LePossume’s Comments (group member since Sep 29, 2025)

LePossume’s comments from the Introverted But Willing To Discuss Books group.

That’s awesome! A local store full of bookish treasure sounds like my idea of heaven — though I’m not sure my bank balance would agree 💸

That said, I just came home with a new cosy, autumnal read from my local supermarket — The House Witch by Delemhach (Emily Nikota).

It’s about Finlay, a house witch whose quiet life in the royal kitchens gets tangled up in court intrigue, secrets, and a touch of romance. I can’t wait to dive in! 🍂✨

A library next door — the dream! 😍

Why can I so easily imagine you casually wandering out of your house and padding into the library in your pyjamas, slippers, and coffee in hand — giving the librarian a little wave (who’s long since accepted you as a permanent fixture) — before thumbing a book off the shelf and making yourself at home in a beanbag? ☕📚

It’s life admin that gets me 🫣

Gotta call someone… put it off.
Gotta travel more than 15 minutes… put it off.
Gotta go to an in-person appointment… put it off.

And yet 9 times out of 10, it’s never as bad as I’ve built it up to be in my head — doesn’t stop the overthinking though!

Yay for brain overloads 🤯

Who doesn’t love a bargain?
I adore rummaging around charity shops and thrift stores for second-hand gems.

So, what’s your best find? An impulse buy that led you somewhere you never expected?
A hidden gem that’s now a firm favourite?
A library loan that had you buying your own copy?

For me, I recently discovered that HomeSense UK sells discounted books fresh off the printer 📚.

While perusing their shelves, I spotted Oblivion by Jennifer L. Armentrout. At only £3.99, I couldn’t resist and impulse-bought a hidden gem — only to return and find the rest of the five-part series scattered across the shelves. Purchasing the lot for less than £20 rather than the £50 RRP, I could have done a happy dance in the middle of the store… didn’t, but could have 💃

There’s a small catch, though: the books are discounted because of very minor printing errors that you can easily overlook. Where major bookstores might turn their noses up, I ran straight in, finding nothing but joy!

Serious library envy! I used to love my local library, then I moved — and my current one could really use some love (and by that, I mean funding!) 💸

Everything looks a bit tired, the book selection isn’t great, and it just isn’t a nice place to be. There’s nothing I’d love more than a thriving, bright, welcoming library with plenty of choice to spend my time in again… a gal can dream ☁️📚 …or up sticks and move again 😆

We don’t care if there’s nothing in the cupboard you want to eat.

You know where the car keys are — you’re an adult. Go get what you want… and bring me back a coffee and a sweet treat while you’re at it ☕🍰

I can totally relate to this — I can’t settle when there’s someone in the house who isn’t family, especially trades people.

I find myself hovering, anxiety fizzing away and making it impossible to sit still. Then there’s the pressure of remembering to be courteous — offering something to drink, checking if they need anything.

And don’t get me started on the work-related chat… I don’t need to know what’s being done, just pop it on the invoice and be on your way, please!

Not that I’m not thankful — I just want my safe space back! 😅

About to sink my teeth into The West Wind by Alexandria Warwick. Only a chapter in, but it’s already giving me strong autumnal forest vibes 🍂

Can’t say I’m anywhere near as prepared as you, @Jeni — your dedication to the vampire theme is seriously impressive! 🦇

Ah, thanks for clarifying! 😊 I’m looking forward to seeing the other spaces you set up!

Believe it or not, I haven’t actually read the Harry Potter series, but I’m tempted to give it another go. I tried reading them when they first got hyped up as a kid, but I didn’t quite gel with them. Perhaps I’ll have better luck as an adult ☺️

I’ve not heard of your other titles, but I’ll be sure to look them up!

Okay, so it’s not exactly a title (apologies if I’ve misinterpreted the purpose of this topic!), but…

What are your top three “stranded on a desert island” book choices? 🏝️
Mine would be:
• Never Let Me Go — Kazuo Ishiguro
• The Time Traveller’s Wife — Audrey Niffenegger
• The Beach — Alex Garland

I’ve not hit this stage yet… but I already don’t care — can I still join? 🤣

@Jeni I’m often still drawn to the horror section in bookstores, and besides King, I also loved Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black 👻 and Thomas Harris’ Red Dragon, Silence of the Lambs, and the Hannibal trilogy 🩸

@Drew of course I’ll pop a review up for Song of the Abyss once I’ve read it ☺️ I adored Whispers of the Deep, so I’m really looking forward to the second instalment 🤩

I try to keep my physical TBR to no more than ten books at a time, and I read only from that selection—so Quicksilver will definitely be read this year. It’s the only way to rein me in 😅 That, and avoiding Kindle, otherwise I’d be buried under so many books that the thought of picking one would be utterly daunting!

I basically grew up on Stephen King, so his books will always hold a special place in my heart — though these days my reading tastes have definitely stretched into things a little less creepy!

I’ve just started The Lies We Steal by Monty Jay, and my current physical TBR pile looks like this:
• Glint — Raven Kennedy 👑
• The West Wind — Alexandria Warwick 🍃
• Song of the Abyss — Emma Hamm 🧜
• How Does It Feel — Jeneane O’Riley 🧚‍♂️
• Quicksilver — Callie Hart ⚔️

I’m hoping to get through as many as I can this month… mostly so I can justify buying even more from my ridiculously long wish list 🤭📚

Greetings and Salutations! 👋

I’m new to Goodreads and fairly fresh into my midlife book era 📚 I’m hoping to find some likeminded bookworms to chat with.

I fell victim to the classic set-up: a seasoned book girlie lends a budding book girlie (me) ACOTAR; said book gets devoured; budding book girlie’s life is forever changed — and suddenly her bookshelf (and bank balance) are in grave danger ⚠️

Fast-forward six months, I’ve devoured 22 books and I’m loving every page of this new chapter. I also enjoy writing reviews and seeing what everyone else is reading.

Feel free to add me as a friend if you’d like ☺️

Take your time! We’re all introverts here — experts at waiting patiently ☺️