Post ASO64LW8OLwI0aVaZk by pgv@omglol.fun
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 (DIR) Post #ASO64L3Q76yEZX4eoq by zamallama@bookstodon.com
       2023-02-05T22:53:57Z
       
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       5 rules that help me #read and enjoy more #books 📚 1. If not interested by the 10% mark, DNF2. Never look at aggregated star ratings or reviews by internet randoms 3. Engage with #bookish communities like #bookstodon for recommendations & inspiration 4. Always have at least 2 books in progress at a time (1 audio, 1 text)5. Make it fun/cozy (ambient music, tea)What are your personal #reading rules?@bookstodon @audiobooks
       
 (DIR) Post #ASO64LW8OLwI0aVaZk by pgv@omglol.fun
       2023-02-06T01:42:40.972485Z
       
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       @zamallama @bookstodon @audiobooks Man, that 10% number is rough for a DNF. I like space operas though, so my line is much closer to: 100pgs minimum – gotta give the story room to breathe.
       
 (DIR) Post #ASOAPyZKnGRp1TZgxs by zamallama@bookstodon.com
       2023-02-06T02:08:17Z
       
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       @pgv @bookstodon @audiobooks So far I’ve broken that rule several times and it has never been worth itSometimes epic fantasy takes a while to get going but I’m at least interested in the world, so that helpsA recent example though is Six of Crows, it hadn’t gripped me yet at even 50% and I forced myself to finish it and the sequel which was the same amount of horrible the entire time
       
 (DIR) Post #ASOAPzAuXYVOu19hXE by pgv@omglol.fun
       2023-02-06T02:31:24.775747Z
       
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       @zamallama @bookstodon @audiobooks That’s fair. You always run the risk of getting bit by an unsatisfying book – the reason behind the 100pgs though is it’s not that big a time commitment, and if they aren’t on the way to a satisfying story by then – well, its’ time to DNF that guy. For the sake of the question, if I read Six of Crows and bailed after 100pgs (vs 10%), would I be super sad about the extra pages?
       
 (DIR) Post #ASOBkHzKP2Lyzpz0SG by zamallama@bookstodon.com
       2023-02-06T02:43:37Z
       
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       @pgv @bookstodon @audiobooks I personally would be, but it’s all about personally preferenceAgain, so far I’ve never read a book I loved that didn’t have my interest within 10%I’ll also clarify that interest ≠ completely engrossed, I just have to care about what’s going on at all within 10%There’s a surprising amount of books out there that just go absolutely nowhere and I’d rather not waste time on them
       
 (DIR) Post #ASOBkIbG80h8tTjIZs by pgv@omglol.fun
       2023-02-06T02:46:17.208560Z
       
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       @zamallama @bookstodon @audiobooks absolutely true. and we certainly agree on definitions about interest =/= engrossed.