🫣 The Books I Own… But Haven’t Read (Yet!)

✨ Tell me I’m not alone in this: I had to own them… but somehow I still haven’t read them.

-Here’s my current “I swear I’ll read it soon” pile 📚🕯️

-Aquí está mi actual montaña de “te juro que pronto te leo”:

📖 When the Moon Hatched

📖 Crescent City (sí, los 3 😅)

📖 Powerless (toda la serie, porque claro)

📖 Onyx Storm (this one might get me on a watchlist 👀)

Do they look aesthetic on my shelf? Absolutely.

Will I stop buying more books? …Next question.

💬 What’s your most shameful unread book?

💬 ¿Cuál es ese libro que aún no has leído y te da pena admitir?

#BookLoverProblems #TBRMountain #UnreadAndProud #Lemon8Books #LibrosPendientes

2025/6/7 Edited to

... Read moreThe concept of a 'TBR' (To Be Read) pile is relatable for many book lovers. This unique pile often contains new arrivals or old favorites that we intend to read but never get around to. According to various surveys and studies, many avid readers experience similar feelings of guilt or shame regarding unread books. It’s common for readers to accumulate books without finishing the previous ones due to life's distractions or simply the overwhelming variety of titles available in today's digital and print markets. Books often serve as aesthetic decor in our homes, adding character to our personal spaces. For many, the act of owning books can sometimes feel more gratifying than reading them, highlighting a paradox in book culture. Conversations around this subject are rich, and engaging with fellow readers on social media can help alleviate the pressure of an ever-growing TBR. Remember, it's okay to keep building your library. Each unread book represents potential. **What will you read next? Explore your own TBR mountain and share it with the community!**

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