I'm looking for more Butch/Stud/Masc representation for my twin so I'm wondering which books would you say have had an impact on the masc community and/or has Masc/femme representation used in discourse that discuss the impact these stories have on these communities?

And that’s when Sophie cries.

Sophie, the baby: 1 Holly trying to be different than Christmas and come more than once a year: 0

I am currently redecorating and rearranging my bookshelves (the physical ones at home, not my PB shelves, which are a little messy too 😂🙈) and realized that while I currently only have a couple of floating shelves, I probably have enough books by now to fill a proper bookshelf (albeit a smaller one), and am considering getting one later this year. And obviously I am already daydreaming about decorating it 🥰

Hence my question to you guys : how do you decorate your bookshelves; and what is your favorite item on it (apart from books, since they are OBVIOUSLY the best part of a bookshelf anyway)? 💜✨

For me currently, it is my collection of scented candles (often with romantasy quotes on them or other bookish themes); along with multiple potted plants. But my dream for my future bookshelf would be to have a fairylight garland, maybe some ivy vines (there are cute ones with LED lights too), as well as one of those cute book nooks which you can assemble yourself and that have a little LED light inside. Also, one lovely person on here once told me how they crocheted little potted plants and flowers for their bookshelf. And unfortunately I don‘t remember who it was, but if you see this, thank you for the wonderful idea! 😍 And that in turn gave me the idea to maybe crochet little amigurumi faeries and dragons and other mythical creatures to decorate my bookshelf as well 🧶🩷

So yeah, I wish all of my fellow bookworms on here a lovely day, and I look forward to hearing about all of your bookshelves! 😍🫶

So... I have never re-read a book. Not even once! 😩 Almost scandalous, I know.

But the Mistborn trilogy has been side eyeing me, saying, “C'mon, get a second shot at me.” That trilogy was my first serious experience into the epic fantasy realm. I read it and went, “Whoa, books can DO THAT?” 🤯 I've been thinking about finally taking the leap and experience all the hype about re-reading. Perhaps this can become the beginning of a great new routine. Or maybe some other new and shiny book distracts me. Who knows? 🤷‍♀️

Seriously, I am always a fan of people with a “comfort book.” You know, the book that's literally falling apart due to all the love. Are you coming back for the world-building, the complicated plot lines, or is it just the characters you’d invite to your imaginary dinner party? No judgment! At times, you just need to chill with your fictional crew because let's be honest, real life can't always deliver the drama (or the dragons).

So, my question is: what pulls you back into a book you’ve already read? The world itself, weird and wonderful, or the people who are like they'd text you memes at 2 am? And truthfully, what's your most dog-eared, beaten up, re-read till the pages fall apart book? Also, is there anyone who, like me, has never re-read a single book?

I’m all ears and ready for some bookish nostalgia. 🫶 Maybe we'll find some other users who love a book the same as us and have re-read it time and time again.