It’s the same as every year: my most-read categories are disappointing but from the other categories I’ve added 20+ books to my TBR. A lot of them might end up being DNFs but I like being introduced to ‘popular’ books outside of my comfort zone that I’ve never even heard of before.
I will say, 2023 has been an incredibly mediocre year for new releases. Like I want to complain about what was nominated, but I also can’t think of many 2023 releases that were actually better.
I’ve only ever had hardcovers fall apartment on me. The cover itself might be more durable, but the (glued) spines tend not to be. Maybe it’s because it’s a flexible spine is attached to an inflexible cover? I don’t beat them up but I do try to read in lots of different positions and I’m always fighting the hardcover to get comfortable. IMO they’re not worth it unless you want a display item. I usually buy trade paperbacks these days because they’re cheaper and more comfortable to read and I’ve never had one fall apart.