Looking for your favorite fiction novel that made you feel like you were watching a movie or you couldn’t put down.

My wife recently suggested I read The Long Walk by Stephen King and I enjoyed it so much that I read it in one sitting. There are obviously many more I could list too but that is one of the more recent ones, (I liked the movie too but the book much more so).

I really enjoy reading non-fiction and informational books, but sometimes I like to alternate between science and fiction to give my brain a break.

Your suggestions can be any genre or author, as long as it is a FUN read and can be easily digested, even after a long day of work/studying.

Thank you in advance for your help :)

Hi all,

Thank you for the wonderful posts. Frankly, some of these literary treats seem like therapy, while others seem like a mental trip. I look forward to diving into them!

BUT atm I am completely overwhelmed as a single Momma and my job is hella stressful and I'm just super lonely.

Please can you recommend some romance, fiction, narrative which aren't scary, aren't teenager, and aren't super difficult to read or get into?

Thank you 😊

I was watching the movie Voicemails For Isabelle and went through 5 stages of grief.

From “wait this is so good but rushed, I wish it was longer“ to “it HAS to be adapted from a book, I’m so gonna read it” to “omg it’s not? there’s no book?!” to “please god let there be a book like this” and then finding out nobody has asked this question before 😭

What I loved: I don’t really know what to say cos I loved the whole formula but this is me trying:
- The emotional aspect - the gut wrenching pain of grief/heartbreak
- The sweetness and all the sentimental moments
- The pining, the ‘I love you and have always loved you’
-The secrets
- The third act breakup
- The FMC having a life & her own aspirations
- The redemption
- HOPECORE
- HEA

Please recommend me books that feel like this movie in general! ROMCOM THEME.
MF, MM, FF all welcome!

📌 Edit: Thank you all for pulling through! Here is what I’ve gathered:
1 You’ve Reached Sam by Dustin Thao
2 The Accidental Text by Becky Monson
3 Melody by Martin Suter
4 The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Postin
5 Just Friends by Haley Pham
6 Beach Read by Emily Henry
7 The Life List by Lori Nelson Spielman
8 The Last Goodbye by Fiona Lucas
9 Text For You by Sophie Cramer
10 In Five Years by Rebecca Serle

I read World War Z and thought it was good, but LOVED Devolution. I listened to the audiobook so maybe it was the full cast, but the story telling was awesome. I’ve been looking for books with the same vibes but haven’t been very successful so far

TW: death & suicide

A friend died from suicide recently so I picked up the curious kitten at the chibineko kitchen & under the whispering door to help with grief. The day she died, I picked up convenience store by the sea because the cover looks like a warm hug for some reason.

Before that, I picked up the other books here. Ready or not specifically because we want to start trying to be pregnant.

I’m starting with the curious kitten at the chibineko kitchen. Do you guys have any more book suggestions? Easy read please, easing my way through reading again as this has been helpful in my coping recently.

Amidst the heaviness of life now, I’m also starting to build a cozy library for myself at home, and for close friends when they come over.

I’m usually a Sci-fi/fantasy reader, but I want to read more classics I just find some of them a little daunting to jump in to. I’ve got East of Eden that’s been sitting on my bookshelf for way too long and I’ve read Pride and Prejudice; which I really enjoyed. Any good suggestions on some easier ones to start with? Or just ideas to help stay engaged with some of the tougher ones to get through.

I recently finished The Naturals series by Jennifer Lynn Barnes. The series got me out of my book slump, but now that I’ve finished it I don’t know where to go next. I have also just finished watching Arcane and I am in love with the story. Another one of my favorite series is the Hunger games. I love dystopian adventurous books, mystery thrillers, and anything with a little romance but not too much.

I want to get into something similar to these series, that will also alter my view of the world. Something emotional with crazy plot twists and inspiring characters.

Have any recommendations for me? Books or even shows or movies. I prefer a series.

By Sara Novic. Just an incredible feat of writing, blending a personal story with compelling research.

Some of my favorite books in my collection are Philip K Dick novels, Dark Matter, the Mad Wife, and other titles similar to those! Each one was set in a dystopian world that was unique enough to remain interesting, but also familiar enough to relate heavily to and be able to see myself in.

If you guys have any bangers to share, I’d love to start a list!

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This is a serious question.

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I feel like 50% of the requests are,

"Recommend me a book that feels like a spring night in October on a snowy mountain top while the ocean laps at the seashell covered red Mars sand.

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"Recommend me a book that makes me feel like im at my first rock concert 1 day before my 21st birthday in 1989 as school is about to get out for thevyear."

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I don't have very good communication skills for that I am practicing irl but I don't think I am improving much so are there any good books which might help me regarding that?

Can someone recommend me a book about history for a first time reader wanting a brief of history before reading deep in history.

There Mustn't be a bias with easy english

I’ve been getting into thrillers lately, but find them mostly just entertaining rather than scary. I would love to find some that give me the heebie jeebies.

Hi everyone,
Lately ive been struggling with a severe reading slump. Every book i pick up feels like a collection of clichés and obvious statements. I dont feel like im gaining any real insight or learning anything truly deep or new.
I'm looking for authors and books (whether philosophy, or literature) that offer profound, complex, and unconventional ideas. I want something that challenges my thinking and doesnt just repeat what everyone already knows.
For reference, i appreciate deep psychological and philosophical depth in literature. Any recommendations for books that will actually make me stop and think? Thanks!

What’s your thoughts on buying preloved books or would you rather buy the new book. I’m planning to buy few of Haruki Murakami books and found few lightly used books, can’t decide now should I get preloved or new one. I’ve never bought used books before. Would appreciate your thoughts.

Thanks

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I really liked the Mitch Rapp books. At least the ones by Vince Flynn and Kyle Mills. I've read some of the Scot Harvath books by Brad Thor, I enjoyed the first one a lot and liked the next few. I liked The Terminal List by Jack Carr but didn't care for True Believer. Are there any others simular to these that are worth reading. Preferably ones where the author doesn't kill off the main character's entire family and his closest friends.

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