Hi PBC🫶

I have had a really crappy day at work so wanted to find some joy in this space as I don’t have social media anymore and PB makes me feel nice and safe🥹

Tell me one thing you’re grateful for today and what you’re currently reading!

Is it for a quest? Is it a book you found on PB? Are you re-reading a favourite? Let’s yap about our current reads📚

Grateful: My sister, she calmed me down and cheered me up!

Current read: Bro and the Beast by L. C. Davis🐺

For those of us that love collecting Quest badges, how do you personally decide which badges you want to showcase? Do you rotate them around or stick with a couple favorites, and how do you choose which to show off (by level, genre, etc.)? Personally, I like to show off a variety of different badges (just like I try to have some diversity in My Taste books), but I really would love to knowhow everyone else picks their badges. Alternatively, if you don't like having badges on your profile, I'd love to know why as well.

Yesterday was hugs, rainbows and so much love!

There’s something really special about stepping into a space that doesn’t just tolerate people but genuinely welcomes them. Pagebound has that kind of energy. It feels alive with curiosity, empathy, and an easy openness where people are excited to share what they love and just as excited to hear what others are reading.

For me, reading has always been a fairly solitary thing in my family, something I did quietly in my own little world. Finding a community where that same hobby becomes connection instead of isolation has been unexpectedly grounding. Like… oh, this is what it feels like when your “quiet thing” gets to be shared and celebrated.

One of my favorite things about Pagebound is how infectious that spirit is. People show up eager to learn, excited to share, and genuinely interested in hearing different perspectives. I’ve discovered books I never would’ve picked up on my own, been exposed to ideas I hadn’t considered, and found myself thinking more deeply because of conversations here.

Stepping into Pride month with that kind of space just hits differently. There’s a softness to it, but also strength, a reminder that stories matter, voices matter, and the people behind them deserve to be seen and heard fully.

So as we hit the halfway month of the year, I’m feeling grateful for the stories, the discussions, and the people who make this space what it is. What a joy to find a corner of the internet that feels welcoming without trying too hard about it. Just genuine people, talking about books, being curious, and showing up as they are. Here’s to the rest of 2026, may it be filled with more curiosity, connection, empathy, and finding books that expand our worlds. 📚🏳️‍🌈✨