When I was in school I was forced to read Go ask Alice by Beatrice Sparks for english class. It was introduced as a real diary and true story, exactly the way it was marketed. When I started reading I noticed the scenarios were unrealistic so a quick google search led me to figuring out it was…
I’m currently reading “between the world and me” be Ta-Nehisi Coates, and it’s personalized experiences very different from my own, and it’s encouraged me to confront some of my own sheltered notions. I recently read “where do we go from here: chaos or community?” By Martin Luther King, and that…
A friend of mine who is a young woman has recently learnt that she has autism. I sometimes find it difficult to understand how she thinks, which leads to misunderstandings between us. So I'd like to read a fiction novel that allows me to gain insight to living with asperger's. I am aware that…
As you might get from the title, I've got some severe imposter syndrome lately, in particular doing an AMA here on r/books [/r/books]. I made the mistake of looking at the 'all time' upvoted list before doing this and saw my heroes like Gaiman, Weir, Sanderson, Atwood, Lawrence and Lois f**king…
I'm only on chapter 9 and I already feel like I personally know all the characters, Kya especially. And don't get me started on the description of the marsh and surrounding area... beautiful. If you have read or are currently reading "Where The Crawdads Sing", what are your thoughts on it?
Back a while ago he and his class were asked to read it for an assignment. He loves books, he practically hoards them, but this book he hated so much that he consigned it to fire. Enduring Love by Ian McEwan. He called it the longest narrative of pointless drivel and thinks it best used in…
EDIT (final thoughts): There are some great explanations in the comments. It seems most people don't like this phrase because it is a cliche. Personally, even though it is a cliche, it gets the job done. And if an author can recreate the same feeling or visualization as this phrase in a more…
A simple request from the bride to be whose favorite thing to do is read: bring a book for my collection, new or used, it is your selection. Psych thrillers, romance, true crime are a few genres I read in spare time. Please abide my wish instead of a gift.
Hi, so Id be lying If I said exactly what Im looking for but Ive read a few of the most common ones, but had little success branching out of that. So I guess Im asking you all more experienced readers for some advice. I know Im looking for some good fantasy though, preferably High fantasy though I…
Hi everyone! I posted on here over a month ago trying to find some good book podcast recommendations and you all did not disappoint! I wanted to share some of my favorites that I’ve been listening to and hear about your favorites too! Marlon and Jake Read Dead People—The booker prize award winning…
This is the first work of fiction from James Baldwin that I've read and I was very impressed with its restraint and emotional power. It tells the story of a young American named David who lives aimlessly in Paris among the clientele of a local gay bar. David develops a general loathing of everyone…
I just finished reading The Princess Bride. I've never seen the movie, but I knew enough about it from pop culture references to know the famous lines like, "Inconceivable," or "Hello. My name is Inigo Montoya. You killed my father. Prepare to die," but I didn't really know anything about the…
When 'American Gods' was first recommended to me, I was told it was a cultural war. The sides waging war being the idols we used to worship vs the idols we actually worship now. Maybe in an effort to save me from spoilers they never mentioned that the gods in question would be lesser known Gods. In…
I was looking through my read shelf on Goodreads and found a pattern with all of my one star rated books. I’ve always had a strong sense of justice and anytime a character does something awful and receives no consequences/ gets exactly what they wanted anyway, it ruins the entire book for me. Is…
I have read Harry Potter countless number of times... I love the cozy feelings that are there in the books such as the descriptions of snow fall, Christmas, The Burrow etc etc... Wow!! Even mentioning all this gave me a cozy feel Any recommendations? P.S - Not just Fantasy, any genre!:-)
While not the best books in the world, the Artemis Fowl series is among my Top 10 favorite reads. I would strongly recommend it if you want to feel like a kid again. It is somewhere in the middle of a kids fairy tale book, and an adult's fiction novel. Written by Eoin Colfer (I don't know how to…
I just read The Stranger, and I found the main character to be a sociopath whose only redeeming quality was honesty, and Meursault even abused that at times, being bluntly honest in ways that gained him nothing but hurt others. I felt as though some of the points being made during the trial were…
I just finished reading this collection of short stories, and I was thinking it would be a good time to move on to another book. But I just keep thinking about rereading them again, or at least just browsing a few select pages, maybe just looking at the chapter titles I dunno. I just wish there…
When you pick up a YA book, then it's going to be YA, right? It's marketed to young adults and usually centered around them in terms of plot. The themes won't be too deep beyond "good vs evil" or "forbidden love" and tropes and so on. That's because it won't hold the attention of the average teen if…
Without needing to go into detail (unless you want to) how quickly can an author alienate you? And I’m not talking about content, I mean in terms of the actual craft of writing. In the last two weeks I’ve been done with two different books within three pages because of the writing ability of the…
I just finished this up and wanted to recommend it to any fans of historical fiction here. The story follows Bagoas, a eunuch gifted as a servant to Alexander the Great not long after his great victory over Darius of Persia. Bagoas is a real historical person who gets only occasional mention in…
I'm wondering if anyone knows a resource that identifies books that feature suicide. Last night I was reading a book and a character unexpectedly killed themself, and the personal repercussions of reading that kept me up for most of the night. Please note, this is NOT saying that books which…
Like the title says, it's an amazing feeling to go back and thoroughly re-read a favorite book of mine, The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay. Especially the second time around I'm now older and seeing for the first time all these little details and foreshadowing throughout the book I've…
I just finished part one of the idiot and I am really impressed. Someone posted in this sub that they thought the brothers karzmazov was the best book of all time. Naturally, I went out and bought the book, but I also bought the idiot (I wanted to read it as a warm up to the author). Dostoevsky has…
I am a Scottish-American author and screenwriter. My debut novel, Shuggie Bain, won the 2020 Booker Prize and was a finalist for the National Book Award, PEN/Hemingway Award, as well as several other literary awards. Shuggie Bain won the Sue Kaufman Prize from the American Academy of Arts and…
What would the first round of books you put in it look like? Would you start with classics or go for crowd pleasers? Would you use circulating themes (i.e. Pride Month in June, beach reads in summer, Christmas books in winter) or would you stock it with whatever you'd just recently read? I'm…
Hello my partner has ptsd from childhood and depression, nothing worked out in her life and she had a lot of family problems so she has a lot of trauma and I'm looking for a book to understand her better, and what should i avoid saying because i know i have to be careful around her she's sensitive…
God I hate Goodreads. The way you log books, rate them, add friends, see friend’s activity, etc. I could go on for days. The interface is just terrible and clunky. Is there a Goodreads alternative that actually gets frequent love and attention? Something closer to the simplicity of Letterboxd? If…
I've had The Stand on my shelf for a handful of years, never really remembering what it was about. But everyone just screamed "classic" at me when I mentioned the name, so it sat in my mental book queue for a while. Go figure I decide to make it my goal for the year 2021 after the bizarre year that…
So I'm not an avid reader like most here, but I used to be when I was younger. Recently I've started trying to get into reading again and it's going wonderfully. On different sites online you can now order something called "Blind date with a book", with most options allowing you to choose a genre…
So Im a big fantasy reader but have been pretty hesitant to start To Name The Wind because of the slow timetable with which he is writing the books. I don't mind starting a series before its finished to support the author but at this point it basically seems he's never going to finish it. However,…
This is one book that I've made an attempt to read two or three times previously but I just couldn't do it. I'd always stop at 5 or 6 pages. Then, the book would just lay forgotten there. But I finally did it this time! And I honestly don't know why I wasn't able to read it earlier. I was sucked…
I've never read one of his books because I generally don't like gore or very scary stuff. I do enjoy thrillers with some scary elements though. What end of the scary spectrum would you place Stephen King's books? From 1-10 how scary and likely to give me nightmares are they?
So, I tried to read 'The Lord Of The Rings' 2 years ago, but couldn't get into it.. Have heard that 'The Hobbit' is a great cozy read..So should I go for it? Or should I give Lord of the rings trilogy one more chance?
> I know this is not a book suggesting sub, but this helps people find some > great books because there are more members in this sub, so please don't remove > this post I'm new to books, I just adopted the reading habit last year, and read few books, and one thing that striking me is to pick that…
I have grown up reading Harry Potter several times.. Will I be enchanted in the same manner by this book?
I finished this book a bit ago, and I think it's a really important read. Haidt and Lukianoff (the authors) discuss the rise of what they call "safetyism" in America, and how it's backfiring on us and creating a culture of intolerance and fragility. They make convincing arguments. I was wondering…
Two of the most famous and successful writers of this century and both have seemingly stopped writing. Rothfuss is supposedly finishing his trilogy but his last book was released over a decade ago (2011). Martin has written 5 books in his 7 part series. His last release was also 2011. What do you…
Like the title says, I love Pride and Prejudice. One of my favorite books. Don’t know how many other guys love that book but I have no shame in saying that I love it. First off, Elizabeth Bennet is an incredibly awesome heroine and I have a hard time finding others who are like her. The characters…
I know many people who read a lot of books growing up and subsequently can now read at a lightning fast pace. However, I'm curious if there are any 'late to the party' readers in here like myself? And if so, what got you into reading for entertainment? I started studying History when I was 20 and…
Hey guys, I have been struggling to find a good book to fill in the time during the summer. And after re-reading some of my favorite books, I was wondering if any of you has a story, which you always go to. What is this book that gives you this amazing insatiable feeling of happiness and love…
I just finished the Secret History by Donna Tartte and LOVED it. (Side Note: I’m actually going to Bennington College which is the college that Hamden College is based on and where Tartte studied) anyways I have read her other books but I wasn’t a huge fan. Does anyone have any suggestions for books…
Finished and loved Crime and Punishment today, but I am extremely unfamiliar with Russian naming conventions which was a source of great confusion for me while reading. Can anybody explain to me what is behind the different variations of names? E.g. Rodion Romanovitch Raskolnikov aka Rodya aka…
I recently finished reading George Orwell's 1984 and it was fantastic, but the ending was incredibly morbid and quite soul crushing. The idea that the individual can never overcome the insurmountable control from the government and pressure to conform left me floored upon ending the book. I'm trying…
I've finished «All Quiet on the Western Front» several days ago. So this the first book since I started reading Remarque. And I'm very delighted of him. This book is forcing to think about what really means to be a soldier and would there is any honour at war? Once I thought about to become a…
I have an ongoing list of books I see suggested here a lot because I want to read them all, and so many have been great! But sadly, I am reading “Circe” by Madeline Miller and I just can’t get into it! I have gotten through over half the book and I just don’t feel connected or captivated, which…
This was one of the first novels I’ve ever actually liked (the other one is Safe as Houses). The characters all feel so real and the writing is so incredibly descriptive. It’s so easy to get lost in it since you can easily construct every last aspect of every setting and person in your head. You…
Sirs, I just finished reading the book. It was a wonderful read. I thoroughly enjoyed Ignatius’s worldview, his wanting to start a revolution, Mrs Reily’s transformation, Santa’s don’t care attitude, Mancuso’s helplessness, Jones’s wanting to cause a sabotage, Darlene’s innocence, Lana’s attitude,…
I don't know what to say, I suspected that they were all in on it, pages before the big reveal. I thought maybe M.bouc would have been in on it and organized being the manager of the train but I didn't see anything coming. suspecting that it was a group murder was only possible due to Poirot…
I don’t know if it’s just me or the books I am reading but I am finding it more common place for protagonists (or at least main characters we are designed to root for) to posses inflated talents. What I mean is, almost every protagonist has an array of gifts all at once. These talents consist of…
Hello ! Has there been any huge hit (like Harry Potter scale) in the book industry the past decade ? I'm not talking about books that got popular afterwards such as the GoT books, I'm talking about books that got insanely popular right from release. This quesion rose from watching "the mystery of…
Back when I was still a kid, getting into a book - and staying there - seemed super easy. Probably the best example of this, not just for me but for a lot of people, was Harry Potter. If I got a new Harry Potter in my hands I just had to finish it that same day, sleeping be damned, and the world…
I assume this is a well known common thing but it only clicked with me recently and I have been a voracious reader! Before then, I've always been one of those "I must focus on each word and nothing else or I will get lost" kind of kid. I could not afford anything else happening in my head other than…
I was talking to a friend today about taking a break from exam stress to read some interesting books, and his reply was "pfftt..what a nerd!", which is the usual response and I don't really think about it usually. But now I started thinking- I don't have much of a social life, nor do I have lasting…
I came across a random post on this sub regarding humorous books and P.G. Wodehouse's Bertie and Jeeves series came up. I don't think I laughed so much at a book in years! (The Code of the Woosters) had to be the funniest book about a cow-creamer out there... probably the only one but the point…
So, right off the bat I need to be honest and mention that I had not read a novel in 15 years until March of this year. Something changed during the lockdown and a spark ignited within me for change so I became a member of this subreddit. I need to thank all the people who contributed and posted…
and I'm livid. I can't even express in words how much I hated that baby's-first-philosophy BS. Why does everyone love this book so much? Can somebody please explain to me what I was supposed to get out of this experience? Am I just too stupid to "get it?" It's so... basic. So surface level.…
pls i am too small brained to absorb a lot of the must read classics but i really wanna get into reading some. any suggestions? EDIT: thanks for the suggestions so far!! to add, some genres i really like are fiction, historical fiction, fantasy, thriller, a good mystery, and anything that gets this…
I watched David Fincher's one! Will I be able to understand both of them? Or should I read all the 3 books.
I am 21 and I have never read Shakespeare before untill the last 3-4 days. I had spent last days just reading and studying about Shakespeare's characters and stories. I had 2 of his work in my shelf bought at a sale, I started off with the thinnest one. It was As you like it, It was a quick 2-3…
When I was halfway through the book, I couldn't resist the urge to spoil it for myself on the internet. The book's just so compelling. Its honestly one of the best - maybe even the best - books I've ever read. I feel so ignorant about not knowing how severe Afghanistan's situation is. And the two…
(possible spoilers) I recently finished reading (for the first time) all the Harry Potter books, and I really hated the very end. It seemed so rushed and it didn't go into detail on how the deaths of major characters impacted their lives afterwards. To me, the ending seemed like 'oh we won, now…
I have 8 Audible book credits to use before canceling my account, which I would like to do before my next credit hits on 7/1. So, I need to pick 8 books ASAP. I’ve found some great books are ruined by a bad narrator, and some mediocre ones shine with the right talent. What are the best books you…
I wanted to bring attention to the fact that Octavia Butler's birthday was earlier this week. She was a literary and sci fi visionary and trailblazer. She was the first (and I think only) science fiction author to recurve the MacArthur Genius grant. Her work and representation in the genre helped to…
I started to read Murder on the Orient Express yesterday afternoon and just felt compelled to read through well into the night. This morning, I was surprised. Not only had it been a long time since a book kept me up, my latest reads had not surprised me or made me laugh like Christie's great story.…
This is from the first chapter and my second attempt at the book. The last time I tried reading, I didn’t understand this paragraph and it put me off reading the rest of the book for some reason. Paragraph is below: “The colonel was in Communications, and he was kept busy day and night transmitting…
I know it is an unpopular opinion but I just finished the first two Lord of the Rings books and it has been one of those rare instances where I enjoyed the movies way more than the source books. With the novels I just never felt the true desperation and overwhelming odds facing the characters. The…
I recently started reading again after many many years. I've currently read the Count of Monte Cristo and Frankenstein in English (both from project Gutenberg) and then I'm currently reading Pride and Prejudice in Finnish. I think in all of these books, there has been some names of places or persons…
i want a book that really makes u think about life/humanity that has sci-fi themes because that stuff is cool. im also looking for a book that will leave me feeling very empty when i finish it and be stuck on my mind long after i finish
I come here almost every day -- and I sometimes wonder if lots of us take the suggestions we all offer one another, and how they work out for the readers -- so, tell us... what super books, what great reading experiences did you have because someone on this sub suggested it? What was the book or…
Completed just yesterday, took me 15 days but at the end I can say it proudly that it deserve all the time and attention; it's such a masterpiece. English being my second language, I must admit that it was a hard read for me, nevertheless I enjoyed it. The way in which the author paints the…
For example, I'm reading through Kim Stanley Robinson's Mars trilogy and I am in awe of how much scientific knowledge he has. The physics, chemistry, and biology knowledge to convincingly tell the story of the terraforming of Mars and make it seem so believable without any inexplicable technobabble…
Ok, I want a book that’s fun to read. I have just come to a realization that I’ve spent most of my life reading books that have received critical acclaim, books that are “must reads” and books that I wanted to be able to say I read. I have since realized that I just want to enjoy reading, and I’m…
It started during lockdown. Whether I was cleaning, exercising, or curled up in the fetal position under my bed, I could be listening to a wonderful story, narrated by an amazing voice actor. Since then my bedside book stack has grown, so I finally picked up The Blade Itself and, while I’m really…
Just finished the series after reading the book, everything the show left out it made up for with tasteful additions and an amazing performance by David Tennant and Michael Sheen. I'm usually skeptical of movie adaptations, but I feel like I could easily pass this off to someone who hasn't read the…
I am looking for a book about Irish Mythology that is as accessible as "Norse Mythology" by Neil Gaiman. Maybe something that breaks down the four cycles into detail. Any suggestions are welcome.
I received Piranesi for my birthday earlier this year and knew nothing about it. This book blew me away. I now see it recommended on this sub and it always gets lots of love. So my question is, for those of you who loved Piranesi, what else has been on your top three list this year?
Primarily looking for mystery fiction. She finds "cozies" of any stripe insipid. On the other end, can't be too dark/brutal/sexual. No vampires, paranormal, sci-fi, or straight-up romance. Nothing historical before 1830's. She really liked News of the World, which led to Elmer Kelton, which she also…
Something about their history, their culture, practices, etc!
I finished reading "I'm Thinking of Ending Things" which overall I thought was an interesting book, until I got to the end. I had no fucking clue what the ending was trying to tell me had happened and what it meant for the previous parts of the story that happened. I had to go to Google to figure…
I loved this satirical allegory and how Orwell brilliantly demonstrated the dynamics of oppression, tyranny, propaganda through symbolism. I feel like its lowkey just about failed revolutions everywhere. I was, in particular, wondering what symbolisms I might have missed or maybe weren't the most…
What is the funniest book you have read? Please provide a line of plot summary with no spoilers. Thanks!
Oscar Martinez is an award winning journalist from El Salvador and cofounder of elfaro.net, an online newspaper in El Salvador. One of the most intrepid journalists I've ever encountered in nonfiction, he beautifully captures both the horrific conditions these migrants face while simultaneously…
Hi All! I'm looking for books about Arabian mythology. I have already read "One thousand and one nights", so if you have any recommandations, I will be happy to take a look :) I am also interested in other kinds of mythologies - Chinese, Japanese or Nordic.
The Kalevala can be attributed, at least partially, to a ton of the archetypes we see in fantasy today. In large part, that’s due to the fact it inspired Tolkien and quite a few elements, and even some characters, of the Lord of the Rings come right out of the Kalevala. Despite that, it seems like…
This book is my absolute favorite book in the world. It was written by Ellen Raskin, a pronounced children's book illustrator. She did no drafts of the book and no written infrastructure, yet she produced a very interconnected and exquisite story. The book won the 1979 Newbery Medal. The book…
Bookshop.org sources your purchases from your local bookstores, it's a great service that helps support local businesses that are otherwise struggling with online competition and e-books. For today and tomorrow they're offering free shipping to compete with Amazon Prime Day. There's a book you can…
I'm going through a very tough breakup after a toxic relationship. Enough tears have been shed, now I want to find that spark back and enjoy life again. I prefer books without romance but if it's a small subplot it's ok. Please help me out!
I've been on here reading many suggestions from others and now I would love some suggestions from ya'll. I'm going on vacation in a week and I want to get lost in books that I will not be able to put down; any genre, but something well- written (not cheap quick writing) fast-paced and possibly mind…
My life changed overnight - twice. I found my person and I blew it. Once in a lifetime chances are real. Would appreciate suggestions on what books were meaningful to you during such a loss. This is so fucking hard, I don’t see an end to it
You know how it is when things get boring but then you pick up an interesting book and suddenly you're swept into this whole new world with all these people with real-life problems and you just get so caught up it feels like everything in your real world doesn't matter? I love reading because of…
I love anything that shows what an industry or group of powerful people is like behind the scenes. Can be fiction or non fiction!
A semi autobiographical account, we follow Henry, a man in his mid 30s who needs a job and joins the Postal Office only to absolutely hate it. Yet despite this, he is only a handful of 200 employees that last 11 years. We follow his momentous routine of filing letters, being micro managed and taking…
So Project Gutenberg is a free site that provides you with free ebooks, novels without any such costing! Doesn't require any fee or registration either! You can either download or read online. Have any of you considered reading from their site?
I remember reading these kinds of "Choose Your Own Adventure" children's books when I was young: you know, "if you pick up the shining amulet, turn to pg. 36; if you leave it where it is, turn to pg. 40" etc. They were great fun, although I think the novelty somewhat wore off after I'd tried a…
I've only read Grapes of Wrath before this, and it was great, but EoE was better. I don't know what is it that is so enticing, perhaps his writing style, or the cast of characters. Cathy is particularly an interesting character, and it's still a mystery why she is the way she is (and I believe…
I always imagine every part of the book vividly except the songs. The scenery, the character intonations, everything is quite easy to picture and hear. But when there’s a whole song written in, I lose immersion. I don’t understand how to think of the tone or theme of the music, let alone the vocals.…
I know in my state, and I'm sure it's the same in many others, you only have to be a resident of said state to get library cards from more than one city. This is obviously helpful as many online catalogues are different and some will have what others do not. Also, if something you want is already…
Ive read this book a million times, I love the story and the characters - any suggestions to something similar to this book?
If you're someone like me, who has a tough time reading classics, try this book! It's a short little book with strong disillusioning material that's both enticing and scary at times. Imagine this, the idea of dystopia often stems from dissent; But Huxley in this book, recreated the idea in a world…
My parents never talked about their experiences of the war. As I read through this book, Ung's memoir helped me fill in the gaps that are difficult for my parents to speak of. I have several different emotions while flipping through the pages. I've learnt about had happened to the people of Cambodia…
I was a 12 year old immigrant so when I read the book, so I didn't know about its historical context. I simply picked up Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn because I heard it was a classic, and I thought the boy on the cover was cute. It's funny how the only thing I remember about…
Listen, why did no one tell me that Melville is fabulous? I’ve been on a campaign to read classics that I can’t believe I didn’t read before graduating with a degree in English. I started with Jane Eyre (which I ADORED and genuinely did not care about any of the parts about Rochester), and now am…
When people talk about how they blazed through books in middle school, like reading all of Percy Jackson in a week, I’m a bit jealous. I avoided reading at all costs until my 11th grade English class. When I was a kid I didn’t particularly like the books that my older sister and dad liked, and when…
Its clear why her books have withstood the test of time. She knew how to write about real human emotions that everybody feels or can feel, no matter their status. Her writing resonates with her readers centuries later because she knew how it felt to be embarrassed by over-the-top family members, but…
Hello everyone, I'm searching for a great sci-fi that will be easily readable and not too complicated to understand. I've tried "Neuromancer" from William Gibson but it was really difficult to understand what was happening with all these strange names of the future. I'm searching either like a…
I'm looking for answers to questions like, What happened to Roman wealth after the empire fell? What happened to all that Aztec gold? What corrupting influences did big wealth have centuries ago?
Hi, would love to read a novel that’s set in modern day Poland that I can really get an understanding of Polish culture and mentality. Would respect appreciate it if anyone has any recommendations.
I'm a pretty big used book buyer. That being said, buying a used book without a photo of the actual book is pretty risky these days. I tend to buy Like New or Very Good ones instead of the Good or Acceptable ones, as the latter tend to be pretty trashed. (Readable but not aesthetically pleasing).…
This book really covered a lot of ground for me: its sense of realism, adventure, and fable kept me captivated the whole time. It was fascinating to watch Buck's evolution, aligning himself once again with his primal roots. But so many moments along the way stood out. Situations such as Buck…
Seeking recommendations on books pertaining to Japanese history immediately following the conclusion of the Second World War. Such as re-construction, role in the Cold War, political climate, etc.
When I was a kid I was an avid reader, primarily because my dad was. When he died I couldn’t sit with a book long enough to fully dive in. Why, I don’t know. Recently I picked up the Harry Potter books, it was what I read with him as a kid. I began to realise how wonderful books are, getting lost…
This book has a slow-going unsettling weirdness to it all throughout, and suddenly at the end everything collapses theatrically. A very heavy book, but well worth the read. The poetry is beautiful and Hodgson's writing style is distinguishable. Just wanted to throw it out there! Take it or leave…
I had been thinking about reading The Martian ever since I watched the movie and finally I read it. And I have to say, this is the most fun I've had reading a book 'cause I'm into astronomy, NASA and all things space related. Granted some of the scenarios in the book seem far-fetched like the…
A little over a month ago, I was with some friends and we visited a book store on Main Street that had just opened. I didn't necessarily wanna go there, but I went in with them regardless. I didn't see anything too interesting, which had been the case since high school, which is when I felt my…
I loved Sherlock and I’m interested in some moody, mystery, Victorian themed lit, I don’t mind if it’s a little more risqué than Doyle’s writing. It’s raining here and I think this would fit perfectly. Merci!
I'm so excited to FINALLY be starting this one!! Anyone who knows me knows that I'm obsessed with space and NASA and will stay up until 3am to watch a rocket launch or ISS space walk. And I desperately miss my tv husband, Gordo Stevens, so this will be a welcome distraction SYNOPSIS: Six days ago,…
Something that is interesting and fast paced with a gripping story line and massive plot twist
Hey guys, I just wanted to chime in having just started Eye of the World and I gotta say, contrary to what everyone else said about the first story being slow or whatever... I'm really loving it. I have tried to read both J.R.R. Tolkien in the past as well as GoT and I really, really am enjoying…
For me I would put forth, among others, Marilynne Robinson's Gilead. I'm interested in religious history and theology from a historical perspective while this novel is inextricable from a deep and vibrant sense of genuine faith and a personal connection to Christianity. It's also one of the…
We were assigned “Farenheiht 451” by Ray Bradbury in my 10th grade English class. I remember not enjoying it all. (I also did not enjoy reading “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding that year either) I’m 30 now. I decided to reread it to see if I still did not enjoy it, or if it was a case of me…
I’m a really anxious, lazy person who’d like to be more confident, less reliant on social media and more productive. I want to live a more meaningful life now that I’m in my 20s. I want to drink less, etc. Do you have any literature recommendations that could influence me positively ? Thanks!
What are some of the most disturbing horror stories out there. I'm looking for books that are nightmare inducing, but aren't Stephen King books. Thanks to anyone who has suggestions.
I co-host a weekly book podcast that we've been doing since 2017 and I'm looking for a very specific kind of book. Normally we read classics, bestsellers, etc but for our Christmas episode we buy each other a special book. We try to find a book to punish the other guys with. Christmastime is special…
I have just finished reading Sam Kean's The Disappearing Spoon and Other True Tales of Madness, Love, and the History of the World from the Periodic Table of the Elements (a mouthful of a title) and I would like to share with you how much I enjoyed the book. I bought this book on a whim at a Barnes…
Wow. Just wow. This book was absolutely amazing. The humor was genuine, the plot was compelling and the characters were relatable. It definitely was one of the most fun I have had reading in a long time. The various conflicts that arise in the story are all so enthralling. The ending surprised me…
I belong to an extremely small book club (literally just two of us) and we are looking for a book that is out of what we usually gravitate towards, which is fantasy. We've tried to vary the books we read somewhat. So far we've read: Way of Kings, Sanderson (5/5) American Gods, Gaiman (2/5) Sword…
Recently I started reading more and while I personally don't find the reading activity so enjoyable the social part is wonderful. I love talking about books & stories. Like with great book talkers one can get lost in the book again. Be it talking about the plot, about the characters, sometimes it's…
Went to the library with the kids yesterday. Had my mom with us, so for once I actually got to browse the bookshop inside. Ended up with 6 books. 4 are crafting and “how to” manuals. Other two are Anna Karenina and The Hound of the Baskervilles. The cost for all 6? $5.50 Tell me about the best deal…
I’m new to the sci fi genre and am looking for some suspenseful sci fi books set in space that have thriller or horror elements. Preferably without any romantic subplots.
I've been on a kick of reading "hard" books this year (Moby Dick, Don Quixote), and decided to tackle Ulysses. I'd heard it's one of the toughest books to read, so I figured it would be an interesting challenge. I found a guide online to help me through it, and it's actually been my favorite book…
I make movies, podcasts, music, books and whatever they'll let me. I wrote and directed movies starring Jennifer Beals, Donald Sutherland, Christian Slater and "Stone Cold" Steve Austin. I created The Public Radio Alliance [http://www.publicradioalliance.com/] which features the podcasts:…
As part of Cindy Pham's (booktuber) Asian Readathon I picked up 'OEWBG' and I was blown away. The book is framed as a letter addressed to the author's mother who is illiterate.He doesn't outright refer to the narrator of the book by his name but by a childhood nickname : Little Dog. It weaves in…
Hello everyone - ah, my first post on r/books [/r/books] and it's a rant! So I just read 'The Paper Magician'. It was a good idea, not amazingly well written, but honestly the gripe is with the 19 year old, fresh out of school, girl, "falling in love" with her 30+ year old mentor, the end of the…
I am exactly 50% through this book and I am really fighting to keep up the motivation to read it. The prose is beautiful (if perhaps a little description heavy) and the premise of the story is so exciting, but seems to be going nowhere. The main character is DULL and has very little valid…
Thankfully, there was nothing of substantial monetary value in the bag. But the books that were in it were incredibly important to me. But my fiancée’s copy of Oathbringer, a book which is well loved and one that I was working my way through, was in that bag. Nearly worthless to someone putting in…
As a longtime reader, only recently while reading “The Razor’s Edge” by Somerset Maugham have I truly seen who I am reflected in the pages. This was such a surprising and welcome thing to stumble across. One of the character’s thoughts, feelings, place in life and even his experiences in the events…
A passing understanding, not looking to go deep into nature right now. I moved to the PNW a little over a year ago, and it's gorgeous, filled with forests and so much beauty. I would like to know the names of the tree species and flowers as I take my mini-hikes. I love rocks too. I don't have time…
I finished this book yesterday and am still so angry about it that I just had to write a ranting book review for catharsis. This book had such a great premise. What a good idea for a story! Which is why I'm so angry that the author did such a poor job. Everything from the writing to the plot to the…
If you are looking for the announcement thread for the previous month, it may be found here [https://old.reddit.com/r/books/comments/nf76bm/the_rbooks_book_club_selection_for_june_is/]. During the month of July, we will be reading Anxious People by Fredrik Backman. Each week there will be a…
A historical novel written by Yaa Gyasi, it was simultaneously beautiful and sad novel. With the turn of each pages, I found myself transported back in time and watched how the lives of each character unfolded- as if they were all living, breathing characters while I was the one who was ageless, and…
Hello community, I am looking for books that cover the historical context behind what is happening in Palestine as well as what happened more recently. Thanks in advance!
There are some books with a looooot of chapters but each chapter's just around 1-9 pages long. Then there are some books with fewer chapters but they can go on to be 30+ pages long. There must be some psychological explanation for this but for me I find that the ones with a lot of chapters make…
I truly don't know where to start. Paul Kalanithi, do I speak of you as a neurosurgeon, a neuroscientist, a husband, a father, or a cancer patient? I think that's the beauty of who Kalanithi was, no matter how hard you tried, one title wouldn't be enough to capture his essence. I picked up this…
First, I’ll say that I loved The Martian, both the book and the adapted movie. This book has a similar feel in a lot of ways, which I liked. I felt the emotional roller coaster more than I was expecting, especially towards the end. I went into this story completely blind to the premise and am so…
Hi all. I recently started getting into reading but I struggle to keep my focus and it takes me a while to finish a book. I don't feel as interested in a book as I think I should. Bc of this I was thinking of reading what people would consider some of the best literature such as don quixote (or so…
Just a quick note to say that since joining this subreddit the quality of my reading list has greatly improved, and because of that so has my pleasure in reading. I've gotten some wonderful suggestions from my own request and as well as looking at other's requests. This is a good group. For all of…
I'm a lifelong Pride & Prejudice fan, but I only recently found out that "enemies to lovers" is a really common trope in romance novels. Obviously I was delighted, because I thought that I was sure to discover a wonderland of never-ending entertainment. But after googling lists of “best enemies to…
I'm Lawrence Wright, staff writer for The New Yorker, playwright, screenwriter, and a Pulitzer Prize–winning author who has released eleven books of non-fiction, including The Looming Tower [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/194238/the-looming-tower-movie-tie-in-by-lawrence-wright/], Going…
Hello book community! I want to buy more Asian titles this year. Well, asian or non-asian authors are pretty cool. I just like to read more and collect from that genre/type. Some book recommendations from Asian authors you can read: 1. Pachinko - Min Jin Lee 2. Miracle Creek - Angie Kim 3.…
I’ve bought UK versions of American books before, and usually the only thing different is the punctuation. This one though, the actual content of the book is different. It’s Good Girl, Bad Blood which is the sequel to A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder. I first noticed “mum” instead of “mom”, but then…
Hi all, Though usually an avid reader, I’ve been in a funk for a few months and the last few books I’ve tried to pick up just haven’t grabbed me. I’m really craving a non-formulaic thriller, hopefully one with a mystery that will hook me. But I’m hoping for something outside of “the next Gone…
So, I've ready basically everything by D.A. And T. P. But most recently I finished a long marathon of Stephen King and Chuck Palahniuk (very bleak), and I need something fun and light to pull out of a bit of a personal downward spiral. I love all of these books are irreverent, and I want something…
I finished this today and I feel...really disappointed. I knew this was a popular/hyped read and avoided it as a result for quite some time. I decided to read two of his non-fiction books and was sort of thrown off by them — maybe because I felt as though the tips/things mentioned I already knew. I…
Themes like childhood imagination, pure innocence, memories, getting excited looking at everything once we had and all
I don't cry over books, but my god this book made me cry a river. Everything was just PERFECT! From the clever vengeance of the Count, the amazing narration and analogies, the VAST but nail biting storyline, the moral dilemmas and beautiful themes including but not limited to providence, everything…
I finished The Color Purple yesterday. What is there to say?! Jeez. An absolutely amazing book. The story of a southern, downtrodden woman fighting against the tyranny of men and racism is incredibly compelling. The characterisation is masterful and it’s written exquisitely by Alice Walker. Moved me…
I have not yet found a joy to match sharing a book I love with my kids, and having them love it too.
My girls are 4 and 6. We have read to them almost every single night since they were born. Literally, when we were home from the hospital, we would lay in bed together in the evenings: baby and mama cuddled up together, and me reading to them. We had no illusions that the babies were getting…
My dad ((who turns 60 in August)) loves to read and he constantly has his kobo out and takes it places with him often. I’ve recently found out though that he just rereads the same few books and series over and over again because he has trouble searching online to find new books he has interest in.…
I had not watched the movies nor read the books before. And since I got into reading last year, I thought it would be great to read the LOTR during my summer holidays. It took me about a month to read all three of them, excluding the appendices, and I really enjoyed it. I enjoyed every part of it,…
PD James, who died six years ago, had a holiday home [https://www.visitsuffolk.com/blog/literature-themed-holiday-in-suffolk.aspx] in Southwold on the east coast of the UK. (Apparently she also sheltered Salman Rushdie here during the fatwa.) We didn't rent this place knowing it had been hers, but I…
Maybe it’s because I’m a librarian, but I feel like every second book at the moment has a title following this format and it immediately turns me off. It’s just so overdone! I wanted to see if anyone else has noticed this trend and it turns out I’m not the only one: …it’s that familiar-sounding…
I would not have been born without literature. Is "book baby" a thing? Because it should be. Back in the 90s, my dad (a divorcée) and my mum (who never intended to get married) was introduced to each other via a string of connection because people love to meddle. On their 2nd meeting, they decided…
Tldr; Brave could've been better and I'm trying to fill that gap. I love the movie Brave. However I recently found out that the movie was originally based on the original director's, Brenda Chapman, relationship with her own daughter and until she was fired for "creative differences." The movie was…
Hi all! Happy to be back for another AMA! My newest book, THE HIDDEN PALACE, continues the story of Chava the golem and Ahmad the jinni, two mythological immigrants trying to make their way in 1900s New York. You can order it through any of the links here [https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the…
I'm not sure what genre it was called (suspense?), but I would love to find out more books that have that same kinda feeling when u are reading it 😄 Besides, are they any good intros to detective mystery genre? Or basically any best entry to mystery genre 😂 as I do not have much exposure to any…
Last week I suddenly remembered I had a gift card for books. I never had it with me when I needed it, so it went unused for 'bout 2 years. I put it in my backpack, so I would have it with me when I needed it. A few days later I had to wait for someone at the train station and went to peruse the…
The Book of Eels: Our Enduring Fascination with the Most Mysterious Creature in the Natural World by Patrik Svensson was such a nice read. I've never been interested in eels until I recently learned that science still has a lot of questions about them. This book taught me a lot about the enduring…
I just finished Mishima's The Sound of Waves, and it is hands down the best book i've ever had the pleasure of reading. The entire book felt as tranquil as relaxing in a meadow or garden; yet, I couldn't help but feel a sense of urgency and worry as I flipped through the pages. Because what the…
Hey all, I've never been much of a "sit down and read a book" type of person, but lately have started reading a few Biographies along with some educational books. One issue I've had while reading is that I am unable to concentrate longer than 30-45 minutes. I am someone who is used to either…
I really enjoy when a protagonist actually treat their friends like friends, and not a support cast! Real friendship is a mutual give and take, you take turns listening to each other's problems, giving advice, and offering support. But it feels like too often in books the main character's…
Who you got? Below is an in-no-way complete list of eligible books I think will get consideration: The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett Homeland Elegies by Ayad Akhtar Deacon King Kong by James McBride Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi Interior Chinatown by Charles…
I loved Name of the Wind. I've read it twice (which I don't normally do), and I extolled its virtues to anyone who would listen. It perfectly resonated with me. I loved the magic and the mysteries, the theories and the fun. I couldn't set the book down! I felt the same way at the beginning of Wise…
It’s baffling to me how history seems to have forgotten this epic fantasy chapter book series by Tony Abbott. There were 44 of them! Maybe I’m crazy, but I have to think there’s more people out there who remember this series… right? Just hear my melodramatic self out. So, these books were released…
I'm in the middle of The Autumn of the Patriarch and it's written so beautifully, but it's also one of the most gruesome things I've ever read and it's not mixing well with the wave of depression I'm experiencing. Can anyone point me towards something that's written with a similar semi-surrealist…
I was thinking about rereading Animal Farm last night, and while it is a good book in its own right, I remember a lot of the pleasure of reading it was the slow realization of just where the story was headed (I won't explain further here as I want people who read it for the first time to enjoy the…
Thank you for acknowledging that some of the "classics" or other works we read during the year can be quite boring and dry reads. Instead of trying to convince a bored group of high school seniors that Dubliners or anything by Faulkner was the epitome of riveting storytelling, you told us outright…
I’m curious to find out who here has read The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman by Laurence Sterne. I finished it recently and it is one of the most challenging novels I’ve ever read. When I only read for a bit or tried to rush myself, nothing would register because of the manic…
Is 'Gone Girl' worth reading if I have already watched the movie?
So I’m a big reader but never given SK a chance, until last month when I read Later followed by Revival and absolutely blew me away on both accounts. Can you suggest me a book that has a coming of age but mystery twist to it, happy to jump into more King stories but his back catalogue intimidates…
I discovered this book back in college, but found it too dense at that time to really get into it. I came across it again about 3 years ago, and haven't been able to let go of it since. What works so well about it, for me, is William Gibson's stubborn refusal to describe any of the innumerable…
Hello, I'm looking for good non-fiction books that, yes, outline the (upsetting perhaps) facts about climate change, but instead of presenting it pessimistically, provides solutions that people are working on, or what *can* be done? For example, someone told me "The Uninhabitable Earth" by David…
It's easy to say "the way they write", but what about their writing specifically makes them stand out over the never-ending sea of other writers? For me, it seems to be the way they organize their thoughts/story telling process. Everything that comes after each thing seems to be natural and…
My dad got me readings Guards! Guards! When I was a teen and I've been hooked ever since. When I first started my Disc World journey I enjoyed the adventure and mystery in the books and also got a good couple of chuckles too. When I re read them in my 20s I fell in live all over again, it was like…
By shocking, I mean disturbing or almost unbelievable content that makes you think. An example of the last book I read was “The Hot Zone” by Richard Preston. Looking for autobiographies, true crime, or just any book that really makes you think. Thank you!
First off, yes this is in response to the Brandon Sanderson thread. And no, I’ve never read Sanderson, this post is more an observation of this subreddits general attitude and current state. Why do we have to have so many “overrated” posts? We all have books/authors we like and dislike, why do we…
I’m currently re-reading the series, I’m about halfway through “The Amber Spyglass”, and I just have to say that my middle school self, when I read it about 6 years ago did not fully appreciate Pullman’s work. The world(s) he built with his artful language is baffling - it’s beautifully complex and…
Im only on chapter 4 and I feel what could only be described as this haunting and beautiful atmosphere. It looms over me just as Rebecca's shadow will loom over the protagonist (I watched the Hitchcock film so I know what happens). The first chapter does a great job of engendering this haunting…
If I try and read at a faster pace, I just hear myself, in my head, reading more quickly, and it feels... wrong. Especially when characters are talking. So I tend to read as I would if narrating out loud (maybe a bit faster). Which made me wonder, is it possible to read without sounding it out in…
Pretty much what the title says. I'm just in awe of it. This will contain plot spoilers. I've always been drawn to books that draw such rich characters and Steinbeck does this so well. Even the minor characters are described so well and succinctly. Samuel Hamilton might be one of the best…
I have never been an avid reader. I presume that I may have undiagnosed ADHD based on my inability to focus on anything for an extended period of time. I use SparkNotes through high school and college. The last novel I completed before this year was over 5 years ago and no more than 300 pages. Then…
Hey all, so here a personal note: I am 25 years old and work in tech industry. I choose this industry because it pays well and I had/have no idea what I wanted to do in life. Lately the books I've been reading have mostly been depressing for me. Example, I read Sadie where the character are in…
Is Narnia series worth reading for an adult? Or will I find it too kiddish or outdated? P.S - I am 24 btw.
Lets me just start by saying that I love the Harry Potter Series. But upon thinking back on it, in pretty sure the reason I like It now is because I liked it when I was younger, and when I was younger, it was a genuinely new and interesting concept that was executed mostly pretty well. But now,…
Now, I realize that this may be an unpopular opinion, as Sanderson seems to be one of the most popular fantasy authors out there. That’s actually the reason I picked up his books to begin with. I’m not an avid reader of fantasy by any means. I’m a big fan of Tolkien, GRRM, Robin Hobb, Neil Gaiman,…
Hello! I really like LMM’s books for young adults, and recently read and LOVED one of her two adult books, {{The Blue Castle}}. Now I’m on the hunt for similar reads. If anyone has any recs, I’d be very grateful! Non-contemporary settings preferred; doesn’t have to be set in Canada; I’d love for it…
I have seen quite a few posts here where people discuss how well they can visualize what they are reading. Some scientists found that a very small percentage of people could not visualize at all. They also found a slightly larger (but still small) group of people excelled at visualizing.…
I used to read loads when I was little, but now I barely read anything. I much prefer to watch TV and I was wondering if anyone else has this problem. I feel like reading is something you have to do, whereas watching TV is something that's being done to you. I feel like depression is sapping…
I've picked up 1491, but I'm looking for some other titles about Indigenous peoples. Bonus points for books about Indigenous Canadians.
Like a lot of folks on this subreddit (presumably), I use Goodreads to help me keep track of books I have read and want to read. It's a wonderful site, and the ability to filter for your specific edition/cover of a piece of literature is great. However, the review section is not as appreciated,…
Can you guys recommend me a book that’s extremely suspenseful and that will also keep me on my toes. I don’t really care if it’s a thriller or not, just need a book that I won’t be able to put down.
Since I joined this subreddit I've had at least three books from my to-read list partially spoiled. I get it, the ending was sad, you need to discuss it with fellow book lovers, but please consider that you're spoiling it for anyone who sees your title. Now I know there is more to a good book than…
Just finished The Ghost Map [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ghost_Map#/media/File:The_Ghost_Map_cover.jpg] about London's worst pandemic (pre Covid) in the Cholera outbreak in Victorian London. The book was published in 2006, so the author had no idea about Covid at the time. I found it…
I posted awhile back about starting Ulysses, and it's taken me a few months but I'm finally at about the halfway point. I know it's been said a million times, but the book really is damn hard to read lol I knew it would be difficult but even with that expectation, it still is a struggle. That said,…
So...I finally started 'reading' (audible) Odd Thomas (I love the movie). Let me just say I love how he writes. This is not what I expected. I don't know what I expected. I'm not much of a horror fan typically..so I guess I thought it would be more like Stephen King (not much a fan)? IDK. I love…
I've just started reading shadow and bones and realized after reading similar books before that almost everyone of the protagonist are equally annoying. They are all like lower-class people that got a new power and they all react the same. It's always "I don't belong here", "everyone hates me" or "I…
I really struggle finding books solely focusing on male friendships, so any recommendations will be helpful. Thank you! (Apart from A Little Life and the The Kite Runner).
Basically the title. I'm reading the brazilian portuguese translation (direct translation from the Russian, probably the most highly regarded here in Brazil with thousands of footnotes, etcetera) and the whole thing seems to be a good and funny soap opera with all the aristocratic families dramas…
Spoiler Warning Tbh considering the general mood of the book I never saw it coming, Charlie is hurt on so many deep levels but I never thought he was sexually abused as a kid by his "favorite person in the whole world" My heart just dropped when I found out, you know, that sick feeling you get…
As all female covens go, the Bene Gesserit are an extremely underappreciated and undervalued group of witches. They're enormously powerful in the world of Dune, and maybe the most powerful in the whole fiction. They don't often come up in some of the popular subs on this site. I just wanted to point…
If I ever try to help a friend, I want to make sure that I know how to help him/her instead of just saying what I think would help. There is obviously a lot of education that a therapist would have, so I don't think I can try to replace that by reading some books. I'm not looking for a self-help…
Recently, I put up a new bookshelf in my office space and I was telling my coworker that I didn't have enough books to put up on the bookshelf and he casually told me to just buy fake books and fill the space or buy books by the bunch sorted by color on Etsy. He also admitted that that's exactly…
I mean, how likely is it that the world would actually split in 3? It’s probably just propaganda being told to the populace that Oceania is this grand socialist land when in reality “oceania” is more likely to just be a hermit state, akin to North Korea, with made up enemies. The refugees winston…
Since reading an interview by the creator of the Vampire Diaries, Julie Plec, where she explicitly says she no longer wants to read or wrote the typical man feeling unsatisfied in his life narrative I had a revelation that I could avoid those stories too. But it’s hard because they are often…
I started it on a whim and thought it'd be boring. I chugged thru the first couple chapters but now that I'm past chapter ten and the characters are getting more fleshed out I'm hooked. I think it started with all the smack talk the Hursts and Bingleys were saying about Elizabeth while she was out…
i'm looking for a book where the main character is slowly becoming self-aware of their environment. something like the truman show or wandavision in the sense that everyone else is acting weird and definitely hiding something. maybe even something like the lottery where what they're doing seems…
I feel like most of us might have that one memory we hold onto in a bookstore. Whether it was waiting outside before opening for a book you were excited for release, finding a cool new bookstore unlike any other you’ve been to, or just a fond memory you might’ve had while browsing through a…
To many this probably dosnt seem like a big deal, but for me it’s huge. I am a high school student growing up in a generation with a rapidly declining attention span and a ever growing library of stimulating games, shows, and movies. I’ve always loved the idea of reading, the benefits of reading…
I think the most frustrating thing for most readers on this sub is that when they read a book that so many people love and realize they are part of the group that doesn't like the book. They can't share the feeling without having fans hang the noose around them. We muat be able to let readers share…
I'm currently reading Gulliver's Travels, and I find that, especially with older books like this, I sometimes fail to comprehend entire passages, and it's really frustrating. I feel like I'm missing things, especially considering I'm reading satire, which I'm sure has a lot of nuanced jokes and…
This is absolutely the best crime fiction, I have read in a while. The last one that came close to it is James Ellroy. Ahh forgive me comparison is poor form. If you haven't read it, it is about a psycho killer being hunted by the b.s.u guys. But the villain has been given a great back story and you…
I’ve seen a lot of mixed reviews on this book. For those that didn’t enjoy it, why didn’t you and what books would you recommend instead?
I have been trying to tell anyone who will listen how great this book has been. I read a lot, and I think it is at least equal to all my favorite books. It is not just great, reading it was a beautiful experience. The themes are simple, but the imagery, tangible and emotional, are the pinnacle of…
I’m 17 and I’ve loved reading my whole life. I used to love YA series like the Hunger Games, Maze Runner, Cinder, Divergent, etc but in the last couple years I kind of grown out of them. No hate towards YA, it can be enjoyed by any age or reading level. I just feel that I’ve read so many of them…
So, I’ve recently finished the The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up and loved it! Of course, like most people who’ve read it, I was quite surprised by some of her methods (like thanking the possessions for their work/their part in ones life) However, I came to appreciate it (the book). Sure, it’s…
I’m Edward Slingerland [https://www.edwardslingerland.com/], Distinguished University Scholar and Professor of Philosophy at the University of British Columbia, and I have spent the last several years researching why humans like to get high on chemical intoxicants, especially alcohol. My new book,…
In the beginning of books, actively imagine what you are reading. The reason books become easier to read and more immersive the further you read is that you need less and less effort to convert the text into imagination. Remember this! Don't be discouraged when you start a new book and it's not as…
They loved "The thief of always", but I'm at a loss with other ideas for horror books. I've got a couple of short story collections but I'd also like a novel. Any ideas?
I used to look down on audiobooks, I saw them as an inferior way to consume books. I saw them as being more akin to podcasts than books. However, I had an epiphany. I realized just what people saw in audiobooks. I thought about listening to my parents read stories or a master reading poetry aloud.…
I, Chuck Palahniuk and my brilliant cohort, Chelsea Cain, have rented a derelict movie palace for the summer. Just a haunted dream factory where twenty writers will meet to tell stories. Sound familiar? Like the Villa Diodati, where in 1816 Mary Shelley created her monster and John Polidori his…
basically, i just started a job that entails lots and lots of small talk to people. i love the job, but can be somewhat inept especially in terms of smalltalk. is there any good book specifically for learning smalltalk?
Personally it is the writing style for me. Even if the book has a more a less basic story line, i can still enjoy the book if the author's writing style is compelling to me. But if i find the writer's language, word flow, sense of humor, sarcasm etc... somber, then there is high chance i will either…
Don’t know anything about it other than what I’ve just read in the intro. I’m excited, intrigued, and a bit freaked out, I have to say. For anyone who’s read it, is it as good as all the raving reviews on the back of the cover say it is? “House of Leaves is dizzying in every respect.” Shoot, I…
Any other mythology works too. It's just that I've been a fan of of Percy Jackson when I was younger, and now suddenly I came across TSoA and really liked it. Genuine books about the Greek mythology would be appreciated too. Thanks!
I've been an avid reader my entire life. I even relish time spent commuting on public transit because it gives me time to read more. For me, any moment reading is a happy moment. I've never had my book cause a conversation, though, until last weekend. I was reading Jasper Fforde's The Fourth Bear…
I've gotten a lot of books through Biblio.com [https://Biblio.com] over the years, and I've recommended them to a lot of people. What happened today is making me reconsider that. Here's the message I sent to the Support people today: > Price changed AFTER order was placed, and then order apparently…
I have never read any hard sci-fi books, but I want to try one. I love cyberpunk and human abysses. Stories Like ghost in the shell Edit: thank you all for those good ideas
Goodreads feels so old & outdated & like it has not been updated in years imo. The reviews are so biased sometimes & I can NOT stand the stupid use of gifs in them. I basically just use it to track what ive read & what i want to read. It sucks because Ive used it for so long & i dont know of any…
I'm not looking for porn in book form, or for vampires who're dark, misunderstood, tragic souls. I'm looking for vampires that'll tear out your throat while laughing for no other reasons than thirst and sadistic pleasure, the kind that make children tightly cover themselves up to the neck at night…