#Our Reading Lives

Our Reading Lives features stories about how books and reading have shaped who we are and how we live.

When Childhood Books Should Not Be Revisited

Is it that our experiences so heavily influence our reading lives that it changes how we interpret -- or don’t interpret -- a book when revisiting it?

In Praise of Used Books

From accessibility to discoverability and more, what's not to love about a used bookstore and used books?

How the Online Book Community Helped Me Make Friends Across the World

How one reader found an online book community and made lasting friendships through Booktube, bookstagram, blogging, and more.

46 Excruciating Days And Nights Of Not Buying Books

This is what it looks like when a reader gives up buying books for 46 days for Lent.

Sweet Nostalgia: Remembering FRUITS BASKET

Wander down memory lane and take a nostalgic look at the immensely popular manga Fruits Basket, in this reader's recap of her favourite manga series.

Crime Fiction as Self-Care

Some people meditate or do yoga. Reading crime fiction is my version of self-care. Here's why.

How I Sustain My Reading Habit on a Tight Budget

A budget's not as hard when you've got a library card!

Why This Game of Thrones Fan Stopped Watching

The Game of Thrones finale aired last night. But I didn't watch it.

Reading Comics Is Not Cheating

A reader on feeling like she was cheating on her Goodreads Challenge by reading comics.

Bookstore Blues: Moving Away From My Favorite Bookstore

Moving away from your fave can be hard, but here are some things you can do if you find yourself pining for a bookstore no longer within physical reach.