How do you find new books to read? I won't lie, I spend a lot of my time looking at books. Other people may browse music or shoes online; I look at books. I'm constantly searching for new books to read, new series to discover, new worlds to explore. Here are my favorite ways to find books:
1) Ask friends! I periodically ask on social media, or by word of mouth, what everyone is reading and what they would recommend. I've come across some great new series this way. And bonus! You already have someone to talk about it with!
2) Best-seller lists. Whether the NYT or on Amazon or elsewhere, I figure most books that make the best-seller list do so because a lot of people like reading them. I've found several amazing books this way. Plus, it helps me to branch out and try books that are outside of the typical genres I enjoy.
3) Awards lists. Closely related to the point above, I look at the various book awards and see what's been nominated and what's won. Again, I figure if it's up for an award, it usually will be a fairly decent book.
4) Online suggestions. When I buy or browse a book on Amazon, it will list books that other people who bought that book have bought, or give me suggestions to similar books.
5) Bookstores. I love bookstores. Often employees will display their favorite books that they've read. Bookstores also usually have a best-seller area. Plus it's easy to just wander around and see what catches your eye.
6) My library. Often they display popular suggestions or librarian favorites. The best thing about libraries is that they are risk-free! I like that I can try books that are totally different from what I usually read, and if I don't like it, I can just return it at no cost to myself.
7) Book blogs like this one! I regularly look at a few, and I like that they give you a better idea as to what the book is about and what the reviewer liked or didn't like.
8) Authors! I follow a lot of my favorite authors on Twitter, and they will sometimes suggest a book that they really liked. To me that says I'll probably like it too.
I think there is a book out there for everyone. You just have to find what you like!
1) Ask friends! I periodically ask on social media, or by word of mouth, what everyone is reading and what they would recommend. I've come across some great new series this way. And bonus! You already have someone to talk about it with!
2) Best-seller lists. Whether the NYT or on Amazon or elsewhere, I figure most books that make the best-seller list do so because a lot of people like reading them. I've found several amazing books this way. Plus, it helps me to branch out and try books that are outside of the typical genres I enjoy.
3) Awards lists. Closely related to the point above, I look at the various book awards and see what's been nominated and what's won. Again, I figure if it's up for an award, it usually will be a fairly decent book.
4) Online suggestions. When I buy or browse a book on Amazon, it will list books that other people who bought that book have bought, or give me suggestions to similar books.
5) Bookstores. I love bookstores. Often employees will display their favorite books that they've read. Bookstores also usually have a best-seller area. Plus it's easy to just wander around and see what catches your eye.
6) My library. Often they display popular suggestions or librarian favorites. The best thing about libraries is that they are risk-free! I like that I can try books that are totally different from what I usually read, and if I don't like it, I can just return it at no cost to myself.
7) Book blogs like this one! I regularly look at a few, and I like that they give you a better idea as to what the book is about and what the reviewer liked or didn't like.
8) Authors! I follow a lot of my favorite authors on Twitter, and they will sometimes suggest a book that they really liked. To me that says I'll probably like it too.
I think there is a book out there for everyone. You just have to find what you like!
Source: Buzzfeed UK
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