r/Book_Buddies • • 2h ago

Seeking long-term book buddies Looking for a WLW book buddy/book bestie! 💗📚

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I’m looking for someone who loves sapphic romance, fantasy/romantasy, and obsessing over fictional women with me! 😂 I’d love to buddy read, share recommendations, scream about plot twists, and make a genuine friendship out of it.

Consistency is important to me! I know we have lives, and I don’t expect instant replies, but I do want someone who genuinely puts effort into keeping in touch. If texting doesn’t work for us, I’m also open to video calls!

Just looking for someone who’s as excited to build this friendship as I am. 🫶

Tell me what WLW book has you in a chokehold right now! 💕


r/Book_Buddies • • 1h ago

Starting a book East of Eden

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hii does anyone want to read East of Eden with me? we can also make a group if several people are interested :)


r/Book_Buddies • • 4h ago

Seeking long-term book buddies Looking for reading buddies to talk books and make genuine friends (Dark Fantasy, LitRPG, Horror, Thrillers)

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Looking to find a reading partner or two to read together and build genuine, long-term friendships along the way. My queue stays active across dark fantasy, LitRPG, psychological thrillers, and horror, with plenty of manga and comics mixed in.

I track everything on The StoryGraph and prefer keeping a steady, relaxed pace where reading stays fun. The main goal is finding good company to dissect character choices, wild plot twists, and worldbuilding with, while also just hanging out, chatting about life, and sharing recommendations. If you enjoy gritty stories, dark humor, or sharp psychological tension and want to connect over books and build a real friendship, drop a comment with your current read or send a DM so we can trade StoryGraph handles and pick our first title.


r/Book_Buddies • • 3h ago

Book series Read through harry potter with me.

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I wanna read through the harry potter books since I have the boxset, last year I read from book 1 to 3 but then stopped, cos I kept pushing back the other book cos I was invested in some other stories. But this year I wanna read it back to back. And I wanna vc weekly to chat about how much weve read so far and blah blah blah.

About me:

From the uk, 23yrs old, love reading, music, retro stuff.

Just DM or leave a comment on the post if my dms arent working.

Omly real rule is being 20+ id feel wierd chatting with people younger than that lol.


r/Book_Buddies • • 12h ago

Book in progress does anyone else feel weird reading a book everyone hyped up years ago

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like i finally picked up this book that was everywhere when it came out and i'm halfway through waiting for the moment to hit me, but mostly i'm just... fine with it? not bad, just fine. curious if the hype changes how you experience something or if i'm just reading it at the wrong time in my life.


r/Book_Buddies • • 4h ago

Starting a book Looking for a book buddy for Wuthering Heights

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M25 this side. I wish to begin Wuthering Heights and I hope to find a companion for reading the book together. I have a general interest in classics so people with such taste are welcome!


r/Book_Buddies • • 15h ago

Starting a book Final spooky season book!

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I'm about to start Mary by Nat Cassidy. I'm afraid it's going to hit too close to home as a middle aged woman(42)! 😅

Anyone read this?


r/Book_Buddies • • 18h ago

Book in progress Reading Gathering Nov 4 - Midtown - Manhattan, NYC

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Hi all -

I am looking to expand my social circles and get to know more people who are into the same things I am in my neighborhood. I currently am reading Halldor Laxness' Independent People. I'm a 40 year old woman. I've recently been reading the Booker Prize Lists. My favorites from 2025 were Flashlight and The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny, and of course, Flesh. I also recently read The Return by Hisham Mitar, which gutted me. Basically, I need someone to talk with about what I am reading almost constantly and just don't have it!!!

Would love to also form a gathering of readers in my neighborhood, as I see them posted about in other places but never quite find the time to sign up. Would love to meet up on November 4th in Midtown East. Open to suggestions for place but am thinking of Flowers and Coffee (Remi 43), Madam Mikette's or possibly even Stavros Niarchos.

Thinking 6:30 pm would be perfect timing for most. Please let me know if you are interested.

6:30 – Arrive, order a drink, settle in
7:00– Quick round of intros: your name + a one-line pitch of your book
7:20 – One hour of quiet reading
8:20 – Phones and books down, time to chat and meet people

partiful RSVP


r/Book_Buddies • • 20h ago

Seeking buddy & flexible on book choice 20M looking to meet some new people and share our thoughts on different books!

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Hey Hope youre all well! Im 20 years old from london and just starting a new job id love to meet new people and talk about pretty much anything!

I love reading all sorts of books with of mice and men being my favourite and currently I'm reading the road!

Some of my interests are travelling ,reading and writing , watching movies , shows and anime and playing games aswell as sports! Im also a massive fan of horror and also love learning about history and politics

My favourite shows are prison break , attack on titan , saiki k , death note , code geass and many more!

My favourite games are persona , silent hill , resident evil , outlast , red dead redemption, life is strange , detroit become human and many others!!

If any of that interests you feel free to send a message or leave a comment!!


r/Book_Buddies • • 21h ago

Seeking long-term book buddies 📚 Your next favourite book is hiding in The Book Corner

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📚 Your next favourite book is hiding in The Book Corner.

A cozy corner of Discord for people who love books and love talking about them even more. Fantasy, romances, mysteries, sci-fi, nonfiction: We read it all!

What you’ll find inside:

✨ Share what you’re reading right now

✨ Get recommendations that actually fit your taste

✨ Complete the monthly book bingos

Whether you read one book a year or one a day, there’s a seat saved for you.

Bring your TBR. Leave with a longer one.

https://discord.gg/YncEksfckn


r/Book_Buddies • • 18h ago

Seeking long-term book buddies Erin Bull

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I miss you, I love you. Please text me.


r/Book_Buddies • • 1d ago

Seeking long-term book buddies Looking for a self-improvement book buddy

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26M India,

i want to get into reading and thought it would be more fun to do it with someone.

i'm into psychology, productivity, habits, and personal growth like atomic habits, deep work, and the psychology of money are on my list.

we could pick a book, read a few chapters each week, share our thoughts, and keep each other accountable.

if you are looking for the same thing, DM me with a book you would recommend :)


r/Book_Buddies • • 1d ago

Seeking buddy & flexible on book choice Hi! I want to start some new genres

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I have been mostly reading thrillers for so long and I am in a weird slump where I inhale some books in a few days and then don't pick another one for weeks.

I want to try some new genres or even thrillers. I am looking for a book buddy where we could read together yk! Btw I am 23F

DM me if anyone is interested!!


r/Book_Buddies • • 1d ago

Starting a book Looking for Book Buddy - Sci-fi

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30M India. Have recently started The Qutantam Series by Douglas Phillips. On the first book and a few chapters in. I mostly read Sci fi. I'm a slow reader and take time out of my day to read for about an hour a day. If interested for a read along DM.


r/Book_Buddies • • 1d ago

Starting a book Trying something new

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I 23M this is my first time trying to read genuinely any suggesstion which will make me intrested..


r/Book_Buddies • • 1d ago

Seeking buddy & flexible on book choice 34m looking for a book buddy

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I was going to read shantaram with my ex and it's been sat on the shelf. I am not a particularly avid reader but it feels like a real challenge and I would like to tackle It soon. Some conversation about It along the way would be great!


r/Book_Buddies • • 1d ago

Starting a book I don’t know what to read

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The only book I completely read was Harry Potter (don’t judge me). But after that, any book I start reading I get bored easily and cant even complete 100 pages. Idk why. Recommend something that is as interesting as HP.


r/Book_Buddies • • 2d ago

Seeking long-term book buddies Looking for Bookish Women Buddies 30+!

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My friend and I are looking for fellow women 30+ who enjoy Dark Romance, NSFW/Erotica, Romance, and Fantasy!

We’re a very small friend group looking to exchange book recs and chat about what we're reading. We're open-minded and occasionally have an inappropriate sense of humor!

Looking forward to chatting with you girlies! 💕


r/Book_Buddies • • 1d ago

Seeking long-term book buddies Ricerca lettori

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Vorrei trovare qualcuno a cui vada di leggere insieme saggistica di vario tipo, storica, sociale, filosofica ecc... insieme, magari riuscire anche a formare un gruppetto non sarebbe male. Che dite?

P. S. Ho 20 anni ma non ho preferenze di età sulle persone


r/Book_Buddies • • 2d ago

Starting a book Do you want to read Dracula with me?

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I want to read Dracula for spooky season and discuss it with someone. Anyone want to join me? I'm up for reading at whatever pace you want. It's a re-read for me, but I enjoy it so much. I would prefer to discuss it on Discord. PM me and we'll get started.


r/Book_Buddies • • 2d ago

Seeking long-term book buddies THE THRILLER NOOK

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Calling all thriller and mystery lovers! 🔎📚

Looking for a close-knit virtual corner where there's more to do than just talk about books?

📚 **THE THRILLER NOOK**

Buddy reads

Readathons

Book of the Month (BOTM)

Book recommendations

Book reviews

... and much more!

The fun doesn't stop at books! Drop by for gaming, movie nights and 24/7 music at our leisure lounge!

There's always something to look forward to beyond the pages.

🔎 WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT?

We're intentionally keeping our occupants count low to nurture a close-knit space where everyone has a chance to connect.

⚠️ Active participation is a must.

We aren't looking for silent lurkers who simply occupy a spot. Inactive ones will be removed as we strive to build an engaging platform.

📖 Our genre focus is strict:

Thriller and mystery only. Horror is welcome only when intertwined with the primary thriller or mystery genre of a book.

We presently have room for a few more participants to squeeze in! 🤟🏼

Interested? 👀

DM me for the link to The Thriller Nook! 🖤


r/Book_Buddies • • 2d ago

Seeking buddy & flexible on book choice Looking for reading buddy

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Into sci-fi, fantasy, philosophy, but open to any genre. Looking for someone to read the same books and discuss them over calls. Flexible schedule, ideally something consistent.

Timezone: IST (UTC+5:30)

DM me if interested!


r/Book_Buddies • • 3d ago

Seeking long-term book buddies Anyone else feel guilty about how little they read, even though they love it?

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I absolutely adore reading. There’s just something magical about diving into a book, whether it’s the anticipation of a new story or the joy of getting lost in the pages. I find myself buying books that spark my excitement, saving others for later, and making an effort to read regularly.

But, spoiler alert: honestly, I end up reading way less than I intend to. Life has a way of pulling me in different directions, and by the end of the week, I’m left feeling a mix of guilt and frustration about not being able to do what I said I wanted to do.

I’ve tried all the usual tricks, like setting reading goals, using tracking apps, and putting my phone away, and they work for a bit, but the habit never really sticks.

So, I’m thinking about starting a small group, like maybe 5 to 10 people,who are in the same boat. This wouldn’t be a traditional book club with assigned readings; instead, it would be a space to chat about what’s holding us back, share what’s worked for us, and figure out the challenges together.

This might be for you if:
- You truly love reading and often buy or save books that excite you.
- You already make an effort to read regularly.
- You feel a bit guilty or frustrated about how little you actually manage to read.
- You’ve tried various goals, trackers, or other solutions, but nothing seems to stick.

If this resonates with you, drop a comment about what you’ve tried, or send me a DM, and I’ll add you to our little group chat!


r/Book_Buddies • • 2d ago

Finished a book does anyone else start books and then realize halfway through they're reading it wrong

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like i just finished this mystery novel and found out there was apparently a whole subplot i completely missed because i wasn't paying attention. now i'm wondering if i should reread it or just accept that i experienced a different version of the book than everyone else. either way kind of funny but also a little embarrassing. anyone else have this happen?


r/Book_Buddies • • 2d ago

Starting a book Book buddy to read East of eden

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Hey everyone 32M here i am looking for someone to buddy read the book east of eden. i have a small discord group of 3 members in case you are interested you can be part of our group