Happy Friday, and welcome back to Friday Five!
If you’re new here, the idea is simple: every Friday I share five bookish picks around a different theme. Sometimes it’ll be books, sometimes characters, tropes, playlists, adaptations, or anything else that gets us talking.
This week’s theme is: Five Things That Give Me the Ick in the Book Communityive Books I’d Recommend for a Darker Reading Mood
Whether you’re looking for your next read or just fancy a bit of bookish chat, here are my five picks.
“How are you reading that many books?”
It’s 2026, why am I still seeing this question?
ARC Entitlement
Nothing worse than seeing people act like they should get an ARC just because…
Performative Reading
If you’re not reading for joy, what are you even doing? I want to see genuine love and enthusiasm. Not fake takes and rage bait just for likes
Fandom Police
I’ve never understood why people like to think they dictate someone’s reading choices, opinions etc. Go out and touch some grass I’m begging you.
The “You Read It, So You Support It” Mentality
This one is probably one that frustrates me the most and makes me question peoples mindsets and attitudes.
Your Turn!
If you have a blog, why not join in? Write your own Friday Five, whether you choose this week’s theme or come up with one of your own, and leave me a link in the comments. I’d love to read it!
Not a blogger? No problem! Share your five picks in the comments and let’s keep the conversation going.
I’ll be back next Friday with a brand new theme!
