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Personalized Recommendations

Reading recommendations that are all about you.

Reading a book found just for you is easy with personalized reading recommendations from our experts. We’ll help you find your next great read using your own interests and our expertise by:

  • Using your likes and dislikes to create the perfect recommendation
  • Making sure you feel truly connected to the reading list we made for you
  • Listening to what you have to say about what you’re reading to provide you with more


Book Talks
Get bite-sized introductions to great, trendy books that may open the door to an author or series that you never knew existed.

Book Clubs
Join one of our Book Clubs and read and interact with other book people that have the same interests as you.

Email recommendations
Answer six simple questions about your reading interests and we’ll email you five book recommendations within 10 days.

NoveList
This is where we pull back the curtain and show you one of the tools of our trade — NoveList. Use this tool to find read-alikes, listen-alikes and which book you should read next in a series.
Have Questions?
How long will it take to get my personalized reading recommendations?

This service is growing in popularity. Currently, we ask that you allow us 10 days to get back to you.

Can I use the email recommendation service more than once?

Yes, but please have only one recommendation request active at a time.

Do I have to have Facebook to participate in the live reading recommendations?

Yes, or you can have a friend or family member submit your favorite reads for you with their account.

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