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r/books is a subreddit with 26.3M members. Its distinguishing qualities are that the community is massive in size, and has crazy activity.
This is a moderated subreddit. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres, or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. If you're looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our Weekly Recommendation Thread, Suggested Reading page, or ask in r/suggestmeabook.
Popular Themes in r/books
#1
Advice Requests
: "The Parable of the Talents: the best book I never want to read again."
9 posts
#2
Solution Requests
: "Book tracking apps"
1 post
#3
Pain & Anger
: "Anyone else has physical discomfort when reading ?"
1 post
#4
News
: "Pope Francis reveals some secrets — and keeps many others — in new memoir"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/books
#1
Books
: "What Books did You Start or Finish Reading this Week?: April 21, 2025"
17 posts
#2
Fiction
: ""Why We Turn to Detective Fiction in Times of Upheaval""
8 posts
#3
Reading
: "When authors use the act of Reading in their stories"
7 posts
#4
Review
: "Review: Empire of Silence (The Sun Eater #1) – Groundwork to Grandeur"
3 posts
#5
Writing
: "Author says Naval Academy canceled his lecture over removed book reference"
3 posts
#6
Stephen King
: "Joyland By Stephen King"
3 posts
#7
Emotions
: "Emotions in books"
2 posts
#8
Series
: "Review: Empire of Silence (The Sun Eater #1) – Groundwork to Grandeur"
2 posts
#9
Literary
: "The Oxfordshire Literary scheme supporting independent authors"
2 posts
#10
Perspective
: "Beyond the final page: Has a book ever fundamentally shifted your Perspective on something?"
2 posts
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+2.2M members(9.2%)
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