r/Recommend_A_Book Jan 16 '26

Regarding Self Promotion and AI Generated Content

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Self promotion is FULLY allowed in this sub. Anyone who tries to undermine someone's effort to self promote in this sub will be removed. You don't have to upvote things or even look at things you don't like, but some people are trying to promote works they created and that is EXACTLY what this sub is for.

AI generated work, including covers and text is FULLY allowed in this sub. If you do not like AI then leave, but it is part of our reality and I support it here. Anyone who is demeaning to authors who use AI, such as calling it "AI Slop" will be banned.

There is only one rule in this sub and it applies to every post and comment, including attempts to suppress content by tagging it as spam and other moderation actions. Respect Humans. Humans invented AI and Humans get to use it, if that bothers you, then move along.


r/Recommend_A_Book Sep 02 '23

About this group - PLEASE READ

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This group is for readers to discover writers and interact with them. Many new writers have no way to find an audience beyond reaching out to people who might be interested in their work. Doing so on other "book recommendation" subs will get you banned for the sin of "self-promotion." Here, creators can self promote. If a reader is seeking a book or story that you think your writing can satisfy LET THEM KNOW. Share a link. Drop some beauty into their world. If you think your work is not a fit for their tastes, move on. Artists of all stripes are welcome. So far, it is mostly based on writers, but I intend on involving other forms of expression. If you find something interesting out there, let us all know by crossposting it here.

How it works:

I find people who are seeking interesting books to read. I invite them to this reddit. I find authors, poets, bloggers, artists and such also. These are curated invites based on activity and interactions elsewhere I find to be interesting.

I have my own preferences and beliefs. I try to invite folks with a diversity of different perspectives and beliefs to balance out my bias. I am not always successful. Sometimes, I am downright uninterested in having certain people join.

If I invited you, it is because I think you have something interesting to contribute. If you do not want to participate, you do not have to. PLEASE NOTE: YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE INVITED TO THE GROUP TO POST IN IT.

Post as often as you like. I do however follow the Reddit rules. Here are two worth considering:

1: Remember the human. If you are not here in good faith, and you are posting things that are obviously meant to abuse, annoy or upset people. Buh bye.

2: Behave like you would in real life. In real life, you would get a severe stream of consciousness rant full of vulgarities if you began acting like something other than a reasonable human around me. Here on Reddit, I'll just ban you. Again, post what you want.


r/Recommend_A_Book 11h ago

Romantasy for an all Male Book Club

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Hi, this year a group of my mates decided to start a book club as a bit of a laugh. We are all in our 30’s and straight but next month is my pick and I think it would be hilarious to pick a romance/spicy novel. Most of us enjoy reading fantasy so we could flirt with the idea of a romantasy but I really don’t want a book that is very much just describing the blokes if you know what I mean.

If this is too much to ask I’m also open to the idea of just a really weird spicey one, thanks in advance 🫡


r/Recommend_A_Book 8h ago

What was the title of the book that made you fall in love with it, but also made you cry for hours on end?

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Hi, I'm experiencing a realy heavy reading slump and I need a book that will just pierce my heart and make me what to finish it in one day. If you have a book like that and will be kind enought to share the title, I'll be realy, deeply glad.


r/Recommend_A_Book 4h ago

Romance books that you loved!

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Hi! I feel like I'm only seeing the popular books as recommendations and I'd love some romance books that aren't just remakes of stories already published. Spice is okay but I'd prefer it to not be overly spicy, 4/5 at most. I love pretty much every genre, romantasy and horror/thriller are probably my favourites! Recommend me a romance book you love :)


r/Recommend_A_Book 9h ago

what's a book that actually completely changed how you think?

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genuinely curious. looking for something heavy, psychological, or just completely outside the box. no romance, no YA fluff. what actually left an impact on you?


r/Recommend_A_Book 6h ago

Quality over quantity

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I'm on sick leave until 9/22 when I return to my post. How many books ahould I read in the interim? Reading speed/comprehension: medium


r/Recommend_A_Book 4h ago

Looking for my next book

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I just finished the Good girl series by holly jackson. Suggest me a good story to read. Not interested in Non fictional or self help.


r/Recommend_A_Book 44m ago

Memoirs of the Felmed Coof- Ran Kime

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Anyone looking for a new read? I recently picked up a novel from a small local New England author and ended up really enjoying it, so I wanted to give it a shoutout!

Called Memoirs of the Felmed Coof by Ran Kime.

It’s autofiction, so the story is rooted in real-life experiences but exaggerated and reimagined in different ways.

The storytelling is a little abstract and takes you on a journey through one person’s life and all the different people they encounter along the way. There’s really never a dull moment. It’s quirky, unpredictable, and kept me turning the pages because I genuinely wanted to see where the story would go next. The characters also feel like real people rather than just characters in a book, and you start to understand and root for them as the story unfolds.

I’m always happy to support smaller/local authors, and this one was definitely worth the read. If you like character-driven books, unconventional storytelling, and stories that blur the line between fiction and real life, I’d recommend giving it a try!

Here is his website: https://rankime.com/memoirs-of-the-felmed-coof/

I found the book on good reads while browsing and bought it off Amazon!


r/Recommend_A_Book 4h ago

SHOULD I READ CAUGHT UP BY LIZ TOMFORDE OR ALL RHODES LEAD HERE BY MARIANA ZAPATA

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Please help me choose!!!!

I have been coming across these books and they are in my tbr since foreverrr so I am thinking about finally giving it a try

I’m trying to decide between Caught Up and All Rhodes Lead Here, and I genuinely cannot pick 😭 For people who’ve read both, which one did you enjoy more because I hear good reviews about these books everywhere

I specifically want to read only one of them, though, because from what I’ve heard, they have some pretty similar vibes/plot elements, and I don’t want to read both back-to-back and feel like I’m reading the same story twice


r/Recommend_A_Book 7h ago

I need two different kinds of recommendations

3 Upvotes

Sorry for the vagueness of the title but I didn't know what to put while asking for two different things.

1) my partner has been talking a lot about wanting to read a book that has time travel on it, and I think he's more drawn of books that travel to the future. I have not read a single one like that so I don't know what I could get him.

2) Maybe a bit of an odd request, but in the hunger games I really like that the main character hunts and collects things and then you trades for other items and manages to survive like that. I don't know if I'm explaining myself correctly but I hope you catch my vibe.

Many thanks in advance!!


r/Recommend_A_Book 1h ago

Looking for something like Dolly Alderton

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I recently read Everything I Know About Love and wanted to know if there are other authors with the same vibes! :)


r/Recommend_A_Book 2h ago

Looking for graphic novels!

1 Upvotes

I'm looking for graphic novel recommendations for my husband. He loved Scott Pilgrim and seconds by Bryan Lee O'Malley. Does anyone have recommendations of similar types of books? Or other favorite graphic novels?


r/Recommend_A_Book 3h ago

Audiobook recommendations for someone addicted to listening to youtube drama slop

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I’m an artist and somewhat of an housewife who listens to youtube commentary drama videos or retrospectives on things i never watched for background noise. Think like, “Tiktok’s most hated animator ****” or Toatify’s videos. I’m looking for books that fill that same kind of weird curiosity and intrigue that’s similar to those videos. I think i like those videos because they’re entertaining but i don’t pressure myself to actively listening to whatever I’m listening to, for context if that’s helpful


r/Recommend_A_Book 12h ago

What're some children's fiction classics that can be enjoyed as an adult?

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r/Recommend_A_Book 4h ago

Need a book like the series from

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Hello!

I hope some of you watched the series FROM. Do you have any ideas of a book that has the same atmosphere? I’m looking for something that has the same mystery and horror like it. I love the idea of people being haunted by unnatural beings and trying to escape them. Also, I would love a book that forces you to notice the small details in order to understand the story as the series does.

Thank you in advance.


r/Recommend_A_Book 4h ago

The Weird and the Wonderful DCXXV: A Dead Man's Story & The Crooked Hinge

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r/Recommend_A_Book 4h ago

Choosing books from huge TBR

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r/Recommend_A_Book 5h ago

"Bloody Business," A Grieving Young Hunter Makes A Dark Bargain For A Cursed Weapon (Segment Taken From 'The Blade Itself' A Hunter: The Vigil Story)

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r/Recommend_A_Book 13h ago

Books for someone tired from work

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Hello!

Ever since I started my new job in january, reading for pleasure has been a struggle. I used to average 20-25 books / year, so I was never a crazy worm, but this year has been slow af for me. The problem is my job is intellectual and requires me to read and think a lot so reading in my breaks becomes really tiring if the book is dense.

So, I want books that are fast-paced, with light prose, easy to read and exciting! Books that can be easily read in 10-15 minute spurts. I read everything, from fantasy to mystery. If you do recommend fantasy I just ask that its not epic fantasy a la GoT because that's a lot of brain power to keep up with. I also enjoy classics, but most classics have heavier prose that my brain refuses to read after a day's work.

Thank you in advance.


r/Recommend_A_Book 19h ago

I need a book that I can read for hours and never get bored

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I need a a book that’s going to stick with me for a long time. A book that I can read for hours and never get bored. I like thriller, horror, sci fi, and fantasy. Does anyone have books recommendations for books that will stay on my mind for a while? Some books I liked: The Silent Patient, Verity, Project Hail Mary, Misery by Stephen King, and Dark Matter


r/Recommend_A_Book 1d ago

What book changed you in a positive way?

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Or a book that, in your opinion, if everyone would read it, the world would be a better place.


r/Recommend_A_Book 8h ago

Books like daggermouth and the poison daughter

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Hi all, does anyone have any recs for books like the ones above. I would prefer standalones or a Duology.
I enjoy the world building, twists, tension and magic systems. I don’t mind if there are some plot holes or messy writing I like to read for the enjoyment. TIA


r/Recommend_A_Book 9h ago

New England Historical Fiction Recommendations?

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IDK if my edible hit different than usual, but I had a real craving to read something set in 16th-17th century New England. Would love some suggestions :)


r/Recommend_A_Book 10h ago

Books that feel like Sweater Weather by The Neighborhood

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I am absolutely obsessed with the sultry, slightly toxic but “can’t live without you” energy of this song. Can you recommend books that have the same vibe?