r/IndianReaders • • 3d ago

Discussion 📚 Weekly Book Discussion: What Are You Reading?

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hey, readers!

what are you reading right now, and how's it going?

drop your current read in the comments! let's see what everyone's reading and find our next favourite books 🫶🏻


r/IndianReaders • • 27d ago

Mod Announcement 🛡️ Giveaway Safety Reminder

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r/IndianReaders • • 2h ago

Shelfies My Small Collection

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r/IndianReaders • • 1h ago

my book collections.

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A lot of non-fiction is there, i have read them tho mostly but fiction feels different. Like to fill more of classics here. Lets see. Anything i must read in classics that you guys suggest.

I also have kindle mostly read from that when moving, if its toobig of novel like moby dick or like too much, i usually get the physical book of it.


r/IndianReaders • • 13m ago

Discussion Holding the Beauty Itself

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Can't believe I'm holding this. The craze for this book is real. It came in the stock on Flipkart and went out of stock within minutes 🤧. It has a dent on the top left corner backside but yeah it's fine. I got it for 330 so I think it was a good deal and it's damn original. I'm just happy it's sooo beautiful.😭

Ps: Sorry for image quality my camera is shit


r/IndianReaders • • 2h ago

DONT BUY BOOKS FROM MEESHO!!!!!!

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r/IndianReaders • • 15h ago

Horror Lived IT🎈🤡

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I am reading IT by Stephen King. I was on the climax of this book and mosquito sat on the side of the book. I slapped it with intention of scaring it away, instead I got him. That slap left a bloodstain on the book. Such
a symbolic moment. I had goosebumps for a moment.
We all float here!!🎈🎈


r/IndianReaders • • 5h ago

Ask Indian Readers Need suggestions as someone who hasn’t read much fiction: which one should I pick?

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I’m looking for a light comfortable and gripping book where I can feel glued to the story and get into fiction. I’ve only read non-fiction exclusively till date, so wanted to try fiction now.

I’m open to other suggestions as well matching the description above and if possible around 300-350 pages max (lower the better).


r/IndianReaders • • 2h ago

Now Reading Current read!!

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r/IndianReaders • • 7h ago

Ask Indian Readers Has anyone read this book by John Gray?

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I have picked this book from a podcast. It talks about the behavior and other things about men and women. How men and women see relations differently, what they actually except from each other.

Happy to hear the reviews on this book and have a discussion.


r/IndianReaders • • 1d ago

Memes 😄 Poverty has many reasons

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I found one while cleaning my bookshelf


r/IndianReaders • • 15h ago

Now Reading Current read 📚

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I've just started reading The Forty Rules of Love by Elif Shafak, and I'm curious to hear what you guys think about this book.


r/IndianReaders • • 18h ago

General Saw a lot of people recommending this book here so i bought it

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I’m not much of a reader, but I’ve been wanting to get into reading. I saw a lot of people recommending this book and thought I’d give it a shot!
Thanks everyone! :)


r/IndianReaders • • 5h ago

Ask Indian Readers Looking for books that offer science-backed advice, techniques and practical steps for improving different aspects of life

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Looking for books that offer practical, science-backed advice on things like sleep, health, motivation, discipline, stress, focus, memory, and longevity. I want to understand what actually works, why it works, and how to apply it in everyday life. Ideally, the books should be based on solid research, avoid exaggerated claims, and give me advice I can actually put into practice. Open to books that cover a range of topics or focus on just one.


r/IndianReaders • • 6h ago

Ask Indian Readers Hiii guys... I am 18M, new into reading books, novels so want some suggestions

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so what I have read till now properly is- the brief history of time by stephen hawking

MKUltra encyclopedia

A thousand splendid suns

and now I want to develop my opinions, be philosophically more understanding

so I bought- Man's search for Meaning by victor franki, is it really good? and suggest me moer on philosophy, and if you want to tell me b/o ur experience

thanks for reading


r/IndianReaders • • 1d ago

Memes 😄 How much have you spent on non-academic books so far?

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r/IndianReaders • • 13m left

Reviews RANT: The day of the triffids

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r/IndianReaders • • 22h ago

Ask Indian Readers Which book made you feel understood without even knowing why?

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r/IndianReaders • • 53m ago

Anyone who read Septology by Jon Fosse?

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I’m having a bit of difficulty in appreciating and enjoying the book. Though it intrigues me, there are elements that seem odd and confuse me whether this is bad writing or extremely good writing. Would like to discuss it with someone who has read it or is reading it currently


r/IndianReaders • • 20h ago

Shelfies Cleaned my 3 bookshelves during Pujo. See any favourites?

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r/IndianReaders • • 5h ago

Ask Indian Readers Suggestions for political books from both sides.

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I have been getting more into politics recently, but don’t want to blindly pick sides being uniformed.
I tried finding some, but there are so many that i honestly got confused.
I would really appreciate some suggestions of books that come under political spectrum of both ideologies (left and right).
If anyone has any suggestion on where i should start, please do tell.


r/IndianReaders • • 1h ago

General Marginalia: Have you done it?

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Hi, I recently came across this concept of marginalia, and I wanted to start it, but I've never written in my books before, and I was wondering how could I start doing this, what kind of marginalia do you write? What kind of instrument (pen/pencil/ink) do you use? Do we stick to words, short notes, or complete sentences?

It sounds like passing inheritance in thoughts, I'd like to leave my collection to my child/niece/nephew who ever reads, but I'd like my books to be readable too.

I'd love your opinions on it. TIA ✨️✌️


r/IndianReaders • • 2h ago

General Update: BookRadar now has a Chrome extension!

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A little update to BookRadar, the free BooksWagon price tracker I shared earlier — the Chrome extension is now published on the Chrome Web Store!

If you regularly buy books or manga from BooksWagon, this should make checking prices a lot more convenient.

What does the extension do?

  • Price history right on BooksWagon: Adds a BookRadar panel directly to book product pages, so you don't have to switch between websites.
  • Interactive price graph: See every recorded price change over time.
  • All-time low: Instantly check the cheapest price the book has ever been listed at.
  • Easy sharing: Copy a direct link to share a book with friends.
  • No sign-in required: Install it and start checking price histories.
Extension

The website also lets you explore tracked books, create a personal watchlist, set target prices, and receive email and browser notifications when prices drop to your desired level.

Everything is completely free, with no ads or subscriptions.

Links

🌐 Website: https://bookradar.pages.dev

🧩 Chrome extension

If you use BooksWagon to buy manga or books, give it a try! Feedback and suggestions are always welcome.


r/IndianReaders • • 2h ago

Ask Indian Readers Do you think Rumi might have been bisexual? Is there any historical evidence?

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Hey, fellow readers!

I've been reading Rumi since around 2022 and have read around five books related to his life and philosophy, including Elif Shafak's The Forty Rules of Love. It made me curious to explore his actual writings, particularly the Divan-e Shams and the Masnavi.

I've often wondered whether Rumi might have experienced attraction to men, especially given the intensity of his relationship with Shams Tabrizi and the way he writes about love, longing, and the beloved.

Of course, I'm aware that applying modern labels like bisexual to a 13th-century Persian mystic can be historically complicated. I'm not assuming that their relationship was necessarily romantic or sexual, but I'm curious about what we actually know.

Are there any credible historical sources or scholarly interpretations suggesting that Rumi experienced same-sex desire? Or is this largely a modern reading of his poetry and relationship with Shams?

I'd love to hear from people who've studied his life or read his original Persian poetry. Also, any recommendations for good translations of his actual works would be appreciated!


r/IndianReaders • • 18h ago

Heartwarming book

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Guys please read this book if you like short stories. This book is so heartwarming and lovely. Every story was 10/10 and so beautiful.

If you want to read sometime light hearted then go for it.