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This is a moderated subreddit. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres, or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. If you're looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our Weekly Recommendation Thread, Suggested Reading page, or ask in r/suggestmeabook.

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Karin Slaughter
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1 month ago
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Writer Thoreau warned of brain rot in 1854. Now it's the Oxford Word of 2024
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1 month ago
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Most US book bans target children’s literature featuring diverse characters and authors of color
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1 month ago
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Has publishing abandoned teen boys?
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1 month ago
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Rushdie's 'Satanic Verses' can be imported in India after court is told 1988 ban order can't be found
in India
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1 month ago
I'm convinced Stephen King doesn't know anything about kids/teens anymore
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1 month ago
Piranisi -thoughts?
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1 month ago
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“House of Leaves” Is Just “Infinite Jest” for Spooky People
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2 months ago
“As a middle-aged man, I would’ve saved loads on therapy if I’d read Baby-Sitters Club books as a kid” - article
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2 months ago
You're halfway through a book you don't hate, but are having a hard time staying invested in. What do you do?
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1 month ago
I'm so mad at Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow.
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2 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Is Malcolm Gladwell Out of Ideas? In “Revenge of the Tipping Point,” the best-selling author looks back at his old theories. image
Is Malcolm Gladwell Out of Ideas? In “Revenge of the Tipping Point,” the best-selling author looks back at his old theories.
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2 months ago
Has reading any book ever scared or disturbed you as much as watching movie?
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2 months ago
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The woman who revolutionized the fantasy genre is finally getting her due
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1 month ago
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Get off the banned books bandwagon
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2 months ago
Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother by Amy Chua was one of my more disappointing reads of the year.
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2 months ago
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‘That son of a bitch’: New Woodward book reveals candid behind-the-scenes conversations of Biden, Trump, Harris and Putin
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2 months ago
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Margaret Atwood was advised to just find a good man. Her response: 'You're an idiot'
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3 months ago
I recently heard that audiobook performers dislike when listeners listen at a faster rate. Do you listen to books faster than x1.0?
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2 months ago
What was the worst (cringe inducing/poorly written/obtuse) book you've suggested for a book club?
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2 months ago
Have you ever lied about having read a book? Alternatively, have people ever accused you of not having read a book?
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2 months ago
Reading my first John Updike, kinda skeeved out by it.
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2 months ago
Books that make you feel loved, as if getting a warm hug by the fire and are surrounded by caring people.
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2 weeks ago
Noticed a weird reading trend.
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1 month ago
I catalogued the 635 books I’ve read and was disappointed by trends in my data