Rebecca is book-hooked’s Comments (group member since Jun 23, 2022)

Rebecca is book-hooked’s comments from the EVERYONE Has Read This but Me - The Catch-Up Book Club group.

I set up StoryGraph!

Merry Christmas!

Message #18 updated

Message #18 updated

Pony wrote: "Rebecca is book-hooked wrote: "@Pony Let me know what you think of it!"

I just finished No Such Thing as a Witch 😄 It was really cute! And such a fast read, lol."

Glad you enjoyed it Pony!

Laura wrote: "how is everyone finding the month so far?"

All is well, but time is passing by quickly. I haven't quite acknowledged yet that December is half way over.

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Message #18 updated

Laura wrote: "Pony wrote: "Laura wrote: "i don't use it but it is really good, you can set up your own challenges with prompts you can tick off and other reading challenges you can join. But the stats do have to be the best part, it collates all your data from the books you've read and splits it down"

I did not know there were that many differences! I thought it was just a different layout that some people preferred over GR. I'm trying it out for 2025!

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JennH wrote: "if there is a really long book, I find the audiobook more digestible. And if there's a book that I "should" read but not sure I could get through it in print, I'd go for an audiobook. Almost all the nonfiction I consume is through audiobooks, bc I prefer fiction.."

Same here!

Alright, I really need to check out Storygraph now! I love tracking my reading stats.

I have a reading journal that I also use as a creative outlet.

@Laura I looked at an Agatha Christie hard cover pocket size book I have and it says it was bound specifically for a library. And then I googled the binding company and found this: "turtleback, turtle bound, and perma-bound are a specific type of prebinding or rebinding that takes paperback books and fits them with lightweight, plastic-looking, but sturdy covers and reinforced spines."

So this type of binding wouldn't be very common, but I've found some books on the shorter side available in printed hardcover (instead of dust jackets). And I like reading those because they're not heavy.

The majority of my reading is via audiobook, because it's easy to consume and make time for. I listen while I cook, eat, laundry... I literally look for chores to do sometimes so I can listen to an audiobook. I'll do a puzzle, paint, cross-stitch... as well while listening to an audiobook. And audiobooks are mandatory on a road trip!

I'm also addicted to second-hand book shopping. I love old books and newer books at a used/discount price. I always always look for Agatha Christie, wherever I go. I love that she has so many books published with a variety of covers and even different titles. And I read Agatha Christie with my eyeballs whenever possible. I also love old illustrated books and vintage cover art.

I always try to end my day by reading a physical book for at least 30 minutes, but preferably an hour or so. That helps me calm down for bed (unless the book is unputdownable). I prefer reading the pocket-size books, and those are typically paperback but occasionally a thin hardcover.

I will buy full-size hardcover books at the right price, but those can be a pain to read. I don't do ebooks because they don't motivate me to read.

For genre, hands down my most-read is mystery/thriller. But I really enjoy fantasy, especially urban fantasy, rom-coms, and historical fiction as well. Dystopian, adventure, middle grade, humor, retellings... are all also very appealing to my reading taste. A lot of my favorite books are a blend of genres.

We’ll keep it going for Team Emerald! But either way, it’s been a really fun challenge and great interaction with everyone :)

@Pony Let me know what you think of it!

I really enjoyed “No Such Thing as a Witch” by Ruth Chew. I laughed out loud multiple times and instantly wanted to read it again.

Last update for November in Message #17. Highest points I've ever gotten in a single month :)

@Everyone: If you haven’t done your easy-pointers yet, this is the perfect time to focus on short stories. Those points are extremely helpful!

Thanks Laura!

Message #17 updated at 71 points. @Laura, it looks like there's a book missing on your side. There's one point missing on your count from my list.