Hey all! So I’ve been wondering this for a while: are Sarah J. Maas books worth the read? I’ve seen a lot of people on here and on Booktube rave about her stuff, but with the controversy surrounding her and my pickiness with the fantasy genre, I’m not sure if I’ll actually like her books. Maybe I just have book FOMO idk 😭😭 What are yalls thoughts?

This might be a very niche question, but are there people out there who get attacked by fandoms of books they didn’t like? For me it’s always Fourth Wing, ACOTAR and The Deal :/

I just never really know what to do, because it sometimes feels like expressing my opinion (if not having like the book/author) gets me so much hate from people ij bookish online spaces. I feel comfortable talking about it here though, which is really cool!

I’ve been wanting to slow down my consumption of books by creating a sort of self imposed book report for better reading comprehension.

Are there any questions I should ask myself before, during, or after reading a book/article/story?

Currently, I don’t think I ask myself anything beforehand, I have comments for in the middle of the book, and only really ask what I can read next after finishing a book.

Since Pagebound I've been reading more books at once (and just plain reading more) and I've developed some habits I want to share but I also need more tips and want to hear about yours!

I read a nonfiction audiobook, currently The Palestine Laboratory when I'm walking places (mainly to the thrift store and the used bookstore where there are cats for me to pet while listening) or if I'm playing a game I don't have to focus on.

I've been reading my literary fiction, currently A Girl Called Eel while I'm on break at work - it just developed like that I didn't plan it but when I'm at work I'm drawn to my lit fic. I typically like reading my lit fic during the day - it doesn't tend to be a genre I like opening up super early or late so afternoon fits it best.

I've been reading my adult fantasy, currently Babel mostly in the mornings but sometimes staying up late to fit in a couple chapters. Adult fantasy is easier for me to get totally lost in and wanting to stay up for but the morning time calls to it for me and the vibe with my morning tea is perfect for it.

And I've been reading my cozy fantasy, currently Howl's Moving Castle as an in-between when I know I want to read but am emotionally overwhelmed from my other books!

So what's your method if you read multiple books at once? Do you break it up by genre? Time of day? All vibes no plan? I'm tempted to start even more books but I'm worried I'll get lost in the sauce.

I'm a spinner (I have both a wheel and a couple spindles!) and a knitter. I just finished Paladin's Grace, and I was wondering if anyone knows of any other good books where people spin or knit?

This is a topic that would likely spark biiig controversy on any other social platform, but I feel Pagebound is a safe space soo here we go - and I am honestly excited for all your opinions and input!

So, the big question: How do y'all deal with authors who turn out to be problematic, if you've really loved their work before, and also thought they in general were a decent person??

To give an example, last year Neil Gaiman turned out to be a piece of shit and I had been obsessed with his work, comics, shows, everything for a solid 2 years. Crowley and Aziraphale from Good omens are literally my comfort characters and it was super hard to deal with. I know for a lot of people the same thing happened with JKR, and same, but it was somehow less bad in the sense that it happened after my big HP craze - so I found it easier to walk away.

What goes without saying is that you should try not to financially support these people anymore, but do you still read their work, if you've bought the books before? Do you still engage in the fandom? How do you handle it?

Getting more familiar w Terry Pratchett's work, I really felt like re-reading Good Omens, but I feel like now it has a bitter aftertaste. I've found fanfiction to be a kind of safe haven cause it's not directly related to NG whatsoever, but I miss the original stories sometimes.

Hoping for a good conversation! Am a bit afraid cause the whole conversation on tumblr about this topic last year got extremely out of hand haha :I But I'm like genuinely curious and I trust in the pagebound community!

EDIT Just wanna say thank you guys for all the engagement and for having such a great and respectful conversation!! Pagebound is rlly the best community! (Imagine a heart here, I have no clue how to use markdown lol)

Hi all! I've been seeing this "personal curriculum" trend all over my socials lately. Maybe I'm just getting old but, is it just like creating a college course...for yourself? Or is it like something you can do as a group?

I'm curious to hear all your thoughts on what you all think of the trend! It seems quite a bit of work - so if you have done it, was it worth it?

Let's discuss :)

I've never owned an e-reader but I'm considering getting one. My main reason is for portability, I commute to uni so it would be nice to have something to do during my travels. (Also, my bookshelf has officially ran out of space so I'm having to put books into my clothes drawers TT).

Are there any distinctive pros and cons I should be aware of? Is there a wide range of books that you can access?

And, is there any particular e-readers you guys would recommend 🙂‍↕️? I don't have a massive budget so I'll be prioritising affordability over premium features for the most part.

I'm completely unfamiliar with how they work so any and all information is welcome 💛.