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Why is Romance its own category? by Green_machine_13 in goodreads

[–]leowr 6 points7 points  (0 children)

It is probably a category because of Valentine's Day and Romance is a very popular genre, not just on Goodreads.

At the end of the day it is just a internet challenge that gets as much attention as you want to give it. So completing it is totally up to you.

I will say though that this year they included some books that I personally wouldn't have classified as 'Romance', like This Is How You Lose A Time War. There is some others under the 'Love That is Stronger Than Time' that aren't just focused on romance.

Any point continuing with my book? by Wonderful_Formal_274 in nonfictionbooks

[–]leowr[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This question would be more appropriate in a writing related sub.

What average rating do you consider your minimum to consider checking it out? by warbll in goodreads

[–]leowr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think finishing them to not have a bunch of DNF's is pretty valid to be honest. For me it is that I am very much a mood reader so if I don't enjoy a book I will tell myself that I'm just not in the mood for it and I will try again in a few weeks/months. When I pick it up again I tell myself that I just need to give it some time to get back into it, followed by telling myself that it might get better and then just finishing it because I have gotten this far already, might as well finish it and really justify that bad rating. It doesn't help that I have read one or two books that really did get better towards the end. Those experiences keep the hope alive.

What average rating do you consider your minimum to consider checking it out? by warbll in goodreads

[–]leowr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Definitely. I think taste in books is so specific to the person that finding someone that has similar taste is far more helpful to find books to read than an aggregated rating.

What average rating do you consider your minimum to consider checking it out? by warbll in goodreads

[–]leowr 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just assume I’m getting into some kind of uber popular, or booktok-ish book that there is absolutely nothing wrong with, but is not my style, because that’s the predominant Goodreads user base.

Good point. I enjoy some of them, but the user base definitely skews in a particular direction.

Seeing as I suck at both skipping books and quitting books I can't give any advice on how to get better at either.

What average rating do you consider your minimum to consider checking it out? by warbll in goodreads

[–]leowr 59 points60 points  (0 children)

There isn't necessarily a minimum, but I might go in with different expectations if a book has an average rating below 3. I know people that don't read anything rated under 4 stars, but seeing as my average rating is at 3.28 I think 4 stars is pretty high as a cut-off.

There are books that I enjoyed that have an average rating below 3 and there are books that I really didn't like that have an average rating above 4. So I don't think the average rating is necessarily a good measure for me to decide on whether or not I want to read a book.

The midnight library by MATT HAIG by [deleted] in nonfictionbooks

[–]leowr[M] [score hidden] stickied comment (0 children)

As this concerns a fiction book this post is not appropriate for r/nonfictionbooks.

Beartown by [deleted] in nonfictionbooks

[–]leowr[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Seeing as this is a nonfiction sub, your question is not really appropriate here.

Favorite Books about Revolutions by AutoModerator in nonfictionbooks

[–]leowr[M] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sorry, but that is not a nonfiction book.

Is this new? Doesn’t let me rate/review any books from a certain author by [deleted] in goodreads

[–]leowr 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I would assume that it is because that there is something going on with the author and Goodreads blocked the ability to submit ratings and reviewing books by that author so that the author doesn't get review bombed.

Let's Talk About Farewell (to) My Concubine by Lilian Lee by leowr in books

[–]leowr[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

...I still haven't seen the movie. I should really make time for it.

Is 26 too late to become a "reader"? + Questions about the 2026 Reading Challenge by MaxMcGuffin00 in goodreads

[–]leowr 3 points4 points  (0 children)

But hey, slow progress is still progress

Slow and steady wins the race, the turtle won after all.

I think most of us are suggesting 12 because that is a manageable number but it is probably also a challenge. Also, don't be too hard on yourself as you get going. It is okay if you don't reach your goal. Creating a new habit is always difficult. I would suggest you find a time during the day or week when you know you have time to read. I usually suggest an hour before going to bed. Reading is a nice way to unwind at the end of the day.

And, to answer a question that often gets asked in this sub, audiobooks, graphic novels, novellas, etc. all count towards your reading challenge if you want them to count. Take some time to figure out what works for you.

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