r/booksuggestions is a subreddit with 1.4M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests and pain & anger, and the community frequently discusses books, recommendations, fiction, book, and recommendation, and they frequently recommend/review nonfiction books, nonfiction book, and fantasy books.
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Popular Themes in r/booksuggestions
#1
Advice Requests
: "What is the worst book you have read?"
121 posts
#2
Pain & Anger
: ": Looking for a book to control anger outbursts, saying things I regret, "overhyping" emotions, and managing premature aging/stress look at 20."
1 post
Popular Topics in r/booksuggestions
#1
Books
: "What Books to read for someone who is losing motivation in life?"
139 posts
#2
Recommendations
: "Need books Recommendations"
79 posts
#3
Fiction
: "Non-Fiction books about medical history"
73 posts
#4
Book
: "Non-Fiction Books about medical history"
68 posts
#5
Recommendation
: "My Dad died. Need Recommendations."
63 posts
#6
Romance
: "Romance books about an already established couple"
21 posts
#7
Tired
18 posts
#8
Recommend
: "Recommend Me a Book based on recent(ish) reads"
17 posts
#9
Fantasy
: "Medieval Fantasy books that feel whimsical and classic?"
14 posts
#10
Book Suggestions
: "Getting laid off, would appreciate Book Suggestions to pass the time"
14 posts
Products Discussed in r/booksuggestions
Nonfiction Books
317 reviews
#1
Jon Krakauer
4.9★ from 11 reviews
#2
Erik Larson
5.0★ from 11 reviews
#3
Bill Bryson
5.0★ from 6 reviews
Nonfiction Book
243 reviews
#1
Mary Roach
4.6★ from 8 reviews
#2
Erik Larson
4.9★ from 8 reviews
#3
Jon Krakauer
5.0★ from 6 reviews
Fantasy Books
203 reviews
#1
Brandon Sanderson
4.9★ from 9 reviews
#2
Jim Butcher
5.0★ from 7 reviews
#3
Joe Abercrombie
4.6★ from 5 reviews
Flair Used in r/booksuggestions
#1
Other
: "What is the worst book you have read?"
61 posts
#2
Fiction
: "Looking for Japanese fiction recs that aren't all about loneliness and self-reflection"
24 posts
#3
Sci-Fi/Fantasy
: "Dystopian recs"
19 posts
#4
Non-fiction
: "Non-Fiction books about medical history"
17 posts
#5
Romance
: "Any books where the ending changes how you see everything"
14 posts
#6
Mystery/Thriller
: "Looking for a mystery book that’s actually hard to put down"
13 posts
#7
Horror
: "Trad-Wife horror books?"
10 posts
#8
Fantasy
: "Niel Gaiman alternative"
8 posts
#9
Literary Fiction
: "Recommend me a book that is a collection of short stories"
7 posts
#10
Feel-Good Fiction
: "What books to read for someone who is losing motivation in life?"
6 posts
Member Growth in r/booksuggestions
Yearly
+94k members(7.4%)
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Last updated: July 2, 2026