miathermopolis
reading, grandma crafts, and baking (in a leftist way) 💙 (formerly @cassiereads)
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miathermopolis commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum
Much like a public library culls its collection, I'm embarking upon a huge personal culling of my library. I've been in the industry for more than a decade at this point (which feels wild) and have been a reader my entire life. I had a blog on Blogspot in ye olde 2009 reviewing books, long before bookfluencers—my teenage self would be THRILLED to see how reading has exploded. But because of this, my personal library has grown exponentially and has been growing for about twenty years, and I've really not ever done a huge purge other than about 50-60 books once a year or so. I have about 2,600 on my physical TBR in my house. (Again, I have been collecting for my entire life, and am 34. This is in no way meant to make people feel like they don't have enough or have too many! Everyone's library is personal!)
Over the years, I've seen others do a purge and I had never felt the need to, because I loved being surrounded by all the books I wanted to read. But I have finally hit that point—I'm no longer in joy; I'm overwhelmed. By all the books I've carried from apartment to apartment to house to house and still haven't read. I have books on my physical TBR from 2015—I am an entirely different person now, and it's finally sinking in that it's okay that my reading tastes have changed and that I can let some to-be-reads go.
It's always scary for me because what if it's the book that got away? What if I gave away one that could have been a favorite?
What are your criteria for getting rid of books you haven't read yet? How do you decide what still fits you? (Personally, I no longer read YA, so that's an easy category for me to pull off my shelf, as well as women main characters written by men authors. These are the only two that have been relatively easy to pull off the shelf.) Would love to know how others go about this monumental task!
33miathermopolis commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum
Whats a newly released or soon to be released book you all recommend/ are looking forward to?
50miathermopolis commented on a List
sad girl litfic starter pack
the warm, fragmented interiors of women navigating emotional turmoil, relational dysfunction, identity crises, and existential malaise. intense, immersive, atmospheric, and deeply felt. stories of mundanity and despair, but also of a different beauty, some subtler strength. let's wallow freely and without shame.
note: open to recs, but those focused on interiority rather than romance (e.g. not Normal People)
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miathermopolis TBR'd a book
Lost in the Garden
Adam S. Leslie
0miathermopolis commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum
Edited to update: I have changed my username from pagesandpine to grassangels, thanks guys 🫶🏼
What is everyone’s thoughts on changing usernames, profile pics, etc?
I’m a gal who loves to curate certain vibes and when I feel like my profile doesn’t fully accurately describe me, I get real frustrated, lol. Do you guys get upset at new usernames or profile pics for people you follow?
Just asking bc I have mutuals in here that I really enjoy interacting with and I’m worried they’ll stop if I change my username lol.
I know this isn’t book related but it is PB related so I figured I’d ask opinions 🫣🫶🏼
37miathermopolis is interested in reading...
Variations on a Dream: A Novel
Angelique LaLonde
0miathermopolis commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum
If you chose the anonymous route for your username, how/why did you pick what you picked??💭
344miathermopolis commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum
Much like a public library culls its collection, I'm embarking upon a huge personal culling of my library. I've been in the industry for more than a decade at this point (which feels wild) and have been a reader my entire life. I had a blog on Blogspot in ye olde 2009 reviewing books, long before bookfluencers—my teenage self would be THRILLED to see how reading has exploded. But because of this, my personal library has grown exponentially and has been growing for about twenty years, and I've really not ever done a huge purge other than about 50-60 books once a year or so. I have about 2,600 on my physical TBR in my house. (Again, I have been collecting for my entire life, and am 34. This is in no way meant to make people feel like they don't have enough or have too many! Everyone's library is personal!)
Over the years, I've seen others do a purge and I had never felt the need to, because I loved being surrounded by all the books I wanted to read. But I have finally hit that point—I'm no longer in joy; I'm overwhelmed. By all the books I've carried from apartment to apartment to house to house and still haven't read. I have books on my physical TBR from 2015—I am an entirely different person now, and it's finally sinking in that it's okay that my reading tastes have changed and that I can let some to-be-reads go.
It's always scary for me because what if it's the book that got away? What if I gave away one that could have been a favorite?
What are your criteria for getting rid of books you haven't read yet? How do you decide what still fits you? (Personally, I no longer read YA, so that's an easy category for me to pull off my shelf, as well as women main characters written by men authors. These are the only two that have been relatively easy to pull off the shelf.) Would love to know how others go about this monumental task!
33miathermopolis commented on a post
"Set an Example...run for Sheriff."
????? I'm sorry, do Americans elect their police officers??
11Post from the Pagebound Club forum
Much like a public library culls its collection, I'm embarking upon a huge personal culling of my library. I've been in the industry for more than a decade at this point (which feels wild) and have been a reader my entire life. I had a blog on Blogspot in ye olde 2009 reviewing books, long before bookfluencers—my teenage self would be THRILLED to see how reading has exploded. But because of this, my personal library has grown exponentially and has been growing for about twenty years, and I've really not ever done a huge purge other than about 50-60 books once a year or so. I have about 2,600 on my physical TBR in my house. (Again, I have been collecting for my entire life, and am 34. This is in no way meant to make people feel like they don't have enough or have too many! Everyone's library is personal!)
Over the years, I've seen others do a purge and I had never felt the need to, because I loved being surrounded by all the books I wanted to read. But I have finally hit that point—I'm no longer in joy; I'm overwhelmed. By all the books I've carried from apartment to apartment to house to house and still haven't read. I have books on my physical TBR from 2015—I am an entirely different person now, and it's finally sinking in that it's okay that my reading tastes have changed and that I can let some to-be-reads go.
It's always scary for me because what if it's the book that got away? What if I gave away one that could have been a favorite?
What are your criteria for getting rid of books you haven't read yet? How do you decide what still fits you? (Personally, I no longer read YA, so that's an easy category for me to pull off my shelf, as well as women main characters written by men authors. These are the only two that have been relatively easy to pull off the shelf.) Would love to know how others go about this monumental task!
33miathermopolis wrote a review...
[review written in 2017] I was a little intimidated by this one, but it flew by and was enchanting through every single page. Love.
[update for 2026] I vividly still remember reading this one, almost 500 pages, in one sitting outside on my tiny apartment's balcony. I still haven't watched the adaptation but fondly remember this book.
0miathermopolis wrote a review...
[review written in 2017]
❤️❤️wow. What a weird and scary and thoughtful and wonderful book.
0miathermopolis wrote a review...
[review written in 2017]
I really liked this one, but found myself reading an entirely different story than was marketed to me. I would not categorize it as a novel of suspense as the description does, but rather a novel of family ties, grief, and grappling with emotions when you're unsure of the next step, as Ava is when following the clues left by her sister.
A well done novel of that sort, but if put into the thriller category, there was not much suspense or shock, and I think it's much better as a book of relationships instead.
0miathermopolis wrote a review...
[review written in 2017]
This is a really tough one to rate: I loved the strange story, and the weirder the better with me. To idea of "bodies" being able to channel the dead was fascinating, and I was engrossed in that aspect.
But the pacing was strange at times, and I felt like certain pieces of the story should have been revealed in different spots than they were. In addition, it moved slowly at times and felt like it was dragging.
I also wanted more information about the side stories that happened; it seemed like Laura's story should have been more significant, and I actually even forgot it existed at one point.
Liked the overall concept, just not one of my favorites due to pacing and writing.
0miathermopolis commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum
I’m heading to the beach next month and would love some book recommendations! Most of the beach/summer themed lists I’ve found seem to focus on romance, which I’m not super into.
To me, a beach read is something lighthearted, fun, and easy to get into. Any suggestions that fit that vibe? Bonus points if it’s somehow ocean adjacent.
20miathermopolis commented on a post from the Pagebound Club forum
What do you guys think about period representation in books? So far I have read two where it was a thing! How about you guys?
38miathermopolis wrote a review...
Originally read and rated in 2017, but I remembered how intrigued I was by this one, and I never followed through with the rest of the series! Definitely will be adding to my reread stack so I can revisit this world.
0miathermopolis wrote a review...
[written in 2026] My rating is originally from my notes in 2017, as a baby feminist trying to expand my reading horizons. I remember loving this one and adoring the exploration of women across a vast spectrum, and it's one I would like to reread this year to see if I still feel as fondly about it as I did back then. If I had to guess, it maybe isn't as intersectional as literature I'm reading now, but I am appreciative and thankful for books like these as introduction points (especially for a young 20-year-old me, after being raised going to Catholic school in a particularly conservative community—albeit with incredibly supportive and, for the time, accepting parents).
0miathermopolis wrote a review...
I've seen a lot of low ratings for this one, but I really enjoyed this weird little book. I thought about eating it 4 stars, but I'm still thinking about it a few weeks after finishing it. Sure, there wasn't much time to develop the characters, but I think that was kind of the point. I liked being dropped in and back out and not really understanding the WHY behind certain characters; I must have just read this at the right time. Will definitely be picking up her other book.
[review originally written in 2016, pasted here]
[2026 update: I do still own this book because I remember it that fondly, and in reviewing my past reads, would like to add this to a reread ten years later to see if it still affects me or moves me like it did a decade ago]
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