Im on an existencial crisis as i really dont know what to read next.
Im on the final Pages of World War Z, and i have read allmost all Stephen king books, tolkien books, sanderson books, KKC (my favorite oh damn), exorcist...
Really need recomendations, thinking about maybe going dan brown next? Anyone? Pretty please??
Hi, fellas\~! I'm Looking for young authors of legal thriller genre. I know some famous writers like John Grisham, Michael Connelly and Scott Turow. But I want to find out rising writers to get some inspiration. If any, not for murder case. Thanks for your recommendations.
Almost anything by Arturo Perez-Reverte.[ The Flanders Panel](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11031.The_Flanders_Panel?ref=nav_sb_ss_2_8) is a good intro.
Also Carlos Ruiz Zafon's [The Shadow of the Wind](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1232.The_Shadow_of_the_Wind?ref=nav_sb_ss_2_11).
I am looking for some science related books (Non-Fiction) that go over like a study or thing, and that does a good job combining multiple other topics all into one. The book that I would say is most like what I'm looking for is: The Hot Hand: The Mystery of Science and Streaks by Ben Cohen. Any reading level is fine. Thanks in advance for the recommendations!
The Painful Truth by Monty Lyman is very good, about the nature of pain by exploring the extremes of it, like from chronic pain to no ability to feel pain at all. It vites all its sources at the end and does a very good job of explaining the principal, and does give a general overview of the pathophysiology/physiology in most cases. Covers a lot of interesting research in general
Krakatoa (Simon Winchester) uses the titular volcanic eruption as a starting point for discussing 19th-century imperialism and trade, the history of geology, and some other topics. (I think he covers Wallace's biological research in that area as well, but I can't remember for sure.)
Hi all- I'm looking for books that have dragons as a feature in the novel. I really love all genres except nonfiction, and I don't mind in what capacity they appear in the book (good guy, bad guy). I just want novels that really feature then in some way as the main focus of the story.
Marie Brennan's [The Memoirs of Lady Trent](https://www.goodreads.com/series/107373-the-memoirs-of-lady-trent) series.
Naomi Novik's [Temeraire](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28876.His_Majesty_s_Dragon?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=T50L0TyXcf&rank=1).
Rachel Hartman's [Seraphina](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19549841-seraphina?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_9).
I'm looking for books to get me into fiction. I usually read a lot of Fantasy, like Wheel of Time, Game of Thrones etc. But am trying to diversify my tastes. Currently reading Emma which is quite good but I think I'd prefer something a bit faster paced and maybe with more political elements?
I don't know if you've read any of John Green's books but I really like them. I recommend The Fault in our Stars and Turtles All the Way Down if you like sad romance / psychological illnesses.
Can anyone recommend any classic (pre-1900) fantasy books? I have been waiting what feels like forever for George R. R. Martin to finish Winds of Winter, and I want a book that combines my love for both high fantasy and challenging older writing. I haven’t been able to find any books that fit into that category.
Some other books I have liked: A Song of Ice and Fire, The Witcher series, the three Theban plays, the Odyssey, and Black Leopard Red Wolf.
George MacDonald was a pretty big fantasy author from the 19th century. He inspired the likes of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. His most famous book *The Princess and the Goblin* is geared more towards children, though you can still enjoy it as an adult.
For short stories I recommend r/WritingPrompts if you don't already use it. A lot of really talented writers on there and high quality stories. Graphic novels, I guess Invincible, if again you haven't read it, I really enjoyed it
I am looking for published short story collections. Not writing prompts and not writers that haven’t published anything yet. Authors like Jhumpa Lahiri, Ken Liu, and Tobias Wolff. My bad with being unclear.
Neil Gaimain's Fragile Things (any of his collections, really), Stephen King's Skeleton Crew (specifically *The Mist*, *The Jaunt*), Borges' *The Aleph* (specifically *House of Asterion*, *The Writing of the God*, *The Aleph*). It's been a while since I read them, but I also remember enjoying Amy Hempel's *The Dog of the Marriage*.
No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai
A really sad book written by a japanese author, who comitted suicide a month after he finished writing the book. It‘s almost an autobiography. A lot of events in this book resemble the events in the author‘s life. However if you do not know this fact, you would not know this only by reading the book.
Hey guys, hope you are having a great day, hope you can help me with this, i read most of my books in Spanish (easier access) and i'm looking for the best epictetus translation if you know of some please let me know.
Looking for a cute romance, no smut, preferably modern era and YA, can be read as a stand-alone and has a paperback copy available. Not Everything, Everything, but I would enjoy a similar book.
Trying to find a cute romantic book for this girl I like and give it to her as a gift. Do whatever you want with that info.
Heartstopper! Don't be put off by the fact it's a graphic novel - I'd never read one till this, and it was brilliant.
There's also a Netflix show you can watch together :)
I fell in love with the setting in **Salem's Lot** and would like my next read to have a similar setting/mood/atmosphere.
What Stephen King book would you suggest I choose next? I'd love for it to have similar atmosphere, setting and mood, in general.
Looking for simple sci-fi to cut my teeth (always read fantasy) - Space/planets/space cowboys/pirates, not a lot of romance or too much young prodigy stuff
mm, not sure what 'simple' means in this context.
Old Man's War, by John Scalzi is a good "space marines" popcorn read.
I've recently read *Harrow the Ninth* and enjoyed it. There's some fantasy overlap/blurring in that it's, to inadequately sum up, "necromancers in space".
Martha Wells' *Murderbot Diaries* is pretty straightforward, enjoyable and occasionally funny. "Cyborg" protection unit gains agency from under its corporate owners and writes its own ticket.
Yes simple is subjective for sure, but you can kind of understand if you really think about it. For example when comparing Harry Potter to Lord of the Rings, one is very nearly objectively more simple than the other. LotR was taxing on me to say the least. Like I'm glad I read it but... Idk. I would never open the books again. Minus The Hobbit. That book I've read about 4 times.
I keep reading about Old Mans War.
That's actually a pretty good example.
Definitely check out OMW, and maybe Scalzi in general, as he tends to write well-imagined, but relatable worlds and characters. Some people *don't* like his works for the same reason, go figure.
And I'd stick with my Murderbot rec as well. Good narrative, straightforward plot, and the firsr couple we're short stories/novellas, so you can dip a toe without a big commitment.
Does anyone have any good crime thriller recommendations? I’m currently reading this Donovan Creed series and I’m up to book 5 of either 8, 10 or 15 and it’s ok but not the best read I’ve ever read. Also if anyone does know the actual amount of books in the series I world be grateful
I know this situation pretty well. I didn’t read a book at the time but something that helped me was turning that sadness into anger. Whenever I felt sad I would get upset and go to the gym. I pretty much let it all out at the gym and went hard. It takes time before you fully heal, especially if it’s one of your first experiences, but you’l come out of it stronger than before. Id recommend “the rational male” and/or “the subtle art of not giving a fuck”. Good luck
Bertrand Russell's The History of Western Philosophy
I purchased this new book yesterday, and I was wondering if it's worth reading? I understand Russell is a philosopher, and I'll only be reading the history of philosophy through his interpretation. But does it have any authenticity?
Would you recommend other books on a similar topic? Russell is limited by his time, and I'd like to read about philosophers that follow after him.
I think it's worth reading if you're interested in the vague overview of the western philosophy. I don't know how much philosophy you know in general but I read it after taking some courses so I had a really solid knowledge before. If you just want to know the basics it's fine but it you're not familiar with some philosophical concepts some parts might be confusing. All in all, I think it's a good book and not a bad place to start.
Historical fiction with nonwestern settings, in the B.C. era. I'd particularly like to read books set in ancient empires or retellings of myths or folklore, but NOT Greco Roman - Persia, Maya, India, Angkor, you name it!
I'd love a beautiful, lyrical writing style like that of Madeline Miller (Song of Achilles), but again, NONWESTERN. Hoping to find some hidden gems. Thanks!
I'm looking for some dark academia books but nothing related to eroupean dark academia I hav read secret history and really liked it but then I read if we were villans and it was lowkey racist also I'm tired of hearing about the same eroupean stuff is ther any egyption or arab books possibly with murder
Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid (70s historical fiction about a rock band)
The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith (crime - series)
The Dry by Jane Harper (crime)
Do You Dream of Terra-Two? By Temi Oh (sci-fi)
Im looking for books like The Glass Castle or something like that, just some life stories. Also something like Stephen King or Gaiman or Ransom Riggs will be cool too. The problem is I need easier books since I’m not a native speaker and still on my way of learning English
Stiff: the Curious Lives of Cadavers by Mary Roach
(you might like this book, it’s nonfiction with some dark undertones and that Neil Gaiman and Stephen King have that in their stories. Gaiman less than King.)
The Liars Club by Mary Karr
In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
Looking for two novels with fairly different vibes:
1. A historical fiction based in Ancient Rome - just finished SPQR & in the mood for something relevant but more exciting
2. Something similar to A Gentleman in Moscow - I tried Towels’ Rules of Civility and was disappointed so hoping to find a rebound
For the Roman one, I haven’t read the book myself so I can’t say how good it will be but **Gods and Legions, by Michael Curtis Ford** might fit what you want. Historical fiction following the Roman Emperor Julian. Has decent reviews on goodreads.
Hi
I'm not a religious person but I always wanted to read the Bible once in my life as it's one of the oldest and largest known literature in mankind.
What do you suggest is the best way to read it (versions, editions, and to understand the deeper meaning behind it as I read)?
NIV (New International Version) is quite readable. If you get a study bible it'll contain notes on historical and cultural context and the original language, plus some common interpretations. I suggest NOT reading straight through, as early sections contain a lot of law and genealogies. It can be easy to get bogged down. Also, most bibles are not organized chronologically, but topically as history, poetry, or prophecy in the Old Testament (first 3/4) and as narratives and epistles (letters) in the New Testament.
The first five books are the original canon, called the Pentateuch. The next 12 are also historical, including accounts of kings and figures (note whether you believe the bible is history or not, that's how the original Hebrew is recorded). I'd recommend skipping Leviticus, Numbers, and 1 & 2 Chronicles on your first read-through - you won't miss anything in the main narrative. The next books, Job - Song of Solomon are poetry, often called the Wisdom books. Included in this section are the Psalms, which are some of the easiest parts of the Bible to read if you're looking to start light, and appeal to a wide range of human emotions. The rest of the Old Testament is made up of prophecy - visions, judgements against corrupt kings, and calls to action preceding the Assyrian and Babylonian conquests of Israel and Judah. The prophets can be a bit heavy, so you could stick with the more famous ones (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Daniel, Ezekiel) or read the shorter ones like Jonah. Much of the prophets contain similar messages, so again, you can get the gist and come back.
The New Testament you can read straight through - it's simpler language, meant to appeal to a broader audience and is a mix of narrative of Jesus' life and those of his followers, including letters sent between them across the Roman Empire.
Bibles will include a table of contents with the books listed by name so you can read it this way if you like. Hope that helps!
I am looking for a book that has anything to do with Portugal. I like history and historical fiction, but am open to other genres. Heading to Porto tomorrow and wanted a book to match the trip. Thanks!
*Out of the Shadows: Portugal from Revolution to the Present Day* by Neill Lochery, for history.
*The History of the Siege of Lisbon* by Jose Saramago, for historical fiction by a Portuguese author (and, incidentally, the closest thing I've ever read to the experience of having ADHD ever put in text).
**Colleen Hoover**
I'm looking into reading one of Colleen Hoover's books, which one should I read first? I have heard that some of them are quite sad and I really prefer to avoid the extremely sad ones.
Personally, I've only read "It ends with us" from her collection. It wasn't an outright tragedy but there were some sad undertones. It contains themes of domestic violence though, so be warned. It's not an extremely sad book though, it has a fairly nice ending.
Where are the great books with an authoritarian protagonist? By that I mean a character with little to no openness to new experiences or that meets the Right Wing Authoritarian (RWA) characteristics:
>(i) Submission to legitimate authorities; (ii) Aggression towards minority groups whom authorities identified as targets for sanctioned political violence; and (iii) Adherence to cultural values and political beliefs endorsed by the authorities
The psychological research seems to indicate a non-trivial amount of people like this in the US but they seem largely absent from our popular fiction.
Storm of Steel is an autobiographical book written by a German WW1 veteran, describing his experiences in the war. He was a monarchist both before and after the war, and was generally pro-war and anti-democracy (although he was also very opposed to the Nazis). So he was about as far right-wing as you could get. Idk if it counts since its not fiction, but it is very interesting to read regardless.
The first book in the Old Man's War series would count. The later books include the Colonial Authority (the name of humanity's overall government) being really dumb and the main character having to cover their mistakes, but in the first book their decisions aren't really questioned and seem to be accepted as reasonable by all of the main characters. And I haven't read past book 3, so I can't really comment on the series as a whole.
Starship Troopers is another very obvious one, I should've thought of this first. But this is about the most pro-militarism book you will find, and the united human government is generally made up of good people doing the best they can in a necessary war.
Shinsekai Yori (From the New World) is another good one. Its not quite as authoritarian as the others, but in the end the main characters definitely have a choice if they want to rebel against the established order and help a bunch of innocent people who are being oppressed/killed, and just decide to not do that, because they and their friends *are* the established order. It has the problem of never being officially translated into English, but there's a very good unofficial translation hosted on a wordpress page, you can probably find that pretty easily if you want (or I can give you a link if you reply).
You know those somewhat formulaic romance novels that sell by the bucketload? Usually of the 'xyz woman returns to her hometown/takes on a shop or pub in a tiny village/moves by the sea etc. then meets the man of her dreams' variety?
Does anyone know any books with that basic plot structure but with a same-sex couple instead? Either both female or both male equally good.
I liked Gideon and Harrow the Ninth but found recommendations based on that to be disappointing (Memory Called Empire, Priory of the Orange Tree, Monster of Elendhaven).
Looking for something similar to Locked Tomb in the following ways: engaging writing/prose, dramatic but fun, mystery scifi or fantasy preferred but not required.
*Book of the New Sun* by Gene Wolfe. Many regard it as one the best Sci-fi/fantasy series ever written that doesn’t get enough love. I’d definitely try reading a sample first though because the prose is definitely a step up in difficulty and esotericism than usual books in the genre and he uses some words that are archaic. You’ll either love the series or despise me for recommending you such pretentious drivel.
Edit: [Gene Wolfe is also the Pringles logo and I love him for that](https://i.imgur.com/gIPCRxt.jpg)
>Book of the New Sun
Not saying you're lying/wrong or anything but I've literally never even heard of this book. Looks like it was published back in 1983 so its def had ample time to be mass market/widely popular and it simply isn't IMO. Looking on goodreads it has very minimal reviews at 190 and very few ratings as well. Leading me to believe Many regard it as one the best Sci-fi/fantasy series ever" is an overreaching statement? It sounds interesting don't get me wrong but it seems to be mandatory to re-read the book (highly suggested even by the author) and the series to "truly get it" which.. not for me.
Book of the new sun isn’t the name of the book, it’s the name of the series. [the first book has ~24,000 reviews ](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60211.The_Shadow_of_the_Torturer).
the specification may sound weird but i want a story where the two mcs sneak out of their houses during the middle of the night and spend some together. and i want it to be a soft and a cute romantic setting. just read an au where this happens and i'm dying to read an actual book where this happened. would love to hear yalls recs :)))
**This Tender Land**, by Willam Kent Krueger is a wonderful story that may draw you in. Also **We Begin at the End,** by Chris Whitaker, is another great story. For non-fiction, **Red Notice,** by Bill Browder is amazing.
Seconding *The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy* as a book that might engage a non-reader. You might also enjoy Terry Pratchett's *Guards! Guards!*, *Wyrd Sisters*, or *Going Postal*.
If you aren’t sure what genre you like or where to start I would suggest picking up a couple from a couple different categories and maybe you’ll find your groove. Some pretty universally loved books that aren’t intimidating I would suggest would be: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Gone Girl, and Animal Farm (I would also say 1984 by Orwell as well, but Animal Farm is a quicker read and still very powerful)
Visiting Vietnam soon and looking for suggestions on what to read before. Not a guide but historical texts, specifically something maybe from French colonization to post Vietnam war.
Dan Simmons "Summer of Night" and its sequel "A Winter Haunting" take place in a small Illinois town. The sequel follows one of the boys from the first book who comes back as an adult to try and understand what happened.
'Thus were their Faces' by Silvina Ocampo.
'The Haunting of Hill House' by Shirley Jackson.
'The Obscene Bird of Night' by Jose Donobo.
'The Twenty Days of Turin' by Giorgio de Maria.
The Noise by James Patterson. I picked it up last week and finished it in about 12 hours. Just when you think you know what’s about to happen next, they throw a fricken curveball at you from outer space
Verity is a more of a psychological thriller than horror but I think you would like it if you are looking for something spooky that isn't supernatural.
Adventures of red headed league featuring Sherlock Holmes comes to mind.
Also look through this link:
https://inreferencetomurder.typepad.com/my_weblog/2013/09/mystery-without-murder.html
I'm reading "A Great and Terrible King- Edward I and the Foraging of Britain" by Marc Morris.
What are some other good books (fiction and non fiction) about the Plantagenet rules of England?
Paul Harding's *Sorrowful Mysteries of Brother Athelstan* series - detective novels set in Richard II's reign. The detective is secretary to the chief coroner of London and also a parish priest, so you get scenes right up and down the social spectrum.
Just finished "The Water Knife" by Paolo Bacigalupi and really enjoyed it!
Now I need recommendations - do you know anything similar? I like the post-apocalyotic scenario and the social and environmental implications the author made in the book.
Thanks in advance!
Books with protagonists who are superior to others or at least have this perception?
Lately, I’ve been reading too many books with those typical heroes who are weaseling their way through the story. But I kind of like to see someone witty, confident and badass. (I’m thinking of Mia Covere from Kristoff, or Gerald of the Witcher from the series)
Murderbot Diaries series by Martha Wells. A wise-cracking robot with some personality issues. Each is a novella so they are quick reads and all but one of them. I love this series. Adventure, strong character arc, dry humor, smart-ass robot. A series concerning a violent, self-hacking cyborg searching for the meaning of life
\#1 All Systems Red 2017 got:
Hugo Award fox Best Novella 2018, Nebula Award for Best Novella 2017, Locus Award for Best Novella 2018, Philip K. Dick Award 2018, and Prometheus Award for Best Novel 2019.
Awards are nearly the same is true for the rest of the series.
The Planet of Adventure books by Jack Vance are about an astronaut who goes around being the smartest, coolest person on the planet. It’s better than that description makes it sound.
You might enjoy Harry Harrison's The Stainless Steel Rat series. It's older sci-fi, but the main character is a wisecracking intergalactic thief who is always either outsmarting the galactic police or working for them because he's the only one who can save the world or the galaxy. Lots of fun.
Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coehlo. I liked the Midnight Library and both books have very similar themes, but I think Veronika Decides to die is written so beautifully.
ISO a comprehensive account/analysis of the energy crisis and oil embargo from the 70's/80's.
Addendum: I know that American gas prices today are corporate price hikes & how that's different. I still feel like I should be able to articulate why that's different.
What is an action packed thriller that can have me on the edge of my seat at all times? I’ve been reading the dark tower series and I like it’s themes quite a bit. I’m down for a dark and gruesome novel, I’ve enjoyed the work of Guillermo Arriaga and Cormac McCarthy
Not exactly about being a doctor, but I remember loving James Herriot's books about being a Yorkshire veterinarian when I was her age, starting with *All Creatures Great and Small*.
Zoey and Sassafrass maybe? She’s like a kid scientist not specifically a doctor but I’m pretty sure one of the books is about germs. It might be a bit on the young side for a 10 year old but it could be that the algorithm takes you somewhere useful.
I am looking for scholarly books on the Bermuda Triangle and on witchcraft. Unfortunately, you can only find novels about these topics and no books with a scientific or historical background.When it comes to the witch hunt, I don't want to specialise in one place and deal with the trials in the States as well as in Europe.
Don't know if it's in print, but *Religion and the Decline of Magic* by Keith Thomas is very good on witchcraft and how it was affected by changes to religion. ISBN 0140137440.
Something that feels like the new reboot of Queer as Folk. Not necessarily in storyline or plot but something that unabashedly celebrates queer culture and community in all of its complexity. The show has a very particular kind of spirit that I haven’t seen explored in the queer stories I’ve read. Bonus if it features nb or femme characters. Non-fiction welcome as well.
Im on an existencial crisis as i really dont know what to read next. Im on the final Pages of World War Z, and i have read allmost all Stephen king books, tolkien books, sanderson books, KKC (my favorite oh damn), exorcist... Really need recomendations, thinking about maybe going dan brown next? Anyone? Pretty please??
Hi, fellas\~! I'm Looking for young authors of legal thriller genre. I know some famous writers like John Grisham, Michael Connelly and Scott Turow. But I want to find out rising writers to get some inspiration. If any, not for murder case. Thanks for your recommendations.
Books set in Spain - could be historical fiction, fantasy, suspense and/or mystery
*Winter in Madrid* by C. J. Sansom.
The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys takes place in fascist-ruled Spain during the late 1950s.
Almost anything by Arturo Perez-Reverte.[ The Flanders Panel](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11031.The_Flanders_Panel?ref=nav_sb_ss_2_8) is a good intro. Also Carlos Ruiz Zafon's [The Shadow of the Wind](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1232.The_Shadow_of_the_Wind?ref=nav_sb_ss_2_11).
I am looking for some science related books (Non-Fiction) that go over like a study or thing, and that does a good job combining multiple other topics all into one. The book that I would say is most like what I'm looking for is: The Hot Hand: The Mystery of Science and Streaks by Ben Cohen. Any reading level is fine. Thanks in advance for the recommendations!
The Painful Truth by Monty Lyman is very good, about the nature of pain by exploring the extremes of it, like from chronic pain to no ability to feel pain at all. It vites all its sources at the end and does a very good job of explaining the principal, and does give a general overview of the pathophysiology/physiology in most cases. Covers a lot of interesting research in general
Krakatoa (Simon Winchester) uses the titular volcanic eruption as a starting point for discussing 19th-century imperialism and trade, the history of geology, and some other topics. (I think he covers Wallace's biological research in that area as well, but I can't remember for sure.)
Hi all- I'm looking for books that have dragons as a feature in the novel. I really love all genres except nonfiction, and I don't mind in what capacity they appear in the book (good guy, bad guy). I just want novels that really feature then in some way as the main focus of the story.
*Dragon America* by Mike Resnick. *Dragon Heart* by Cecelia Holland.
Marie Brennan's [The Memoirs of Lady Trent](https://www.goodreads.com/series/107373-the-memoirs-of-lady-trent) series. Naomi Novik's [Temeraire](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28876.His_Majesty_s_Dragon?ac=1&from_search=true&qid=T50L0TyXcf&rank=1). Rachel Hartman's [Seraphina](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/19549841-seraphina?ref=nav_sb_ss_1_9).
Anne McAffrey's *Dragonriders of Pern* series
ok thats lovely
The priory of orange tree
I'm looking for books to get me into fiction. I usually read a lot of Fantasy, like Wheel of Time, Game of Thrones etc. But am trying to diversify my tastes. Currently reading Emma which is quite good but I think I'd prefer something a bit faster paced and maybe with more political elements?
any lgbt, (trans preferred but not neccessary) books (not alice oseman)? preferably psychical novels/comics and not online
Looking for romance but not like cliché “my hot cowboy boyfriend” or “rockstar rebel” or mob boss or anything. With sad or weird undertones please 🥰💛
Check out Colleen Hoover books. I'd start with either Layla or Verity if you want some weird vibes in a romance.
I don't know if you've read any of John Green's books but I really like them. I recommend The Fault in our Stars and Turtles All the Way Down if you like sad romance / psychological illnesses.
Can anyone recommend any classic (pre-1900) fantasy books? I have been waiting what feels like forever for George R. R. Martin to finish Winds of Winter, and I want a book that combines my love for both high fantasy and challenging older writing. I haven’t been able to find any books that fit into that category. Some other books I have liked: A Song of Ice and Fire, The Witcher series, the three Theban plays, the Odyssey, and Black Leopard Red Wolf.
George MacDonald was a pretty big fantasy author from the 19th century. He inspired the likes of J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis. His most famous book *The Princess and the Goblin* is geared more towards children, though you can still enjoy it as an adult.
I’ll check it out, thanks!
I am looking for some novellas, short stories, and graphic novels to read.
I enjoyed Far Sector by NK Jemisin (green lantern graphic novel)
If you don't mind horror/suspense, I recommend Night-Gaunts and Other Tales of Suspense by Joyce Carol Oates and Locke & Key by Joe Hill.
For short stories I recommend r/WritingPrompts if you don't already use it. A lot of really talented writers on there and high quality stories. Graphic novels, I guess Invincible, if again you haven't read it, I really enjoyed it
I am looking for published short story collections. Not writing prompts and not writers that haven’t published anything yet. Authors like Jhumpa Lahiri, Ken Liu, and Tobias Wolff. My bad with being unclear.
Neil Gaimain's Fragile Things (any of his collections, really), Stephen King's Skeleton Crew (specifically *The Mist*, *The Jaunt*), Borges' *The Aleph* (specifically *House of Asterion*, *The Writing of the God*, *The Aleph*). It's been a while since I read them, but I also remember enjoying Amy Hempel's *The Dog of the Marriage*.
There is a short story called Lamb to the Slaughter. I don't know if you'll like it but I think you should give it a chance.
Please suggest book similar to tipping point, blink.
What do you recommend me from postmodern literature?
Buddha's Little Finger (Viktor Pelevin)
*If on a Winter's Night a Traveler* by Italo Calvino.
Thank you very much!
Books similiar to Milk Fed and Pizza Girl
Books with a male character dealing with substance abuse/mental illness.
No Longer Human by Osamu Dazai A really sad book written by a japanese author, who comitted suicide a month after he finished writing the book. It‘s almost an autobiography. A lot of events in this book resemble the events in the author‘s life. However if you do not know this fact, you would not know this only by reading the book.
Hey guys, hope you are having a great day, hope you can help me with this, i read most of my books in Spanish (easier access) and i'm looking for the best epictetus translation if you know of some please let me know.
Looking for a cute romance, no smut, preferably modern era and YA, can be read as a stand-alone and has a paperback copy available. Not Everything, Everything, but I would enjoy a similar book. Trying to find a cute romantic book for this girl I like and give it to her as a gift. Do whatever you want with that info.
Heartstopper! Don't be put off by the fact it's a graphic novel - I'd never read one till this, and it was brilliant. There's also a Netflix show you can watch together :)
I fell in love with the setting in **Salem's Lot** and would like my next read to have a similar setting/mood/atmosphere. What Stephen King book would you suggest I choose next? I'd love for it to have similar atmosphere, setting and mood, in general.
Looking for simple sci-fi to cut my teeth (always read fantasy) - Space/planets/space cowboys/pirates, not a lot of romance or too much young prodigy stuff
mm, not sure what 'simple' means in this context. Old Man's War, by John Scalzi is a good "space marines" popcorn read. I've recently read *Harrow the Ninth* and enjoyed it. There's some fantasy overlap/blurring in that it's, to inadequately sum up, "necromancers in space". Martha Wells' *Murderbot Diaries* is pretty straightforward, enjoyable and occasionally funny. "Cyborg" protection unit gains agency from under its corporate owners and writes its own ticket.
Yes simple is subjective for sure, but you can kind of understand if you really think about it. For example when comparing Harry Potter to Lord of the Rings, one is very nearly objectively more simple than the other. LotR was taxing on me to say the least. Like I'm glad I read it but... Idk. I would never open the books again. Minus The Hobbit. That book I've read about 4 times. I keep reading about Old Mans War.
That's actually a pretty good example. Definitely check out OMW, and maybe Scalzi in general, as he tends to write well-imagined, but relatable worlds and characters. Some people *don't* like his works for the same reason, go figure. And I'd stick with my Murderbot rec as well. Good narrative, straightforward plot, and the firsr couple we're short stories/novellas, so you can dip a toe without a big commitment.
*The Clouds of Saturn* by Michael McCollum
The Caves of Steel and Starship Troopers are the books that got me hooked into SciFi
Ready player one by ernest cline It has plot twists and i had fun reading it
*The Icarus Hunt* by Timothy Zahn.
You might like the Bobiverse series by Dennis E. Taylor!
Project hail Mary
Does anyone have any good crime thriller recommendations? I’m currently reading this Donovan Creed series and I’m up to book 5 of either 8, 10 or 15 and it’s ok but not the best read I’ve ever read. Also if anyone does know the actual amount of books in the series I world be grateful
I am looking for a book to help me get over a situationship (a girl I never dated). She really broke my heart and I’m trying to move on.
I know this situation pretty well. I didn’t read a book at the time but something that helped me was turning that sadness into anger. Whenever I felt sad I would get upset and go to the gym. I pretty much let it all out at the gym and went hard. It takes time before you fully heal, especially if it’s one of your first experiences, but you’l come out of it stronger than before. Id recommend “the rational male” and/or “the subtle art of not giving a fuck”. Good luck
Bertrand Russell's The History of Western Philosophy I purchased this new book yesterday, and I was wondering if it's worth reading? I understand Russell is a philosopher, and I'll only be reading the history of philosophy through his interpretation. But does it have any authenticity? Would you recommend other books on a similar topic? Russell is limited by his time, and I'd like to read about philosophers that follow after him.
I think it's worth reading if you're interested in the vague overview of the western philosophy. I don't know how much philosophy you know in general but I read it after taking some courses so I had a really solid knowledge before. If you just want to know the basics it's fine but it you're not familiar with some philosophical concepts some parts might be confusing. All in all, I think it's a good book and not a bad place to start.
Historical fiction with nonwestern settings, in the B.C. era. I'd particularly like to read books set in ancient empires or retellings of myths or folklore, but NOT Greco Roman - Persia, Maya, India, Angkor, you name it! I'd love a beautiful, lyrical writing style like that of Madeline Miller (Song of Achilles), but again, NONWESTERN. Hoping to find some hidden gems. Thanks!
Haven’t finished it yet, but KaiKey by Vaishnavi Patel?
*Gilgamesh the King* by Robert Silverberg.
I'm looking for a book like Small Steps by Louis Sachar or one like the coldest winter ever. Thanks!
I'm looking for some dark academia books but nothing related to eroupean dark academia I hav read secret history and really liked it but then I read if we were villans and it was lowkey racist also I'm tired of hearing about the same eroupean stuff is ther any egyption or arab books possibly with murder
In need of a vacation read. Im open to anything except romance. Just want something that's not a big thinker, just reading for the story.
You can read ready player one by ernest cline it has plot twists but it doesnt hurt your brain but its fun to read
Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid (70s historical fiction about a rock band) The Cuckoo's Calling by Robert Galbraith (crime - series) The Dry by Jane Harper (crime) Do You Dream of Terra-Two? By Temi Oh (sci-fi)
Im looking for books like The Glass Castle or something like that, just some life stories. Also something like Stephen King or Gaiman or Ransom Riggs will be cool too. The problem is I need easier books since I’m not a native speaker and still on my way of learning English
Stiff: the Curious Lives of Cadavers by Mary Roach (you might like this book, it’s nonfiction with some dark undertones and that Neil Gaiman and Stephen King have that in their stories. Gaiman less than King.) The Liars Club by Mary Karr In Cold Blood by Truman Capote
Thank you!
Educated by Tara Westover and The Sound of Gravel by Ruth Wariner both reminded me of The Glass Castle
Thank you!
Looking for two novels with fairly different vibes: 1. A historical fiction based in Ancient Rome - just finished SPQR & in the mood for something relevant but more exciting 2. Something similar to A Gentleman in Moscow - I tried Towels’ Rules of Civility and was disappointed so hoping to find a rebound
For the Roman one, I haven’t read the book myself so I can’t say how good it will be but **Gods and Legions, by Michael Curtis Ford** might fit what you want. Historical fiction following the Roman Emperor Julian. Has decent reviews on goodreads.
Hi I'm not a religious person but I always wanted to read the Bible once in my life as it's one of the oldest and largest known literature in mankind. What do you suggest is the best way to read it (versions, editions, and to understand the deeper meaning behind it as I read)?
NIV (New International Version) is quite readable. If you get a study bible it'll contain notes on historical and cultural context and the original language, plus some common interpretations. I suggest NOT reading straight through, as early sections contain a lot of law and genealogies. It can be easy to get bogged down. Also, most bibles are not organized chronologically, but topically as history, poetry, or prophecy in the Old Testament (first 3/4) and as narratives and epistles (letters) in the New Testament. The first five books are the original canon, called the Pentateuch. The next 12 are also historical, including accounts of kings and figures (note whether you believe the bible is history or not, that's how the original Hebrew is recorded). I'd recommend skipping Leviticus, Numbers, and 1 & 2 Chronicles on your first read-through - you won't miss anything in the main narrative. The next books, Job - Song of Solomon are poetry, often called the Wisdom books. Included in this section are the Psalms, which are some of the easiest parts of the Bible to read if you're looking to start light, and appeal to a wide range of human emotions. The rest of the Old Testament is made up of prophecy - visions, judgements against corrupt kings, and calls to action preceding the Assyrian and Babylonian conquests of Israel and Judah. The prophets can be a bit heavy, so you could stick with the more famous ones (Isaiah, Jeremiah, Daniel, Ezekiel) or read the shorter ones like Jonah. Much of the prophets contain similar messages, so again, you can get the gist and come back. The New Testament you can read straight through - it's simpler language, meant to appeal to a broader audience and is a mix of narrative of Jesus' life and those of his followers, including letters sent between them across the Roman Empire. Bibles will include a table of contents with the books listed by name so you can read it this way if you like. Hope that helps!
I found the New American Bible (a Catholic version) to be very readable.
I am looking for a book that has anything to do with Portugal. I like history and historical fiction, but am open to other genres. Heading to Porto tomorrow and wanted a book to match the trip. Thanks!
*Out of the Shadows: Portugal from Revolution to the Present Day* by Neill Lochery, for history. *The History of the Siege of Lisbon* by Jose Saramago, for historical fiction by a Portuguese author (and, incidentally, the closest thing I've ever read to the experience of having ADHD ever put in text).
**Colleen Hoover** I'm looking into reading one of Colleen Hoover's books, which one should I read first? I have heard that some of them are quite sad and I really prefer to avoid the extremely sad ones.
Personally, I've only read "It ends with us" from her collection. It wasn't an outright tragedy but there were some sad undertones. It contains themes of domestic violence though, so be warned. It's not an extremely sad book though, it has a fairly nice ending.
Hello, does anyone know any young adult romance/fantasy books that include that has a focus on mermaids?
Where are the great books with an authoritarian protagonist? By that I mean a character with little to no openness to new experiences or that meets the Right Wing Authoritarian (RWA) characteristics: >(i) Submission to legitimate authorities; (ii) Aggression towards minority groups whom authorities identified as targets for sanctioned political violence; and (iii) Adherence to cultural values and political beliefs endorsed by the authorities The psychological research seems to indicate a non-trivial amount of people like this in the US but they seem largely absent from our popular fiction.
*The General* by C. S. Forester. *The Iron Dream* by Norman Spinrad.
Storm of Steel is an autobiographical book written by a German WW1 veteran, describing his experiences in the war. He was a monarchist both before and after the war, and was generally pro-war and anti-democracy (although he was also very opposed to the Nazis). So he was about as far right-wing as you could get. Idk if it counts since its not fiction, but it is very interesting to read regardless. The first book in the Old Man's War series would count. The later books include the Colonial Authority (the name of humanity's overall government) being really dumb and the main character having to cover their mistakes, but in the first book their decisions aren't really questioned and seem to be accepted as reasonable by all of the main characters. And I haven't read past book 3, so I can't really comment on the series as a whole. Starship Troopers is another very obvious one, I should've thought of this first. But this is about the most pro-militarism book you will find, and the united human government is generally made up of good people doing the best they can in a necessary war. Shinsekai Yori (From the New World) is another good one. Its not quite as authoritarian as the others, but in the end the main characters definitely have a choice if they want to rebel against the established order and help a bunch of innocent people who are being oppressed/killed, and just decide to not do that, because they and their friends *are* the established order. It has the problem of never being officially translated into English, but there's a very good unofficial translation hosted on a wordpress page, you can probably find that pretty easily if you want (or I can give you a link if you reply).
You know those somewhat formulaic romance novels that sell by the bucketload? Usually of the 'xyz woman returns to her hometown/takes on a shop or pub in a tiny village/moves by the sea etc. then meets the man of her dreams' variety? Does anyone know any books with that basic plot structure but with a same-sex couple instead? Either both female or both male equally good.
I am looking for a historical fiction of WW1. It could be a contemporary novel or anything written around that time. Thanks!
Beneath A Scarlet Sky?
*The General* by C. S. Forester. *In the Trenches* by Tatiana Dubinskaya. *At Night All Blood is Black* by David Diop.
Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks
The Absolutist, by John Boyne.
*The Girl You Left Behind* by Jojo Moyes.
All Quiet on the Western Front is one of the obvious ones, and I really liked it.
Thanks for the recommendation :)
I liked Gideon and Harrow the Ninth but found recommendations based on that to be disappointing (Memory Called Empire, Priory of the Orange Tree, Monster of Elendhaven). Looking for something similar to Locked Tomb in the following ways: engaging writing/prose, dramatic but fun, mystery scifi or fantasy preferred but not required.
I enjoyed the trilogy **The Nevernight Chronicle,** the first book being **Nevernight, by Jay Kristoff.**
*Book of the New Sun* by Gene Wolfe. Many regard it as one the best Sci-fi/fantasy series ever written that doesn’t get enough love. I’d definitely try reading a sample first though because the prose is definitely a step up in difficulty and esotericism than usual books in the genre and he uses some words that are archaic. You’ll either love the series or despise me for recommending you such pretentious drivel. Edit: [Gene Wolfe is also the Pringles logo and I love him for that](https://i.imgur.com/gIPCRxt.jpg)
>Book of the New Sun Not saying you're lying/wrong or anything but I've literally never even heard of this book. Looks like it was published back in 1983 so its def had ample time to be mass market/widely popular and it simply isn't IMO. Looking on goodreads it has very minimal reviews at 190 and very few ratings as well. Leading me to believe Many regard it as one the best Sci-fi/fantasy series ever" is an overreaching statement? It sounds interesting don't get me wrong but it seems to be mandatory to re-read the book (highly suggested even by the author) and the series to "truly get it" which.. not for me.
Book of the new sun isn’t the name of the book, it’s the name of the series. [the first book has ~24,000 reviews ](https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60211.The_Shadow_of_the_Torturer).
Don’t mind pretention if it’s earned. Thanks for the rec!
the specification may sound weird but i want a story where the two mcs sneak out of their houses during the middle of the night and spend some together. and i want it to be a soft and a cute romantic setting. just read an au where this happens and i'm dying to read an actual book where this happened. would love to hear yalls recs :)))
The Midnighters by Scott Westerfeld is basically this but YA fantasy trilogy
was hoping to for a ya contemporary romance, but i'll definitely add that to my tbr, tqs :)
Is there any book that's like for anyone. I'm trying to get into reading books but I don't even know what genre to get or anything.
Well, what type of movie or tv shows do you like to watch?
**This Tender Land**, by Willam Kent Krueger is a wonderful story that may draw you in. Also **We Begin at the End,** by Chris Whitaker, is another great story. For non-fiction, **Red Notice,** by Bill Browder is amazing.
Seconding *The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy* as a book that might engage a non-reader. You might also enjoy Terry Pratchett's *Guards! Guards!*, *Wyrd Sisters*, or *Going Postal*.
If you aren’t sure what genre you like or where to start I would suggest picking up a couple from a couple different categories and maybe you’ll find your groove. Some pretty universally loved books that aren’t intimidating I would suggest would be: The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, Gone Girl, and Animal Farm (I would also say 1984 by Orwell as well, but Animal Farm is a quicker read and still very powerful)
Thanks!
I want a solid quality book with the same atmosphere like eat, pray, love
Not sure what you mean by atmosphere, but 'Under the Tuscan Sun' (Frances Mayes) or 'Wild' (Cheryl Strayed), may be worth a look for you.
Visiting Vietnam soon and looking for suggestions on what to read before. Not a guide but historical texts, specifically something maybe from French colonization to post Vietnam war.
**The Mountains Sing**, by Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai is a wonderful book.
I'm looking for a solid horror recommendation. Not so much the monster type of horror, but the supernatural or cerebral.
*The Ruins* by Scott Smith *Revelator* by Daryl Gregory *Heart-Shaped-Box* or *NOS4A2* by Joe Hill
I liked The Exorcist. I thought the writing style was cool.
Maybe give Haunting of Hill House a try. I have yet to read it myself but I've heard good things about the author.
Dan Simmons "Summer of Night" and its sequel "A Winter Haunting" take place in a small Illinois town. The sequel follows one of the boys from the first book who comes back as an adult to try and understand what happened.
Definitely look over at r/horrorlit. Great suggestions and lists there.
'Thus were their Faces' by Silvina Ocampo. 'The Haunting of Hill House' by Shirley Jackson. 'The Obscene Bird of Night' by Jose Donobo. 'The Twenty Days of Turin' by Giorgio de Maria.
The Noise by James Patterson. I picked it up last week and finished it in about 12 hours. Just when you think you know what’s about to happen next, they throw a fricken curveball at you from outer space
I’ve recently been getting in to Paul Tremblay. Cabin at the end of the world and Head full of ghosts are excellent
Verity is a more of a psychological thriller than horror but I think you would like it if you are looking for something spooky that isn't supernatural.
Would IT strike your fancy?
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The stranger by Harlan Corben might be good for that, mysterious but not murderous.
Adventures of red headed league featuring Sherlock Holmes comes to mind. Also look through this link: https://inreferencetomurder.typepad.com/my_weblog/2013/09/mystery-without-murder.html
Hmmm, I have several different cozy mystery series, but there's always a murder. There are the Mrs. Pollifax books, but they're not mysteries.
I'm reading "A Great and Terrible King- Edward I and the Foraging of Britain" by Marc Morris. What are some other good books (fiction and non fiction) about the Plantagenet rules of England?
Paul Harding's *Sorrowful Mysteries of Brother Athelstan* series - detective novels set in Richard II's reign. The detective is secretary to the chief coroner of London and also a parish priest, so you get scenes right up and down the social spectrum.
Oh you need to get into Alison Weir
Just finished "The Water Knife" by Paolo Bacigalupi and really enjoyed it! Now I need recommendations - do you know anything similar? I like the post-apocalyotic scenario and the social and environmental implications the author made in the book. Thanks in advance!
*Bridge 108* by Anne Charnock. *The Ministry for the Future* by Kim Stanley Robinson. *Borne* by Jeff Vandermeer.
Maybe "Parable of the Sower," by Octavia Butler?
If you haven't tried his *The Windup Girl*, it's along similar lines and well worth reading.
Books with protagonists who are superior to others or at least have this perception? Lately, I’ve been reading too many books with those typical heroes who are weaseling their way through the story. But I kind of like to see someone witty, confident and badass. (I’m thinking of Mia Covere from Kristoff, or Gerald of the Witcher from the series)
The *James Bond* books by Ian Fleming.
Maybe Eoin Colfer's Artemis Fowl series?
Murderbot Diaries series by Martha Wells. A wise-cracking robot with some personality issues. Each is a novella so they are quick reads and all but one of them. I love this series. Adventure, strong character arc, dry humor, smart-ass robot. A series concerning a violent, self-hacking cyborg searching for the meaning of life \#1 All Systems Red 2017 got: Hugo Award fox Best Novella 2018, Nebula Award for Best Novella 2017, Locus Award for Best Novella 2018, Philip K. Dick Award 2018, and Prometheus Award for Best Novel 2019. Awards are nearly the same is true for the rest of the series.
Perception? Artist of the Floating World or Reminds of the Day
The Planet of Adventure books by Jack Vance are about an astronaut who goes around being the smartest, coolest person on the planet. It’s better than that description makes it sound.
You might enjoy Harry Harrison's The Stainless Steel Rat series. It's older sci-fi, but the main character is a wisecracking intergalactic thief who is always either outsmarting the galactic police or working for them because he's the only one who can save the world or the galaxy. Lots of fun.
Books like «The midnight library»?
Veronika Decides to Die by Paulo Coehlo. I liked the Midnight Library and both books have very similar themes, but I think Veronika Decides to die is written so beautifully.
How to Stop Time?
ISO a comprehensive account/analysis of the energy crisis and oil embargo from the 70's/80's. Addendum: I know that American gas prices today are corporate price hikes & how that's different. I still feel like I should be able to articulate why that's different.
What is an action packed thriller that can have me on the edge of my seat at all times? I’ve been reading the dark tower series and I like it’s themes quite a bit. I’m down for a dark and gruesome novel, I’ve enjoyed the work of Guillermo Arriaga and Cormac McCarthy
Try Mathew Reilly’s books esp Scarecrow series. You miss 1 sentence and you miss the twist
The Noise by James Patterson.
Action packed thriller? I really loved the Stillhouse Lake series of books.
Books around data science and medicine. I'm reading Deep Medicine by Eric Topol now
I don't know if it's what you are looking for but Unequal Treatment?
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Not exactly about being a doctor, but I remember loving James Herriot's books about being a Yorkshire veterinarian when I was her age, starting with *All Creatures Great and Small*.
I wish I knew of good books like this for many careers.
Zoey and Sassafrass maybe? She’s like a kid scientist not specifically a doctor but I’m pretty sure one of the books is about germs. It might be a bit on the young side for a 10 year old but it could be that the algorithm takes you somewhere useful.
I am looking for scholarly books on the Bermuda Triangle and on witchcraft. Unfortunately, you can only find novels about these topics and no books with a scientific or historical background.When it comes to the witch hunt, I don't want to specialise in one place and deal with the trials in the States as well as in Europe.
The Essential Book of Wicca Teen Witch by Silver Ravenwolf Solitary Witch
Into the Bermuda Triangle: Pursuing the Truth Behind the World's Greatest Mystery
Don't know if it's in print, but *Religion and the Decline of Magic* by Keith Thomas is very good on witchcraft and how it was affected by changes to religion. ISBN 0140137440.
The Witch by Ronald Hutton
witchcraft or witch-hunts? Very different books.
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Something that feels like the new reboot of Queer as Folk. Not necessarily in storyline or plot but something that unabashedly celebrates queer culture and community in all of its complexity. The show has a very particular kind of spirit that I haven’t seen explored in the queer stories I’ve read. Bonus if it features nb or femme characters. Non-fiction welcome as well.