r/suggestmeabook is a subreddit with 3.4M members. The most common kinds of discussions are advice requests, and the community frequently discusses books, fiction, recommendations, struggling, and help, and they frequently recommend/review nonfiction books, ya books, and non-fiction books.
Need an idea what to read next? Tell us what you've enjoyed in the past, or what you're looking for, and let the community suggest a book (or books) for you to read!
Popular Themes in r/suggestmeabook
#1
Advice Requests
: "Suggest me a book for my 9 year old to understand the patriarchy"
49 posts
Popular Topics in r/suggestmeabook
#1
Books
23 posts
#2
Fiction
11 posts
#3
Recommendations
7 posts
#4
Struggling
5 posts
#5
Help
4 posts
#6
Book
4 posts
#7
Fantasy
4 posts
#8
Romance
4 posts
#9
Reading
3 posts
#10
Looking For A Book
2 posts
Products Discussed in r/suggestmeabook
Nonfiction Books
898 reviews
#1
Bill Bryson
5.0★ from 15 reviews
#2
Jon Krakauer
4.9★ from 15 reviews
#3
Erik Larson
4.9★ from 13 reviews
Ya Books
570 reviews
#1
John Green
4.8★ from 11 reviews
#2
Terry Pratchett
4.6★ from 9 reviews
#3
Neil Gaiman
5.0★ from 7 reviews
Non-fiction Books
435 reviews
#1
Jon Krakauer
4.8★ from 12 reviews
#2
Erik Larson
5.0★ from 12 reviews
#3
Bill Bryson
5.0★ from 10 reviews
Flair Used in r/suggestmeabook
#1
Any genre!
: "Suggest me a book on scientist or young woman / enby coming of age"
15 posts
#2
Non-fiction
: "State Specific History"
6 posts
#3
History
: "I am looking for a book about locations associated with the Civil Rights Movement today"
3 posts
#4
Historical Fiction
: "What’s your favorite book set during the Industrial Revolution?"
3 posts
#5
Children’s Books
: "Fantasy for 5-year-old?"
2 posts
#6
Thriller / Suspense
: "any thrillers recommendations??"
2 posts
#7
Self-help
: "Im looking for a book to reconnect with my body after the abuse"
2 posts
#8
Genre fiction
: "I want some nonfiction that reads like a story, like A Night to Remember, or The Lost City of Z, or those kinda."
2 posts
#9
Life Changing
: "Book recommendation for a dedicated, persistent, inspiring and empowering women"
2 posts
#10
Seeking read-alikes
: "Books similar to The Darkest Minds Series"
2 posts
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Last updated: August 11, 2026