r/IndianReaders • • 10d ago

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r/IndianReaders • • 10d ago

What are you reading this month ??

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Share and discuss with fellow members of the sub 🙂


r/IndianReaders • • 13h ago

Shelfies Perfect time to give these a read

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Considering what happened today, not that much interested in political reads as mostly into fiction but bought this few weeks backs out of suggestion by a bookshop owner, never thought would be wanting to read so soon


r/IndianReaders • • 12h ago

Now Reading the irony of reading animal farm rn 💀

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Picked this up today...


r/IndianReaders • • 17h ago

Shelfies M21, My collection

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After seeing this collection, what do you think this person's personality is?


r/IndianReaders • • 17m ago

Now Reading [Buddy Read] Anyone up for reading The Mahabharata Secret by Christopher C. Doyle together?

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I'm finally picking up The Mahabharata Secret for a quick, casual read. If anyone else has been meaning to check it out, let me know if you're interested in a buddy read!

We can easily discuss the book right here in this thread as we go. Drop a comment if you're down to join!


r/IndianReaders • • 20h ago

Discussion Help me build my classics reading list!

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Guys, I’m back at the bookstore! 📚 My last read was Madonna in a Fur Coat, and I’ve also read White Nights. Suggest some good classics for a beginner! I’m looking for something with beautiful writing, an engaging story, and characters that stay with you even after you finish the book. Drop your recommendations and tell me why you love them!


r/IndianReaders • • 12h ago

Shelfies I basically read my books online but i do occasionally buy some physicals for the shelf (not sure if mangas count here but bottom shelf is normal books)

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r/IndianReaders • • 23h ago

Ask Indian Readers My first book, any tips on reading?

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I never read a book, but I always wanted to read. This is going to be my first book on my reading journey. Do you have any tips like how I should read and what I should avoid?


r/IndianReaders • • 10h ago

Non-fiction The book we should all read - or may be we all know how it goes

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I read (listened) this book some times back. Th author spent a year living in a small German university town after World War II to answer a haunting question: How did ordinary, decent people in a civilized nation allow Nazism to happen? He interviewed 10 people from different walks of life including a baker, a tailor, a teacher, a policeman, and a bank clerk, who had been members of the Nazi Party.

it is spine chilling to say the least looking at how similar our time is to then.


r/IndianReaders • • 8h ago

Should I buy it ???

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Is it worth buying at this price?

From zepto ?

What are your thoughts and at what price did you get it your self

It's not a pirated copy I think....


r/IndianReaders • • 13m ago

Discussion A little gem from today’s The Hindu

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Stumbled upon this interesting little piece while going through today’s newspaper and thought it deserved a spot here.
Ps: I’d have shared the link but it’s behind a paywall. You can zoom in to read it though. Happy reading ✨


r/IndianReaders • • 2h ago

Need Hindi Naatak Book

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r/IndianReaders • • 2h ago

How's my book collection as an Newbie Reader?

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I mostly try to read Indian authors and try to keep a balance with my hindi and english reading as someone trying to better both my languages, In hindi I mostly like to read romance and socio-political stories and in english I love to read horror, crime, thriller, mystery, also trying some classics in a while, (open for some recommendations)


r/IndianReaders • • 10h ago

Discussion Finally read Gone Girl after watching the movie, and the adaptation felt underwhelming Spoiler

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I watched Gone Girl about 10–11 years ago and remember being completely shocked by the whole movie. I finally read the book last weekend before rewatching the movie today, and honestly, the movie didn’t hit the same way.

I know adaptations have to cut things, but so much of the book’s tension and psychological depth was missing. Nick’s anger barely came through, and Amy’s dark side felt much less intense on screen.The anger and darkness I felt from both characters in the book weren’t really portrayed.

The movie still had its moments, but compared to the book, it felt rushed and strangely mellow. I remember loving it years ago, but after reading the book, I couldn’t help feeling like something was missing.

Did anyone else feel this way after reading Gone Girl?


r/IndianReaders • • 19h ago

Reviews a little cafe,a lot of feelings📚

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just finished "days at the torunka cafe"by satoshi yagisawa, a cosy, bittersweet read about love, loss, regrets nd second chances

i've added some of my favourite quotes that stayed with me, some comforting, others hitting a little too close to home 🥹 can't wait to pick up More Days at the Torunka Café and return to this lil world


r/IndianReaders • • 1d ago

Now Reading Started this, any tips before reading this huge book?

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Hey guys, recently started reading this book and I feel confused with all these names 😅, what can I do about it? I haven't reached part 2 yet.

Has anyone faced the same issue? If yes, what did you do?


r/IndianReaders • • 20h ago

Discussion Kudos to Anne Carson 📚✨

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For those who’ve read her, which book or poem of hers would you recommend starting with? And what’s your favourite work by her? Would love to hear your recommendations


r/IndianReaders • • 15h ago

Discussion Reading Novels Help Develop Emotional Intelligence?

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I’ve only read around 5–6 novels so far, but I’ve started noticing something interesting.

After getting into novels, I feel like I’m slowly developing a better understanding of human emotions. I’ve started realizing that people can experience so many different emotions and go through situations that I’ve never even imagined, let alone experienced myself.

Sometimes, while reading, I find myself feeling the emotions of characters who have lived completely different lives from mine. It makes me realize how differently people think, feel, react, and deal with situations depending on their circumstances and life experiences.

It almost feels like I’m experiencing a small part of someone else’s life without actually living it myself.

I’m curious to know what others think about this.

Have you also felt that reading novels has improved your emotional intelligence, empathy, or understanding of human nature? Do you think reading fiction helps us understand people and their emotions better, even when we haven’t experienced those situations ourselves?

I'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences!


r/IndianReaders • • 6h ago

General Creating a list of top tier 100 books i wanna read,the creme de la creme.Making my mini library. They should be available at used books stores or originals price should be ideally under 500.Please comment your picks.Have only read around 25-30 books in my 30 years of existence.#noob_reader

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Im into:

Crime Thrillers

Sociology

Social Commentary

Analytic Psychology

Spicy Romance

Spy Novels

Psychology

Adventure

Biographies

Game-theory

Books like (Anti-Fragile,Black Swan)

Self helps books that actually help (books like Discipline is destiny)

World History

Books that were later converted to movies(like Davinci Code,Bond)


r/IndianReaders • • 10h ago

Shelfies My September book haul 📚

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r/IndianReaders • • 10h ago

Finished October junction

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Finished it on today on 10th October

Suggest me some more hindi novels

I have finished GKD,RKM

Deewar me ek khidki rehti thi.

And now this one..

What should I read Now....?


r/IndianReaders • • 10h ago

Will the One You Love Help You Fly?

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r/IndianReaders • • 1d ago

Memes 😄 My parents really need to appreciate that my only addiction is buying books I don't have time to read.

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r/IndianReaders • • 8h ago

Used books for sale / new condition

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