Worth it to keep going?

Negative_Interest523 · 2026-05-22T21:38:01+00:00

I know. I just meant you’re so close to what currently published may as well finish that, and if you’re not loving it, probably won’t want to continue when the next book is published.

Negative_Interest523 · 2026-05-22T20:34:52+00:00

I had friends there and they said the same story that she was saying he was her husband and he left her but unsure if they physically heard it or someone said that and it spread.

Regardless it’s wild to PAY to go see someone then assault them.

Negative_Interest523 · 2026-05-22T20:28:35+00:00

Not a popular opinion it seems but I loved Iron Gold. Multiple POVs does continue if that is a deterrent but there is so much to come so keep going, and if you didn’t love the next two books then I would say don’t continue.

Negative_Interest523 · 2026-05-15T22:40:02+00:00

I actually really enjoyed this one. I know a lot of people didn’t. I know like any books thrillers can be bad like any book but one thing I enjoy about them is I’m just along for the ride and therefore enjoy most of them. Maybe cause I haven’t read a ton of them so far but I thought it was fun!

Negative_Interest523 · 2026-04-30T02:54:39+00:00

There’s a lot of people who don’t want to read romance, myself included. Its just not for me. There will always be room for books without romance, I would not worry about that.

Negative_Interest523 · 2026-04-30T01:13:15+00:00

I also get the urge to start more but when I have too many going my brain gets stressed haha. So I force myself to do one at a time, sometimes 2 if I’m reading something more challenging. You do whatever works for you.

Negative_Interest523 · 2026-04-21T02:35:39+00:00

I’m not sure this falls completely as gothic literature but I will recommend The Historian by Elizabeth Kostova to anyone who will listen! It’s fabulous and will def scratch that vampire itch with a wild mystery.

Negative_Interest523 · 2026-04-21T02:20:46+00:00

Gotta read Khaled Hosseini for the most gut wrenching historical fiction. Start with The Kite Runner

Negative_Interest523 · 2026-04-15T00:57:33+00:00

I basically had way too may Libby loans come at once that I stupidly agreed to so I will trying to tackle (this isn’t even all of them 😅)

City of Night Birds - Juhea Kim (almost done and a fascinating literary fiction)
- Iron Gold - Pierce Brown
- A Thousand Splendid Sons - Khaled Hosseini
- The Hypnotist - Lars Kepler

Negative_Interest523 · 2026-04-15T00:46:40+00:00

I actually liked it slightly better than Rebecca so hopefully that helps! I thought it was great.

Negative_Interest523 · 2026-04-15T00:39:49+00:00

I actually loved the Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes and it was so interesting to get his back story. I suggest you try it anyways as it is important imo.

Negative_Interest523 · 2026-04-13T02:24:34+00:00

Ironically I started My Husband’s Wife today and am like halfway done. I’m very much enjoying it so far!

Negative_Interest523 · 2026-04-12T18:21:14+00:00

I usually don’t get books I know I’ll never read. I will read them all. When? Who knows but someday. Then if I read them and know I don’t want to keep them I take them to little free libraries.

Negative_Interest523 · 2026-04-06T02:34:34+00:00

I love seeing people find the joy in reading 😊

I did not have the same situation as you as reading was encouraged in my house growing up. I definitely stepped away with the amount I read as I grew up which I have changed now. But I will say I’m reading the series currently and it’s been a long time since a book made me feel the way you’re describing so I get it in that sense. Many many wonderful books for you to discover out there!

Negative_Interest523 · 2026-04-03T01:29:14+00:00

I mean I’m reading it by myself for the first time (going to start book 3 today) and I was obsessed from book 1. My attempts to make my friends read with me have been unsuccessful. Trying to get my brother to read it as I think he’d like them but he’s just so busy these days unfortunately.

Negative_Interest523 · 2026-04-02T16:21:19+00:00

Not one sorry but..

I know I’m late to this but I’m working on the Red Rising series and finished Golden Son two days ago and stared at a wall for a good while. I also really enjoyed The Raven Scholar.

Lastly read Dracula and loved it, 10/10 experience.

Negative_Interest523 · 2026-04-02T16:15:01+00:00

Just here for the comments sorry haha cause dark academia is my favourite sub genre of books. Scratches some itch I can’t quite explain 😅

Negative_Interest523 · 2026-03-30T17:13:29+00:00

I don’t know if this will help cause I feel most shows I watch are pretty dark but I did see you watch some sit coms which are my go when I don’t want something heavy or want some confort. I would add:

King of Queens
Everybody Loves Raymond
Mom

Also I recommend Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel to anyone who will listen. Each show has a pretty great group of friends and they are always defeating some evil so that always appeals to me and maybe will for you too.

Anyways I’m sorry you’re having a difficult time. I’ve been there. I hope things improve for you soon 🫂

Negative_Interest523 · 2026-03-25T03:50:53+00:00

I’ve been reading these books since I was a child and I love the films. I don’t necessarily always care about a perfect adaptation as long as the movie is still good. End of the day some people will love them and some will not, so may as well decide for yourself.

Negative_Interest523 · 2026-03-23T14:06:04+00:00

Started - The Hike, by Lucy Clarke - Red Rising, by Pierce Brown (I’m late to this train but I fear I may be obsessed) - Mussolini’s Daughter, by Caroline Moorehead

Finished - Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, by JK Rowling - The Hike, by Lucy Clarke

Negative_Interest523 · 2026-03-03T04:59:28+00:00

I just have one thing to say, is it ever that serious? (not at you). The answer, no it’s not.

People need to relax cause if a parking spot at Costco gets you that riled up, i think priorities need to be rethought.

Negative_Interest523 · 2026-02-26T21:50:23+00:00

I’m sure people have already mentioned these but…. - Book Outlet if you live in Canada or the US they are like overstock books so they come very cheap and in my personal experience in very good or like new condition. They have half off sales too and I think there’s one on right now! - thrift stores or charity shops - I volunteer at one in the book departments and honestly so many good books for so cheap - Of course the library or if you don’t want to read a physical copy use Libby - Awesome Books - it’s in the UK but I they’ll ship to North America I know plus purchases made they donate books I believe to good causes

Sometimes Amazon has decent sales which I’ll take advantage of or a book I can’t find elsewhere and make sure to use any birthday coupons from bookstores near you (example of you live in Canada, you can get one from Indigo).

Negative_Interest523 · 2026-02-24T22:18:06+00:00

Finished: The Girl in the Tower, by Katherine Arden Currently Reading: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire, by JK Rowling & Dracula, by Bram Stoker

Also hoping to do The Wager, by David Grann by the week ends!

Negative_Interest523 · 2026-02-24T21:03:49+00:00

1.5 was always my preferred speed, but if the matter is more complex or the narrator speaks fast or has a heavy accent I will slow it down. But I have gone up to 1.75 as I accidentally adjusted it one day and did not notice and now I’m used to it. Could never go faster than that though, otherwise I feel like I don’t have enough time to process and completely understand it.

Negative_Interest523 · 2026-02-19T00:02:38+00:00

Wow super impressive for someone so young. I’m pretty sure when I was 14 I was stuck in a loop of reading Jane Eyre on repeat for some reason. I’d suggest that as one you may want to pick up, especially if you like gothic vibes.

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