Normal. When reading it goes to short term memory. If you're not using or reviewing it, it's not going to go to long term memory.

I felt the same until I had to teach remotely during lockdown. Last thing I wanted to do after work was look at another device. I started to read 100% physical books. Now I'm about 50/50.

I feel like the book is a love letter to reading. The book is about all the little joys (and frustration) that come with being a reader. I think we all (fans of the book) secretly wish we had a personal relationship that strongly with a bookshop.

I always had the sun thought as well!

Tuck Everlasting. Everything must and should (in time) die of course. It's been a few years since I've read it but I do remember it went into:

• Class systems
• Greed
• Ownership of land
• Shades of grey to good and evil
• Sometimes you have to break rules/not listen to adults to do the right thing

I liked BookishPrincess until her under the breath political comments. She advocated Jordan Peterson and commented that she'd be willing to join Parler.

He comes off as inauthentic - trying hard to be the cool guy. At least that's my 2 cents.

I find book challenges and tbr's limiting. I tend to embrace what I'm curious about at the moment rather than saving it for another day. Carpe diem is my reading style/challenge. It's honestly the mindset that got me through some dense classics.

Hardcover Hearts - Literary Fiction / does weekly check ins of what she is reading.

BigAlBooks - Hasn't posted lately but has a read backlog to watch. Reads diversely with a focus on classics and Canadian authors.

Infinite Text - Is a Rare Books Librarian / Reads books about books/reading, pirates, and death

SavidgeReads - works for BBC at times and with book prizes /reads diversely

LouiseSavidge - Mom of SabidgeReads / reads diversely with a focus on classics

SunbeamJess - Is mainly an "influencer" but has a degree in literature and I love the way she discusses books.

I would say The Traveling Cat Chronicles if you want a sad ending (No trauma or abuse). It's a short read and everyone I know that's read it has enjoyed it.

I have not read it yet. The person I got the recommendation from seemed to really enjoy it. (I think people tend to judge horror harshly for both books and movies.)

Highest: Know My Name by Chanel Miller (4.72)

Lowest: The Castle of Otranto by Horace Walpole (3.18)

• The first "supernatural english novel'.

Lowest I've Read: The Haunting of Alma Fielding by Kate Summerscale (3.23)

• One of my favorite books of the year. I think people were expecting a scary story when this is more of an examination of the effects of mental health in terms of supernatural activity. If you like Rebecca or The Haunting of Hill House I would recommend this!

I ended up accidentally reading a Christian Fiction that was racist towards Native Americans. It wasn't just racist characters but the author's viewpoints. The world is a better place with one less copy. (I'm not for book banning but I couldn't send that back into the world.)