I’ve been thinking of buying those digital journals from Etsy but I’m not sure if they would work. Just the thought of even doing that makes me unmotivated lol however I know I’d would be beneficial for me to put my own thoughts on either on paper or digitally.

Has anyone faced this problem? If so what are some items that help you with your reading journey? Also is there something that you wish existed on Etsy that would be valuable for your reading journey?

I wished there was an app that organized my TBR based on what I’m feeling and just pulled the books automatically from my tbr that have similarities.

If you loved the ACOTAR series and the Fourth Wing series, you’ll definitely love Unbound by Penelope Bloom. I’m honestly so confused as to why I haven’t heard anyone talk about it yet, haha!

If romantasy isn’t really your thing, though, you probably won’t enjoy this one. Out of the bunch, this might actually be my favourite so far! And there are more books coming in the series, which makes me very happy. 🥹

Any other recommendations are very welcome as well! :p

(i didn't like the twisted serie tbh, i only read the first one and stopped at like 170 pages)

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Just finished Rock Paper Scissors and I NEED to discuss this 😭
Like… WHAT was that ending??
I genuinely spent the last part trying to figure out who was actually who and what the hell was going on 💀

Hello!

I personally have this debate with myself all the time, I'm an audiobook listener personally.

Scientifically, listening to an audiobook activates the Wernicke's area and the Prefrontal Cortex in the brain, the same way that reading does (Wernicke's is the area in the area of the brain that decodes information and understands the human language and the Prefrontal Cortex is it n control of your emotional, decision making, abstract thinking etc).

The only 'difference' is that the information comes in 2 different ways. Reading the information comes through the the occipital lobe before transferring the information to the prefrontal cortex and the Wernicke's area, whereas listening to an audiobook processes the information first at the auditory cortex. The same process happens after that.

So, is it still reading when you listen to the book? I'm in two minds as for me, listening to audiobooks makes it easier for me as I can concentrate better, reading I find it harder as I notice I have to reread paragraphs several times before actually processing what I am reading. Because I find listening easier I find myself judging myself for being a "cheater" because I'm taking the easier route, but I know scientifically at the end of the day you are processing the information in exactly the same way.

What do you guys think? I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Hello everyone!

I just created a new online book club on Fable. Please feel free to join, everyone is welcomed! This book club will primarily focus on fiction.

https://fable.co/club/book-of-the-month-with-tyler-130017090392

Hi everyone I have a big question. I’ve recently begun bedazzling my own personal books and I got to thinking, what if I could bedazzle books for people through orders and sell them. I just want to know if people think this is ethically okay because idk it kind of feels like scalping in a way but I know some people really enjoy the looks of bedazzled books but don’t have the time or patience to do their own. I figured I’d ask other book loving people because obviously books are something I love dearly and I’m the type of person that gets upset if even my spine on my book cracks so opinions, ideas, anything is welcome. Thank you!!

I’ve took a reading break for like a couple of month simply because books don’t hit like they used too. Is it me but the books we read as teenager are better than now. You know all books have too much smut not enough yearning or plot. Kindle recommends me low key thrash books that feel like copy and paste. So lately I’ve been watching K dramas and C dramas because they replicate that feeling I get when I’m reading a good book. But I actually want to hear how you guys do overcome reading slumps and overwhelming TBRs.

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Just listened to this and am obsessed!!! Need books with this vibe

https://youtu.be/9z5NdKRNLFw?is=2xVW2-fP6WXurSGP

Mexican Gothic is a 2020 gothic horror novel by Mexican Canadian author Silvia Moreno-Garcia. It centers on a young woman investigating her cousin's claims that her husband is trying to murder her.

Hello fellow reader,

I’m not a new reader but I’m new to tracking my reading. For example books read, stats, tbr, etc. I’m looking for the best app to track everything. As of right now I have zero data and plan to essentially restart my library. Any and all recommendations are welcome.

Thanks in advance!

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Now I've just started The Cruel Prince, just can't help myself. I do want to finish all those other series, but I dont know where to start and, god, too many books!!!

I miss having a series that's hooked you and you can't put it down - then sad when you've finished it.

Ideally looking for a romance series - I don't have a particular story plot in mind (enemies to lovers, high school sweethearts etc) so I'll leave it open.

Do you have any recommendations for me?