r/books Karma Requirements
100 combined karma + 30 day account age
One of the largest hobby communities on Reddit. Monthly reading threads dominate. Authors cannot promote their own books directly. Recommendations must feel organic, not like marketing.
Subscribers
21M
Comment karma
50
Post karma
25
Account age
30d
How to post successfully in r/books
Tactical tips from active members of this community.
Monthly reading threads are where most engagement happens
Authors must not self-promote - use r/suggestmeabook for indirect recommendations
Book review posts must offer substantive analysis beyond star ratings
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