Sonalaya

I read anything that catches my eye but I mostly read classics, gothic horror, and crime and thriller novels. I'm always looking for queer book recs!!

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The Secret of Secrets (Robert Langdon, #6)

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Every Exquisite Thing

Laura Steven

A feminist YA horror-thriller-romance retelling of The Picture of Dorian Gray by the TikTok sensation and author of The Society for Soulless Girls… Penny Paxton is the daughter of an icon. Her supermodel mother has legions of adoring fans around the world, and Penny is ready to begin her journey to international adoration, starting with joining the elite Dorian Drama School. When Penny’s new mentor offers her an opportunity she cannot refuse, to have a portrait painted by a mysterious artist who can grant immortal beauty to all his subjects, Penny happily follows in the footsteps of Dorian’s most glittering alumni, knowing that stardom is sure to soon be hers. But when her trusted mentor is found murdered, Penny realises she’s made a terrible mistake – a sinister someone is using the uncanny portraits to kill off the subjects one by one. As more perfectly beautiful students start to fall, Penny knows her time is running out . . . A seductive and searing exploration of beauty, identity, and what the pursuit of perfection can truly cost.

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Dan Brown

The world’s most celebrated thriller writer returns with his most stunning novel yet—a propulsive, twisty, thought-provoking masterpiece that will entertain readers as only Dan Brown can do. Robert Langdon, esteemed professor of symbology, travels to Prague to attend a groundbreaking lecture by Katherine Solomon—a prominent noetic scientist with whom he has recently begun a relationship. Katherine is on the verge of publishing an explosive book that contains startling discoveries about the nature of human consciousness and threatens to disrupt centuries of established belief. But a brutal murder catapults the trip into chaos, and Katherine suddenly disappears along with her manuscript. Langdon finds himself targeted by a powerful organization and hunted by a chilling assailant sprung from Prague’s most ancient mythology. As the plot expands into London and New York, Langdon desperately searches for Katherine . . . and for answers. In a thrilling race through the dual worlds of futuristic science and mystical lore, he uncovers a shocking truth about a secret project that will forever change the way we think about the human mind.

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Moby Dick

Herman Melville

Hardcover novel from set "world's Greatest Literature. #17

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Basmas_world

Help me find a sci-fi book pls!

Hello!! I’ve been looking for sci-fi book for a while now. And I was wondering if you have some recommendation for me because I cannot find a book that compels me to read it.

I’m a POC woman (adult) and I love romance so I think if I want to dive into the genre for the first time as a book—because I love sci-fi movies—I think I need a little bit of romance in it. And if you give me a rec written by BIPOC author, it will be amazing.

Thank you in advance!

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Facing the mirror: Lesbian writing from India

Ashwini Sukthankar

Penguin Books Australia Facing The Mirror: Lesbian Writing From India

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The Jasmine Throne (The Burning Kingdoms, #1)

Tasha Suri

Author of Empire of Sand and Realm of Ash Tasha Suri's The Jasmine Throne, beginning a new trilogy set in a world inspired by the history and epics of India, in which a captive princess and a maidservant in possession of forbidden magic become unlikely allies on a dark journey to save their empire from the princess's traitor brother. Imprisoned by her dictator brother, Malini spends her days in isolation in the Hirana: an ancient temple that was once the source of the powerful, magical deathless waters — but is now little more than a decaying ruin. Priya is a maidservant, one among several who make the treacherous journey to the top of the Hirana every night to clean Malini’s chambers. She is happy to be an anonymous drudge, so long as it keeps anyone from guessing the dangerous secret she hides. But when Malini accidentally bears witness to Priya’s true nature, their destinies become irrevocably tangled. One is a vengeful princess seeking to depose her brother from his throne. The other is a priestess seeking to find her family. Together, they will change the fate of an empire.

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Moby Dick

Herman Melville

Hardcover novel from set "world's Greatest Literature. #17

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Is Atlas Six worth it?

I picked up the book on a whim and also because it was really popular, but it's been 2 years now and I still haven't been able to get myself to read it😭😭 most online reviews I've seen are saying the book isn't all that but I still wanted to know if i would at least give it a go

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Sonalaya

Jan 29, 2026

5.0

Enjoyment: 5.0Quality: 5.0Characters: 5.0Plot: 5.0

Once you watch the movie or read the book it never leaves you

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Sonalaya

Jan 29, 2026

5.0

Enjoyment: 5.0Quality: 5.0Characters: 5.0Plot: 5.0

Do you want to cry? If so, this book is for you

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Sonalaya

Jan 29, 2026

5.0

Enjoyment: 5.0Quality: 5.0Characters: 4.5Plot: 5.0

I loved this book so so much!! The plot is really good!!

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Good Omens: The Nice and Accurate Prophecies of Agnes Nutter, Witch

Sonalaya

Jan 29, 2026

5.0

Enjoyment: 5.0Quality: 5.0Characters: 5.0Plot: 5.0

The entire book is comedic gold. Whenever I'm in a reading slump I go back to this book. It's my most abused book lol

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The House of Silk (Horowitz's Holmes, #1)

Sonalaya

Jan 29, 2026

4.5

Enjoyment: 4.0Quality: 4.0Characters: 5.0Plot: 3.5

It's a good book, but the end felt a bit...out of place? Like the things didn't click as well as they usually do with Sherlock books. The characters, however, were well written and it's a nice read in general.

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Basmas_world

Help me find a sci-fi book pls!

Hello!! I’ve been looking for sci-fi book for a while now. And I was wondering if you have some recommendation for me because I cannot find a book that compels me to read it.

Thank you in advance!

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neuro_monster

What’s everyone’s job?

Without doxing yourself plzzz

Some of you are reading so much with full time jobs😭 I gotta know what y’all do and how many hours you’re doing it. I know a few people are lucky enough to get to read on the job! That’s the dream.

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