About r/books
r/books is one of the largest safe-for-work communities on Reddit, ranked #18 on SubMouse with 27,337,689 subscribers.
In its own words:
This is a moderated subreddit. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres, or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. If you're looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our Weekly Recommendation Thread, Suggested Reading page, or ask in r/suggestmeabook.
The community was created on Jan 25, 2008, which makes it 18 years old. Since Oct 19, 2026, it has gained 8,463 subscribers (+0.03%). It sits just behind r/DIY (#17) and ahead of r/videos (#19) in our ranking.
How to join
Open reddit.com/r/books and press “Join”. Read the community rules in the sidebar before you post: every subreddit is run by its own volunteer moderators.
Stats from public data (data updated Oct 29, 2026). SubMouse is an independent directory and is not affiliated with Reddit or the moderators of r/books.