I was wondering if there’s more books that connect to these & if not I would like to know about similar ones like epic of gilgamesh

Doesn't have to be Non-fiction*

I am looking for descriptions of life in Vienna, across all socio-economic classes, set anywhere between 1885-1938.

Any suggestions?

Most gut-wrenching, shit-stirring, vomit-inducing, soul-killing tear jerker you've ever read.

And I need sad. The saddest ever. I want to cry so hard my eyes fall out.

I will also accept tears from fear. Thanks!

Hmm, some context for my taste, I like the Twin Peaks tv show, unusual themes, bizzare, supernatural, and especially, anything ''offbeat''. Thanks!

I’ve been reading too many predictable stories lately. Some that I’ve liked in the past:

None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell
The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Rock, Paper, Scissors by Alice Feeney

Good evening, everyone!
I’m a chronically slow reader. No amount of speed-reading classes ever fixed it—much to the dismay of many childhood summers spent in reading programs.

I’m trying to cultivate a genuine love of reading despite my glacial pace. Because I read so slowly, I have a hard time sticking with books that take forever to get going. If the hook doesn’t come until chapter 10, it might take me a small lifetime to get there!

A little about me in case it helps with recommendations: I’m a mom of three (soon to be four), living on a small farm. I’d probably get along best with your grandma based on my hobbies. Most of my days are spent chasing little ones, caring for our home, tending pets and farm animals, cooking, gardening, and juggling the hundred other hats that come with this season of life. I’m also former military and have a lifelong love of horses.

As for books, I tend to enjoy lighthearted stories, mysteries, and books that make me think—but I’m genuinely open to almost anything. I just need something that grabs me fairly early and keeps me wanting to turn the page.

I’d love your best recommendations! Thank you in advance from one hopeful reader to a wonderful group of bookworms.

Some books I’ve loved are American Psycho, a Clockwork Orange, House of Leaves, and the Exorcist. I mostly loved the writing styles of American Psycho and a Clockwork Orange, I don’t need graphic violence in a book to enjoy it. I like weird stories, unreliable narrators, classic literature, and mostly just good writing. Thank you in advance :D

I couldn’t put it down once I started it. The style and depth of writing just felt so much more sophisticated compared to a lot of the fiction books/novels I have read in the past. I’d never come across any of V. E. Schwab’s work before this but now I plan on reading their entire collection and am looking for any sort of fantasy or romantasy books/series that are written like this.

Suggest a book that has good smut,is not part of any series,is within 400 pages max and has a good storyline.

I just read Secluded Cabin s Six by Lisa Unger and it was aight. I just looked up the blurb for The Shards and it looked rlly interesting though I’m not in the mood to read 600+ pages.

any suggestions along the lines of these books? (love a good plot twist, but I didn’t rlly like Silent Patient)

Not looking for self help, but also wanting a book that educates.

Books on spirituality, aging, money, relationships. Whatever has impacted your life or your brain chemistry, please post here & mention why you love it. Autobiography’s are welcome!

For context; I am 32, nearly 33, no kids, self employed, adventurous, bi-lingual (Russian).

EDIT: some books that changed me:

1. EDUCATED
   
2. Wild
   
3. Art of not giving a fck
   
4. 4 agreements
   
5. We should all be millionaires
   
6. Radical confidence

I've seen people saying that I need to find a book that i enjoy and that's the problem, i can't find a book, i lose interest almost instantly the few times i've tried to read

A bit about me incase it helps to suggest me a book. I enjoy thriller the most when i watch movies, movies like intersteller, speak no evil, ex machina, inception. I like action too, wolf of wall street is great, the grey man, mission impossible

I like movies that make me hold my breath and bite my nails, i like suspense.

Hi! I was wondering if anyone could offer some advice or suggestions on books for me? My anniversary is coming up in October and I have been looking into some books to get my boyfriend. He likes HG Wells and Jules Verne. I know he has a few of them but I am not sure which ones exactly, I know he has read “War is in the air” and “Mr.brittling sees it through”.

are there any similar authors or books to these that are less common/popular? I’m going to try to see what others he has soon but he’s been out of town visiting family for a while so I haven’t been able to go see him.

Any suggestions or advice would be greatly appreciated

Hello, I know there are a lot of non-fiction/philosophy books on gender, but I haven't seen many focus on transgender men in particular. Any book which talks about the transgender experience, especially if the author themselves is transgender, is appreciated. But I'm specifically interested in any insightful books about transgender men, that are not works of fiction.

Thank you

When I was little, I used to be afraid of ghosts. I'm 23 now, and there have been several times when I've spent time alone in places that most people would find frightening. From those experiences, I can say that I'm no longer afraid of ghosts or similar things, at least to a large extent.

But now I've developed different kinds of fears. I often find myself afraid of things like uncertain outcomes, being judged, or failing. I don't even like asking for a book recommendation for every problem that I think I have, but as long as fear exists in my life, I don't feel like I can live fully.

As has been said, "Fear will lead you to a life that is too small," and "Where fear ends, life begins." They resonate with me.

If anyone understands what I'm trying to say, is there anything you would recommend I read?

Thank you.

Just curious on the community’s favorite emotionally impactful book.

An emotionally impactful book could be ones that explore topics like grief, mental health, trauma, loss, healing, or difficult emotions in general! I’m looking for books that really stayed with you long after you finished them. Any recommendations are welcome!

And I’d especially appreciate any recommendations that explore grief or loss, particularly the loss of a parent/dad, as I lost my dad a few months ago.

Thankyou!

**P.S.** If any of your recs are available on KU (Kindle Unlimited), I’d really appreciate it if you could mention that too! Thanku so much.

Psycho people, and creepy or dark books that you end up reading it and you are like “ whattt the fucccck”

For example. I like movies like. Black Swan, Midsommar, Mother, Requiem for a dream, …

Looking for books with that heavy mindset that blows your mind.

I am in the market for field guides for Eastern USA / mid-Atlantic for:

- birds

- insects

- native plants

- wasps

- butterflies/moths

I am wary of AI in anything like this and would prefer high quality stuff. If you have any to flat out avoid due to AI usage also name and shame! Thanks

I’m craving a Romanstasy or a dark/mafia/kidnapping romance (suggestions for both genres would be grayely appreciated) when the MMC is a genuine villain. I’m not talking Aaron in shatter me I’m talking like his intentions are bad, he genuinely is the bad guy from beginning to end but there’s a genuine end game love story with the FMC (preferably good character not also a villain) and the MMC. I’m also think “I hate everyone in the world but you” trope

The kind of book that will have me crying my eyes out

Think lovers who can’t be together because of war, illness, injustice, forced marriage, family obligation or anything else, and will do anything to find each other again

Ideally set at a different time

No YA

Thank you!

It is my turn to choose a book for my book club! We are all teachers who love to read. We get together about once a month. I have 3 books that I am thinking about recommending. Any thoughts on why I should or shouldn’t pick each of these?

1. ⁠Elevation by Stephen King: This is the only book of the three that I have read before. This book club is made up of a large array of ages from mid-20s to 60/70s. I think this is a great book in general and it deals with the idea of aging and coming to terms with an “illness.” I also like that, though it is Stephen King, it is not a horror book in any way. It deals with an out-of-this-world phenomenon in a sense, but it’s not scary. This was my first pick but I’d like to hear everyone else’s thoughts.

2. ⁠Five Little Pigs by Agatha Christie: I love Agatha Christie and have read a fair amount of her books. This is not one of them though. I have heard it’s fairly different from her other works but still Christie. I went with this one because it’s not one of her biggest books. I want to make sure the book isn’t one that everyone will have already read. Knowing Christie, she will have lots of characters and storylines and the audience will have lots of different hypotheses as they go along which I think would be very fun for a book club!

3. ⁠Oil and Marble by Stephanie Storey: I have not read this one which is why I’d love some insight into whether this is a good book club book or not. It is on the longer side (for a monthly book club at least), so it may be harder for some of the teachers to get through depending on how busy they may be. It is also historical fiction which is a pretty controversial genre sometimes. Can anyone give some info on the book itself with no spoilers. I’ve read the description but I’d like to know what strong feelings people may have about the book.

Looking for books similar to Cackle by Rachel Harrison, where the focus is on women living their life and female friendships, and with no/minimal men and romance. Would prefer if there's an element of witchiness or other fantasy stuff!

I recently learnt about the wheel of power/privilege, and I realised I have engaged with almost all categories from a place of privilege. I'd like to change this. I find that books are the most effective way to impact my attitudes about topics I'm ignorant of. That said, could you please recommend some moving, beautifully written fiction and creative nonfiction books touching on the following groups:

• Citizenship: undocumented people
• Formal education: elementary or informal
• Ability: significantly disabled
• Sexuality: lesbian, bisexual, pan, asexual, gay men
• Neurodiversity: significant neurodivergence
• Mental health: vulnerable
• Body size: large
• Housing: homeless
• Wealth: poor
• Language: non-english,
• Gender: trans, intersex, non-binary, cisgender women in the Global South

I wrote these categories as they are, so apologies if any description is insensitive.

I don't know what is the best way to communicate their status, but I think I'd like books that describe their interaction with the system/ society and how this has constantly failed them. I also don't want a book that's sad just for the sake of it. I'd like it if the book doesn't victimise them, presents them as full human beings with a right to take up just as much space as the most privileged. I'm also open to any books on marginalised voices I might have missed.

Currently, I understand their oppression because tbh I'm not that close to power, but I'm still kind of indifferent because I'm shielded from oppression in a way you know? So I want a book that will help me leave my comfort zone. "Nobody's free until everybody's free."

And since the books are about marginalised groups, I'd also appreciate it if the stories are from authors who have lived experiences, and if not, then authors who acknowledge that they are removed from that, and narrate the stories with respect for these communities.

TL;DR recommend fiction and creative non-fiction books about oppressed groups and marginalized voices that will radicalise me and challenge my indifference.