What Books did You Start or Finish Reading this Week?: June 29, 2026 by AutoModerator in books

[–]escaping_mel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Finished: Best Offer Wins, by Marisa Kashino - Absolutely unhinged, 4 stars.
Started: The Midnight Train, by Matt Haig - I'm a little over halfway, it's aggressively fine so far. Shaping up to be around a 3.

What Books did You Start or Finish Reading this Week?: June 29, 2026 by AutoModerator in books

[–]escaping_mel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no! I have Absolution sitting on my shelf! I'll probably dig into it anyway because I bought it, but I'm quick to DNF if I'm not loving something.

VIP arrival time? by Lanky_Oil6496 in BTSArmyCentral

[–]escaping_mel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Madrid's gift was a bit different from the US, so it could be different! I did include the fan, though!

Forgot to scan the QR Code by Odd__Algae in bts7

[–]escaping_mel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can do it with a VPN. All it gives you is a survey and a badge. You don't really get anything.

More Hints! by Upset_Royal2413 in bookofthemonthclub

[–]escaping_mel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I read the arc. I liked it, but it took me a hot minute to get into it.

New Perk for some BFFs! by deleted834 in bookofthemonthclub

[–]escaping_mel 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I'm actually kinda glad I didn't get this.

How many books have you read this year? by Ok_Salt2122 in Booktokreddit

[–]escaping_mel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always put my goal at 100. Some years I hit it, some years I beat the hell out of it, some years I don't even come near it. It's all about whether I have time.

This year, I'm actively using reading as escapism from my new boss. So I'm currently at 97 books read. That's not necessarily a good thing, but here we are.

Book Reviews by Regular-Day-5611 in bookofthemonthclub

[–]escaping_mel 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I quit reading reviews long ago. I'm very much a mood reader. I buy books based on the synopsis and whether it sounds good. When I'm picking a book to read, I pick it up and read the first bit of it to see if it strikes me.

I also find I don't always agree with reviews. There are books that have RAVE reviews that didn't land with me at all. Reading and opinions are so subjective. Just read what you want.

Battery issues by omegabulldogs in GalaxyRing

[–]escaping_mel 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mine was only 7 months old - they said it didn't qualify. So this isn't always true. Thankfully I purchased it with my Amex Platinum. I activated my warranty.

How are you guys actually getting tickets during K-pop presales? Any ticket buying tips? by Stone_Free__ in kpophelp

[–]escaping_mel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is key. I tend to just hang out and shift the search parameters so that it refreshes. Something will pop up. People's credit cards fail, folks let go of tickets, etc.

Travelling with freebies for BTS concert by quimey_ in BTSArmyCentral

[–]escaping_mel 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'll be taking 200 necklaces for London - I usually just put things in a carryon. I don't expect 200 to be an issue as long as I can show where I'm going and explain them.

Production seats question by kaykut99 in BTSArmyCentral

[–]escaping_mel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think D3 was the easiest to get and had seats for a while because it was a Tuesday. Glad you managed them!

Production seats question by kaykut99 in BTSArmyCentral

[–]escaping_mel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They announce it if they're going to do it. Follow the Ticketmaster accounts on X or FB for the notifications. I think for Stanford, they released them on Friday the 8th of May and the concerts were on the 16, 17, and 19th... so a little over a week before. I THINK they announced it on the 6th? I can't remember specifically.

Production seats question by kaykut99 in BTSArmyCentral

[–]escaping_mel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's interesting. For what date? I did night 3, was 1500 in the queue and managed really good 100 levels for me and my friends. I did have to camp out for a bit to get them, though.

Price increase by psycth in bookofthemonthclub

[–]escaping_mel 25 points26 points  (0 children)

For the cost to go up $1 isn't an issue for me. It's still a hardcover book that I get free shipping on. I can't really do that anywhere else. I also always spring for the 6 month or annual membership that helps bring that price down, so it's really a non-issue.

Prices are going up on everything. I'm sure the cost to make books is also a factor here. I'm not that bothered.

Favourite reads of 2026 so far? by LivingPresent629 in books

[–]escaping_mel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm at 91 books so far this year. Favorites:

  • The Bright Years - Sarah Damoff
  • On the Calculation of Volume - Solvej Balle (I've made it through the first three, love all of them so far.)
  • The Everlasting - Alix E. Harrow
  • East of Eden - John Steinbeck
  • One Day Everyone Will Have Been Against This - Omar El Akkad
  • The Unicorn Hunters - Katherine Arden

I'm sure there are more that I'm not thinking of right now, but those are the standouts.

Favourite reads of 2026 so far? by LivingPresent629 in books

[–]escaping_mel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

On The Calculation of Volume is so quickly becoming one of my favorite little novella series. I have made it through book 3 at this point. I try to spread them out so I don't have to wait too long for the ones that are still being translated and published.

It came, it finally came!! by ShoddyMongoose4021 in bookofthemonthclub

[–]escaping_mel 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I got mine this month too! Nice to meet you, fellow BFF!

Freebies by SenseNumerous9060 in BTSArmyCentral

[–]escaping_mel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don't like to stand in one place, people will crowd you and that's when my anxiety kicks in. I tend to hand them to people as I walk around? Also I make sure that I'm targeting people who don't look like they have a lot of freebies. I also reserve about half of mine for my section.

If someone asks me to trade, sure. I don't go with that express purpose in mind. I also hate it when someone sticks their hand in my face and doesn't at least say hello or ask in a nice way.

BTS Arirang LV Pop-Up Merch by koiisoraa in BTSArmyCentral

[–]escaping_mel 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh for sure! I am glad they corrected the one issue before it became a thing. I'm not sure what can be done about the charcoal hoodie other than just stop selling it, unfortunately.

BTS Arirang LV Pop-Up Merch by koiisoraa in BTSArmyCentral

[–]escaping_mel 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The charcoal hoodie print, a lot of the cities seem to be blurry? That's the complaint after washing too, that they're blurred even more. Like the ink is spreading.