Can you promote in r/recommend_a_book?
Looking for something to read, or, are you an author looking for an audience? Readers, find writers that interest you here. Rules: there are no rules other than the Reddit rules. Post anything. Self promote anything. Search for the things you want to know, read or have. Enjoy.
The short answer
Post your book or product openly, include a brief pitch and link, but be polite, relevant, and follow Reddit-wide site rules.
What works here
- Self-promotion and author pitches
- Posting links to your work
- Asking for readers or feedback
What gets posts removed
- Spammy repeated posts or cross-posting that violate Reddit site rules
- Aggressive or deceptive advertising
- Any behavior that breaks broader Reddit policies (harassment, vote manipulation, etc.)
Where this comes from
View the current official rules on Redditexplicit self-promotion allowance
Sidebar states 'Post anything. Self promote anything.' indicating vendor/author participation is permitted.
audience-seeking encouragement
Public description invites authors looking for an audience, signaling openness to promotional posts.
no additional subreddit rules
Rules section says there are no rules other than Reddit rules, so moderation doesn't prohibit promotion beyond site-wide rules.
Official rules of r/recommend_a_book
- 01Respect Humans
Based on the community’s official rules, analyzed June 22, 2026. Rules change; the official rules page is always the source of truth.
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