How to Find Your Next Book

A good book is a treasure. To be sucked into the world on the pages so wholly that you lose track of time and even yourself, is one of the best experiences any book lover can enjoy. It doesn’t happen often, of course. Some books are interesting enough but don’t hook you so completely. Those earth-shattering, world-changing books make you feel like going back to the regular world has given you mental whiplash. You feel disjointed and dazed because you were so invested in your own imagination that the real world feels unreal.

So how do you move on from that? How can you find another book that has captured your heart so completely? Though not every next book will have such an impact, you can improve your book selecting skills immeasurably by using these tips.

Follow Book Blogger and Award Accounts

Finding a book blogger that you trust and who seems to have the same taste in reading as you will be a gold mine for great suggestions. At the very least, however, find someone who is honest with their reviews. If they seem to only recommend books in the top ten lists, then they aren’t of use to you — everyone else is already doing the same thing.

If you need somewhere to start, award accounts are a good place to look. They will have read through thousands of suggestions and narrowed down their book list to the best.

Sign Up to Newsletters

If you have a favourite author, you can follow them on social media or sign up to their newsletters so that you are notified about new releases when there is any news. Your favourite author may even have recommendations of their own.

Search for Book Recommendations

When looking for book recommendations, have a clear idea of what you are looking for; otherwise, you’ll get recommendations for the wrong reasons. A good place to start is to simply search for books that are like your favourites. You’ll get books in the same topic or vibe and can find new authors this way.

Subscribe to a Book Service

If you want to expand the books your read, but don’t know where to start, then a book subscription service is the perfect choice. You can increase the number of underrepresented authors on your book shelf, for example, just by getting book boxes curated and sent to your door.

Join a Book Club

A book club is another great way to find new books and, more importantly, to become part of a community. This book club doesn’t have to be local, either. There are many digital versions where you can discuss new books on a forum and make friends online.

Ask for Your Loved One’s Favourite Book

Ask friends and family for their number one favourite book of all time. You’ll get a diverse list of titles, and, most importantly, be able to bond more with those you care about. A book that changed someone’s life is a transformative piece and a treasure to add to your bookshelf.