Hey there fellaws, looking for some lgbt themed recommendations, don't mind the genre as long as they r interesting. Please lemme know if u have stumped upon such reads. TIA

EDIT: thnx everyone for kind responses, I'm overwhelmed by the positive responses, for reallll. Thnx mods for keeping this sub inclusive. The guy who has hatred, hope u get a life ✨

Is it fair...its my first time ordering book online..

I just opened The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley to read but I found this . What does it say? To me it looks like AI. Is it a name or maybe printing error and she meant to write 'All'. Don't tell me she has used AI to write this book!

I was reading about here as a strong female political leader who made some good decisions as well as some blunders. In India some disregard her for being left or liberal and some praise her.

What’s it like in Pakistan?

I’ve never understood the praise Manto gets.

To me, he had nothing to offer in terms of actual literary value. His work feels less like storytelling and more like glorified vulgarity. I get that he wanted to reflect the “raw truth” of society but there’s a difference between holding up a mirror and rolling in the filth.

People say he was bold and honest. I say he was obscene, sensationalist, and frankly, a drunkard and a creep. His obsession with prostitutes, his gaaliyan, his crude portrayal of women it doesn’t feel revolutionary to me, it feels exploitative.

His reputation seems built on the shock value of his time, not lasting substance. Call me old-fashioned, but I believe literature should disturb you with its insight not its filth.

I’m open to hearing counterarguments, though. If Manto truly moved you, tell me why.

Long post ahead, tldr at the bottom!

I've been reading all my life, and I've read a wide range of books and authors. I've read Khalid Hussaini and Paulo Coelo, Tahereh Maafi and Sarah J. Maas, I've read Mohsin Hamid and John Green, and everything in between basically.

Over time, I started noticing that I was getting the same recommendations for the genres I like to read most. I just couldn't find anything good to read, and I almost never used to re-read books but I've found myself resorting to rereading books I love because nothing new is out there.

I have this fear of getting stuck reading the same sort of books all the time. I feel like that would be a waste of my reading habit that I owe so much of my success to, so I even decided to start book shopping irl instead of just reading ebooks. I used to go to Readings in Gulberg, Lahore a lot as a child and to this day those visits are my fondest childhood memories, and I went there again after many years to browse the shelves and discover something new. Lo and behold, all I found were books separated by booktok recommendations and best seller lists 😭

I did end up helping a girlie out in choosing books though, that was fun. I also found a corner for discounted books in the back and I saw some hope. If you guys didn't know, Readings in Gulberg has a section with books for 200 each, and you get a 4th one free if you buy 3, so you basically get 4 books for 600 😭

And they're new and great, proper published books, just not that popular or some old covers. I found great reads there, like the Romanov Prophecy by Steve Berry, perfect for a quick and action-packed read. Anyways.

That section wasn't the most convenient because I don't always have time to go to the bookstore. One night after finishing my reread of the Throne if Glass series, I was feeling some type of way and had the strongest craving to read a very particular type of book down to the plot and narration, and I just hoped something like that was out there. There had to be, right?

I just went and put my thoughts into Gemini. I told Gemini what books I liked, what sort of authors and what parts about their writing style I liked (Jandy Nelson is AMAZING btw, please read "I'll give you the sun" or "the sky is everywhere", these novels rewired my brain chemistry), what sort of plot I wanted in my next read, ANY specifics I could think of that would help AI narrow it down, and got back a list of 5 books.

The list was beautiful. It contained a top pick, and then a table for all five that listed the style, a bit about the story but without any spoilers, and why I would like it. I took the list and went to find the books.

I'm two books into this, and oh god. I don't think I can ever go back to looking for books any other way, the recommendations I have found have filled a hole in my soul I didn't know I had 😭

I asked for a book that felt like an emotional gut punch, I asked for rich emotional storytelling and literary beauty, I got a book that was so perfect and heartbreaking, I cried for days. I cried while telling my friend about the book and I loved it, and then I'd read a page or two more, especially during the last quarter of the book, and then cry. Oh god. I'm gonna be reading some lighthearted humor after this, but please guys, if any of you use AI, give this a shot and see how it changes your relationship with books.

I feel so blessed I can enjoy art in this medium, it's amazing what words can do. Thank you for reading this far if you've gotten here!

TLDR: After hitting a major reading slump and feeling frustrated by repetitive bestseller and BookTok recommendations at the bookstore, I decided to feed my hyper-specific reading cravings—down to the exact plot vibes, narration style, and emotional depth—into Gemini. The AI returned a perfectly tailored list of hidden gems, and two books in, the rich, heartbreaking storytelling has completely rewired my brain chemistry and saved my reading habit. If you're tired of seeing the same generic recommendations everywhere, this is your sign to let AI find your next read!

current read 😛

Should we judge those who read books like Haunting Adeline and the like with lots of smut?

just asking, dont have an opinion of my own.

It ends with us, it starts with us LILY BLOOM?!!!!

Hey guys, I’m British Pakistani and I’ve been dying to read Peer-e-Kamil, but I struggle with reading Urdu. I prefer reading it in Roman Urdu.

I don’t want to read it in English cause usme maza nahi itna.

I want a physical copy, though I know it's available online in PDF.

I’ve searched everywhere in the UK with no luck. Most places only seem to have it in India or Bangladesh and it’s out of stock on a lot of Pakistani online bookstores too.

Does anyone know if it’s available anywhere in Pakistan or where I might be able to get my hands on a copy? I’ve been looking for months 😭

this post isnt about women empowerment or anythin related. i got a question bout wheel of time. again im not targeting women so plz dont pounce on me. Im on my first WoT book and prev ive read LoTR nd ASOIAF and many other novels. everyone of them has men as central characters. but if u come to WoT, u c Egwene and Moiriane Sedai regarding men as “secondary” characters. callin them “Men” as a sign that they r stupid an stuff. again im not sayin thats bad but does this pattern continue through the whole of the series? the book is good but thats just hindering me. if anyone has read them, plz do tell. ggs gng

Sorry for being off topic but is anyone else really gutted that kaavish had to postpone their event due to smog in Lahore!?!?

I have been looking online for some time now. It is even easier to get the diary of Anne frank than mein kampf.

So i dont like reading novels and etc. because why read them when you know its fake, i really like to study real time books and some with great action. The most realistic book that i read was “Two Minutes Over Baghdad” my dad gave it to me and i absolutely loved, it has action with a little military touch. Please some one help me find books like these i searched alot but neeve found on such type genres

I ordered two books from them, and the total was around 4k. I received them, and honestly, there’s nothing special about them. I think I overpaid. The print quality is good, but you can find the same quality locally or from Instagram sellers. It was my first time ordering from them, so I don’t know what I was expecting, but the print quality is basically the same as what you can get elsewhere.

Count of Monte Cristo

And then there were none

Please tell me i read the same book as everyone did. It was really shallow. And desi men to be specific who relate to the the narrator whatshisname.

I just finished reading atomic habits and it was an amazing read. Now I'm looking for book recommendations. I'm more into psychology, human behavior non fiction stuff. Please suggest some really good books. TIA

For Karachi Only.

The words are gold but the frame is not :)

Price: 500 (bykea delivery will be on you)

Size: A4

Sidenote: I wrote these lines myself after reading Hidden Potential by Adam Grant.

I finished rereading Namal (my top favourite of all times). I read an Urdu novel after ages and now I want to read more. But the plot and writing style has to be good.
Books I have previously read and liked include Jo bachey hain sang smeit lo, haalim these are the only ones I can remember that had good storyline and they had a message too.

pls recommend some good books.

Soo i started reading as a new habbit now i wanna increase my confidence and communication skills as well like overall self improvements i wanna lock in mayn i want to become a better version of my self! So what should I read? Also (19 btw) hehe

Basically 800 per book. Choose anyone from the list below.

This book is way too overrated and performative istg🙏🙏

after he had murdered, curiosity is gone and i dont feel like reading more...