Join Traci Thomas, the creator and host of 'The Stacks,' a podcast dedicated to book recommendations. In this enlightening discussion, she shares six surprising tips for selecting your next great read. Learn why you should judge a book by its cover and how to personalize your reading experience. Traci emphasizes trusting your preferences over popular trends and explores captivating adventure novels like 'Lucky Red.' It's all about finding books that truly resonate with you!
Consider your preferences and interests to narrow down book choices.
Trust your instincts and put down a book that doesn't work for you to explore other options.
Deep dives
Tips for Finding Books You'll Love
Finding the perfect book can sometimes feel overwhelming, but Tracy Thomas, host of the Stacks Up podcast, provides helpful tips to make the process easier. She suggests asking yourself questions like what kind of TV shows you enjoy and how you want to feel while reading. By identifying your preferences and interests, you can start to narrow down your book choices.
Navigating Bookstores and Recommendations
Tracy recommends leveraging the expertise of booksellers and librarians when searching for new books. They can offer personalized suggestions based on your interests and past reading experiences. Additionally, Tracy advises paying attention to book covers, as they can provide insight into the tone and genre of a book. Exploring bookstores, reading reviews, and relying on your own instincts are also effective strategies for finding your next great read.
Trusting Your Preferences and Knowing When to Stop
Tracy emphasizes the importance of trusting your own preferences rather than feeling influenced by popular recommendations or bestseller lists. It's okay to like books that others might consider corny or dislike books that receive critical acclaim. Additionally, it's important to know when to stop reading a book that you're not enjoying. Tracy provides indicators such as constantly checking your phone, feeling disengaged, or rolling your eyes at the writing. Trusting your instincts and putting down a book that doesn't work for you allows you to explore other options that you may truly enjoy.
Traci Thomas, host of the hit book podcast 'The Stacks,' shares 6 surprising tips on how to find your next great read. One tip? Don't be afraid to judge a book by its cover. This episode originally published on July 20, 2023.