i was interested in reading Katabasis because i heard there was maths and equations in it. that's one of my favorite things in fantasy/sci-fi books bc i try to check if they make actual sense or simply solve them. so i'm wondering if it's true! i'll probably still read it anyway but it would go up my TBR!

this is my first stephen graham jones book and oh my god, what an introduction.

I’ve always struggled with DNFing books even when I find myself dreading reading them. I just feel so bad because the author put a lot of work into their writing, but sometimes I’m just bored or uninterested and don’t want to keep reading. But at the same time, I don’t want to habitually drop stories a couple pages in because they don’t immediately grab my attention.

How do you guys decide when to DNF a book? How do you balance pushing through and dropping books when you don’t enjoy them?

"About three things I was absolutely positive. First, her name was Carmilla. Second, her family was very ancient and noble. And third, her home lay in the direction of the west." lol no but i would be gagged if this was an actual reference for stephenie meyer.

I'm absolutely obsessed with the Plan tab in the Library section on here like I've got books on there until the end of next year 😂 and I'm wondering what people have planned for October/the rest of the year. 👀

I think for the most part people are pretty good at understanding overconsumption = bad. But when it comes to books and book related things, that mentality seems to go out the door. I’ve seen a lot of readers get super heated over having a vast collection of books, ereaders, accessories etc, and I just wonder-why? Booktok has seemingly turned reading and being a reader into an aesthetic, and I think a lot of people like the idea of it but more like the look or aesthetic of it (eg: book hauls).

I’ve done my best to cut down on purchasing books, I try to buy them second-hand, and I try to not buy anything when I have a ton to read…what do y’all think about this? *Not calling out anyone on this platform or any users or creators! *