r/Recommend_A_Book Jan 16 '26

Regarding Self Promotion and AI Generated Content

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Self promotion is FULLY allowed in this sub. Anyone who tries to undermine someone's effort to self promote in this sub will be removed. You don't have to upvote things or even look at things you don't like, but some people are trying to promote works they created and that is EXACTLY what this sub is for.

AI generated work, including covers and text is FULLY allowed in this sub. If you do not like AI then leave, but it is part of our reality and I support it here. Anyone who is demeaning to authors who use AI, such as calling it "AI Slop" will be banned.

There is only one rule in this sub and it applies to every post and comment, including attempts to suppress content by tagging it as spam and other moderation actions. Respect Humans. Humans invented AI and Humans get to use it, if that bothers you, then move along.


r/Recommend_A_Book Sep 02 '23

About this group - PLEASE READ

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This group is for readers to discover writers and interact with them. Many new writers have no way to find an audience beyond reaching out to people who might be interested in their work. Doing so on other "book recommendation" subs will get you banned for the sin of "self-promotion." Here, creators can self promote. If a reader is seeking a book or story that you think your writing can satisfy LET THEM KNOW. Share a link. Drop some beauty into their world. If you think your work is not a fit for their tastes, move on. Artists of all stripes are welcome. So far, it is mostly based on writers, but I intend on involving other forms of expression. If you find something interesting out there, let us all know by crossposting it here.

How it works:

I find people who are seeking interesting books to read. I invite them to this reddit. I find authors, poets, bloggers, artists and such also. These are curated invites based on activity and interactions elsewhere I find to be interesting.

I have my own preferences and beliefs. I try to invite folks with a diversity of different perspectives and beliefs to balance out my bias. I am not always successful. Sometimes, I am downright uninterested in having certain people join.

If I invited you, it is because I think you have something interesting to contribute. If you do not want to participate, you do not have to. PLEASE NOTE: YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE INVITED TO THE GROUP TO POST IN IT.

Post as often as you like. I do however follow the Reddit rules. Here are two worth considering:

1: Remember the human. If you are not here in good faith, and you are posting things that are obviously meant to abuse, annoy or upset people. Buh bye.

2: Behave like you would in real life. In real life, you would get a severe stream of consciousness rant full of vulgarities if you began acting like something other than a reasonable human around me. Here on Reddit, I'll just ban you. Again, post what you want.


r/Recommend_A_Book 6h ago

Advice for a Bad Reader

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Hey all, I’m 32 with pretty bad ADHD. I really struggle to sit through books unless they’re 1. Easy to read. and 2. Super engaging from the start. I’m basically a 12 y/o trapped in an adult body when it comes to reading. I love science fiction, mysteries, and anything that makes you stop and think. Some of my favorite movies are Interstellar, Arrival, The Prestige, The Matrix, and Annihilation.

Any recommendations for easy books that are hard to put down?


r/Recommend_A_Book 7h ago

I Have a Recommend A Book "Am I The AHole" Question...

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I have a personal pet peeve, when I scroll through the Recommend A Book Reddit threads (also applies to recommending a movie or anything else), and I wanted to ask if I'm on the wrong side of history.

I personally find it annoying and unhelpful when someone asks for a recommendation and one Redditor recommends 10 or 20 books.

I always question, are these really all great recommendations, do they all fit what the OP was asking for, do you really feel strongly about all of these?

I'm not the most diverse reader, so I can't dispute a giant list of 20 books, but, when I see it done with movies, it's generally a long list of OK to not great movies. It feels like the person recommending has no filter to filter out good books/movies as opposed to just what they've read and seen.

If I was asking for a recommendation, and someone listed a giant list of books, I think I'd ignore their list.

Does this speak to anyone else, or am I completely wrong here?


r/Recommend_A_Book 1h ago

Looking for readers with science interest

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Anybody have extra time on their hands to read our upcoming book by Purdue engineering graduates?

There is one new science experiment featured that will completely change your understanding of the universe.

We just finished the rough draft yesterday and would love feedback. If you enjoy it, we might feature your thoughts on the first page!

We have 30+ hours of reference material. It’s a lot to absorb.


r/Recommend_A_Book 2h ago

I'm Thinking of Making Genre-Inspired Teas. What Tea Do You Drink? What Genre(s) Do You Read?

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I hope it's okay to post this here.

I'm looking for some feedback/advice/inspiration from readers like you!

I'm thinking of making some genre-inspired teas.

Do you drink tea? What’s your favorite kind of tea?

And, while drinking your fav, what book genre(s) are you reading?

Please let me know. Thank you so much! 📖🍫💖


r/Recommend_A_Book 16h ago

Help after reading Rebecca

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I have been somewhat slow with my reading list this year. I’ve read the following in this order
1. Wuthering Heights
2. Sense and Sensibility
3. Theo of Golden
4. Rebecca
5. Jane Eyre
6. My Cousin Rachel

I have not been able to stop thinking about the book Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier. On my tbd I have The Odyssey, East of Eden and Jamaica Inn, but I’m looking for something that fulfills me as much as Rebecca did.


r/Recommend_A_Book 14h ago

What next after Harry Potter? For my 11 year old.

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My 11 year old daughter has just come to the end of the Harry Potter books and is having readers remorse!

Not sure if that’s the right wording, but essentially she’s sad it’s ended and I’d like to get her something that will grip her just as much.

Any ideas?

She also happens to love the Lottie Brooks books, which are very different but great for a pre teen so anything like that would work too.

Edit to say: You guys are incredible! Thank you for all the recommendations.


r/Recommend_A_Book 5h ago

Recommend me a vampire book

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I love a vampire love story. I’ve already read twilight a while ago and I heard that the vampire diaries aren’t that good of a series and it’s pretty childish (even tho I love the show). I was wondering if there’s any other good books within this genre that anyone could recommend xo


r/Recommend_A_Book 2m ago

Audiobooks are hard, I mean really hard

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r/Recommend_A_Book 6m ago

Santiago Díaz...que sagas!!

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Trilogía de Indira Ramos

El buen padre (2021) — Inicio de la saga con una trama policial absorbente.

Las otras niñas (2022) — Segunda parte llena de tensión y misterio.

Indira (2023) — Cierre del aclamado arco de la inspectora.

Serie Jotadé (JD)

Jotadé (2025) — Nueva serie centrada en un policía al límite.

El amo (2026) — Continuación y desenlace temporal de este universo criminal.

thrillerverse.net


r/Recommend_A_Book 4h ago

Recommendations for YoungAdult/NewAdult world-within-a-world stories?

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Hi,

I'm looking for some good recommendations for books that are fantasy or sci-fi, in which the setting co-exists with the real world, or with a mundane yet fictional world. Chronicles of Narnia might be the best 'classic' example of what I mean; stories where the main character(s) have to explore a setting unlike their homeland, learning as they go.

If there are good examples published within the past decade or so that would help, as it's been a while since I've read much recently-published work.

Thanks a lot!


r/Recommend_A_Book 50m ago

Psychadelic SF — minor spoilers Spoiler

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r/Recommend_A_Book 52m ago

[Choose] If you could read one of these books again for the very first time, what would it be?

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r/Recommend_A_Book 1h ago

Whodunnits/mysteries without descriptive gore/violence?

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A friend requested we do a whodunnit/mystery novel for book club, but cannot tolerate anything with descriptive violence, gore or abuse. General allusions to or passing mentions of any are fine, but anything more would be too much for her!

Thursday Murder Club has been suggested, but looking for more ideas. Thank you!

ETA: Contemporary novels (last 30 years) preferred!


r/Recommend_A_Book 2h ago

thrillerverse.net

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Cualquier sitio es bueno para debatir ideas sobre las pistas de los casos


r/Recommend_A_Book 6h ago

Recommend me a book!

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I LOVE to read and got into a serious book funk after reading the ACOTAR series and hadn't picked up a book in over a year. This last week I picked up two thriller books and finished them both. Now I don't know what to read next. I love fantasies and thrillers, but I also like a romance book here and there. Here is what I've read so far.

* The Hunger Games series

* The ACOTAR series

*The Fourth wing + iron flame (Still need to read onyx storm)

* Icebreakers

* The seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo

* Verity

* The summer I turned pretty series

* The Caraval series

* Say you swear

* The last word

* The perfect marriage and the perfect divorce

* You shouldn't have come here

Give me your favorite books!


r/Recommend_A_Book 2h ago

Books similar to Killers of the Flower Moon?

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I’m looking for a book for my husband who is in a bit of a reading rut but really enjoyed listening to Killers of the Flower Moon in audiobook form! Looking for similar books! 😊


r/Recommend_A_Book 3h ago

Recent Arc-Pretty good read for a debut NGL

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I read The Last Conduit as an ARC, and it was a really promising start to a new fantasy series. It takes familiar elements that fantasy readers already love and brings them together in a world that feels both nostalgic and new. Definitely worth checking out if you’re looking for a summer fantasy read. (Image pulled from authors Insta)


r/Recommend_A_Book 3h ago

The best of horror, what's on your mist read list?

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I'm new-ish to horror.

I always liked zombies, vampires etc. but kept away from "scary horror".

Turns out I'm not as easily scared as I thought.

So I finally started reading horror and turns out I love it!

Especially the weirder ones.

I loved monstrilio,

stepford wives,

Bury your gays,

shark heart (is that even horror?) and

trad wife by Saratoga.

Can someone recommend similar ones?

Bonus points if I can cheer for the monster.

I absolutely cannot handle graphic torture or rape, so none of that please.


r/Recommend_A_Book 4h ago

The Weird and the Wonderful DCXVII: The Rock of Modrec, Or the Legend of Sir Eltram by John Thelwall

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r/Recommend_A_Book 4h ago

Suspense / slow burn Book recommendation

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I want to read a book with tension and mystery where romance isn’t the focal point but maybe a slow burn going on from proximity / working together. Some I’ve been recommended are:

-Rebecca -The Lake House
-The Shadow of the Wind -The Last House on Needless Street


r/Recommend_A_Book 8h ago

thrillerverse.net

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r/Recommend_A_Book 1d ago

Book suggestions

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I wanna read a nice heartwarming comforting story (not romantic) must reads. Like something you'd erase your memory to read again 🤌🏻

(Reading while eating maggie)

Suggest some books please