Read-alike Resources

Book Page 

Recommends books for readers of all types of interests including: literary fiction, romance, history, science fiction, cookbooks and children's books. 

FictionDB.com 

  • Browse series of books by publisher and by individual author
  • Find author pseudonyms
  • Learn about upcoming releases
  • Track your collection and wish list

GoodReads 

  • A BPL staff favorite!
  • Create a free account.
  • View what others are currently reading, want to read, and see their reviews.
  • Create your own Wishlists.
  • Get recommendations based on what you choose.  
  • Leave reviews.
  • See your friends' reading activity if they have an account, too! 

LibraryThing 

Provides a way to keep track of your reading and offers reviews, read-alikes and a chance to connect with other readers. Also provided are expert reading recommendations from professional librarians, online group discussion, connections for local book and author events, and much more.

Book Discussion Favorites:

Youth & Young Adult Reading Guidance:

Other Recommendations:

Book Riot 

A book recommendation and review site for adults featuring both professional and opinion reviews

Stop, You're Killing Me! 

A "site to die for...if you love mystery books!" Find title lists of your favorite mystery authors and series characters or search by setting or genre.

Cozy Mystery List 

A guide to mystery authors that tend to have less graphic content and "cozier" plot lines.

Need more ideas?

Click here for book lists curated by Bluffton Public Library staff.