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15 ways to choose a book when you don’t know what you’re looking for/want to read

 Always a good question!

  1. Look at books by the last author you enjoyed
  2. Go to a local bookstore and look at staff recs
  3. Go to a local bookstore and ask for a recommendation based on the last book you enjoyed
  4. Go to a local bookstore and browse covers you like (yes, you can judge a book by its cover)
  5. Ask for advice on Twitter (Penguin Random House gives out recs for example)
  6. Check out the bestseller lists in areas you enjoy (sometimes things are popular for a reason!)
  7. See if a series you enjoyed has a new installment or spinoff
  8. Check out what favorite childhood authors have written (often they've expanded their range)
  9. Think about what you want to learn about and look at books in that subject
  10. Look through libro.fm recs
  11. Try and hunt down what books your favorite authors have rec'ed/blurbed
  12. See recommended books on your public library's app and/or website
  13. Was there a classic you always meant to read? See if you can get an audiobook of it for free (librivox, libby, hoopla)
  14. Dip into graphic novels
  15. Read in grade levels below you (there are still many delightful stories in YA and middle read!)

(Prompt by Emily Kleeman)

"Illumination" by Ali Sabbagh


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