Lae_Zel
Lae_Zel t1_iuaguuc wrote
Reply to Why I stopped using Goodreads by [deleted]
>The issue with Goodreads is that it makes reading an achievement.
Nobody forces you to use that feature.
Goodreads has wonderful recommandations and great book lists. The website is worth it just for that.
Lae_Zel t1_itqi1ln wrote
Reply to comment by emkay99 in How tf do you guys finish the book so fast especially with audiobooks? by Redo-Master
That's pretty impressive, I've never read so much in a year. Do you use physical books or e-readers?
Lae_Zel t1_itq754a wrote
Reply to Not keeping up with too many characters by EdenMaryoles
Sometimes I just forget who is who and try to remember from contextual clues. It happens much more when reading novels with exotic names, like high fantasy or chinese xianxia.
Which made me develop the habit of taking notes while reading, which lead to me getting so much more out of books.
Lae_Zel t1_itnaz7m wrote
Reply to comment by penubly in Anyone else finding the Politics of Starship Troopers troubling? by Fafnir26
> Most people who I've dealt with haven't really read the novel. They come in with a preconceived notion, usually associated with that horrible movie
The movie is fantastic
Lae_Zel t1_itn40fo wrote
Reply to comment by bofh000 in Do you guys count DNF’d books as read? by omahyv
Nothing compulsory. Goodreads just gives you the option to enter a number of books as a goal, and it auto-updates as you enter new books as read. I tried this feature for the first time and I thought it was pretty cool, but I reached my goal in March...
It made me read more than usual, which was fun.
Lae_Zel t1_itn1u5b wrote
Reply to comment by typically-me in Do you guys count DNF’d books as read? by omahyv
> Unless you happen to be like under 10 years old, it’s not like you’re going to have a book quota or get some prize for each book you read.
You have yearly book goals on Goodreads
Lae_Zel t1_itmzx7b wrote
Reply to Do you guys count DNF’d books as read? by omahyv
I don't, as that would be cheating. And a classification error.
Lae_Zel t1_iucvdwx wrote
Reply to Weekly FAQ Thread October 30, 2022: How many books do you read at a time? by AutoModerator
Most of the time just 1.
When I know I'm going to read a lot I tend to have more than 1 as it helps me stay interested and motivated.