I’m really happy to see that others make as many spelling mistakes or typos or other grammatical errors here on Pagebound as I do, and no one gets called out. We just seem to mostly type and chat and carry on. (Admittedly, i often do go back and correct some of those mistakes…because my perfectionistic tendencies override good sense.) All in all, I think we’ve struck a reasonable balance.

Thoughts?

Due to the problematic things about this traditional holiday I've foregone a traditional celebration. We celebrate Hobbit day instead! All the Hobbit meals, and a cozy read usually. What book theme would y'all celebrate with?

How do you normally decide or pick on books to read/buy? Example, do you randomly walk to a book store and just pick random books and read their synopsis? Or do you have a list ready and just stick on that? 🤔

Hi! Just wondering if there’s any rule behind how my “reading” books are ordered at the top of the app. They don’t seem to be in order by when I started them, or when I updated them. I’m just curious, thanks!

i really, really, REALLY wanted to read this book. i started listening to the audiobook... only to find myself craning to understand the Irish accents. i know i know it's really bad but i cant understand half of what they're saying! DNFing until i have time to read a physical copy.

I've been feeling a bit down lately and I'm looking for something to read that can cheer me up, preferably fiction (I've been reading some quite depressing political non fiction and I need a break). Any genre!

Here is the scene: Your very good friend purchase a book that they believe both of you will enjoy. The friend then reads said book & annotates it for you. Upon finishing the book, they then send it to you as a gift.

Here is the question: While you are reading said gift-book, would it be rude to annotate alongside your friends original annotations? Responding to their notes or adding onto their theories? Are there “proper” mannerisms or etiquettes for reading an annotates book?

🤔 xoxo

I am currently heading into uni finals (thx grad school) and I am sure many are entering a busy season in one way or the other.

Let's encourage each other and list things we are excited to be able to do once we finish our difficult responsibilities

I am excited to get myself a new book, a hot cocao and sit with it after I finish my 50+ page research project.

Wbu?

(Let me preface this by saying I mostly rate based on vibes, so I’m not judging how anyone rates their reads!)

I was recently watching a few videos on booktube about star rating systems. One creator (Life on Books) mentioned that he doesn’t rate his reads because star rating systems are so different for everyone that they aren’t effective for what people try and use them for. Another creator (Ian Gubeli) mentioned that he is trying to adjust his rating system to include more literary criticism, which I thought was interesting. My current rating system is based on how much I liked it and if I’d recommend it to others, but I find that it is pretty 4-5 star heavy. Ian’s updated rating system informally averages use of literary themes, character depth, artistic prose, and if they provoke discussion. I’m trying to figure out if I could combine that in some way with my current system, and if that would be meaningful or useful.

What are your thoughts on book star ratings? What criteria do you use to come to a decision about a book’s rating? (Also I’d highly recommend both of these videos!)