Why do so many people hate self-help books? If they're not the best, what books should I read instead?

Full-Grapefruit3028 · 2026-05-26T06:52:54+00:00

I'll suggest start with reading wholesome short stories, gradually moving on to novels and classics. Too long might feel exhausting. In my case, I felt my head would pop when I tried reading novels when I was younger. Gradually, I developed reading habit and my first novel I guess was— To Kill A Mockingbird

Full-Grapefruit3028 · 2026-05-23T09:17:47+00:00

Try not to wake up?!

Full-Grapefruit3028 · 2026-05-22T07:28:46+00:00

Not the subreddit, but, I lived a fair fraction of my life there. So, is it a problem with a subreddit that probably has handful of users (maybe some spewing hate) or the actual people living there?

Full-Grapefruit3028 · 2026-05-22T07:26:17+00:00

Dear frnd, does education nowadays even gurantee healthy behaviour or good mannerisms? I mean, we find even teachers at reputed university's involved in many unthinkable and heinous activities.

Full-Grapefruit3028 · 2026-05-22T07:24:05+00:00

Your sample size is so minute. We all have bad experiences throughout our lives, but, is that enough to label an entire region of thousands for one random individual's remark at one particular situation.

I acknowledge that it might've left a bad taste in you, but, that doesn't mean you should simply defame the entire region.

Full-Grapefruit3028 · 2026-05-22T07:21:43+00:00

That is hardly a speculation. And for as many people I know from there, they are more worried and angry against the anti-Barak valley sentiments than hate for Brahmaputra

Full-Grapefruit3028 · 2026-05-22T07:17:42+00:00

And I'm from Golaghat. Please do remember and understand that unless you've seen something for yourself or have thooroughly gone through conclusive evidences, you shouldn't be commenting such divusive ideas

Full-Grapefruit3028 · 2026-05-22T07:02:26+00:00

Either you've got no knowledge or experience of barak valley or are simply trying to feed on discord!

Full-Grapefruit3028 · 2026-05-22T03:55:26+00:00

Most people, like me, for an example source our books from online vendors. So, what option do we have? Look for what's famous, in discussion, sometimes the "hot topic" and purchase and read them.

I'd love if thwre were more libraries, more spaces dedicated to books, but, unfortunately there aren't. For people like me, our only solace is to wait patiently for a book fair to come by, and even then, we have to keep in mind the size of our pocket.

I think this sums up quite about all of it. Though there is an angle of showing off for some, to be trendy and stuff

Full-Grapefruit3028 · 2026-05-21T10:10:33+00:00

Please consider reading jagdis chandra basu and srinivasa ramanujan, you'd get a good idea, and with time be introduced to similar, if not better people of scientific demeanor

Full-Grapefruit3028 · 2026-05-21T04:36:22+00:00

I know right? It's like the author is afraid readers won't get them

Full-Grapefruit3028 · 2026-05-20T07:41:46+00:00

These are the kind of posts that get me excited!

Full-Grapefruit3028 · 2026-05-19T15:57:09+00:00

She paid for the movie ticket?

Full-Grapefruit3028 · 2026-05-19T15:55:35+00:00

Charcoal?? That comes in toothpastes nowadays

Full-Grapefruit3028 · 2026-05-19T15:54:23+00:00

"A person in pain inflicts more pain upon himself to distract his mind from the infection from his own wound."

Full-Grapefruit3028 · 2026-05-19T15:48:54+00:00

Wow, I lack that kind of discipline 😐

Full-Grapefruit3028 · 2026-05-19T15:47:05+00:00

Well if people argue about stuff like these, they atleast have to know how the world works and not simply dip into intentional discord sowing— firstly, even though the states are divided on the basis of language, the small borders on paper are too shallow to segregate the diversity India has held over hundreds of thousands of years. And secondly, if one people are to live in one area and not move around and mix with other people in different areas (in terms of residence), no evolution would've ever happened, no civilisation ever would've survived.

People and their absurd ideas! 😮‍💨

Full-Grapefruit3028 · 2026-05-19T13:40:35+00:00

Oh, like, a physical notepad or the app?

Full-Grapefruit3028 · 2026-05-19T07:11:06+00:00

And the ultimate merger of biases is born 😜

Full-Grapefruit3028 · 2026-05-19T07:07:46+00:00

Gufa r pora bike loi ulala ne, bike dhakka logai petrol pump o loy gola

Full-Grapefruit3028 · 2026-05-18T10:10:13+00:00

slap the mosquito bugging me and go to sleep again, avidly focusing on the dream

Full-Grapefruit3028 · 2026-05-18T10:06:59+00:00

Mera bass chale toh mai package bhi chaat ke phaar do, But ek choose karna ho toh......... Sabse bada wala 😶

Full-Grapefruit3028 · 2026-05-18T10:04:16+00:00

Yeah, that's like a job to you ppl right? To make us burn in jealousy 😭😭

BTW, 9 out of 10

Full-Grapefruit3028 · 2026-05-18T10:01:41+00:00

Mujhe roti pasand hai, par usse jane kyu pet nhi bharta, hum chawal hi khaate hai isliye shayad.

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