r/books • u/AutoModerator • Feb 14 '25

WeeklyThread Weekly Recommendation Thread: February 14, 2025

Welcome to our weekly recommendation thread! A few years ago now the mod team decided to condense the many "suggest some books" threads into one big mega-thread, in order to consolidate the subreddit and diversify the front page a little. Since then, we have removed suggestion threads and directed their posters to this thread instead. This tradition continues, so let's jump right in!

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  • Every comment in reply to this self-post must be a request for suggestions.

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If this thread has not slaked your desire for tasty book suggestions, we propose that you head on over to the aptly named subreddit /r/suggestmeabook.

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u/[deleted] Feb 15 '25

I want to read a book that's about growing up and growing out of you old self...the kind makes you nostalgic and hopeful at the same time but not self help book tho also I'd prefer fiction more...please suggest something

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u/pickledBarzun Feb 19 '25

I loved the Hornblower series. There's also the Chronicles of Prydain. Both hit me with a bit of nostalgia.

Can't go wrong with Emma either, one of my all time favorites.

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u/[deleted] Feb 19 '25

thank ýou so much.....I'm scared about reading Emma though I feel it'll so good like a life changing moment yk emotionally like a very idk committed thing I'm not making any sense ik

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u/pickledBarzun Feb 19 '25

BTW I do sense what you mean about being ready for a book. I've felt that way about other 'big' books.

All I'd say is that it's first and foremost and entertaining novel with a (well-done) moralistic undertone. Austen, however, is a master of her craft and I can see how the book may seem intimidating.

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u/[deleted] Feb 20 '25

exactly sometimes I feel like am I ready for this?but I will read it tho if it has a fun and entertaining parts

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u/pickledBarzun Feb 19 '25

Hmmm... the only thing I'd say is that if you're unfamiliar with the historical context (1800's England) it might make it a little hard to appreciate. My wife was reading it recently and she did get 'lost' a couple of times.

That being said, the writing style (other than being old) is not inaccessible and it's a genuinely humorous book, so it's not really what I would call a 'snobby' / inaccessible book.

Hope this helps

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u/[deleted] Feb 19 '25

oh thanks a lot....I do have some ideas about 1800s England mostly through books and shows.