This is the dream right – finding a book, or even better a series, that utterly and hopelessly sucks you into its world, to the point that you’re not just reading, you’re devouring. For a while, you’re living in two worlds. And then because we’re human comes the urge to find someone to tell and share that joy with.
When this happens with a TV show, there are often people around you, or huge communities online, that you can chat to about it and generally vent your obsession to.
But there are so many more books in this world, not to mention they’ve been produced for a hell of a lot longer – and the nature of reading means you might just be getting into a series published 20 years ago that nobody else is chatting about much anymore. And while it’s easy to find companionship to obsess over something like ACOTAR or Fourth Wing, when it’s a lesser-known property, obsession can be a lonely place.
You just want to shout OMG THIS IS SO GOOD!! and somebody in the world hear you.
How have others dealt with this? Have you managed to find value in a solitary obsession? Do you just find companionship and discussion in niche spaces where you can?
by Ok-Friend-5304
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Forums like this help a lot and you can build a community around your solitary obsessions too.
Welcome to our club!