“One of the most interesting and thought-provoking sci-fi series that Ive ever read.”

We all love getting properly stuck into an engaging book.

Well,u/ganjanmessrecently askedr/suggestmeabookto “Suggest me the most engrossing book you’ve most recently read.”

Matilda, from the movie "Matilda", says, "Oh yes, I love to read."

And we thought we’d share some of the most popular responses.

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Cover of "Dawn" by Octavia E. Butler. Contains praise from Junot Díaz describing Butler as "One of the most significant literary artists of the twentieth century."

Book cover of "The God of the Woods" by Liz Moore, with quotes from Douglas Stuart and Paula Hawkins praising the book. A pink liquid design runs at the top

Book cover of "I Who Have Never Known Men" by Jacqueline Harpman features a woman's face partially obscured by a large circle. Text includes a New York Times quote: "A small miracle."

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Cover of the book "Babel: An Arcane History" by R.F. Kuang, featuring gothic architecture and birds flying

Book cover for "An Absolutely Remarkable Thing" by Hank Green, featuring a quote from Holly Bourne and the note "#1 New York Times Bestseller."

Book cover of "The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue" by V.E. Schwab. The text includes various interspersed star-like designs

Book cover of "Circe" by Madeline Miller. Features an illustration of a face in Greek style art. Text highlights it as a New York Times bestseller

Book cover of "They Both Die at the End" by Adam Silvera, featuring an hourglass shape and quotes from Lauren Oliver and Juno Dawson praising the book

Book cover of "The Bee Sting" by Paul Murray, shortlisted for The Booker Prize 2023. A quote from 'Observer' is also featured on the cover

Cover of the 50th Anniversary Edition of "The Art of Eating" by M.F.K. Fisher with a glass of champagne and an arrangement of fruits

Cover of the novel "Red Rising" by Pierce Brown, featuring a fiery wing design on a black background and the publisher's name, Heyne

Cover of "Slow Horses" by Mick Herron, featuring a silhouette of a person in a hat and coat, with the text "The most enjoyable spy novel in years" - Mail on Sunday

Book cover reading "The Cautious Traveller's Guide to the Wastelands" by Sarah Brooks, with an illustration of a train on tracks heading into a wasteland

Book cover of "The Silver Pigs" by Lindsey Davis. Features coins and text: "The Million Copy Bestselling Author," "Marcus Didius Falco: I," and "A new emperor seeks an experienced agent."