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# Group reading habits in Trellis

Shared reading fails when nobody agrees on the pace or the goal. Trellis gives you a single shelf for the same files, so the debate stays about the text instead of which attachment is newest.

## Agree on scope

Pick one edition or PDF version for the group. If someone reads a different translation or printing, footnote numbers and page references will not line up. Post the file name you standardised on in your first note so late joiners match it.

## Weekly rhythm

- Set a short chapter range rather than a page count when layouts differ.
- Ask each person to add one question that puzzled them and one sentence they would keep.
- Review highlights together, then open Trellis for a second pass with Celeste if you want a neutral summary check.

## Noise control

Share notes inside Trellis instead of mixing five chat threads. Fewer channels means fewer duplicate uploads and clearer history. If you need ground rules for uploads, read the terms. For solo listening options while you catch up, see audiobook-style study and footnotes.

## Simple check-in templates

Rotate who posts first each week so the same person is not always summarising. A three-line post works well: what surprised you, where you disagreed with the author, and one question you want the group to answer next time. If someone falls behind, they can read the thread in Trellis first, then jump to the PDF at the cited page instead of rereading cold.

## Spoilers and pacing

Label posts with the furthest chapter you have finished so peers who read slower can mute thread sections. When you compare notes with Celeste on PDFs, keep prompts scoped to the agreed range so late readers do not see plot or argument reveals early.