#bookish thoughts

[professionalintrovert]

are you ever reading a good book and watching a good show and creating fun things and suddenly you think to yourself oh wait, life is worth living

[books-and-cookies]

I keep thinking about this, because so, so far from me criticize people for what they're reading, but the current tiktok trend of reading only spicy books, or dark romance books, frustrates me so much sometimes. People are missing out on so many amazing novels, by passing on them because they have no spice. When did the spice level become the thing we judge books on? And most importantly, why? I know people sometimes read dark romance to deal with their own trauma (not saying that all dark romance readers do this, it's just something I've seen mentioned) and these books have their literary value, but... there are so many amazing, wonderful books out there. Better written, that offer more intellectually. Yes, everyone is free to read what they want, to do what they want with their free time, but... it just frustrates me sometimes.

[thebellekeys]

okay but what's yalls obsession with only reading books by good human beings

[phantomtomes]

The enemies to lovers tension between "I have nothing to read" and a shelf full of unread books

[theunwrittengirl]

"Your so funny" thanks l have more fictional crushes than l have in real life crushes

[teklarain]

when they think being nonchalant would get my attention but the phantom of the opera is peak romance to me…

[rhyssuperdupersecretacc]

Me when I hear a certain the acotar fandom spew that Rhys was NOT sexually abused for over 50 years.

[kittensandforeheadkisses]

I am NOT going to let a one star review on goodreads ruin the emotional euphoria I got after finishing one of the best trilogies ever

[holomermaids]

I'm currently rereading all the hunger games books before reading sunrise on the reaping, and this quote in tbosas "the shows not over until the mockingjay sings" just hit me because Katniss becomes the Mockingjay in the thg trilogy and her singing ignites the rebellion that ultimately lead to Snow's and the Captial's end

[bookaddict24-7]

When the main character meets their enemies to lovers love interest:

[m4rybb]

Okay. BIG unpopular opinion.

I love Nesta and Elain with all my heart, and I don't hate their storylines. Nesta's book was enjoyable and a fun read, and I'm sure Elain's -pray tell the next one will be about her- will also be a fun read.

BUT

I cannot shake the feeling that we could have had a more interesting plot if Nesta and Elain remained human through the story. They could have symbolized the union between the "Human world" and the "Fae World" with their relationship with Feyre (like Elsa and Anna from frozen 2).

The Wall is gone, now Fae and Humans must learn how to live together. But how can Humans let go of their hatred if no one actively shows them that coexistence -even love- is possible?

I would have loved a Nessian dynamic were Nesta remained human. Imagine the potential: a +500yo immortal general trying -and failing- to handle a 22yo human girl with enough sass and sharp words to bring even High Lords to their knees.

Also it's a bit redundant, and makes Feyre's transformation less special.

[books-and-cookies]

Something I really love about being a reader is the fact that your tastes can change significantly throughout the years, but that just means you suddenly get exposed to so many new books and worlds to explore, and the possibilities are endless. I went from being a fantasy girlie, to an exclusively YA girlie, to a thriller, a non-fiction and a horror girlie. It's so much fun to see your evolution as a reader and see all these avenues open up for you.

[phantomtomes]

Today seems like a good day to drink copious amounts of coffee and read long into the night and pretend I exist inside of a cozy fantasy novel

[theunwrittengirl]

The Letter to the Sun: Eclipsed

Imagery for this poem☀️🌙

I watch as laughter illuminates your cheeks,

rosy and bright, pulling me from shadow.

Your sun rays carve through my clouds like a blade,

warm as the light after a rainy day.

You, with the warmth I never knew I needed—

me, the quiet storm you calm with a glance.

I fear your light will scorch me to ash,

leaving only shadows where I once stood.

Yet as I orbit you, I drink your warmth—

a flood of golden rays, my soul’s elixir.

I ache for the caress of your fiery blaze,

each sun ray like fingertips grazing my face.

I want to drift between you and the Earth, my dear Sun.

In those rare eclipses, when you pull me close,

I feel whole, shadows dissolving under your pulse.

My dear Sun, let’s eclipse again.

If I could reach into your embrace,

I’d weave your flaming rays around me,

letting your light seep into my skin—

a desperate attempt to merge with you.

Each night, I crave your heat pressing

against my cold, dark surface,

the way starlight drapes over my skin.

My dear Sun, let’s eclipse again.

I wait for the brush of your light,

a searing kiss planted on my lips—

fleeting, yet strong enough to fill me whole.

Then the sun comes up, and the moon goes down.

I would give up every star in the sky,

just to feel your light rest against me a moment longer.

My dear Sun, the brightest jewel in my galaxy—

will we meet again, or will I remain in your shadow?

Note🌗

This poem is my original work. Please don’t repost or use it without asking me first—thank you!

This poem personifies the Sun and Moon to explore themes of longing and desire, connection and distance, vulnerability and fear, and a touch of unrequited love—emotions that are deeply woven into the human experience. If this poem resonated with you in any way, I’d love to hear your thoughts. Thank you so much for reading.

Check out my other poem♡

[cyanide-latte]

It's World Book Day and I'm legit thinking of making a reading/bookish sideblog (have been for a while) and I'm curious if anyone here would want to see me do that? Or if you're just like "nah, DW about it."

[chenslucy]

i just finished taming 7 and now i don’t know what to do with my life