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Tell us a little
Share what the reader enjoys, what they want more of, and what they’d rather skip.
Find a book that fits
The right book
feels like it found you.
Tell Merriam what you love, what you’re in the mood for, or who you’re shopping for. Get thoughtful book ideas picked around the person, not just a genre.
✳ For your next read, a gift, or a reader you know
A few details are enough
Who are we finding a book for?
Share a little about yourself. You can keep it simple.
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Picked from what you shared.
Your feedback helps Merriam improve future matches on this device. Recommendations are generated from what you shared. “Find a copy” opens a Google Books search; editions and availability may vary.
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Keep track of books you want to read and the matches that taught Merriam your taste.
Your saved books stay in this browser on this device. Save a recommendation to start your shelf.
Thoughtful, not random
A good recommendation starts with the reader.
The best book match can be about a feeling, an interest, or a person’s moment in life.
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See why it fits
Each suggestion comes with a plain-language reason tied to the reader’s interests.
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Shape the shortlist
Ask for lighter, deeper, shorter, funnier, or anything else that sounds more right.
Have someone in mind?
Find a book for a friend, a child, a parent, or the person you know best.