1 to 20 books per pick, never repeating in one list.

12 genres, from classics and fantasy to memoir and self-help.

8 moods, such as uplifting, cozy, funny, dark, or suspenseful.

Short (under about 250 pages), medium, or long (more than about 450 pages).

Before 1950, 1950–1999, or 2000 and later.

Replaces a book you've read and skips it for the rest of your visit.

Real, widely read titles with author and first publication year.

A one-line premise for every book to help you decide.

8 moods to match how you want to feel.

Short reads to doorstoppers, from 1605 to today.

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Short for "to be read"—the books you plan to read next.

Short for "did not finish"—a book you stopped reading.

A stretch of time when you can't get into any book.

Character-driven fiction focused on style and themes over plot formulas.

Fiction that follows genre conventions, such as mystery, fantasy, or romance.

A book that has stayed widely read and influential for generations.

Young adult books, written mainly for readers about 12 to 18.

Books for readers about 8 to 12, like Charlotte's Web and Matilda.

A true story from the author's own life, often focused on one period.

A work of fiction longer than a short story but shorter than a novel.

A book that tells a complete story, not part of a series.

Slang for a very long book—heavy enough to hold a door open.