People who share the same passion are really hard to find nowadays. Is it rude to say hello to a girl in public transit who’s reading and ask about the book or reading in general? #books People who share the same passion are really hard to find nowadays. Is it rude to say hello to a girl in public transit who’s reading and ask about the book or reading in general? Have you ever done this? What was the response? I always feel curious when I se
Literature of Sweden: November 2025 #books Välkommen readers, This is our monthly discussion of the literature of the world! Every Wednesday, we'll post a new country or culture for you to recommend literature from, with the caveat that it must have been written by someone from that there (i.e. Shogun by James Clavell is a great book but wouldn't be included
Literature of India: October 2025 #books Svaagat mate, Diwali started on October 20 and to celebrate, we are discussing Indian literature. Please use this thread to discuss your favorite Indian literature and authors If you'd like to read our previous discussions of the literature of the world please visit the literature of the world section of our wiki. Shukriya and enjoy!
10-Day vacation, which should I read? #books Thinking about Shogun vs. Lonesome Dove. Also thinking about Covenant of Water since I loved a different Verghese book and am in the medical field, but I heard that one is slow. Just finished Anna Karenina and really enjoyed it, but taking a break from heavy stuff at the moment. Currently reading A Christmas Carol
Book suggestions for dealing with a toxic parent who is dying #BookSuggestions I am looking for any material to help when your toxic addict parent is dying. Thanks by No-Park-9048 …
I’m looking for a book on helping you accept change you cannot control. #SuggestMeABook I felt like I was in the best spot of my life. I was thriving and excited about the future. And then my best friend who I was doing it all with got a boyfriend. While I'm supportive, it's been extremely painful to realize how it is changing my entire life when I don't want …
Books that discuss depression and anxiety #BookSuggestions I’m looking for any books that talk about depression. An autobiography of someone overcoming depression would be great, but I would also be interested in fiction that touches on the topic. Also any books with good advice on dealing with either of the two! by william_stoner4488 …
Looking for a novel that is considered one of the best of all time but is still readable for a 17 year old #SuggestMeABook Any time I pick up a book and try to get back into reading there are at least 10 words per page that I don’t understand nor do they seem reasonable for any average person to understand. Example: first 5 pages of Lolita. by L_Swish7 …
Neil Gaiman and Wife Sued for Rape and Human Trafficking of Babysitter #books Neil Gaiman and Wife Sued for Rape and Human Trafficking of Babysitter by aacool … image
Should I read the book from where I left of or start again? #SuggestMeABook Hi! I am not a great reader by any chance. Actually I am slowly getting back into it. I think that all the reading that you have to do as a part of your education when you are young turned me opposite as far as reading goes. I love games and also I wanted to …