318 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 11 posts/day, top 25% activity. Most active Mondays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (69%).
r/rarebooks Traffic & Engagement r/rarebooks Traffic & Engagement
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r/rarebooks Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/rarebooks
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| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| book | 87 (27.4%) | 9 | 2 |
| edition | 41 (12.9%) | 14 | 2 |
| books | 38 (11.9%) | 66 | 3 |
| first | 34 (10.7%) | 16 | 3 |
| rare | 32 (10.1%) | 10 | 2 |
| library | 22 (6.9%) | 73 | 3 |
| archive | 14 (4.4%) | 1 | 0 |
| catalog | 14 (4.4%) | 1 | 0 |
| anna's | 13 (4.1%) | 1 | 0 |
| explore | 13 (4.1%) | 1 | 0 |
r/rarebooks Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/rarebooks
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| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| annas-archive.is | 13 | 1 |
| ebay.io | 8 | 1 |
r/rarebooks Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/rarebooks
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I soft launched my bookstore near DC this past weekend
This elderly Syrian hid his banned library behind a brick wall in Damascus in 2011 before fleeing to Kuwait to escape Assad's prisons. Today, he returned and tore down the wall, finally recovering the priceless books the regime outlawed.
A reader 400 years ago thought this was the most Important event in history
While some AI companies are cutting the spines off of books and throwing them in to acid baths, Simultaneously some companies are repairing books so they can be around another few centuries.
Homer's Iliad in Latin, translated by Lorenzo Valla (1522)
The Iliad of Homer, 1538. Printed in Lyon, France, and Bound in a 15th Century Manuscript, with a page from an incunable reinforcing the binding.
I wanted to give an update regarding Kelmin’s Tower.
My library at home.
50 cent thrift store find!
Holy Grail find 😅
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r/rarebooks FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/rarebooks
What's the best time to post on r/rarebooks?
Based on posting volume, r/rarebooks is most active on Mondays around 4 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/rarebooks?
r/rarebooks averages 11 posts per day and ranks in the top 25% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/rarebooks get?
Posts on r/rarebooks average about 35 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/rarebooks get most?
On r/rarebooks, most posts are image posts (69%)