperate, how different settings make people different. Of course we should still dislike what does not align with our moral compass and even point it out in a reflection, but to shame the authors (when it's clear they are representing and not endorsing) is a sign of poor media literacy in my opinion.

”In the world today all culture, all literature and art belong to definite classes and are geared to definite political lines. There is in fact no such thing as art for art’s sake, art that stands above classes, art that is detached or independent of politics.”

The “separate the art from the artist” crowd is quaking, cook those fools Chairman 🔥🔥🔥

How do you guys find new books to read?? I don’t really trust tiktok or social media because the ones that go viral aren’t for me. Sometimes I scroll on Libby for available books just to try something new. I will also always find new books to read when I go to the bookstore or the library, since I like to wander. Now that I’m on PB, it’s so easy to discover and research new books and I love it!!

Hi everyone! Does anyone know any options for book rental/purchases to my kindle? I know there is Libby but is there other apps or websites to support other than Amazon. Thanks!