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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 17m

Looking for recommendations for my next read.

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Just finished Careless People and literally couldn't put the book down. I found the real-world application very interesting, likely because I'm involved with tech and the subject matter was recent. I'm looking for my …

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Just finished Careless People and literally couldn't put the book down. I found the real-world application very interesting, likely because I'm

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 17m

The River is Waiting by Wally Lamb *spoilers*

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I tried searching in the sub but it seems like no one has posted about this book yet? Would love to start a discussion here. As the book inched closer and closer and 2020, I was wondering if COVID was going to be …

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I tried searching in the sub but it seems like no one has posted about this book yet? Would love to start a discussion here.

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 42m

Historical Fiction that focuses on Chinese Indonesian people and/or stories.

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I'd strongly prefer historical fiction but I'll also take fantasy and contemporary. I read the Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo the other day and really loved it but it made me realize that I …

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I'd strongly prefer historical fiction but I'll also take fantasy and contemporary. I read the Night Tiger by Yangsze Choo the other day and really

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 42m

I’ve read over 50 books this year, but only 5 by women. What are the best books of ever genre/century/nation by women?

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What are the best books by women in sci-fi? in fantasy? in romance? in fiction and non-fiction? in the 19th century? the 20th century? What is …

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What are the best books by women in sci-fi? in fantasy? in romance? in fiction and non-fiction? in the 19th century? the 20th century? What is the best book

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 52m

Recommend me a book for a 12 hr plane ride to Italy

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Def will not be reading for that entire time, but I'd at least like to burn a few hours of that time with a book. Preferably something that is super engaging while also being somewhat light, because I will …

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Def will not be reading for that entire time, but I'd at least like to burn a few hours of that time with a book. Preferably something that is super

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 52m

Help Finding a Book Please

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I was having a conversation with my manager about governments and the governed. He suggested a book by the name "The many lead by the few". He could not remember the author. He was given the book in the 6th grade by his teacher who had …

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I was having a conversation with my manager about governments and the governed. He suggested a book by the name "The many lead by the few". He could

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 52m

What should my next thriller read be?

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I have 6 books TBR. I can’t decide on my next one. These are what I have on deck: Lock Every Door by Riley Sager – I Didn’t Do It by Jamie Lynn Hendricks – Murder Road by Simone St James – Ice Cold by Tess Gerritsen – The …

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I have 6 books TBR. I can’t decide on my next one. These are what I have on deck:

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 1h

A non fiction book on the history of Japan

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Looking for a book that goes through the history of Japan, mainly the creation of the Shogunate and it's reign, which I believe was from 1200ad up until the 1800's Thanks by yusuo85

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Looking for a book that goes through the history of Japan, mainly the creation of the Shogunate and it's reign, which I believe was from 1200ad up until

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 1h

Kristin Hannah – I’m a new fan!

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I've recently read 3 Kristin Hannah's books and loved them all! There is some controversy aobut her writing and therefore, I avoided her books, fearing that they would be similar to a historical fiction version of a Colleen Hoover …

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I've recently read 3 Kristin Hannah's books and loved them all! There is some controversy aobut her writing and therefore, I avoided her books,

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 1h

I’m looking for a book with themes of human connection, goodness, hope.

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I’m not entirely sure what I’m looking for. With the world feeling so heavy I’m looking for a book that gives a new perspective and some hope. Maybe something similar to Man’s search for …

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I’m not entirely sure what I’m looking for. With the world feeling so heavy I’m looking for a book that gives a new perspective and some hope. Maybe something

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 1h

I’m looking for books recommendations about being adult +30 and trying to make friends

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Some books recommendations to navigate loneliness in your 30s by Turbulent-Salad24

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Some books recommendations to navigate loneliness in your 30s

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 1h

Just finished Nightshade by Autumn Woods and omg it was so good and looking for something similar!!

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Could not put this book down and now just waiting for book 2 and wondering if anyone knows when it's supposed to come out? Also does anyone have any …

Just finished Nightshade by Autumn Woods and omg it was so good and looking for something similar!! - Trending Books

Could not put this book down and now just waiting for book 2 and wondering if anyone knows when it's supposed to come out? Also does anyone have any

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 1h

I went in to the First Law thinking it was a trilogy, and have now learned that is not the case. I am unsure if I want to complete this series.

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I was recommended The First Law by a friend, who referred to it as a great trilogy. I had just finished Wind and Truth, …

I went in to the First Law thinking it was a trilogy, and have now learned that is not the case. I am unsure if I want to complete this series. - Trending Books

I was recommended The First Law by a friend, who referred to it as a great trilogy. I had just finished Wind and Truth, and was looking for a short series to

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 1h

Art history for beginners

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What’s a good book for an art history newbie? I’d prefer it to not read like a textbook. TIA! by SunflowerMusic

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by SunflowerMusic

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 1h

Book recommendations, please

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A book where the female character has multiple romantic interests (,like her group of friends since highschool, or kindergarten) but this is not necessarily the main plot. She can stay with one or more (poly) but I need …

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A book where the female character has multiple romantic interests (,like her group of friends since highschool, or kindergarten) but this is not necessarily

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 2h

Books about animals in art and literature

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I'm looking for a book about how animals were portrayed in literature and art and what they represented and how those representations changed over time. For example how monkeys represented sin and lambs represented …

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I'm looking for a book about how animals were portrayed in literature and art and what they represented and how those representations changed over time.

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 2h

Please Suggest Picture Books for Kids About Handling Mistakes/Criticism/Disappointment

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Hello! I have a 4 year old kid who is funny, kind, smart, generally well adjusted, social, enjoys her school, is relatively flexible and helpful considering her age. However, …

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However, we deal with this one thing that can be an issue - currently her school also brought it to our attention so I definitely feel we need to work on it

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 2h

Earth Shattering Reality. Melancholy Acceptance.

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What are some classic romantic literary pieces that absolutely destroyed you? Works that have altered your way of viewing love and navigating life. The ones that made you hardcore romanticize your first/last love. …

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What are some classic romantic literary pieces that absolutely destroyed you? Works that have altered your way of viewing love and navigating life. The ones

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 2h

Help with finding my first book

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Hey everyone, I’ve always had a hard time getting into reading, but I really want to change that. I’m hoping to find a book that actually grabs me, something that feels immersive or emotionally resonant enough to make me forget I’m …

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 3h

Trying to get back into reading, any suggestions based on books I used to love?

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I'm trying to get back into reading as a way to curb resorting to phone/screens for easy entertainment. Issue is, my attention span and interest in a lot of longer stories has been …

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I'm trying to get back into reading as a way to curb resorting to phone/screens for easy entertainment. Issue is, my attention span and interest in a lot

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 3h

Books like The Power of the Dog by Winslow (cartels, undercover cops, corrupt politicians, drug trade)

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I'm especially interested in books that take place in USA by Mexican border or in Mexico or South America. Other works of fiction with similar themes that come …

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I'm especially interested in books that take place in USA by Mexican border or in Mexico or South America. Other works of fiction with similar themes

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 3h

Books with Sapphic couples

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I don't really care if they're the main focus or more of a subplot, I'd just like books recommendations where the main couple is sapphic. Preferably with no spice, but I can tolerate some if it's tasteful by FinishRelative2367

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I don't really care if they're the main focus or more of a subplot, I'd just like books recommendations where the main couple is sapphic.

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 3h

Books about parental role reversal

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Suggest me a book about parentification. Recently going through setting rigid boundaries with my mother related to her trauma dumping about home life on me. I, myself, am a therapist. This makes it difficult because I feel like …

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Suggest me a book about parentification.

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 3h

Grumpy X Sunshine

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Im looking for a book that’s a Grumpy X Sunshine but the MMC is the sunshine. I’ve been wanting one of these books for a while but don’t know what books. by Proud_Key_2582

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Im looking for a book that’s a Grumpy X Sunshine but the MMC is the sunshine. I’ve been wanting one of these books for a while but don’t know what books.

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BOOKSNS @booksns.bsky.social · 4h

I basically haven’t read any classics – with which one should I start?

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Hello, so I've meanly been reading non-fiction on nature, cognition/psychology and stuff… I haven't really read any classics yet, besides "The magic mountain" by Thomas Mann, "Steppenwolf" by …

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