You can consult reviews on the Kindle store and download unlimited free book samples to help you decide. One solution you may not have considered is using Goodreads to find your next read. Here’s what it offers and how to use it on your Kindle.
What Is Goodreads?
With over 90 million members at the last count in 2021, Goodreads is the largest and most well-known site for readers and book recommendations. Goodreads offers book lovers a platform to share reviews, discuss books they’ve read, and find their next read. Alongside GoodReads, there are lots of other book recommendation websites you could try.
Creating a Goodreads Account
If you don’t already have one, the first step is to create a Goodreads account. There are a few ways to do this. On the Goodreads website, there are different ways you can sign up:
Using Goodreads on Your Kindle
If you have an eligible Kindle device (including all Kindle Paperwhites, Kindle Fire, Voyage, and Oasis) and you’re in a supported marketplace (US, UK and Ireland, Canada, India, and Australia), you should automatically see Goodreads as a menu option on your Kindle e-reader.
Tap the three dots at the top right-hand corner of your Kindle, and select Goodreads from the menu to access the feature.
Here you can also find Updates containing the most recent additions to your Goodreads account. So if you’ve recently marked a book as “want to read,” “currently reading,” or “read,” it’ll be listed here. It’s one of many ways to organize your Kindle.
The Friends section enables you to follow authors and notable readers to follow for news and updates. There is also a Recommendations section, which becomes more personalized to suit your reading preferences as you populate your Goodreads shelves. There are lots of ways Goodreads can help you find new books.
