Hi guysss,I'm curious how many books do you read at the same time? One or more? Bc I can't read more than one book at time(unless I don't have to read a book for school too) but I know some people that can read 3 books at the same time!

Thank god its friday!!! I finally get to read!!!! What are you guys reading this weekend? Do you have any other plans? I'm gonna finish my current read and might start 'The Picture of Dorian Gray' + im gonna watch some F1🚗

I don't know what happened but I just don't care about the characters. None of them. Not the main character, nor the cousin, nor the disgusting males nor the horror elements. The atmosphere is very Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allan Poe; yes it's creepy and it's mysterious but I just don't find myself caring enough about what happens to the characters. Maybe I'm just not in the mood for it right now, maybe it's the writing style, maybe it feels too similar to other stuff I've read... It's just...boring? It's probably an unpopular opinion but it's exactly how I feel about it right now. I'd love to hear your takes on the book, maybe they will reignite my interest in it!

I like to think that I read for escapism when the world feels overwhelming and I need to just stop doomscrolling. However, I had a big personal news dropped on me 2 weeks back so this has changed. I was doing well compartmentalising until today, where I've just been struggling to pick up a book to turn my brain off. I just feel guilty that I'm pushing my problems to the side. I'm aware enough to know that my shift from escapism to guilt was from the accumulated stress, but also because now I have a personal problem that has direct consequences to my life if I stay in inaction.

My question now is, how do you feel about reading when you're down in the dumps or just stressed about life? Do you feel like books become an escape? Or does it amplify your negative feelings? Do you have a tipping point, like I did?

EDIT: YOU ARE ALL VERY SWEET AND I LOVE Y'ALL SO MUCH!! I am okay-ish now though, I want to assure you my friends! The brain fog has lifted a bit and that's honestly why I've gotten around to actually making this post. Please do not worry about me, I will be okay! 🫶🏽

Anything Is A Bookmark Jellybeans, what is the strangest thing you have used as a bookmark?

Me, a booksleeve, even while the book was inside a larger booksleeve

Or it could be a mug coaster

How do you get the number of books on your TBR down? What's your strategy?

I saw someone online (@printedpapertraveler on instagram) do a board game style challenge where she reads what is on the tile of whatever she lands on in the game. I think that sounds fun, but I was wondering if anyone has some fun original ways to knock down the numbers on a TBR. Esp as a mood reader

I'm excited to listen to this audiobook because I am such a big fan of the movie. It's one of the movies I quote constantly with my siblings. The lovely Kate Winslet as a narrator? It's gotta be great and so so fun

(I searched if anyone has posted something like this, so forgive me if it’s been discussed.)

How do y’all feel about mean reviews?? Personally, I think it’s unnecessary to bash a book/author if it didn’t suit your personal tastes. Like, you can say you didn’t like something without being an a-hole.

Edit: I’d like to clarify I don’t mean negative reviews, I think those are absolutely necessary. What I mean is saying stuff like “you’re stupid if you liked this” or “how did anyone enjoy this” because I think insulting other readers doesn’t foster the judgement free zone we want these apps to have.

HONESTLY I’m having a great time so far. It’s a pretty slow-paced book but the vibes are really great (autumn in Oxford?! Witches, daemons and vamps?!) and it feels nostalgic in a perfect way for me. Also always a plus for me when the FMC is 30+ 🤌🏻 Not reading a whole lot the last few weeks but have been really enjoying picking this one up every night!!

When you read a word that you've NEVER heard out loud and when you hear someone say it, it turns out that it doesn't sound how you thought it was gonna sound AT ALL.

Do NOT ask me how I thought "Choir" and "Mischievous" were pronounced

Trying to branch out into reading more nonfiction books. Any suggestions for exciting nonfiction reads that are written creatively?

I don't hate a textbook approach especially if I want to do research into a topic but I appreciate a writer that can inform their audience while being exciting and engaging.

How do you get the number of books on your TBR down? What's your strategy?

I saw someone online (@printedpapertraveler on instagram) do a board game style challenge where she reads what is on the tile of whatever she lands on in the game. I think that sounds fun, but I was wondering if anyone has some fun original ways to knock down the numbers on a TBR. Esp as a mood reader