Hey, Pagebound readers! I've noticed something about book covers that really bugs me: those featuring real people/photographs. Whether it's a face staring out or a posed figure, I get an instant aversion, and I suspect I'm not alone. I can’t quite explain why... maybe it’s too direct or breaks the imagination’s spell? If you also get this reaction, what’s behind it for you? Do you get through it and read the book anyway? The truth is that I've never ever read a book with a cover like that, even though I understand there are many great books behind those covers... I simply can't get past it. Can you help me unpack why these covers turn some people off? What about them clashes with the reading experience? 📚

My favourite (I'm biased, it is mine) is the Queer Detectives on the Case! but the others look great, too!

Looking to read more of her books but which ones and when? I listened to Daisy Jones and the Six a couple of years ago and liked it a lot. I’ve got Carrie Soto, Atmosphere, and Seven Husbands on my tbr. Curious to know if anyone has thoughts on what to go with first? Also book vs audio? Got those Spotify hours to use! I sort of want to know what mood or vibes each gives off. Might help me decide.

Hi all, I've been in a really cozy, low-stakes murder mystery kind of mood and was looking to see if anyone had any suggestions? I've been reading a lot of Agatha Christie books and wanted to branch out more :)

I know that things are bound to change considering the platform is still in development, but I'm really loving the way Pagebound is currently structured. Obviously, there's always room for tweaks and improvements (I especially wish it was a bit easier to search for posts and discussion threads), but for the most part, I like the way Pagebound works. I like that there's no big algorithm directing my attention. I like that the platform is designed to encourage actually connecting with people (posting on the forum, posting in the discussion space, commenting and interacting with other people, etc). If I had to compare it to any other site I've used, I think I'd compare it a bit to tumblr? Not in functionality or content, obviously, but there's something about the "vibe" that feels very similar to me. I've taken to calling it the "old internet vibe," but I can't even be sure if that's correct because I wasn't a fully conscious person when the internet was, well, old. What do y'all think? Is there anything you wish you could change? Is Pagebound different from what you expected, and if so, is it in a good way or bad?

i'm going on a loooong flight in december (14 hours just one of them!) and i'm trying to decide what should i do as entertainment, besides watching movies on the plane. and instead of bringing a physical book, i thought an e-reader would be a good investment, considering i should save my phone's battery. but i've been having a lot of issues deciding which one, kindle or kobo? i know, amazon is evil, i know, but i do have already a lot of books there and idk how kobo is or how easy it is to send books to the kobo. i really like that i can send books thru email with kindle. thoughts?

I want to read something I don't have to think a lot about, something easy to read (without going to the "badly written" territory). A book you consider good, that's light, fun, and with a bit of mystery would be good too. I recently read The Hunting Wives, and I think it fits this category. Soapy and with a small crime/mystery, and very easy to read. Any recommendations?

can somebody start a cozy mystery quest here? cozy mysteries are a bit intimidating to start because a lot of them have like long series, and I just don't know where to begin with. help!

Hey there! I work at a high school library, and I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for contemporary mysteries written by men? Thanks!

Heya! I’d love non-fiction/essay collections/academic paper recs please! Something not too dense or violent/graphic, nothing too hard to read. Happy with something reflective or lit just “omg listen to this”. I love learning about social history. And anthropology, food, linguistics, feminism, anything leftist or anti-imperialist, utopian stuff, nature, historical fashion. But it doesnt have to be this. And either way, doesn’t have to be heavy. Please give me a little detail (can just be topics and vibe) about the recs if you can <3 thank you so much!

This is mostly a thought experiment for those who read (and perhaps recommend) what we would consider “the classics”. Lots of classics writers lived rather controversial personal/political lives. Does this affect how you read their work and how you choose to or not to represent it to others? Does it differ from how you respond to authors who are alive today and whose positions you consider unethical? If so, why? This is something I think about on and off, mostly because “the unexamined life is not worth living” eh? I find that while I am quicker in withdrawing supporting for living writers who espouse (imo) unethical views or do sketchy shit, I have little to no idea about how most dead authors lived their lives, nor have I tried to find out. I think about it so much because my behavior feels morally inconsistent (lol maybe I’m weird to care idk). Sure, dead authors aren’t financially benefitting from my support, but their legacy definitely benefits from my reading and recommending their work. What do y’all think? Edit: Thanks for sharing all your views on such a weighty issue with me! Tbh, I wasn't sure how the community would take it, and I'm struck by the care, thought and effort y'all showed in this (🥰 Pagebound!). If I haven't responded to you yet, I definitely will in good time!

Down to 4 to go, I honestly forgot how much I love this book. Been having so much fun rereading this, it’s been a while. There’s no surprise that this is the worlds best selling mystery!

EDIT: I have compiled a list of all of these titles on my page for anyone who would like to check it out!! thank you bunches :D Me again! Does anyone know of some good CONTEMPORARY memoirs written by women? Thanks!