I've run across this a few times in some books, and now again in The Decagon House Murders where the author will name a place or thing, but blank it out like S__ Town, C__ Club, O__ University, etc.

I know it's just a stylistic choice, but I kind of hate it? I think it makes the story lose a sense of place, and it reminds me that I'm reading a book in a weird and unpleasant way, rather than let me get wrapped up in the story.

What are some writing style trends that make your eye twitch?

Readers of queer romance who like knights and princesses and enemies/bantering to friends to lovers and she's helping her achieve her dream, PLEASE PLEASE, READ LADY'S KNIGHT, trust me you'll love it

Starting this right after re-reading Vicious. I'm excited, and cautiously optimistic, but I have heard it's not as strong as the first installment. Guess I'll see for myself!

Either way, with V.E. Schwab's growth as an author with her past few books, I am very much looking forward to Victorious!

I didn’t know what to title and this post is so funny to me considering I have not even read beach read yet but i just saw that Fabien Frankel was offered the role for Gus Everett in Emily Henry’s ‘Beach Read’ and omggg the way i jumped!! More so very undelicately fell off the bed but who cares about semantics right?? I generally do not usually move when it comes to adaptions so even my reaction to this surprised me, but after seeing Fabien Frankel’s performance in crime drama - Task (2025) on HBO - I NEED HIM TO ACCEPT THIS ROLE YESTERDAY!!

This is how roles are picked but it rlly is interesting and sooo freakin cool to watch actors act in various settings and be able to be like “shoot…well maybe” bc someone literally did that and even i was thinking about it while the show was still airing. AND THANK GOD THEY DIDDDD!!! honest to god curious if he got the role offered partly due to his performance in Task cause idk maybe that man ran in to some secret debt he was on the clock to clear cause…no words.

And again, my knowledge of beach read is just maybe some screenshots of some lines on the book on twt, so i’m very curious to what people who have actually read the book think.

Also like i fear there is no other Gus Everett for me. I’m sorry to the OG’. My bed has been made. but do plz tell me who you want // would have wanted instead too cause you know, my third eye does tend to be open sometimes. Also like that show is so recent??? that’s so cool for him to have had such a recent hit of a show and now this cause now i’m talking about why I NEED HIM TO ACCEPT bc of his portrayal as Grasso.

I’ve honesty been thinking about the show since it ended. The messages are absolutely beautiful and i think everyone should watch (if they can) at least once.

It’s a story on forgiveness. And how really nothing is black and white. Will definitely be rewatching soon. But definitely google as it definitely is not for everyone and does deal with dark subject matter with it being a crime drama.

Also if you do end up tuning in for whatever reason, let me know what you think about the show. it can be anything. tell me why unplugged your tv 30 mins in idk. but anyways, thank you for coming to my ted talk.

Lan is my guy. idc if he's weaker in terms of strength or he's a bit rusty in fights. i've liked that man since he was presented to me. maybe he has to have a bit more initiative, but i respect his caution. my blood for the Pillar yessir

Hi everyone! ✨ For International Women’s Day, let’s share books that inspire, challenge, and expand our thinking about feminism.

What are your favorite feminist books, and why? (:

I’m looking for anything that questions patriarchy, critiques power, and imagines more just futures. They can be from any genre: fiction, non-fiction, essays, theory, memoir, fantasy, horror, poetry… anything that moves you or makes you think.

These books matter more than ever. Right now: ★ In Iran, nearly 180 schoolchildren were killed in the bombing of Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ school. ★ In Mexico, 10 women are murdered every day for being women, and thousands of girls are sold into marriage. ★ In the US, the Epstein files expose global sexual exploitation of girls and young women, hidden beneath elite power. ★ In Gaza, women report being promised food, money, or work in exchange for sexual interactions. ★ In Sudan, women endure starvation, rape, and bombs while fleeing El Fasher.

These realities show why we need literature that teaches, challenges, and empowers.

Some examples of what I mean: ☆ Feminist theory ☆ Anti-patriarchal fiction ☆ Essays or political non-fiction ☆ Fantasy or horror that critiques gendered power ☆ Books about resistance, autonomy, and liberation

I’d especially love to hear works from diverse feminist perspectives, for example: ★ Marxist feminism ★ Anti-racist / intersectional feminism ★ Anti-colonial or decolonial feminism ★ Queer and trans-inclusive feminisms ★ Radical critiques of patriarchy

Here are some of my recent favorites to get us started: ☆ Fiction (horror): Woodworm by Layla Martínez 🖤; generational oppression, patriarchy, and abuse collide in this eerie, class-conscious story where women and ghosts fight for justice. ☆ Non-fiction: Career and Family by Claudia Goldin 📊✨; explores a century of women balancing careers and family, with data, examples, and insights that make systemic barriers real and relatable. ☆ Non-fiction: No son micro. Machismos cotidianos; shows how everyday jokes and microaggressions are part of a bigger patriarchal system, clear, sharp, and eye-opening. ☆ Memoir / True Crime: Liliana’s Invincible Summer: A Sister’s Search for Justice 🌞; tells the story of Liliana Rivera Garza, her brilliance, autonomy, and the gender-based violence she faced, while demanding justice for her femicide/feminicide and celebrating her life. ☆ Fiction (historical/horror): Butcher by Joyce Carol Oates 🔪👩‍🦳; a chilling, immersive story set in a 19th-century women’s asylum where Dr. Silas Weir conducts grotesque experiments on women, fueled by obsession and unchecked ambition. Narrated by his eldest son, the novel blends historical fact and horror, exposing patriarchy, abuse, and the terrifying consequences of power gone wrong. ☆ Fiction (historical/magic): Weyward by Emilia Hart 🧙‍♀️🐦; across five centuries, three extraordinary women—Kate, Altha, and Violet—navigate abuse, societal limits, and dangerous legacies. From 17th-century witch trials to WWII estates to modern escapes, this story weaves female resilience, magic, and the natural world, showing how women survive, resist, and transform their destinies. Before reading please check the content warnings!

To everyone protesting today: stay safe and take care of each other ✊💜. Remember to bring your backpack with the essentials. :) To those who can’t or won’t go: we can still learn, read, discuss, and build community. Change grows through knowledge, conversation, and collective reflection.

💬 Let’s make this thread a living feminist reading list!

What books have challenged the way you think about patriarchy, exploitation, or power? Classics, hidden gems, fiction, theory… let’s hear it! (:

ETA: Updated formatting, wording, and added the real-world case examples I forgot to include before. (:

ETA 2: I just made a list with all your rec's in mind! It's called Girl Boss? More Like System-Buster #8M2026 (if you have a better name, pls tell me bc I don't know how to feel about this one, jeje) and you can find it here: https://pagebound.co/lists/e15f06fb-e2b4-44ca-aa24-d2874ce63e47. Pls keep them coming and I'll be updating the list!! 💜🔥🫶🏻

Hey fellow Boundlings! Long time listener, first time caller here!

I’ve been an avid reader my whole life, but a personal goal of mine this year was to read new genres or genres I stopped reading a long time ago (looking at you, YA)

So far, my goal is going really well! I’m breaking into sci-fi and finding what subgenres I really like! I’m also getting back into YA & Dystopian books after I got burnt out on them in high school 🫣

I’ve been thinking a lot about which books really helped “pave a path” for me into these genres, which made me curious…

What book(s) have you read that got you into a new genre/subgenre or brought a genre/subgenre out of “retirement”?!

I just love hearing about book lovers finding new things they like in books 🥰

Considering how damn near everyone reacts when they hear my main comfort movie is The Social Network, what is a weird film or song or book that you read when you seek comfort?

Some of my other ones are -Challengers -Trainspotting -Pitch Perfect -Daria -Yellowjackets -SAS: Rogue Heroes