What counts as second-screening: Having a video or a movie in the background as you read; reading something else on a different screen as you read (including spoiling what you're reading by looking something up about the plot); looking away from what you're reading periodically to scroll on social media, including PB; playing a game while reading.

I feel like this question is a little unfair for audiobook readers because you guys intentionally do all this stuff while listening to the audiobook... But if you are dividing your attention to the point where you have to rewind I think you're second-screening.

So have you been dividing your attention?

No judgment by the way. I'm literally doing it right now. I caught myself putting on some YT videos while getting through the story I'm reading. I'm still taking it in, I'm just kind of like... not immersed.

I just see people with high numbers and I wonder if you're reading all day while doing other stuff. Is that the secret?

What's one (or more) of your favourite books that you would not choose to read again for the first time? Books that you appreciated/understood more on your second, third or fiftieth reread. It could be because it was confusing, you didn't know the characters yet, too much to take in at once, maybe the later books in the series or the movie made you enjoy it more? Or a completely different reason. A few of mine that come to mind might be: We have always lived in the castle, the haunting of hill house, Good Omens and Gideon The Ninth 🤔 I loved them I just found the reread more enjoyable 😂

What are your thoughts on these events? What do you like or dislike about them?

Just got home from my first book festival and had a lovely time, although my anxiety quickly gets to me with crowds and I did end up picking at all of my fingernails.

The festival I went to showcased indie bookstores and authors from the area. There was a good variety available as there were quite a few different vendors set up. I got 2 blind dates with a book and 4 other books, 3 of which are on my TBR. Oh, I also got stickers and bookmarks lol.

My biggest (and only) complaint is it was on a boardwalk and there were no lines or tape marking which way to flow foot traffic. I feel like things would have been less clump-y had people walked the same direction.

I will say the best convention I've ever been to was MagicCon Vegas. The convention center had more than enough space, was adequately cooled, and you could come and go from the convention as you pleased. I've also been to PAX West, PAX East, and Emerald City ComicCon.

It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these! If you feel so inclined, feel free to answer the following:

5 books you’ve read and enjoyed recently 4 books on your TBR 3 auto-buy authors 2 all-time favourite books 1 currently reading

my responses will be in the comments 😌

Hi folks! I was lucky enough to recently be handed the reigns for this quest so just wanted to drop a quick little note so you know who I am!

I am still pretty new to the books, although not new to Pratchett or the world at large. I haven't even bronze badged yet, but it is one of my top priorities of 2026 to silver, or maybe even gold this quest! I read a lot of non-fiction (nature, memoir, political/cultural analysis, cool animal facts, etc. etc.) but also love fantasy, scifi, graphic novels, and much much more. My primary hobbies besides reading are playing video and board games, crochet, and cooking. I use she/her pronouns and you can call me OMD or Dio or Hey, Lady.

Since this is a finished world there aren't new books to add, so instead my role will just be to encourage, support, and maybe run a few readalongs. 🙂

I would love to hear from all of you; an updated roll call so to speak. Let us know you're here, what you love about Discworld, how far you are into the series, what reading plans you have for 2026, and anything else you'd like us to know. 🙂

Thanks for being here!!

Soooo, every time I finish a book, I have this rule that I can’t start another book that same day. I need to let the book sink in for a little while first. I have no idea when I started doing this, but it got me wondering: what are some of the weird or oddly specific rules you have for yourself when it comes to reading? 👀

Ok maybe I’m just being silly - but what’s the best way to navigate a username change so PB friends don’t have stranger danger when they don’t know who you are? Should I just list my former name in my profile for awhile? I’ve made some truly awesome friends here & don’t want to confuse them all! 💕

I realized my old username was being used elsewhere by a popular Substack writer & sort of mommy blogger with a YT channel. Didn’t want any confusion there. So I changed to something more personal & book-related.