Lately, I haven’t been able to find a book that genuinely keeps me up all night reading. I’ve read quite a few books this year, but honestly, I mostly finish them because I’ve already bought them and would rather push through than leave them half-read.
I’m looking for books that are so gripping I literally can’t put them down because I NEED to know what happens next. Fiction or nonfiction, I’m open to both, but I tend to lean more toward psychological thrillers.
If I had to give you an idea of the kind of experience I’m looking for, I’d say something along the lines of Oldboy by Park Chan-wook or Parasite by Bong Joon-ho. Something dark, unpredictable, and completely mind-blowing.
What books would you recommend?

I want to gift my sister a (german language) book

She enjoys reading novels, especially romance novels or stories about second chances and new beginnings.

Her favorite books so far have been:

When the Cranes Fly South - "Wenn die Kraniche in den Süden fliegen" (Lisa Ridzen)

Lessons in Chemistry - "Eine Frage der Chemie" (Bonnie Garmus)

The Midnight Library - "Die Mitternachtsbibliothek" (Matt Haig)

Alice au pays des idées - Alice im Land der Ideen (Roger Poldroit)

Do you know any similar books, or do you have any recommendations that might suit her taste?

Thank you in advance

What are some unique ways to select my next book from my TBR pile?

I tend to buy more books than I have time to read. There is a blogger I follow that has good recommendations; I buy and don't have time to read them. I am a sucker for best sellers and new releases. I also find new books at independent bookstores. That resulted in me having a lot of books that I want to read. Sometimes I sort my Goodreads "Want to Read" by best rating. What are some other ideas?

Hey all - anyone know any good books on reading itself?

I read a fair amount, but often find myself daydreaming even while reading and forgetting some of what I've just read, and I often stutter and have to go back and reread, and overall have some habits like that which I'd like to clean up.

Part of it is that scrolling has fucked my reading habits and it's like my eyes want to constantly scan vertically instead of committing to reading horizontally, and just in general web usage has eaten away at my focus. Working to improve that.

I've recently gotten really into reading history. I like starting with a book that gives me a good foundation, then continuing to read about different aspects of the subject until I feel like I have a solid understanding of it.

So far, I've gone down the rabbit holes of WWII and Scottish history (particularly the Jacobite rebellions, Culloden, and the Highland Clearances).

I'm open to pretty much anything — wars, revolutions, empires, political movements, different civilizations, major historical events, or even lesser-known moments in history.

Any recommendations for history books that made you fascinated by a particular period or event would be awesome. Ideally, something engaging, well-researched, and accessible to someone approaching the subject for the first time.

Bonus points if you can recommend a few books on the same topic, or a good starting point that I can build on with more in-depth reading!

thanks in advance!!

Okay, so I’ve recently gotten into reading, and the bad news is that I have a very important exam coming up in the next few months. 😭

I recently bought a second-hand Kindle, and honestly, I FREAKING LOVE IT. It’s probably one of my best purchases ever! I’ve decided to read for an hour before bed, and I’ve completely cut out other screens during the day so I can focus on my studies.

But no problems in my life hahaha .. the problem? I’ve been reading thrillers, and once I start, I literally cannot stop myself from reading the next chapter. Before I know it, my bedtime is gone, and it’s starting to affect my studies.

So, I’m looking for book recommendations from people.

I want something that has a good story and keeps me interested, but isn’t so addictive that I feel the urge to keep reading for hours. Something like Mistborn, which I really enjoyed, but preferably the kind of book I can read for an hour, put down, and go straight to sleep without constantly thinking about what happens next.

Are there any genres or specific books you’d recommend?

❤️ Thanks a lot

Hey, guys! I really enjoyed An Intimate History of Humanity by Theodore Zeldin. Can anyone recommend similar books? Preferably books that focus on love, whether it’s self-love, romantic love, love for humanity, or any other kind of love. 😊

Title: I want to get into reading, but I can never seem to find a book I enjoy. Where should I start?

Hello guys! I hope you're all having a great day, incha’Allah.

I've been wanting to get into reading for a long time. I've always had this curiosity and this feeling that I want to read and learn new things, but whenever I actually start a book, I struggle to continue.

Sometimes I find the content too basic or obvious, sometimes I struggle to understand what the author is trying to say, and other times the translation is just bad.

For example, I started reading Make Your Bed and got through around 10 pages before losing interest. I also bought نظرية الفستق (The Pistachio Theory), but I had the same experience. It felt like reading motivational Instagram reels in book form. I've tried a few other books, but so far, nothing has really clicked.

Now I'm wondering: Am I approaching reading the wrong way? Should I push myself to finish books even when I'm not enjoying them, or should I focus on finding books that genuinely interest me?

To be honest, I'm not really interested in reading just for the sake of reading or consuming generic self-improvement advice. I'm more interested in things like stories, science, engineering, technology, and other topics that make me curious and help me understand the world better. I'd also love to get into novels, but I don't know where to start or which ones are actually worth reading.

So I'd really appreciate your advice:

How did you get into reading, and how did you develop the habit?

How do you find books that genuinely interest you?

What books would you recommend for someone like me, especially in science, engineering, technology, or fiction?

Is it normal to struggle with reading at first, or does it simply mean I haven't found the right books yet?

I'd appreciate any recommendations or advice, even if it's something you wish someone had told you when you first started reading.

Thank you, and have a great day!

I want to read more takes on Love, what should I read next?

I enjoyed these two books even if I don’t agree with all their points and find them lacking in some aspects.

The recommendations shouldn't align with these two books, the more diverse the better.

What matters to me is that the logic of the author is sound and solidly founded, the book thought provoking, and the prose smooth flowing amd clear.

Also I prefer non-fiction, but I can take fiction as long as the main point is "a study of love" and not a commercial romance story.

I'm from Poland and I'm good at English. I want to improve my skills by reading some books in English and I want to read something from an American/UK writers and I don't want it to be a very old or classic book. I read mostly fiction, fantasy, horror. I like when after reading a book I have to stare at the wall and rethink my whole life (I had this feeling after reading A Short Stay in Hell by Steven L. Peck). And if you could recommend me a book, which is not very hard to read, I'd be very pleased.

Love this book, it’s a deep look at a world where AI has taken over our daily lives and people don’t make decisions without AI. The AI in this is called Tengri, book follows Zara and Brian with their marriage assessment, well worth a look.

Can get from Amazon it’s Tengri by Asena England

I’m working as an OnlyFans chatter and would like to ask for “training materials” for “research purposes”. 😏

Not really good with this so I need recommendations of books with a lot of teasing and flirting. Or movies, too, if you have any. Help me pls?

I’ve been reading C. J. Sansom’s Shardlake series lately and have been absolutely obsessed. I’m about to finish the fourth book, but unfortunately won’t be getting the remaining three until after my birthday and Christmas, so I need something to fill that historical fiction void in the meantime!

I’ve also been on a bit of a Tudor era kick recently, and not just for the superficial aesthetic appeal. I’m fascinated by the political intrigue, religious upheaval, and moral complexities of the period.
I’ve had both Hilary Mantel’s Wolf Hall and Dorothy Dunnett’s The Game of Kings on my shelf for a while now, and I’m torn over which to dive into next.

For anyone who’s read both, which would you recommend? I’d especially love to hear how they compare in terms of character development, historical immersion, and political intrigue!

Just tired of the usual k drama novel type ones

For an assignment I'm looking for a novel written by an American author in the 1930s about everyday life in 1930s Germany (so not soldiers, resistance heroes, etc. but normal people). Think Irmgard Keun or Christopher Isherwood, but written by an American. The American is unfortunately a requirement; I'm comparing American and German perspectives on the political situation of the time. Right now I'm using Address Unknown by Kathrine Taylor, but I'd love other suggestions!

New here, I wanna start reading more so I want suggestions, till now i have read a variety of books but i most enjoyed sidney sheldon, agatha christie, sally rooney, murakami.
I am really looking to read some great scifi now.