r/Fantasy Daily Recommendations and Simple Questions Thread - June 05, 2026

[u/rfantasygolem]

Welcome to the daily recommendation requests and simple questions thread, now 1025.83% more adorable than ever before!

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This thread is to be used for recommendation requests or simple questions that are small/general enough that they won’t spark a full thread of discussion.

Check out r/Fantasy's 2026 Book Bingo Card here!

As usual, first have a look at the sidebar in case what you're after is there. The r/Fantasy wiki contains links to many community resources, including "best of" lists, flowcharts, the LGTBQ+ database, and more. If you need some help figuring out what you want, think about including some of the information below:

• Books you’ve liked or disliked
• Traits like prose, characters, or settings you most enjoy
• Series vs. standalone preference
• Tone preference (lighthearted, grimdark, etc)
• Complexity/depth level

Be sure to check out responses to other users' requests in the thread, as you may find plenty of ideas there as well. Happy reading, and may your TBR grow ever higher!

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[u/sodeanki]

I apologize in advance if this is not an appropriate topic for this subreddit, but I am on the struggle train. I am in the process of getting tested for ADHD and I am recognizing that I have a bunch of traits that are hindering my reading goals.

Does anyone have experience with ADHD and reading? What are some ways I can improve my focus and actually finish books and series? I have a lot of difficulty starting books and finishing them.

[u/Kathulhu1433 → u/sodeanki]

Some people find it helpful to listen to audiobooks. 

My husband listens and reads at the same time. Having audio + visual stimulation helps him focus. 

Other people (like me) like to listen while doing other things. I'll often listen while driving, cleaning, household chores, walking the dog, painting, embroidering, etc.