r/books↗
So many books, so little time
This is a moderated subreddit. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres, or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. If you're looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our Weekly Recommendation Thread, Suggested Reading page, or ask in r/suggestmeabook.
27.3M subscribers2,231 posts / mo in Sep 2026 (incl. ~1% by known bots)1,807 authors / mosince 2008
r/books has 27.3M members (+1.6% over the last 12 months). It gets about 2,231 posts a month from 1,807 people. Top topics: Reading Challenges & Series, WorstBooks and Reading Community.
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How r/books has grown
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Topics and brands on r/books
Top topics
Share of the subreddit's posts
- Reading Challenges & Series2.1%
- WorstBooks1.4%
- Reading Community1.2%
- Classic Literature Exploration0.7%
- Reading Speed & Habits0.7%
Brands people mention
Most-mentioned brands and sites, last 12 months
- Goodreads
- Substack
- The Conversation
- NPR
- The Atlantic
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