Hey guys i want you to give me some books suggestions that show me how to build discipline and make me disciplined with my routine because this problem make me lose many things and chances in my life
I have a bunch of books in my library that I sometimes think might be interesting to read again but I don’t know if some things are just better left in the past. For example I have The Celestine Prophecy and i remember when i read it i thought it was awesome….not sure what rereading it would be like years later.
Hi guys, I'm on the prowl for books/essays/poems/anything really that addresses the human experience and our journey to find peace and personal understanding.
Some of my favorites have been all of Mary Oliver's repertoire, John O'Donohue's "Anam Cara", David Foster Wallace's "This is Water", and Joan Didion's "On Self Respect". These aren't self help pieces per se, but are still written to the reader directly and discuss ways to either find joy or explore yourself.
Other pieces I've explored are "Siddhartha" by Hermann Hesse, Audre Lorde's essays, and essays by Annie Dillard. I am also interested in the female experience, but welcome any suggestion!
Thanks!
I’m 24 years old and eager to learn, broaden my horizons, and be able to apply what I learn to my everyday life.
I’m looking for books that provide any kind of valuable insight, whether it’s about finance, philosophy, relationships, mindset, productivity, lifestyle, or anything else.
I’m also open to other types of books that have had a strong impact on you and taught you something truly valuable.
I want to get back into reading as a 19m who hasn’t read since high school. When I did read I only read manga and I want to read non picture books. I want to start with an easy read and work my way up to longer and tougher to read books. I’ll take any suggestions (preferably non fiction), and look into the book.
Edit: Thanks for all the suggestions, I’ve decided to go with animal farm it piqued my interest the most. I’ll definitely keep posting in the sub as I read more. Thank you all!
I want some series but even a single book would work.
The theme should be simple, aliens attack the Earth.
Currently listening to The Only Plane in the Sky and it is simultaneously fascinating and heartbreaking. The pacing is great and I am eager to keep listening and learning. Looking for any other well paced non fiction books on really any historical events.
Hey guys! I usually read dark romance but I really want to start getting into horror. Any good recommendations to get me hooked?
So, I'm trying to read some of the worst books ever. Like so bad they confuse you and make you laugh from how bad they are. I wanted to do this after reading Empress Theresa by Norman Boutin, and I want books at the same level of terrible as it is.
Thanks for the help!
Like traditional gothic horror.
A carriage in the woods, werewolves and huntsmen, vampires in balustrades, ghouls in graveyards, some dark fairy tail sprinkled in... the good stuff.
I'm not a fan of contemporary stories, like "Oh the witch was an allegory for social media", none of that please.
Just good old fashioned gothic fantasy horror.
Thanks
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I read Dracula and Frankenstein. I also watched Interview with a Vampire.
Hi friends! I'm looking for my next read but I can be pretty picky about books if they don't instantly capture my attention or have boring prose. Just read Tender is the Flesh and loved it so anything similar would be much appreciated either horror or full on dystopia wise!
Some of my favorites of all time are:
•The Handmaid's Tale
• Misery
• The Road
• 1984
I want to read something where the female lead is not so good at studies, like she tries but just can't score good marks or something like that. I for once, want to relate to a fl cause why does every femalelead excel in academics.
I'm really struggling in college and what to read something relatable..
Any genre is fine with me!! romance/no-romance/fanatsy/non-fiction
I want to try and get into lesbian fiction as a person who has only ever read straight or gay love stories before. I am craving a love story maybe set in war time or the 20th century. I need them to both be full adults - not young teenagers or anything. Good writing - and i mean excellent - is a requirement. I'm very open minded. I need the characters to be interesting and lovable. But if not, at least complex. I'm very okay with bleak or sad tone or themes so don't hold back!
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I'm really not sure how to put this into words. But I'll try.
So, there are tons of books about dark romance, enemies to lovers, yada yada.
But I'm craving something that has a gripping story with an actual plot. And there should be a real conflict between the two leads (f/m), or at least something that makes the F abhor/fear M. Slow burn love story maybe?
The "getting together" part should be intense as well.
Basically, intense story with serious enemies to lovers kinda vibe.
Thanks in advance.
Hi all!
I would love any suggestions for short stories that would classify as eco-fiction and/or dialogue-light fantasy. I am hoping to see how other authors have approached these styles in the form of a short story.
Thank you!
I’ve just finished ‘The Stars Above Us’ by Maggie Gates and I’m obsessed. I’m looking for something similar. I would like for both the MC and FMC to be in an active warzone together (she doesn’t need to be military). Does anyone have any suggestions?
Random!
I've been listening to Dynasty by MIIA, specifically the part where she repeats "it all fell down" and I'm trying to find books that capture that exact feeling. It’s so hauntingly beautiful. I’m not sure how people feel when they hear that part but to me it feels haunting, heartbreaking, powerful, and angry all at once. 😭
I’m trying to capture that in a story and to me I resonate it with a woman that genuinely starts out as a good person (or at least a normal, decent one) and is betrayed, broken, humiliated, abandoned, or has something devastating happen to her.
Instead of healing and moving on, the pain turns into rage.
I want to see her slowly become unhinged, obsessed, morally grey, or even villainous as she pursues revenge.
But I want to see that character change rather than the story starting with her being a villain from the start if that makes sense - I want to be in that emotional rollercoaster with her😭😂
I’d love a fantasy if possible!
Cross posted in r/bookrecommendations but getting low traction
I'm finishing up All In Her Head by Dr. Elizabeth Comen (subtitle: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us About Women’s Bodies and Why It Matters Today) and I love it. I want more books about:
\- women's medical research being centuries behind men's
\-women being used for medical experimentation over men (like they did in mental institutions)
And anything you think is related
Tia
Looking for recommendations of a good dark romance series.
This year I got into reading dark romances. (I was a big fan of Twilight when I was younger) I have really enjoyed the Four Horsemen series and the Souls trilogy. My issue though is that I felt like the smut level was a bit much, especially with the latter. I don't mind a little spice, but sometimes it feels like a bit much or even sometimes unnecessary.
Things I enjoy:
Moderate spice
Morally grey characters
Both characters' perspectives or at least not just the perspective of a human in a world of exciting creatures.
Really been into mythological/ biblical lore. I like the demon thing or the different look on morality and what actually is good/evil. (Love Hazbin Hotel and Good Omens)
Enemies to lovers that actually takes time to cook. Need some yearning and some tension.
I like romcance obviously, but I need the plot to be compelling too. Like is the world going to end or some other high stakes things. Is the lore in the world compelling? Are there puzzle pieces to connect that feel genuine and not forced?
I also really like some references that I, as a book/ history nerd, would get. Something maybe that pulls from actual myths.
I would also like a series that follows the same characters throughout.
Maybe not so modern sounding, which might sound pretentious or dumb, but I was an English major and I feel like sometimes reading books that sound super modern take me out of it a little.
A book doesn't need to meet all criteria of course! I'm really just looking for titles that might reflect some of my more specific interests. Any suggestions would be super appreciated! Thank you!
Hi, ive been reading for abour 4 months now and i really wanna get into vampire / paranormal romance books. Ive seen a few recs online but i dont know whats a good one to start with. Books ive debated on buying:
- The Poisener
- Bride / Mate
- The Serpent and The Wings and Night
Anyone any recs for beginning w this genre?!
I prefer adult but YA is fine too!