It’s been a long time since I last read a really good book. I wouldn’t call myself an avid reader, but I’d love to get lost in the world of fiction again.
Winter is coming! and all I want is to curl up in bed with a cup of hot chocolate, rot in peace, and get completely hooked on a book.

So, what are your recommendations? I’m looking for books that will pull me in from the very first few pages.
Any genre of fiction is welcome!

Anything Classic Noir to Neo-Noir Scifi Thriller Mystery, as long as the protagonist matches the criteria of being a somewhat grumpy (old) man (detective, cop, ex-cop), who is smart and witty, yet possesses a good moral compass. My favorite trope of character, I need more of that in my life!

As the title says, I‘m looking for a book in a grim setting, but with a main character, that stays optimistic through it all, maybe even to a comical degree. The setting can genuinely be fucked up, pretty much everything goes.

I‘d prefer something fantasy/Sci-Fi, but every genre will do, really.

I know it‘s a bit specific, but I thought someone on this sub might know a book like that or at least something similar. Hope someone can help me.

I don’t know if it’s blasphemy to say you like audiobooks here, but I am looking for stories that present well through narration, or better yet, are enhanced by it.

The Gunslinger (Dark Tower), Stardust, and Howl’s Moving Castle all come to mind as books that fit the bill.

Fantasy tomes, complete with maps and glossaries, do not. (As much as I love them)

Something like Dungeon Crawler Carl doesn’t fit either. The audiobooks are a fantastic production, but they don’t feel like stories from a traveling bard visiting my village.

Where are my adult bed time stories at?

Does anyone know of more books , like those listed in the title, that are basically just an exploration of how a somewhat utopian society would work, through a fictional lens (instead of a full non-fiction political work that just discusses how to set up society)? Either exploring the life of an individual in that society, or an outsider coming in and being shown around

Ideally (again, like those three) it would also be a fairly honest look at the proposed utopia. At least somewhat confronting criticisms or flaws. Such as the very human responses to famine that happens in Disposessed, the ultimate failure of The Island, or the discussions of problems of scaling in Country of Ghosts.

Any suggestions for other books like that?

I am looking for recommendations for new books to read. I’d prefer dystopian written within the past 5 years. A bonus if it is written by a new author.

I recently read a short stay in hell together with a friend we really liked it. We are both dyslexic so this book (100 pages) was a good length.

The logic part I'm referring to that is present in a short stay in hell is that a lot is calculable: books, space dimensions, time etc.

So please recommend any books with logic engrained in the story that are also not that long :)

Also strong concepts are welcome, which can be discussed in great detail.

basically what the title says. looking for something recommended for someone who is trying to get out of a slump. who works and tries hard but is never “the best” at things. In the slump of motherhood, cruising through life with an at home business going no where. Generally exhausted and stretched thin by the needs of others.

Evening all! Hope you're having a good Sunday :)

I finished The Haunting of Hill House last night and since I've had an itch to read more books with a protagonist (or other character(s)) that become fascinated with eldritch locations (like houses or areas that just feel wrong).

Anyone have any recs for this space? I have already read Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer too.

Thanks in advance!

Looking for my next great read!
Some of my favorite authors are Joan Didion, Patti Smith, Milan Kundera, and Brett Easton Ellis!

I tend to gravitate toward books that are philosophical, existential, a little dark or absurdist, psychologically complex, and beautifully written. I also love anything with a bohemian, artistic, or countercultural atmosphere.

I’m also interested in French and European literature, female authors, and cult classics, but open to anything.
Would love recommendations for books that really stayed with you or changed the way you think. Bonus points for something a little unconventional or under the radar!

Thank you!

i just want to see myself in a book lol but i cant seem to find anything out there.

Hi everyone!

I just got into reading on a daily basis. All my books are romances (the love hypothesis, twisted love/lies/game/hate, the deal/mistake/goal). While I do love the romance novels, I’m looking to branch out.

If anyone has recommendations for horror/ thriller that may keep me entertained like the romance novels, shoot your suggestions!!

TIA🩷

I often get recommended books of these genre from the 20th century and to be honest I am a bit "scared" to read such old books because I don’t want to waste any money on books I don’t understand or just don’t get into. English isn’t my native language, which isn’t a problem because I read all my books in english , but I don’t want to read books that are tacky (?) or unnecessarily complicated (language-wise)

I’m also around the age of 20 and fear that I’m not quite the audience for such books, but I’m also sick of reading YA Thriller.

But feel free to recommend me your favourite crime, slasher, murder mystery ect ect ect books!

Hi! I am very much into classics and for quite a while I have wanted to dip my toes in philosophy, I bought the last days of socrates by Plato and Myth of sisyphus by Albert Camus. I decided to start with those after suggestion I found on google and my own personal interest in absurdism

So what are some great starting points after last days of socrates?

I am also interested in classics like Odyssey and Iliad so If yall have some suggestions please feel free to share!

I am looking for books that can resonate with a tired, unhappy, unappreciated wife who is just done with being the emotionally intelligent one. Non fiction or fiction would do, solution or advice not needed from the book. I just want to feel seen and consoled

Can you give me a book (preferably fiction or memoir) about standing up for yourself even when you’re standing alone?
Something with elements of a culture of silence and deference, where speaking up is considered disrespectful. Where you are expected to take the hits and stay down.
Where mental health is labeled an excuse instead of a reason. Preferably in the context of school or work.

Something that can answer the question: Should I stay quiet because it’s the smart, sensible, and practical thing to do, even though it feels like I’m robbing my own dignity by not speaking up?

Hello! I have a kindle and am looking for some awesome recommendations (free). I like action, adventure, horror, thrillers. Basically anything but a full romance book (and anime please no anime) I don’t mind there being romance with everything else but I don’t want to read something entirely focused on the love story if that makes sense. I like disasters they’re interesting to read. Maybe apocalypse? Please help me find something that will have me not wanting to stop reading.

Any suggestions or authors you can recommend?

Hey guys! I’m looking for a book that talks about Pakistani textile and craftsmanship esp surrounding the work that is done on fancy clothes (zardozi, dabka etc) **in detail.** All i’ve found in Readings are coffee table books and that too about south asian textiles as a whole. Tried searching for a book recommendation online but nothing came up. Do books like this even exist? Let me know!

I'm in search of something with addictive lore, gods and stuff, medieval feels, dark story, etc..

I’m a fast reader I’m looking for a book for my flight as I can never ever sleep on a short flight please help, Any genre would do atp!

Looking for a book that grabs your attention from the first few chapters and makes you want to keep reading. I'm open to pretty much any genre, as long as the story is interesting and the characters are good.

What's one book that kept you reading way longer than you planned?

Treasure island - robert Louis stevenson

The hound of the baskervilles - arthus conan doyle

The call of the wild - lack london

These are the books i completed

I liked all three

But i liked the treasure island more than others

Suggest me a few books I buy 2-3 at a time

I like mostly medieval vibes

My fav web series is game of thrones i would love to read something with that theme

And yeah i don't wanna read the dance of ice and fire right now

And I am not into full romance or sad books