So I did a post about classics you couldn't get through, and I remembered that a couple of classics that I read when I was younger, I read the abridged version for English class (English as a second language, so we read graded, abridged novels depending on the level, that's how I read A Tale of Two Cities and Wuthering Heights!). So that got me wondering, have you tried with the abridged version of a classic you couldn't finish? Did it help you finish it, or was it just as hard? What are your thoughts on abridged versions in general? Yes, no? Why?

I thought it would be kind of fun to see where in the world people are, and then folks can make friends with people from the same countries/ares (if they way, not pressure obviously). I'll go first. I'm Canadian, and more specifically I am in British Columbia (Vancouver Island if you want to get fancy). Try to find your country and join that thread! Everyone else?

The winner of the 2025 International Booker Prize. It's a great moment for Indian Regional literature. And it's the first time a collection of short stories has won!!

Just wanted to share this app in case anyone else struggles with staying focused (TikTok has ruined my attention span). It’s called Focus Friend and it was made by Hank Green. Basically, you get a little pinto bean character who knits while your focus timer runs. If you stop early, the bean drops their stitches and gets sad 😂. When you stick with it, the bean knits socks and scarves, which you can use as currency to decorate their tiny room. I’ve been using it mostly for reading, especially with long chapters. Since my ereader tells me how long each chapter will take, I just set the timer for that amount. It’s been surprisingly motivating, cute, and honestly pretty fun so far!

he remembers her!!!!!! i teared up so badly when she realised 😭