Hooked on Books discussion

🔐 Welcome to Your Box.

The lock is real. The box is closed. But the two of you? You have the keys.

This is your personal team thread. Each week, you’ll receive a new reading prompt. Each of you will choose a book, read it, and post your reflection here. Once both reflections are posted, a key turns—and the box reveals a message just for you.

You must complete all 12 keyholes to open the box in Week 13.

You can use this thread for:
🔐 Weekly reflections
🔐 Talking with your partner
🔐 Celebrating when a new lock opens

Your first prompt arrives Sunday at 6pm CT. You’ll know it when you see it.

Until then: get to know each other. Decide who’s reading what.
And whatever you do… don’t open it yet.

📖 Weekly Check-In Format
When you finish your book, post the info below in this thread to let your partner know you're ready. Once both of you have posted your reflections, one of you should check in on the main thread to unlock your keyhole.

• Week: (e.g., Week 1)
• Book Title:
• Author:
• Page Count:
• Reflection: Your response to the week’s prompt.

🔎 Weekly Check-In Thread
This is how your keyhole gets unlocked.
No check-in, no click.

How to check in:
Just post your team name and a link to your team thread.

Example:
Team: The Locked Hearts
Thread: [insert link here]

Once I see your check-in, your message will appear in your thread—if you’ve earned it.

Team 12:
🔐 Richard
amy blanton

Hullooo checking in & clicking the Notify thingy

Hi! I just figured out how to find this chat!

Haha same here 😆

Any preference on Team Name? I like puns & wordplay.

Here are a couple I've come up with:

Pandora's Books
Unlocked Prose

I like unlocked prose.

I’m trying to come up with something lock or keys but coming up blank at the moment

Keyed up reads.
Thats all I got

Ok, I'll check us in with Unlocked Prose?

Sounds good

I don't think we've met before, so here's a bit about me.

Richard's the name, reading's the game. From Australia.

I only like to read non-fiction, across many subjects. I just have a passion for learning new things & becoming a better human than my past self. 🤓

Hi. I’m Amy. From Indiana USA.

Reading is my favorite hobby. It calms my mind and soul.

Im into all things dark and twisty, dark romance, thriller, non fiction serial killer/true crime.

Have you seen our prompt yet, Richard?

I've checked in, so when a mod sees it, they'll put the prompt in here.

Thanks

amy blanton wrote: "Have you seen our prompt yet, Richard?"

I found this, in case you were wondering what's happening:

"The first prompt will arrive on Sunday, September 6th at 6pm CT."

Thanks!!

Copied from another thread:

🔐 Week 1 Prompt: What You Bring With You
Some locks don’t need a key—they open for what you carry.
Choose a book that reflects something you bring to this partnership:
a personality trait, a past experience, a strength, a flaw—anything that shapes how you read and relate.

Each of you will choose your own book and explain what you're bringing to the box.

Well this is very thought provoking.

Week: 1

Book: Autism Feels ...: An Earthling's Guide
Author: Orion Kelly
Pages: 332
Reflection: I'm autistic. I'm a lateral thinker.