r/rarebooks
80k members
r/rarebooks is a subreddit with 80k members. The community frequently discusses book, rare book, rare books, rare, and first edition.
Have a question about whether your book is rare? Find a cool story about a recently discovered masterpiece? Share and discuss!
**NOTE**: please do your own basic research before asking questions about the value of your book. Google the publisher.
**NOTE 2**: This subreddit is for *discussion* of rare books only, not for advertising book listings. Any links to offsite listings, such as Amazon, eBay, etsy, will result in the post being removed and repeated offenses will result in a ban.
Popular Topics in r/rarebooks
#1
Book
112 posts
#2
Rare Book
68 posts
#3
Rare Books
62 posts
#4
Rare
47 posts
#5
First Edition
36 posts
#6
Edition
30 posts
#7
Auction
25 posts
#8
Find
24 posts
#9
History
23 posts
#10
Books
21 posts
Member Growth in r/rarebooks
Yearly
+33k members(72.3%)
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Last updated: August 11, 2026