i’m getting into count of monte cristo rn and i think i found my hack for getting back into books: index card summaries. i actually really enjoy doing it!

I read Huckleberry Finn right before to give me better context and while it did help put things in perspective, I don't think it's necessary for James. knowing the general story is enough

pick it back up when you get a chance, the last third of the book especially is beautifully done

oh yeah i will pick it back up fs. glad to know that it’s not entirely necessary to read Huck Finn

So I hit my goal of 12 books this year but I’m currently reading One Hundred Years of Solitude… hoping to end the year with this one. About 30% of the way through it and it’s quite a lot to take in so far

@KodakSpice

Y’all get any new books for the holidays?!

My gf got me the Mistborn trilogy

that’s so awesome! I got the first edition version of IT to read for the new year! So pumped!

hope yall break up

went to half price last week and picked up wuthering heights by emily bronte, all the pretty horses by cormac mccarthy, and the secret history by donna tartt.

all books i want to read in 2025

That’s so fire!! I read 11/22/63 by King and there were some direct nods to IT

Wuthering Heights and Secret History are def bangers

I loved them both

betttt I have that one to read too at a later date

copped both wuthering heights (this copy) and all the pretty horses as well from my library for a $1 each! got a steal!

Reading The Eye of The World rn. Pretty good. I hate Matt so far though.

great cover!

plan for January is to read Sky Full of Elephants by Cebo Campbell and Songs of Solomon by Toni Morrison

Song of Solomon was so special

can understand why people recommend Beloved or The Bluest Eye instead but SoS was so powerful and well done. definitely hit me more than her other books I've read. look forward to seeing your thoughts on it bro

that reminds me I gotta bump that reading goals thread...

Will be continuing with Pet Sematary while crossing over into the new year

I've read The Bluest Eye and Sula so i'm already knowing of the power of Morrison! but yes my girl has told that Song of Solomon is really really special so I'm excited to read it.

I've heard mixed things about Beloved so i'm not in a rush for that one lol

Where do you guys keep your books? I'm looking to buy a bookcase or bookshelf. Send pics pls 🙏🏼

@WRU forgot where I saw you talking about this but do you have any more information or links on bell hooks being a fed??

just finished sky full of elephants by cebo campbell. will write my thoughts soon. song of solomon up next

This year I will read 5 books. Mark my words.

what will yourr first book be?