Page Me
Books, library finds, thrifted reads, and stories that stay with you.
Welcome to Page Me
Page Me is where books, library finds, thrifted reads, reader notes, loud opinions, and real-life reading habits.
— a place for books, library finds, thrifted reads, reader notes, loud opinions, and the stories that stay with us after the cover closes.
This space is not about reading the most books or performing intelligence for the internet. It is about reading honestly. Reading for comfort. Reading for curiosity. Reading because some stories help us name what we feel, question what we were taught, and remember that we are still whole people with inner lives.
Here, you’ll find what I’m reading, what I’m borrowing, what I’m adding to the cart, what I found secondhand, and what I cannot stop thinking about.
This is your sign
- Read what you love.
- Borrow without shame.
- Collect the good editions.
- Take notes in the margins.
- Talk about the story.
- Come back when life gets heavy.
What You'll Find Here
What I'm Reading
Current reads
Library Finds
Library holds, borrowed books, free resources, book sale finds, and the quiet magic of using what is already available.
Trifted Books
Used books, secondhand gems, affordable shelves, surprise finds, and the joy of discovering something good for less.
Reading Life
Bookmarks, mugs, tote bags, reading habits, slumps, soft rituals, audiobooks, notes, and the real-life pieces around the books.
Read More, Spend Less
Practical ways to find books, save money and keep reading accessible in real life.
Reading should not feel like a luxury hobby only certain people can afford. This section is for the people who love a good thrift-store shelf, the people watching their budget, the people using the library hard, and the people trying to keep a reading life alive while real life is doing the most.
Library Cards
Free books, holds, digital reads, programs, and resources people forget libraries offer.
Library Book Sales
Low-cost books, fundraiser sales, used-library copies, and how to shop them without getting overwhelmed.
Thrift & Used Books
What to look for, price differences, condition checks, hidden gems, and when secondhand is worth it.
Audiobooks & Digital Reads
Libby, Hoopla, library apps, eBooks, audiobooks, and reading when sitting down with a physical book is not realistic.
Loud Librarians is where the softer reading room gets a little louder. This is for the books that made us pause, argue with the page, send a voice note, write a note, or stare at the wall for a minute.
Why This Space Exists
A Few Gentle Notes
- The thoughts shared here are personal reflections and reader experiences, not professional literary criticism or academic analysis.
- Book recommendations and discussions are shared for conversation, exploration, and reflection purposes only.
- Some books discussed may contain heavy themes, including grief, trauma, race, mental health, spirituality, abuse, or systemic injustice. Reader discretion and personal care are encouraged.
- This space values thoughtful engagement over perfection, aesthetics, or performative reading culture.
- Library mentions, thrift finds, affordable reading resources, and book links are shared to help make reading feel more accessible and grounded in real life.
Did You Know?
Libraries
Libraries honestly feel underrated. A free library card can open access to physical books, audiobooks, ebooks, films, research tools, and quiet places to think.
• Free library cards
• Borrow physical books
• Free audiobooks & ebooks
• Seed Library offers free vegetable, herb, and California native flower seeds
• Quiet study/work spaces
Library Book Sales
One of my favorite hidden gems. Many libraries quietly sell donated or older inventory books for incredibly low prices. You can slowly build a thoughtful collection without spending hundreds, and sometimes the best finds are the ones sitting in overlooked sale corners.
• Hardcover books: around $3
• Paperbacks: around $1–2
• Vintage and unexpected finds
• Affordable personal collections
Thrifted & Used Books
There’s something beautiful about books that have already lived a little life before finding you. Worn pages, handwritten notes, old covers, random bookmarks left behind — secondhand books carry history with them. Some of my favorite finds have come from thrift stores, used bookstores, and neighborhood exchanges.
• Thrift stores
• Used bookstores
• Facebook Marketplace
• Little Free Libraries
• Community book exchanges
Audiobooks & Digital Reading
Reading doesn’t always have to look traditional. Sometimes life is exhausting, busy, heavy, or overwhelming, and audiobooks become a softer way to stay connected to stories and learning. Digital reading can make books more accessible during long days, caregiving, commuting, or burnout.
• Libby
• Hoopla
• Free library audiobooks
• Ebooks and digital borrowing
• Reading on your own terms
