I used to not log certain books I was reading because I didn't want my friends' list to judge me, particularly because I have some chaplains, their wives & other people from church on there. Now I care less. Other than that, I don't think anyone is paying attention to anything I log there. I've never participated in any type of reading goal. I feel like if I did, it would become only about the stats. I wouldn't be reading for pleasure anymore.
I do think peeking at a person's online bookshelf of books they've read does proffer a glimpse into their psyche though. You get to find out what interests them. But I've always been curious about people anyway :)
Now people's physical bookshelves I think lean towards impressing others generally. I mean, just watch any tv channel when someone is being interviewed from their home ;)
I'm sure I've told you this before but I use www.paperbackswap.com to acquire books to read then once I'm done, I post them for others to request. It's pretty handy.
I like the community library boxes as well but around my area, people aren't really into what I like, so finding anything there is rare. They're a good place to get rid of books I've already read that no one wants.
I don't hang onto books because I never re-read what I've already read. Just like I don't rewatch movies & such. I'm not like most people in that regard.
But yeah - good for you! We should be reading what gives us joy :)
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Date: 2021-05-19 08:11 pm (UTC)I do think peeking at a person's online bookshelf of books they've read does proffer a glimpse into their psyche though. You get to find out what interests them. But I've always been curious about people anyway :)
Now people's physical bookshelves I think lean towards impressing others generally. I mean, just watch any tv channel when someone is being interviewed from their home ;)
I'm sure I've told you this before but I use www.paperbackswap.com to acquire books to read then once I'm done, I post them for others to request. It's pretty handy.
I like the community library boxes as well but around my area, people aren't really into what I like, so finding anything there is rare. They're a good place to get rid of books I've already read that no one wants.
I don't hang onto books because I never re-read what I've already read. Just like I don't rewatch movies & such. I'm not like most people in that regard.
But yeah - good for you! We should be reading what gives us joy :)