I am scared of losing my parents, especially my mom. When I think about it, I start feeling very sad and alone. I know that everyone dies at some point, but sometimes it's hard to accept the reality. I already lost my elder sister a decade ago. Still, I miss her a lot. I know the pain of losing…
I read a lot everyday. Sometimes I am reading all day long. I always have several books on the go so, at any given time, I am reading between 2 and 5 books. I read each for a few hours and then change to another one. I told one of my friends and he was slightly offended. Like if I was bragging or…
What are the next three books on your to read list? I’m interested to hear your answers and maybe some of these books are actually on my list. The first one for me is one of Us is lying by Karen McManus. On my huge list I have a lot of murder mysteries and this is the first one I’m going to read.…
I just saw on tv that there's a new remake of West Side Story coming out. This got me thinking what if books also got the same treatment as movies did. What if every 20-25 years a classic got rerelease but also rewritten by a different author? Would the new release be better? What changes would…
I've never met anyone who agrees with me that Elizabeth Bennet is the worst. Maybe it's because I'm not a romantic person but I just HATE how Austen has framed it where Elizabeth's mother/ best friend are shallow in their pursuit of security over romance and the only way to mark a "good person" is…
What a Rollercoaster. I am a fan of emotional auto biography already. And this book doesn't fail to deliver. Trevor noah talks about his early life. And It was quiet a read. I was hooked from the first few lines. I am lost for words as i JUST finished it like few minutes ago. And i still need to…
Something recently published would be preferred. Female lead or at least prominent female character is preferred. I love everything Naomi Novik has written, I love Six of Crows by Leigh Bardugo (which honestly could have been marketed as an adult novel), Brandon Sanderson, Holly Black, Neil Gaiman,…
who the fuck says "sockfeet"? I have never heard that expression in my life, and I'm no spring chicken, and it was used in that book 1/2 a dozen times. Do people say that in Texas? Anyhow, that's not really a complaint, I liked the way it was written and found it to be really interesting and…
I never thought I'd read a book written by the Fresh Prince. "Will" is a very well told celebrity coming of age story, it's probably the best autobiography I've read. I highly recommend the audio book, he narrates it himself and it's one of the best produced titles that I have ever listened to. For…
No book I have read has ever managed to hit me as hard emotionally as The Art of Racing in the Rain.
Wow. I consider myself pretty well read; I read all different genres and subjects - but I have to say that this book tore me apart unlike any other. The writing style is not incredibly elegant or complex, as Garth Stein seems to prefer simplicity, from what I can tell. But man, this book just hit…
Looking for a book with a lesbian romance (ideally not very steamy, not looking for erotica. Kind of along the lines of PG-13 sex can happen but I just don’t want a huge explicit detailed account of sexy bits because I tend to read while on the go and it creeps me out reading full on erotica in…
Well I had this conversation with someone who doesn't read much and asked me what I liked so much about reading regarding it's only words and no image. Their argue was that movies provide you with the picture too. Then I told them that when I'm reading I actually "see" the picture in my mind and…
…and really loved it. Any recommendations for similar books?
So, I’ve read the first book in this series that’s been on my radar for a while. I hated it. Every word. As I finished each chapter, I wanted to tear the pages out and use it to wipe my butt. HATED it. I’m not going to name the series, because it’s not the point of this question; and, also, I’ve…
I've been waiting for this since I was 15. "The Wheel of Time turns and Ages come and go, leaving memories that become legend." It took 20+ years to get through the books and I'm so excited to get home tonight and watch this series that has been with me longer than almost all of my relationships.…
So I recently heard of Kafka and that he is supposed to be a literary genius or something, so I picked up a couple of his books, Metamorphasis, and the Trial. I read both and yes I think he is a genius. My take on his stories was that it was a comedy, it was a comedy showing the absurdity of human…
I mean I know they're out there, but it doesnt seem like the genre is as robust as it is in film. Theres the Parker novels but those are from the 60s. With how many books are detective mysteries, it seems it would be equally appealing for an author or reader to spin a web of complexities with a…
I’m fairly new to reading for fun (as an adult, I used to read all the time as a kid) and oftentimes have trouble opening up to others about what I’m reading. It might be in part because most of my friends don’t read much, but I always feel shy about what I’m reading. Especially if it’s not…
I usually don't have the time to get through long books, so I thought I'd make use of quarantine to read one. So I'm looking for books that will take me a week to get through, but will be worth the effort.
What’s the best book series that you’ve ever read in your life? And I’m talking about the best characters,the best plot,best romance,etc.
The way that the characters are written so deep and such a wonderful story with a lot of good and bad moments. I felt that Pierre was almost my alter ego I never related so much to a character like him. Sorry if I sound a bit too excited it's because this book is so good. If you guys want to let's…
I was one of those kids who loved reading growing up, specifically fantasy and sci fi, and then after high school pretty much stopped entirely, but this year in January I got super deep into warhammer 40k and found it has so much lore that enthralled me to no end, and I as I happened to start a new…
Hi everyone - broad request - recently I bought the book of a film I saw on Netflix. I’m wondering if anyone has any book recommendations which tie in with any other films or series on UK Netflix. All fiction genres welcome. Thanks in advance!
So Im sure you all know that there has been a lot of talk about banning books and censoring books. It has gotten to the point where even bills are being drafted right now to "deal" with this issue. However, i feel there is something a lot of people miss which is a lot of these books that get…
I've been reading a lot of books like Sharp Objects, Silent Patient, The Woman in the Window, etc and while I love that genre, i'm looking to venture out into other page turners of different genres. I can get bored easily if the plot isn't engaging / making me wonder what's about to happen. I…
I bought the book a year and a half ago but I never got around to reading it. I finally decided to read it last night and I finished it in one sitting. I seriously think this book changed my life, like I can’t stop thinking about Mariam and her story. I cried so hard by the end of the book and even…
Exhalation is a collection of short stories but the titular short story it contains "Exhalation" is a study in sheer, nihilistic beauty. It's like the elements of magical realism intersected with hard-core science mixed with existentialism. As I read this story, which was heavily centric on…
I just put down The Tattooist of Auschwitz, 70 pages in. I'm realizing I shouldn't even pick up books taking place in the holocaust. It could be a great book but the holocaust just makes me too upset. I also put down The Color Purple earlier this year because I was disturbed by the treatment. I…
There are many theories as to why GRRM hasn't published the 6th book in his epic series from being lazy to having other projects but one I don't hear enough about is that it might be impossible to actually finish. After book 3, when there were still many plots and sub plots dangling, rather than…
As suggested, I finished The Lies of Locke Lamora today and really just want to talk about it! For me, it's one of the only fantasy books I've read where our central characters aren't magic users. Yeah, they use magic for their disguises and ploys, but they themselves are just some ordinary…
My dad is letting me use his phone for this. He is being annoying about it but he said that you would have good ideas. I liked Hitchhiker’s Guide To The Galaxy, Fortunately the Milk, The Machine Stops, Interview With The Robot, the Discworld for Kids series, Norse Mythology by Neil Gayman, the…
It seems like it is a pretty standard part of school reading curriculums, but for some reason it wasn’t a part of mine growing up. I decided I wanted a change of pace this summer and wow, I did not expect what I read. The book itself is noticeably flat, but that’s not to say boring. Each…
I run a book club and I’d love to find a fantasy novel that is not the first instalment of 3 or more books in a series. Is there such a thing for fantasy novels anymore?? Help!!
So I'm reading a series of kids books (everworld). They're probably around 15 years old and I would guess they're aimed at 13-14 y/o. For reasons unimportant here 3 guys and 1 girls (aged 16-17) go through all the gear, items and equipment they have on them. One of the items mentioned is tampons. A…
I’m reading Project Hail Mary because I love science and sci-fi, but it’s a struggle to continue. Weir’s writing style is juvenile and painfully unfunny. Some examples from the first few pages: “You…be quiet.” “Okay. I think it’s time I took a long gosh-darned look at these screens!” “And that…
Just finished the first three books of the Vorkosigan Saga - what a ride! I wish someone had told me about them a long time ago, I don't think the series is getting nearly the attention it deserves. At first blush they are breezy, page-turning, character-driven sci fi, but there is so much happening…
Below is the mentioned opening paragraph which says: "It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the epoch of belief, it was the epoch of incredulity, it was the season of Light, it was the season of Darkness, it was the…
I'm a really slow reader and it takes me multiple times to focus on lines because my mind wanders. I also don't really have a big vocabulary so I have to look up words when I don't know them. I don't know why I'm really typing this but I guess I just want to ask if it's normal to read at a slow…
Yeah, so as the title says, I want something absolutely terrifying but not in a cheap horror sense. A book that made your blood freeze, remained in the back of your mind and didn't let you sleep at night. Horror, thriller, psychology, whatever you've got.
I can't believe it's over. Took me almost 2 years to read. On one hand, such an incredible series and on the other it was such a slog. I knew that if I started another book I wouldn't get back into this one so I persevered and it was totally worth it. The character arcs, the detail, it was all…
I was recently listening to an audio recording of The Thanksgiving Day Murder by Lee Harris. The book was published in 1995 and relies heavily on telephone landlines, pay phones, and calling collect to advance the communication among the characters. It got me wondering: Does this constitute…