What Should I Read Next? 14 Helpful Websites

Do you find yourself saying ‘what should I read next?’ Explore 14 informative websites to help you figure out what to read next with insights into new authors, series, and genres based on what you already enjoy.

What Should I Read Next?

Are you struggling to find your next great book to read? If you want to break away from a particular series or a favourite author, give these 14 websites a try. Based on what you already enjoy they will give you insights into new authors, series, and genres and help you decide ‘what should I read next?’

1. AllReaders

AllReaders gives you two ways to search for what to read next. A basic search lets you add a book title or author. The ‘Detailed Power Search’ gives you the options to search by plot, setting or character. The detailed results provide a plot summary, information about the setting, character details and even the writing style. AllReaders also searches for movies.

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2. Amazon

If you use Amazon to shop, then you will have noticed the “Customers who bought this also bought” recommendations. This is primarily a tool to get you to buy more books. However, it is a useful way to see what people buy with similar literacy tastes to you. You can also find daily Kindle deals on most Amazon sites around the world.

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3. BookBub

If you love a good book deal, then BookBub may be the site for you. BookBub sends daily emails with recommendations and great discounts on your favourite book genres and authors. After registering you choose from a range of categories to narrow down the recommendations. You can also follow your favourite authors and receive notifications about discounts, new releases and pre-orders.

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4. Bookseer

Bookseer is a simple interface that greets you with one of three statements, including “Salutations. I’ve just finished reading ____ by ____. What should I read next?” Simply fill in the blanks with an author and book title and you will get new suggestions.

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5. BookTrust Book Finder

BookTrust’s book finder is specifically for finding the best children’s books. Choose from different options, such as age range and themes. The results will give you hundreds of book reviews to help you choose your next book.

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6. Goodreads

Goodreads is the largest database of books and a huge social network of avid readers. You can browse book recommendations from other members and from Goodread editors. Adding your own books gives more suggestions for what to read next.

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7. Gnooks

Gnooks is a simple design. You submit three authors and you will get new author suggestions. Under each new author, there are three options - I like it; I don’t like it; I don’t know. As you click these options Gnooks recalculates to provide new author suggestions. If you want deeper information, use another site as Gnooks only provides author names.

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8. LibraryThing

I use LibraryThing as a book database to organise all the books on Children’s Library Lady and get new suggestions. You add books you have already read and those you want to read. User-generated tags provide suggestions for new books in a similar genre or theme.

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9. Litsy

As well as being online, Litsy is also an app. After signing up for a free account you can search for your favourite books. You can then follow other users who have similar taste and search their reviews for your next book to read.

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10. Olmenta

Are you first attracted to books by the cover art? Then Olmenta is worth a try. There are 8 categories to choose from - fiction, biography, art, theatre, poetry business, nonfiction and children. Each category has a list of random book covers and that is basically it. But if you are wondering what should I read next and want a quick idea, then Olmenta could work for you.

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11. Riffle Books

Signing up for a free Riffle account gives you access to a social network of readers. Add information about your reading preferences and follow other readers to get book suggestions.

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12. TasteDive

TasteDive doesn’t just recommend books, but also podcasts, music, movies and TV shows. Add a book title or author’s name to get lists of recommendations of what to read next.

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13. What Should I Read Next?

Start by typing in the name of an author or book title to get new suggestions. You can explore further by clicking on the author and associated keywords in your list of recommendations. The database is made up of readers favourite books so there are some limitations.

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14. Whichbook

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What Next?

I hope these suggestions will help you choose your next book. Have a play around with all of them and see which works best. Also, when you are thinking of what to read next, ask the people around you for book suggestions. They will more than likely lend you the book which is an added, cheaper bonus!

Let me know what you think of these “what to read next” websites in the comments! Do you have any other suggestions on how to pick your next, great book?

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