I just want it in the record, that I originally started this book but stopped at 22% to go read the Shadow and Bone-trilogy first, because I was so confused. It took over half a year to make it back here, due to crazy long library wait times, but the further I get now, the more I’m glad I did.

A lot of people say you can read this duology without having read SaB. I do not agree. You could do it, if you only care about plot, but not world- or character-building. I would never recommend it.

As the title asks what is a series you never finished and why? I remember reading book 1 of Red Queen and being so disappointed with the ending that I promised myself I wouldn't read the rest of the series. So I went and searched about my favorite character's (Maven) ending and well it wasn't what I expected. 😭 This feels like such a bad reason but I just can't get myself to do it. 🤷‍♀️ Does anybody else have stupid reasons? Edit: I wrote title wrong. 🥲

Recently where I live there have been many power runouts during the night. 🙄 So I wanted to ask how would you read your book? With a head lantern? (I don't have those tho.) 😆 With candles?🕯

I can't be the only one rolling my eyes at any action the princes have or the way Ivy descriptions of their actions and physical. 😞 I was so in the mood for a fantasy but this is not it. I fear sapphic fantasy has corrupted me. 😭Please tell me it's not that and it's just the characters. They cannot be serious.

As the title asks what is a series you never finished and why? I remember reading book 1 of Red Queen and being so disappointed with the ending that I promised myself I wouldn't read the rest of the series. So I went and searched about my favorite character's (Maven) ending and well it wasn't what I expected. 😭 This feels like such a bad reason but I just can't get myself to do it. 🤷‍♀️ Does anybody else have stupid reasons? Edit: I wrote title wrong. 🥲

I feel like I have been away forever. I have had a busy summer and haven't been on Pagebound nearly as much as my brain would like. I should be back and posting more regularly from here on out. I miss the interactions and writing about books. I posted over on Substack this morning about how important reading has been to me in my life. It got me thinking about a few very important people in my life. They were both teachers, third and fourth grade, respectively. They went out of their way to foster a love of reading and keep me in books. They both bought me books because we couldn’t afford to buy books. They showed me the power of comics and the library. I read history books to this day because Mr. Nycum (4th-grade teacher) would go to the school library with me, sit down with a giant stack of books about US History, and help me find ones I wanted to read. Inevitably, I would read them all.

Reading gave me a path out of the chaos of my childhood and helped to shape me into the adult I would become. I would have many adults along the way who would help, but I will always have a special place in my heart for Mr. Nycum and Mrs. Llamas, who looked out for a small, shy kid who needed a helping hand.

How about all of my Pagebound friends? Who are the people in your life that you will never forget because they helped foster and nourish your love of reading?

Before Pagebound, I’d pick a book after hours of scrolling on GD, read it, rate it and move on…

A lot has changed since I joined about a month ago.

🍒 I’m discovering so many books on my FEED. My TBR grows every single day but the joy of finding books is worth it!

🍒 Thanks to FORUM section on every book, I get to partake in discussions, find out what others were thinking on the same page, and read genuine reviews!

🍒 I’m able to give quieter books a chance (ones that arrive without much bandwagon) because someone here convinces me.

🍒 Last of all, I’ve been READING EVERY SINGLE DAY! I don’t remember the last time I did that, probably Uni days!

Has Pagebound ruined your reading habits… in the best way?

hello!! how long into the book do you usually dnf? cause i’m reading a book idk if i like. the concept is really cool but im like 10% in and i hate every character and the writing style is meh… and idk what to do! it’s draining my excitement to literally see it… and another one of my reads is the second book in a duo but i’m looking hating it compared to the first one? like the characters haven’t grown at all… idk if they’re a dnf or if i should just pause them since im a big mood reader. need advice pleaseee tell me what you would do

i want to continue, but i also feel terrified 😭

Hi. So i want to do a readathon to tackle my physical tbr. My plan is to read the standalones first but i have less of them then i thought. Would you all recommend starting a series that i think i will not continue (so that i 'lose' one more book on my tbr) or one that i think i will continue?
Grateful for tips of any kind. (And snack ideas :) Ps: I dont plan doing the 24hr all at once (i dont want to die xD). Thank you in advance. (I hope this post belongs here :)