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godzilla-reads · 7 months
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Bookish Chat Prompt
I’ve heard about what a lot of people read in high school, but what books did y’all read in Middle and Elementary School? Did you enjoy them?
Also, this question is worded very American, but I’d love to hear about other people’s times in Primary school with books!
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viivdle · 25 days
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me when i'm in my flop era
or fanfics who said that
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bobahwrites · 9 months
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Would anyone be interested in creating a Fourth Wing discord server?
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lxvebelle · 23 days
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im gonna read lightlark lol HOPEFULLY ITS AS GOOD AS PEOPLE SAY IT IS
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bookaddict24-7 · 2 years
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Them: I’m overwhelmed with how many books/audiobooks I borrowed from the library. I can’t read 5 before they’re due!
Me: [Cries in the 20+ books/audiobooks I’ve borrowed because I have no self control.]
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oracleact · 2 years
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there’s a really specific genre of orc characters that I adore with every fibre of my being: librarian orcs/bookworm orcs. I keep coming across gems that fit in that category but they are rather scattered.
his friends wield swords all day, training as soldiers to protect the village if and when needed, but my orc boy chops wood for the fire at home in the morning while I bake bread. he goes to the village in the afternoon to read to the kiddos at the library, my fresh bread in hand as a snack for his group of growing book lovers ): one can dream...
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inkovert · 5 months
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something that really grinds my gears as I venture into other writing/bookish spaces is the fact that people have to apologize when stating their opinions/personal preferences when it comes to what they read or consume for fear of offending The Majority. Like there's this sudden hyper-defensive stance that fans or certain groups of people take about what they love and if someone else god forbid states (on their OWN account or a comment thread mind you, with others who agree with them) that they prefer not to consume those things or they don't love it as much as those people do then these people suddenly feel attacked??
Like. Imagine me obsessing over a show that I've binged a million times and then someone across the globe whispers the words "eh I don't really like that show, it feels overhyped and I don't get why people like it. I prefer this other show to that' and I DIVE ACROSS THE OCEAN to be like 'You're entitled to like that other show, but I don't get why you have to put down my show that I love so much in order to say that. Like that's just very rude of you to even verbalize that opinion in your own space of living and existing that's nowhere near my space of living and existing.'
Like??? People?? Do we not see how mad that is?? THAT'S what's happening in the book community rn and we're treating that like it's normal, I don't know. I get that people can cross a line when stating an opinion or make generalizations about people who consume certain things, but...I don't need someone else's validation to love what I love? If they don't like it or think I'm weird or whatever for liking it that's their problem (and their opinion)??? It doesn't say anything about me or change how I feel about the things I like? And if I'm around people who are bashing what I enjoy and I don't want to see that then maybe just...click away? delete their comment? click unfollow? follow more people who like what you love to drown it out? idk. People are entitled to not like what you love, that's what makes us all beautifully diverse. idk.
#inkoverted thoughts#maybe my first mistake was leaving Tumblr to look at other bookish/writing communities#and this wasn't even TikTok which I refuse to touch with a ten foot pole#but I just watched a YT video of a girl talking about things she hates in Web comics and it was obviously said with goodnatured humor#but she still apologized or had to clarify that like these are just her opinions and she's not bashing people who enjoy these things#and someone in the comments was like I hate that she had to do that bc people can't take a joke or respect others' opinions#and I didn't even clock it when I watched the video but I was like yeah you're right...#and then I go on Insta and I see an author being like#'in a time when spicy romantasy books are being obsessed over...I'm writing “clean” sci-fi slow burn romance#and most people in the comments were like 'yes thank you I appreciate you adding some variety to the bookish community'#or 'there are diverse readers who like all types of genres its only that the romance readers are the loudest and dominating social media'#which is a separate thing that I do think is a valid point#but then a reader from the genre that's being pushed as The Majority came into the chat like#'good for you for writing a sci-fi slow burn - that sounds interesting but you don't have to put down other books when you say that'#and I'm just blinking at the comment like 😃#whooooo? where did OP put down other books???#all they did was say they're going against the grain and writing something less popular amongst the online book community#please learn reading comprehension#and fifth of all - if this upsets you why did you feel the need to click on it and comment like???#go back to your spicy romantasy community and talk to them I don't???? what do you gain from being in this comment thread??#I'm getting frustrated for no reason but it's just so mad to me that people have to walk on eggshells now to share what they like and don't#ON THIER OWN ACCOUNTS#mad#absolutely MAD#there was a separate debate that came up about the fact that people using “clean” to describe non-smut stories implies smut is dirty#which I didn't even think that and I don't even think that's what people meant to imply when using that term#it's the same way you would use the word “clean” to describe something PG vs something rated R or M in my opinion#but that's a whole other thing I'm not gonna get into#if you want a reason to be mad 24/7 then how about getting offline and looking at what's going on in the world? 😀#better use of your anger I can *promise* you
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giggly-squiggily · 6 months
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More headcanons if you don't mind!
Otis and Vlad have to watch medical shows behind Nelly's back, otherwise she's just nitpicking all the medical inaccuracies and berating the TV characters. But really, Vlad finds it funny and Otis finds it kind of hot.
Also, I'm not sure if they ever say what nurse she is, but I headcanon her either being surgical or ICU. I also think she uses optimism to cope with what she sees and to not get burned out (a la That 70's Show when Eric asks Kitty how she gets through her days at the hospital).
PFFFT YES! Those medical dramas are beyond over the top! Nelly would have a FIELD DAY pointing out all the things wrong: "Why are they not cleaning the area first?" "Where are his gloves- that's beyond unhygienic!" "Malpractice! Malpractice all around!" Meanwhile Vlad's giggling like a goon in his hands and Otis is all but swooning over Nelly cause like you said- he just finds her passion incredibly attractive <3
They watch when she's not home; and then they tell her about it just to get her going off in spanish as she makes dinner akjjkearjkeajrj
Possibly? I always assumed she'd be an RN or maybe emergency? She has access to blood (she's raising a growing vampire afterall) so I'd imagine her nursing would fall within something like that. And oh my god YES. Optimism and Otis' bad jokes. Bad jokes get her through the day akejkarjajkrjej XD (I haven't seen That 70's show but I trust your headcanon! :3)
Thanks for sharing, friend!
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frozenbycurbside · 1 year
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Hi I am Currently reading the cruel prince, and have read a lot of books but hey I'm not complaining any recs would be appreciated:)
P.S. I am new to this
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godzilla-reads · 2 years
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Bookish Chat Prompt
What book(s) bring you nostalgia? Nostalgia for a simpler time, your childhood getaway, your peaceful place.
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bookishgr · 2 years
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hello!
hi guys! it's been a while! How are you? What are you reading? I'm currently in a reading frenzy with my 8th book in 7 days!
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alpha-library · 1 year
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chaospixiemagic · 2 years
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This. THIS IS WHY I DO THIS. This is why I write the stories I write, and spin the types of tales I do. I want to bring magic and joy and adventure to people who need it. To people who need, more than anything, a good book to get them through the day.
Thank you to every single one of you who keeps me going with comments like this … I love you all 🥹
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bookwormiam · 2 years
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Feeling bored even though I have lots of books I should be reading
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eachpage · 3 months
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What type of books do you give 5 stars to?
Spoiler alert, it’s not just the fantasy one… not always. Hello, dearies! 😎 I was considering the stars system and the books, and I have always said that if I could give more stars to a book I would, which technically I can if I want but not on Goodreads of course. In life. Anyway, as my latest read was a 5 star because that’s how much I liked it. I thought of this question, what type of books…
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Let’s chat.. microtropes!
So.. I love a good trope.. I’m an absolute sucker for grumpy/sunshine, golden retriever mmc, age gap, pregnancy, and a whole other host including - “touch her and 💀” IYKYK 👀
I also love then as genres, hockey romance, mafia romance, small town.. all of them!
Some I don’t like I’ll admit it’s just how it is.. we all have our icks!
But MICROTROPES!
This is where there are certain things the characters do that make us reader swoon! And boy do I have them..
It can be anything, love letters, making coffee every morning for them, hand on legs, good night texts..
Can you guess that I’m a romance reader 🫠😂
But these are things I didn’t even know existed that make me reach for a book.. I go for the reels or booktok posts that have lines from the book in them.. something about a character being all like “I can’t get her out of my mind, this was supposed to be a one time deal now it feels like it’s a once in a life time chance of happiness..”
Okay.. you see what I mean.. I’m sorry was she not what you expected? The shy girl at the bar was a lioness in the bedroom.. yeah.. it’s just what I crave from romance books. I’m a deep romantic, irl it is hard to keep commitments of love and passion because life happens but to read about it you best believe i love an obsessed MMC 😜
What are you fave micro tropes?!
Let me know.. 😘
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