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What are some of your favorite, must-read sci-fi and fantasy novels that transported you to other worlds? I want to get lost in a story and world.

I used to be an avid reader, but years of high school and depression completely ruined that. I haven’t been able to complete a novel since senior year six years ago. It’s frustrating to me and I want to know how I can overcome my lack of focus and anxiety. I’ve heard I’m not alone when it comes to this sort of thing at...

Had a bit of a showerthought this morning. c/books could do a monthly book club pick but with the additional feature of inviting a related community to participate. For example, if the book pick was “Two Wheels Good” by Jody Rosen, !bicycles could be invited to participate. Seems to be a great way to encourage more people to...

I recently discovered Bookwyrm and am really liking it. It’s not quite as full-featured as The Storygraph or Goodreads but it covers all of the most important functionalities and it’s federated which I appreciate. Something that it is missing Vs either The Storygraph or Goodreads at the moment is volume of reviews (ie....

Just finished The Long Earth series by Sir Terry Pratchett and Steven Baxter. I’m a huge Pratchett fan and these were my first Baxter novels. It pains me to say it, but it was kind of awful…...

Title, it would be nice to get to know the community in a place where we could see each other reading habits.

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Looking for recommendations for books about off grid living, and ideally, earthship biotecture.

Disclaimer: there is no English translation of this book...

I came across this website that focuses on highlighting books that are out if print but still worthy of reading, if you can find them. The most recent post (Feb. 29 2024) talks about the various reasons books become neglected.

It’s shaping up to be one massive year for horror already. Beyond a plethora of horror movies already on the horizon, the literary world is teeming with spine-tingling short story collections, novels, and more to keep you busy through 2024. So, here’s a starter guide for upcoming horror literature ready to deliver chills and...

Reading stories regularly strengthens social-cognitive skills—such as empathy—in both children and adults. And this, in turn, ensures that we can empathize with characters more effectively and more quickly when we are reading. This is the subject of linguist Lynn Eekhof’s Ph.D., which she will receive at Radboud University...

BEST NOVEL: We Need to Talk About Kevin...

Small Gods: A masterful comic satire on Religious Institutions and Fundamentalism Small Gods is a fantasy comic satire on religious institutions, religious fundamentalism, philosophy, and the weaponisation of religious fanaticism for political power set in the Discworld. It explores how religious beliefs and faith shift and...

Title: The Monster that Haunted the Sewers....

Currowan: a Story of Fire and a Community During Australia’s Worst Summer...