What's your favorite thing to see on your PB Main Feed?? Lists, forum posts, PB club posts, reviews, etc.? And why? I think mine is probably reviews! Even if I didn't read the book I always read it in case I feel interested in enough to check out the book.

I am seeing tons of sapphic horror recommendations, but a lot of these are between two “normal” characters with a horror backdrop. What I’m craving is a love interest that IS the horror, (or at least one of the horrors—it’s okay if there’s a Bigger Bad). MC in a gothic romance with the vampire, the cryptid, the siren, etc.

Bonus points if there’s a spooky background. Extra bonus if it’s smutty haha.

If not sapphic would love at least queer leads. If not that then I’ll accept a het romance with killer writing and heavy on the atmosphere.

"Beth tugged on a cord attached to her parasol handle. Hippolyta did the same with hers. Long metal shafts arose from atop the parasols' caps and, with a whirring buzz, began to spin. The two ladies proceeded to rise from the path."

Oooh I sense a little touch of steampunk here, I love it!!

So, I was late for an appointment yesterday because I was taking a shower and then my brain started thinking about the book I was reading. Then I started thinking about books like the book I was reading. Daydreaming in the shower ensued and I lost track of time.

I was only a few minutes late but it cracked me up a little that I was late because of a book. I would love to hear your stories of a time a book caused you to rearrange your day or just be late to where you were trying to go.

A few quick updates to share - a new app version was released a few days ago, please make sure your app is updated to see all available features!

Limited Time Quest Updates: We've majorly revamped the badge system for Limited Time Quests; now, you can earn the badge for reading just 1 book in the Quest, and finishing subsequent books will unlock decorations on your badge. See below for an example from the new Sponsored Limited Time Quest launched today: The Cozy Crimes of Shady Hallows (note: there is a bug on the app where the 3 decorated versions do not show - a fix will be available in the next day or two! In the meantime, reference this pic or the web to see all badge variations)

Part of our ethos at Pagebound is reading what you want when you want, while encouraging branching out of your comfort zone. With this new setup, you're rewarded for trying even one new book in a Limited Time quest (much like a Readalong!) while also being rewarded for each subsequent read. We hope this encourages folks to try new genres and authors, and alleviates needing to pick up a book you truly do not want to read just for a badge.

Fall 2026 Readalong is live!: Head to the Discuss tab to see the picks - the readalong will run through the end of November!

Small product update in this new version: you can now post from a specific page or % in the book forums even when the book is not in "currently reading" status

We'll be back soon with more major product updates!

Happy Reading, Jennifer & Lucy

Good Evening Bookaholics!!

How has everyone been the last few days?

I know summer has officially come to an end for quite a few people, so my question is...

What was your favourite read of the summer (anywhere from just started to completed!)?

Mine was starting Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde over the last few days! Its been a deep dive into Victorian culture which I love 💙

Okay the inclusion of “Frank” in the pronunciation guide made me chuckle. I’m so ready to dive into this!

"And worse—just after two days in his company she'd begun using loose language, arguing, even veering dangerously close to banter. Much more of this and she might become sassy."

Oh, what a travesty to be sassy!

I do like how Beth's character is great to read about for people who use humor to cope. She's very sarcastic and funny, but at the same time brings up a lot of relevant issues regarding misogyny (i.e. here how women are expected to be ladylike and/or silent). She's relatable, entertaining, and advocatory.

August felt like a long month somehow. Here are my reads for that month.

I rarely give ratings below 4 😅 It's all about the ✨ vibes ✨

Care to share your wrap-ups?