r/Recommend_A_Book↗
Looking for something to read, or, are you an author looking for an audience? Readers, find writers that interest you here. Rules: there are no rules other than the Reddit rules. Post anything. Self promote anything. Search for the things you want to know, read or have. Enjoy.
126k subscribers1,478 posts / mo in Sep 2026 (incl. <1% by known bots)1,208 authors / mosince 2023
r/Recommend_A_Book has 126k members (+356% over the last 12 months). It gets about 1,478 posts a month from 1,208 people. Top topics: Short Reads, Starting Readers and Comfort Reads & Mental Health.
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How r/Recommend_A_Book has grown
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Topics and brands on r/Recommend_A_Book
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Share of the subreddit's posts
- Short Reads4.8%
- Starting Readers4.1%
- Comfort Reads & Mental Health4.1%
- Sad Books3.5%
- Favorite Books3.3%
Brands people mention
Most-mentioned brands and sites, last 12 months
- Goodreads
- Amazon
- Wattpad
- Substack
- Apple
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