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r/books is a subreddit with 26.6M 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
: "Weekly Recommendation Thread: May 30, 2025"
7 posts
#2
News
: "Trump's Administration Wants to Erase Queer History. An Unconventional Book Club Is Fighting Back"
6 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "J.K. Rowling uses Harry Potter wealth to fund anti-transgender organization"
2 posts
Popular Topics in r/books
#1
Books
: "Are there people out there who only buy new Books?"
26 posts
#2
Reading
: "What is one minor thing that makes you immediately reject Reading a book?"
8 posts
#3
Authors
: "Writers including Zadie Smith, Ian McEwan and Russell T Davies have put their names to an open letter - signed by more than 400 Authors and organisations - calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza"
6 posts
#4
Fiction
: "How does anyone manage to read Fiction without it taking over their whole life?"
6 posts
#5
Genre
: "Does your reading routine and structure depend on the specific Genre of the book that you are currently invested in?"
3 posts
#6
Time
: "I need to talk about In the Time of the Butterflies by Julia Alvarez"
2 posts
#7
Children
: "I am an adult man but I love reading Children's encyclopedias such as DK Eyewitness books, which are aimed at kids aged 9–12. Should I feel bad?"
2 posts
#8
Ai
: "Can Ai replace good fiction?"
2 posts
#9
Grief
: "This book’s great for explaining death, Grief, andconnections in a gentle way. It helps kids feel safe, seen, and reminded that they matter, especially during hard conversations."
2 posts
#10
1984
: "I have to talk to someone about George Orwell's 1984."
1 post
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