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r/books is a subreddit with 26.8M 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
: "What are the best independent bookstores you've visited (anywhere in the world)?"
2 posts
#2
News
: "R.F. Kuang discourse lately?"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/books
#1
Books
: "What Books did You Start or Finish Reading this Week?: July 07, 2025"
24 posts
#2
High School
: "I don’t think there will ever be a feeling like reading “A Song of Ice and Fire” off of my High School bookshelves."
2 posts
#3
Reading
: "What's your take on whether or not a book can still be enjoyable or "good" if a reader requires comprehension assistance from an outside resource like Sparknotes?"
2 posts
#4
Fiction
: "AI translation service launched for Fiction writers and publishers prompts dismay among translators"
2 posts
#5
Stephen King
: "Stephen King's remarks about underage girls' breasts... Just why?! 😭"
2 posts
#6
Bookmark
: "Weekly FAQ Thread July 06, 2025: What do you use as a Bookmark?"
1 post
#7
Book Covers
: "How important is a book cover?"
1 post
#8
Translations
: "What's a book you wish had an English translation so that you could potentially get someone else into it?"
1 post
#9
Literary Classics
: "The God of Small Things (Arundhati Roy) - a very good book that *could* have been a literary classic"
1 post
#10
Motivation
1 post
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