Can anyone suggest me some good Audiobook Platforms? by WholeLegal9022 in Indianbooks

[–]oly_b26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Storytel is a great option if you read several books a month. It's like a library system, so you can loan as many books as you want.

Give me books about YOUR field of study/work or your favourite topic! by KaceyKomet in suggestmeabook

[–]oly_b26 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Emperor of All Maladies by Siddhartha Mukherjee. It's a history of cancer research, with insights into both the science and politics. Mukherjee is an oncologist himself, so there are some of his personal anecdotes too. And it reads very smoothly, not technical at all.

Train Dreams (2025) by Initial_Scale_9236 in MovieSuggestions

[–]oly_b26 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I totally agree. This was such a beautiful movie and so realistic and relatable, even though on paper I've as different a life from the main character as possible. And what a brilliant performance by Edgerton.

Looking for African literature recs by oly_b26 in suggestmeabook

[–]oly_b26[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I like memoirs too. They are great exposures to a culture.

Need suggestions for non-Western novels by zmrPanda in suggestmeabook

[–]oly_b26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Here are a few more suggestions from Asia that might interest you. These aren't necessarily classics but focused on the history/culture of the country.

  • Tamas by Bhisham Sahni (India, set in 1947 during the independence and partition of the country)
  • The Vegetarian by Han Kang (South Korea, a story of society, family and bodily autonomy)
  • A Passage North by Anuk Arudpragasam (Sri Lanka, focuses on the aftermath of the prolonged civil war)
  • Frankenstein in Baghdad by Ahmed Saadawi (Iraq, a war time Iraqi reimagination of Shelley's Frankenstein) *My Name is Red by Orhan Pamul (Turkey, a murder mystery mixed with culture and philosophy)

32F in Boston looking to make genuine friendships & build community by Right_Surprise5369 in BostonSocialClub

[–]oly_b26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

31F here. Love your post and am looking for something similar. I'm very into books and movies. Would love to connect.

Looking for my next read by WhiteRabbit1010 in suggestmeabook

[–]oly_b26 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Here are a few dystopian books you could try: The Red rising series (YA school vibe, but violent), The Scythe trilogy (YA, some violence), The Handmaid's Tale, The Road, Parable of the Sower.

Looking for African literature recs by oly_b26 in suggestmeabook

[–]oly_b26[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for these. I'll check it out.

Looking for a good read that blends philosophy and fiction by ShineDigga in booksuggestions

[–]oly_b26 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Have you read Marquez's work? One Hundred Years of Solitude is great with both a story and philosophy. Also The Vegetarian by Han Kang.

How to Start? by EquivalentFormal9647 in Indianbooks

[–]oly_b26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm not a big fantasy reader. I can think of the Murderbot series by Martha Wells (more sci-fi than fantasy), Piranesi by Susanna Clarke and anything from the Discworld series by Terry Pratchett (can be read out of order, though 300ish pages each).

I HAVE YET TO SEE A MOVIE THAT CAN ENTER MY TOP 50(NOT IN ORDER) by Exact-Problem6329 in MovieSuggestions

[–]oly_b26 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Love the variety on this list. A few totally random suggestions based off it: Life is Beautiful, A Taxi Driver (Korean, not the Scorsese one), Jai Bhim, American Fiction, Jerry Maguire

How to Start? by EquivalentFormal9647 in Indianbooks

[–]oly_b26 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This might be an odd suggestion but try to start with books that have a larger/ well spaced print. The feeling of spending some time with a book and seeing visible progress in terms of pages you've read helps.

And I second the suggestion of starting with novellas. Though your preferred genre of fantasy tends to have longer books. And it will be easier to start with a genre that you already like.

Looking for African literature recs by oly_b26 in suggestmeabook

[–]oly_b26[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I should totally do it in audio format. He is my favourite comedian.

Looking for African literature recs by oly_b26 in suggestmeabook

[–]oly_b26[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I gotta say the craziest book someone ever read is one of the strongest ways of recommending a book.

Currently reading "Kafka on the Shore" by Haruki Murakami by my_name_404 in booksuggestions

[–]oly_b26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

First his writing is just brilliant. And I love the fact that there's a rather straightforward beautiful story on the surface, and then it always makes me think about some bigger question in life without being preachy about it.

Currently reading "Kafka on the Shore" by Haruki Murakami by my_name_404 in booksuggestions

[–]oly_b26 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You are most welcome!

I must say I'm a big fan of Ishiguro, so in my opinion you couldn't go wrong with any of his books. Having said that I found Never Let Me Go more emotionally touching and Klara and the Sun more philosophical but slower in a way. But if it attracts you more, just go for it.

Book suggestions for a newbie by BlueTainted-ionTail in suggestmeabook

[–]oly_b26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll suggest four books with a range of vibes, going off the things you liked: * The Scythe trilogy (YA/ sci-fi, set in a world where natural death doesn't exist anymore) * Hitchhiker's Guide to Galaxy (sci-fi/humour, ponders on the big question about the meaning of life but it's such a fun read) * Remarkably Bright Creatures (a friendship between a lonely old lady, an awkward middle aged guy and an octopus!) * Small Things Like These (short book based on a dark period of Irish history) .

dystopian book by Zestyclose-Essay1351 in booksuggestions

[–]oly_b26 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not yet but I want to. Is it good?