Specifically looking for novels similar to:

• Maurice by E.M Forster
• Brideshead Revisited by Evelyn Waugh
• Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin
• Kill Your Darlings by Peter Swanson

~ Common theme is older books that take place in the 20th century & are heavily queer coded even if not explicitly stated. Bonus points for the novels being based around two people meeting in university lol. I think the writing in Maurice specifically was beautiful in the way the character's relationship was described & so powerful. :^) pls let me know if u have any similar books!!!! Not looking for 21st century books or anything extremely modern!

I'm not looking for a book that'll entertain me as much as I want a book that'll inspire me, motivate me, or make me hopeful or more positive.

I'd like that kind of book, any suggestions?

Can someone please suggest me a book that feels exactly like the show Dash & Lily. I know that it is a book but I haven’t read it. Im typically not into romance but something about that show just drags me in. Any suggestions?

As the title implies, I’m looking for good pulp recommendations set in cities or towns in or near the desert. Getting out into the middle of nowhere is totally fine, as are stories based in metropolitan desert areas (LA, Las Vegas, Albuquerque, etc). Anything set in the 60’s and after is great! I can go a bit earlier if it helps, but I’m trying to build a mental space of dusty gritty sleazy cool. This may be oddly specific, but any leads would be heavily appreciated.
 
I've read Christa Faust's "Money Shot" and "Choke Hold" which have both pretty much hit the mark for trashy desert pulp. I'll be reading "The Get Off" when it comes out in March. Duane Swierczynski's Charlie Hardie trilogy was also fun, though not as LA focused throughout.

I am looking for suggestions on a contemporary book that combines unrequited love with infidelity. Lots of Pathos and longing would be good. Extra credit if there is suspense as well. No books older than 20 years, thanks.

Basically looking for an overview of the various kinds of vagrant travelers throughout history. People who choose to travel perpetually and live on the fringe of society. I want to learn about the subcultures that form around the people who choose to live this way, how these people have influenced society as a whole, how public perception of " long term " travelers has changed over time, the possible motivations behind living nomadically, how these travelers differ from one continent to the next, etc.

I'm looking for more than just a biography or memoir style books about a single traveler, like Into The Wild. Something more like a comprehensive look through history that at least briefly details the different subtypes of travelers.

Like wandering Buddhist monks in old India, various types of pilgrims, hobos who traveled during the great depression, the modern day crust punks and rainbow family, international backpackers, wandering troubadours, etc.

Just wondering if such a book exists.

I’m one of those sad sacks in the dead bedroom sub, and I’d prefer my book recommendations be free of sex scenes. Romance is one thing. It’s not my favorite theme, but it belongs in some of the best stories. But the more detailed accounts of romantic trysts? Pass.

Any recommendations with that major caveat in mind? I can’t believe I’ve turned into an anti-smut prude of a man in my middle age, but whatever. No judgement on all you smut lovers out there though; you go get yours 😂

I have recently read Mistborn the final empire, and really enjoyed the romance subplot in it and has made want more of it.

Can someone recommend me a fantasy book with a romance subplot please?

Thanks

Ok so I've never really been a fan of the fantasy genre except for books like Percy Jackson or Harry Potter, but recently I've been really wanting to get into reading more fantasy books.

It's been hard to get recommendations without the typical Sarah J. mass recs or any of the other repeats. I've heard of cruel prince, powerless and all those other popular books like fourth wing but I would like other recommendations.

I read all the time, long books don't scare me, the longest book I read was over 900 pages so I don't mind a large page count. I don't have a preference on the type of fantasy books I would like to read. It can be dark, folk, have sci-fi elements and be romantic, I'm not picky.

My favorite type of genre is horror, I love dark literary fiction, thrillers and dark romance. I don't know if that will help you guys recommend me some good fantasy books.

Its such a specific vibe of book that i simply cant find. I want little to no angst or conflict, just lots of good vibes.

So I have a bit of a fascination with all things related.

I’ve read The Game by Neil Straussman, How To Win Friends And Influence People by Dale Carnegie.

I’ve listened to a bunch of podcasts on things like emotional intelligence and the Amydgala and I guess as an extension of those I’ve also listened to a few podcasts and audio books on psychopathy and found them insanely fascinating.

I’m not a big reader but would like to know if there are any must reads in this genre.

Cheers!

Looking for something with the world building of Harry Potter crossed with the classic mystery of an Agatha Christie.

I want some disturbing books(not just pure horror or thriller) i want a book like the movies(hereditary,or midsommar),sooo disturbing and weird it leaves me questioning sooo many things,i just want something a bit on the edge,were i have to take a pause to read it. Btw the only tropes I don’t want r the step/half family stories (i HATE those)

How does the ideology persist in democratic and liberal societies. Which measures are nessecary to prevent and stop. Any books/research papers/authors are greatly appreciated.

Please recommend a book or two based on my ratings of what I’ve read. (I’m a dark fantasy guy who likes to branch out.)

Circe, Madeline Miller — 10/10

Song of Achilles, Miller — 7.5/10

Poppy War, Kuang — 8/10

The First Law, Abercrombie — 10/10

The Way of Kings and WoR (rest of series is eh for me), Sanderson —10/10

Heart of Darkness, Conrad 8/10

Mistborn, Sanderson — 8.5/10

Farseer trilogy, Hobb — 8.3/10

The Shining 9/10

Misery — 7/10

Best books on history? That was never my strong suit, and I wanted to change that. It can be any type of history matter, and from anywhere around the world.

About 20 years ago, I had this huge, nice dictionary. The era of web surfing was pretty much done, but I would have so much more joy with it now. I look up words all the time.

I want so badly to mark my favorite words in a paper dictionary with physical things like stickies and highlighters.

Not just clicking next to it, but something really awesome. I would enjoy it so much.

I just don't know which one would be the best.

I really like the one that's on Apple computers. Dictionary.com isn't as good, especially their thesaurus.

What would you recommend? What makes your favorite dictionary special?

Hi all, I'm looking for some books to help stay optimistic and perhaps help view current events through a historical perspective. Currently on my list are Meditations and Storm Before the Storm. Something maybe along the lines of: things have been bad before and we made it through the bad times.

I'm trying to get back into reading and I'm having a hard time figuring out what I like and don't like.

I don't like narratives where it seems like a kid wrote it, I don't know how else to explain. But writing I like would be Dennis Lehann, Vladimir Nabokov and John Steinbeck. Writing with a good fly, descriptive but not overly difficult to understand. Is there a name for this writing? The only genre I don't like is hardcore fantasy but I'm fine with everything else! Adventure, sci-fi, crime would be nice. I get tend to get bored easily with most books

I almost never find a book I adore so much that I want to restart the second I finish. As a kid/teen I remember that feeling with Harry Potter and Series of Unfortunate Events.

I just finished Lonesome Dove and felt the same urge to just start over from page 1.

So I’m hopeful someone else will have suggestions!

a small coastal town covered in fog, a crumbling mansion.. you know the vibes. i really liked fragile animals by genevieve jagger and want something with a similar vibe but more romance sub plot. or, the vibes of the new nosferatu. or vampire hunter d. erotic, evocative, eerie. please no ya/new adult! thanks im reallly looking forward to ur suggestions:)

i want to cry because of an extremely sad book, i want a book that would not make me stop crying, a book which honestly makes me hate it because it made me cry so much. I dont want the book to be boring that i stop reading it( i have a habit of doing it). I honestly want to cry a lot because of a book. My life is already fucked up and i cry because of it but honestly i need a change of topics to cry about. I dont want the book to be about heartbroken romance that just bores me. I want to cry because of human crisis of smthing like that which i can relate to some level and associates with that it makes me cry. PLEASE HELP ME.

p.s- i dont want to read Kafka’s or dostoevsky’s book because they didnt make me cry . I want a hardcore sad book.

As the title says, I'm seeking recommendations for novels with exceptional twists regardless of whether the twists stand out for positive or negative reasons. I want narrative turns that inspire extreme reactions: stories that inspire awe as pieces snap into place like intricate puzzle boxes or stories that blow up in such extraordinary fashion that the rest of the book is tainted.

My only stipulation is I don't want to be told which (good or bad twist) to expect from a recommendation. I'm hoping to come away from this post with a list of novels (I'd also be open to short stories and novellas) that I know have something remarkable happen, and I'll only find out if they were suggested for positive or negative reasons afterwards.

I hope that makes sense. I've been on a big mystery kick lately and this feels like a fun game to play with my reading list.

I really wanna feel smarter. I wanna have an intellectual conversation with others.

hello! i have started reading and i would like some recommendations. so i want to read something romantic and spicy, maybe something with drama?? i get bored very easily so something interesting.

so if you have any recommendations, please tell! thank you🙏🏻

Hello friends I am looking for some books to read that have some of those ridiculous fight scenes you'd see in a Jason Statham movie, but with a female lead... Kind of like an elite assassin or or spy novel maybe a historical fiction or alternate history type. I could also go for "the book was better than the movie" books, I've done Harry Potter, Narnia, Hobbit, and LOTR. Lastly, I could go for any novelization of good movies, Marvel or DC superheroes, or video game lore. Reading it now, I realize that this is a lot to ask for but any help or recommendations would be greatly appreciated

Needing ideas for my book clubs March pick. We read almost any genre, maybe not a self-help though. We just read Onyx Storm so probably not a high fantasy to follow but I’ll take whatever suggestions you have. Anything from YA to high spice and I believe the only trigger is SA.

We thought it would be fun to read something like what I described in the title (not every description needs to be in the book).

We even said a green cover would do buuut I’d like to actually read something with the theme!

Thanks in advance!

I've read the silent patient, rock paper scissors, the housemaid, the kind worth killing, eight perfect murders, the devotion of suspect X, Newcomer.

Readers of Reddit! I have two series I want to start reading but I am unsure which to read first. I have the kingdom of the wicked trilogy by Kerri Maniscalco and then the Souls trilogy by Harley Laroux. I know they are two very different books but idk if I wanna do spice and then 🌶️✨spice✨🌶️ or the other way around

Hi! I am a romance/romcom reader. I have only recently became an avid reader, I would only occasionally read before that. I struggle with finding books to read, I try looking up tropes/topics of books I wish to read on Goodreads, but I rarely find the suggestions interesting. I am a picky reader, I really like banter, not quite sure if I am into dark romance stuff yet, also I hate when the characters have really big egos, and/or pick-me behaviour. I like smut, but I don't want it to overwhelm the book. Also I like a bit of age gap (5-8 years), and when it's appropriate (like a 27 year old, with a 34 year old), I don't like it when one character is 21 and the other is 31 for example. I am looking for books in these topics mainly, but if you have some suggestion that fits my description, but is not these topics I am also interested in that:

• EMT/Paramedic romance

-Military romance -Ice hockey romance -University romance -Scientist romance

I have read these books so far: Ali Hazelwood:

• The Love Hypothesis
• Love on the Brain
• Not in Love
• Loathe to Love You
• Love, Theoretically

Karissa Kinword: Christmas in Coconut Creek Ana Huang: Twisted Hate Lucy Watson:

• Peanut
• Shortcake

Holly June Smith: Can I Tell You Something? Kay Cove: Camera Shy R.Raeta: Peaches and Honey Casey McQuinston: Red, White and Royal Blue

Thank you for your recommendations!