The only permissible place for authors to mention their book, discuss romance writing, ask for help with it, or do research about romance books is in the Self-Promotion Thread This sub is focused exclusively on readers.No Self-Promotion, writing research, or surveys Users who make frequent book requests should meaningfully interact with the sub in other ways (suggest books for others, comment on discussions, etc.)

When requesting books, please be considerate and stay engaged in your post to reply/thank those who make suggestions.

Polls asking which book to read next are not permitted.

Other uncommon books/authors you've enjoyed.

Relevant info as to why you want to read the type of book requested.

Details beyond just a trope, like a specific occupation or uncommon type of scene.

An acceptable book request includes at least one of the following: Low-effort book requests will be removed.

Book requests must be specific and request something that cannot be found with a simple search of the sub.

“What was that book called” posts are exempt from this rule, as they are unlikely to show up in future searchesīook requests must be specific and contain detail.

Book request titles must contain details about the kind of book you’re looking for.

Inflammatory titles like Does Anyone Else, Unpopular Opinion, or similar are not allowed.

Gush and critique posts should contain the book title/author if applicable.

Reviews and screenshots of book excerpts must contain the book title/author in the post title.

Book request titles must contain details about the kind of book you’re looking for and/or keywords that will inform future searches.

Rules Post titles must be clear and informative For updated information regarding ongoing community features includings upcoming AMAs, please visit 'new' Reddit. Resource links will direct you to Wiki pages, which we are maintaining. Please be aware that the sidebar in 'old' Reddit is no longer being updated with informative links about Book Clubs, AMAs, etc. Home of the magic search button and endless book recommendations as well as discussions about tropes and characters, Author AMAs, book clubs, and more. R/RomanceBooks is a discussion sub for readers of romance novels.

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