We’re quickly approaching the end of quarter one of 2026 (how in the hell is that even possible)!!Where are you at in your reading goal and what’s been your standout read of the year thus far?💭

I am so confused at the actual length of this book. I thought it was a novella because the audiobook I listened to is only three hours long and the table of contents only lists five chapters. I'm seeing some comments in the forum listing chapters in the 20s or posts from 300+ pages into the book and I'm realizing that I might have just listened to a abridged version and the real version is much longer? Nowhere in the audiobook details does it indicate it's abridged which is what is leading me to be so confused.

I feel like marking this one as Finished feels like cheating, but also I looked up the ending and its the same as what I listened to so I'm not really sure what to do here. I think I might give it some time and then seek out an unabridged version so I can give the full written piece the attention it deserves. I feel ripped off missing out on so much of the story😔

What's the lowest average rating you would consider reading?

I give most books I read a 3 star rating, but I was searching for books the other day and realised that I didn't add books to my TBR if they had a rating of less than 3.5, so I'm wondering if I need to rethink my rating system.

Update: I'm so glad I asked this question, your responses have helped change the way I approach my reading choices. I've always known what I like, but I've found it hard to own my feelings for fear of judgment. I let the numerical value of books impact whether I am proud of liking them. Also, I've felt awkward about holding my hand up and stating that I didn't like a book if it's popular because I didn't want to rain on anyone's parade. Hearing everyone here being so confident about liking what they like, and accepting the subjectivity of books has really helped me challenge the black and white thinking holding me back from book joy. Thanks 😊