Book reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 178 Reddit reviews across 43 subreddits and 71 posts to rank the best Book brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/suggestmeabook, r/booksuggestions, r/horrorlit, r/UKParenting, r/scifi. Top-rated brands include Stephen King (4.8/5), Julia Donaldson (5.0/5), Blake Crouch (4.9/5).
Stats
Reviews178
Subreddits43
Posts71
Brands87
Products91
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#1
Stephen King
4.8
(12)
"Lonesome Dove followed by It and The Stand."
"Lonesome Dove followed by It and The Stand."
"Torn - 11/22/63."
"I'd also suggest It."
"The Stand."
"Salem's Lot is definitely a great jumping point into vampire lit."
"Salems Lot is amazing."
"Is great."
"I recommend IT and Salem’s Lot"
"I recommend IT and Salem’s Lot"
#2
Julia Donaldson
5.0
(7)
"Absolutely Julia Donaldson."
"Anything Julia Donaldson is magical."
"Anything by Julia Donaldson."
"Another vote for Julia Donaldson here."
"Is always a fave."
"Is always a fave."
"Are a huge hit at the moment with my 3 year old."
#3
Blake Crouch
4.9
(7)
"Dark matter by Blake Crouch"
"Recursion by Blake Crouch"
"It's fun, fast paced, focused on the plot and a real page turner."
"Dark matter is incredible!! It has an incredible pace and plot imo."
"Blake Crouch books, especially Recursion, Dark Matter, and Upgrade!"
"Blake Crouch books, especially Recursion, Dark Matter, and Upgrade!"
"(sci-fi, time travel)"
#4
Andy Weir
4.8
(6)
"Project Hail Mary."
"Project Hail Mary !!!!!AUDIOBOOK!!!!! by Andy Weir."
"Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir is a fantastic hard sci-fi book."
"I loved it. i’m a sci fi and fantasy fan."
"Is my favorite book. It literally has everything."
"Project Hail Mary is a fun story and has some great laugh out loud moments."
#5
Brandon Sanderson
4.6
(5)
"If you want to start out with him, the best book in my opinion is Mistborn."
"High concept awesome fantasy novel about overthrowing an oppressive government."
"Its realy good"
"Stormlight Archive: Rhythm of War by Brandon Sanderson."
"Mistborn!"
#6
Barbara Kingsolver
5.0
(4)
"With brilliant writing that will hook you from the first to the last page."
"Modeled on David Copperfield."
"Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver,"
"Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver, and no, it’s not about a demon but IS Pulitzer Prize winner."
#7
Dan Simmons
5.0
(4)
"The Terror — Dan Simmons (Fic)."
"It’s a tie between Hyperion."
"If you’re looking for something that takes place in the cold weather, try The Terror by Dan Simmons."
"If you liked "Hyperion, you should check out his other books, "Ilium and "Olympos"."
#8
Dennis Lehane
4.8
(4)
"Never disappointed with any of his books."
"Pretty much anything by Don Winslow and Dennis Lehane."
"How about Small Mercies? It was my davorite book last year."
"Small Mercies - Dennis Lehane."
#9
Rick Riordan
5.0
(3)
"Also very good reads."
"We started the Percy Jackson series as well."
"Percy Jackson, Alcatraz and the Evil Librarians."
#10
Madeline Miller
5.0
(3)
"Circe by Madeline Miller"
"Circe by Madeline Miller! Especially if you are into Greek mythology!"
"Circe! Madeline Miller :)"
#11
Pierce Brown
5.0
(3)
"Red Rising series by Pierce Brown"
"Red Rising by Pierce Brown. I love love LOVED it."
"Red Rising by Pierce Brown."
#12
Agatha Christie
5.0
(3)
"Definitely go for Agatha Christie."
"Agatha Christie is my favourite in the genre."
"Try Agatha Christie and Stephen King."
#13
Jane Harper
5.0
(3)
"The Dry Trilogy by Jane Harper."
"How about: The Dry by Jane Harper."
"Anything by Jane Harper but particularly The Dry."
#14
John Scalzi
4.7
(3)
"An easy read, it's a spoof of the early James Bond movies."
"Is great."
"Starter Villain by John Scalzi is absolutely ridiculous but I laughed and it was an easy read."
#15
Peter Watts
4.7
(3)
"Blindsight by Peter Watts!"
"Highly recommend [Blindsight] - Peter Watts"
"I think someone here recommended it and it is complex sci fi more on the alien-encounter side with grim dystopianism."
#16
Adrian Tchaikovsky
4.7
(3)
"Is fucking phenomenal if you appreciate beautiful world building."
"Children of Ruin. 2nd part in a trilogy."
"Fantastic fantasy series that are full of weird creatures, powers and lore."
#17
The Invisible Orientation
5.0
(2)
"THE INVISIBLE ORIENTATION ( an introduction to asexuality ) by Julie Sondra Decker."
"I highly recommend The Invisible Orientation: An Introduction to Asexuality by Julie Sondra Decker."
#18
M.L. Wang
5.0
(2)
"Sword of Kaigen and Blood Over Bright Haven."
"I’ll never be the same person ever again."
#19
Bram Stoker
5.0
(2)
"Dracula."
"Dracula."
#20
Shelby Van Pelt
5.0
(2)
"Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt."
"Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt is just so charming and lovely."
#21
Jessica Townsend
5.0
(2)
"I highly recommend [Nevermoor] by Jessica Townsend!"
"It's my favorite series even as an adult, and the only one that makes me feel the way the Harry Potter books used to."
#22
Anne Rice
5.0
(2)
"Interview with the Vampire."
"Interview with the Vampire."
#23
I'm Glad My Mom Died
5.0
(2)
"Non-fiction: I’m Glad my Mom Died by Jannette Mccurdy."
"I recommend "I'm glad my mom died" by Jennette Mccurdy."
#24
Douglas Adams
5.0
(2)
"Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - though I can't speak to audio book quality, I think this would be a super fun one."
"Or Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams."
#25
The Martian
5.0
(2)
"The Martian - Andy Weir."
"Andy Weir: The Martian; Project Hail Mary"
#26
Daniel Keyes
5.0
(2)
"Flowers for Algernon. Blew me away."
"Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes,"
#27
William Gibson
5.0
(2)
"William Gibson - Neuromancer. Classic cyberpunk, set the standard for the genre."
"And Neuromancer."
#28
Lee Child
5.0
(2)
"My husband likes Jack Reacher."
"You could try any of the jack reacher books by lee child."
#29
Jim Butcher
5.0
(2)
"Dresden Files series by Jim Butcher"
"Also, Jim Butcher's " Dresden Files ". It's urban fantasy detective stuff."
#30
Jennifer Lynn Barnes
5.0
(2)
"THE INHERITANCE GAMES by Jennifer Lynn Barnes."
"I think The Inheritance Games would be a good fit."
#31
John Ajvide Lindqvist
5.0
(2)
"Let the Right One in by John Ajvide Lindqvist is, in my opinion, the best vampire novel of the 21st century."
"Let the Right One In."
#32
Suzanne Collins
5.0
(2)
"The Hunger Games is good."
"Is good. One of my favorites."
#33
Project Hail Mary
5.0
(2)
"Just finished project Hail Mary and it was fantastic."
"Andy Weir: The Martian; Project Hail Mary"
#34
Old Man's War
5.0
(2)
"Old Man's War by Scalzi"
"If you like Sci Fi, Old Man's War by John Scalzi is pretty fun."
#35
Ally Carter
5.0
(2)
"Any ya book by ally carter but maybe start with the Gallagher girls series"
"Suggest the Gallagher Girls series by Ally Carter."
#36
Fredrik Backman
5.0
(2)
"I love everything Fredrik Bachman has ever written."
"The Beartown Trilogy by Fredrik Backman."
#37
Don Miguel Ruiz
4.5
(2)
"The mastery of love. Don Miguel Ruiz."
"I liked the mastery of love by Miquel Ruiz :) good luck on the self love journey!"
#38
J.L. Collins
4.5
(2)
"My wife and I both read "The simple path to wealth" by J.L. Collins."
"I liked "The simple path to wealth" by J.L. Collins."
#39
Carl Hiaasen
4.5
(2)
"You have to try any Carl Hiassan! Funny, mystery, murder SO GOOD!"
"Most of his stuff is set in south Florida."
#40
Morgan Housel
4.5
(2)
"The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness by Morgan Housel."
"Little book on common sense investing ( J. Bogle ) and The Psychology of Money ( M. Housel ) for me."
#41
James Clear
4.5
(2)
"Atomic Habits by James Clear for building better habits."
"Really good book and interesting to read and learn."
#42
Caroline Criado Perez
4.5
(2)
"*Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men* by Caroline Criado Perez."
#43
Martha Wells
4.5
(2)
"All Systems Red by Martha Wells (the entire series really)."
"All Systems Red by Martha Wells is a fun quick scifi."
#44
Percival Everett
4.5
(2)
"A retelling of Huckleberry Finn."
"James - Percival Everett."
#45
Jeff VanderMeer
4.5
(2)
"Annihilation by Jeff VanderMeer comes to mind!"
"Jeff Vandermeer: Annihilation (Sci Fi)."
#46
Steven Rowley
4.0
(2)
"Guncle by Steven Rowley."
"I read the book though. Didn’t listen to the audio but it’s hilarious and heartwarming."
#47
Ken Forkish
4.0
(2)
"Elements of Pizza by Ken Forkish is a great book for learning how to make dough."
"I also enjoyed the elements of pizza by Ken forkish"
#48
Half a Soul
4.0
(2)
"{Half a soul by Olivia atwater}."
"{Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater}."
#49
Matt Dinniman
4.0
(2)
"Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman"
"I’m reading Dungeon Crawler Carl right now, I’m about half way through and it’s fun"
#50
James S.A. Corey
4.0
(2)
"I enjoyed Tomorrow and Tommorrow and Tomorrow. Also, Leviathan Wakes was good."
"If you like Children of Time, you might like Leviathan Wakes by James SA Corey."
#51
Peter Wohlleben
5.0
(1)
"Have you read "The Hidden Life of Trees"?"
#52
Stephan Morse
5.0
(1)
"Continue Online by Stephan Morse!! Its a slow burn series about a depressed man."
#53
Catherine Newman
5.0
(1)
"WAWIT made me bawl my eyes out."
#54
Niall Williams
5.0
(1)
"He recently published a sequel."
#55
TL Mancour
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend The Spellmonger by TL Mancour."
#56
Dave Hone
5.0
(1)
"Recently read Uncovering Dinosaur Behaviour by Dave Hone and it's a great book."
#57
Vasily Grossman
5.0
(1)
"You should read Life and Fate because it’s one of those books that changes the way you see the world."
#58
Marie Mistry
5.0
(1)
"Have you read { Vice College for Young Demons by Marie Mistry }."
#59
Amazon
5.0
(1)
"I just bought the Mussolini book based on your rec! It’s only $3ish on Amazon rt now, which is wild."
#60
April Ajoy
5.0
(1)
"Star Spangled Jesus by April Ajoy. Kind of goes more into christian nationalism, but it’s soooooo good."
#61
James Mustich
5.0
(1)
"One of the best resources I've found is James Mustich's 1000 books to read before you die. I checked it out from the library and ended up buying it because his introductions to each book are so engaging."
#62
Jodi Picoult
5.0
(1)
"My Sister's Keeper is my favorite out of the 3 that I've read."
#63
George Orwell
5.0
(1)
"Animal Farm by George Orwell is a classic."
#64
Samantha Young
4.0
(1)
"[Villain] by [Samantha Young] **Rating**: 3.89⭐️ out of 5⭐️"
#65
J. Sheridan Le Fanu
4.0
(1)
"If you like horror at all, Carmilla by J Sheridan Le Fanu is a short vampire book that inspired Dracula."
#66
John Boyne
4.0
(1)
"Check out the elements series by John Boyne."
#67
Viola Davis
4.0
(1)
"Finding Me by Viola Davis."
#68
Claire Keegan
4.0
(1)
"Claire Keegan's Foster or Small Things Like These are lovely short little reads."
#69
John Bogle
4.0
(1)
"Little book on common sense investing ( J. Bogle ) and The Psychology of Money ( M. Housel ) for me."
#70
Jordan Grumet
4.0
(1)
"I like "Taking Stock" by Jordan Grumet."
#71
Meg Jay
4.0
(1)
"The defining decade by Meg Jay."
#72
Jessica McCabe
4.0
(1)
"The book is structured like how ADHD affects different parts of your life with ways to help."
#73
Sylvain Neuvel
4.0
(1)
"Slyvian Neuvel; The Test (Black Mirror vibes)."
#74
T. Kingfisher
4.0
(1)
"T. Kingfisher: What Moves the Dead."
#75
Jennifer McMahon
4.0
(1)
"I literally found it at dollar tree."
#76
John Wyndham
4.0
(1)
"The Kraken awakes by John Wyndham"
#77
Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle and Steven Barnes
4.0
(1)
"‘The Legacy of Heorot’ by Larry Niven, Jerry Pournelle and Steven Barnes (1987)"
#78
Michael Crichton
4.0
(1)
"Sphere by Michael Crichton. That’s more of a thriller than horror."
#79
Charles Stross
4.0
(1)
"Saturn's Children, by Charles Stross"
#80
Shannon Mayer
4.0
(1)
"Rylee Adamson series from Shannon Mayer."
#81
Robyn Gobbel
4.0
(1)
"Technically a parenting book."
#82
U. S. Grant
4.0
(1)
#83
Patrick O'Brian
4.0
(1)
"If he's interested in historical fiction."
#84
Ilona Andrews
4.0
(1)
"Kate Daniels series and Inkeepers chronicles from Ilona Andrews."
#85
Mercedes Lackey
4.0
(1)
"No sex scenes, but main character is a badass girl with powers"
#86
John Kennedy Toole
4.0
(1)
"It's funny, though, for those of us who."
#87
Vicky Robin
3.0
(1)
"It started the FIRE movement. I find it a bit preachy."
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