AI Prompts for Book Suggestions

Here are my reading habits:

Books I loved: [list 5-8 favorite books]
Books I couldn't finish: [list 2-3 books you abandoned]
I read mostly: [fiction / non-fiction / mix]
Average books per month: [number]
Preferred length: [under 300 pages / 300-500 / any length]
Formats: [physical / kindle / audiobook]

Analyze my reading profile:
1. My "reader DNA" — themes, styles, and structures I gravitate toward
2. 8 books perfectly matched to my taste that I probably haven't read
3. 2 authors I should follow based on my patterns
4. A genre I'm avoiding that I'd actually enjoy (with the right entry point)
5. My ideal next read and why it should be first

I want to try reading [genre you've never explored] but I don't know where to start.

What I normally read: [your usual genres]
What appeals to me about [new genre]: [what's drawing you in]
What worries me: [e.g., too long, too technical, too niche]
Pace preference: [fast page-turner / slow literary / medium]

Create my genre entry plan:
1. The perfect first book and why it works for newcomers
2. A 5-book reading path from accessible to genre-defining
3. Common mistakes first-time readers of this genre make
4. Key authors and what makes each one distinct
5. Sub-genres within [genre] and which matches me best
6. One book to absolutely avoid as a first read and why

I have limited reading time and need books that are worth every page.

Time available: [15 min/day / weekends only / commute audiobooks]
Max length: [under 200 pages / under 300 pages]
Goal: [entertainment / learning / both]
Topics I'm interested in: [list 3-4 topics or themes]
Last book I loved: [title]

Give me:
1. 6 short books that punch above their page count
2. For each: title, author, page count, and a one-sentence hook
3. 3 novellas that feel like full novels
4. 2 short story collections for when I only have 20 minutes
5. The best audiobook from this list and why it works in audio
6. A reading schedule that fits my available time

I need to pick a book for my book club.

Group size: [number of members]
Taste range: [what different members enjoy]
Previous picks that worked: [list 2-3 past successes]
Picks that flopped: [list 1-2 that didn't land]
Themes we want to explore: [current interests]
Max length: [page limit if any]

Find our next book club pick:
1. 5 candidates ranked by discussion potential
2. For each: title, author, page count, and content warnings
3. 5 discussion questions for the top pick
4. Why each book works for diverse reading tastes
5. A backup pick if the group wants something lighter
6. A food or drink pairing for the discussion meeting

I want to learn about [topic] through books.

My current knowledge level: [beginner / some background / well-read]
Learning style: [narrative-driven / data-heavy / practical how-to]
Purpose: [personal interest / career / specific problem to solve]
Books I've already read on this: [list any]
Time to invest: [1 book / a deep-dive reading list]

Build my reading plan:
1. The single best book to start with and why
2. A 5-book curriculum from introductory to expert
3. For each: what you'll learn and what it skips
4. 2 books that challenge mainstream thinking on this topic
5. A podcast or article to pair with the first book
6. What to read INSTEAD if you only have time for one

I need a comfort read — something that feels like a warm blanket.

My comfort zone: [describe what makes a book comforting to you]
Mood right now: [stressed / sad / exhausted / just want to escape]
Setting preference: [small town / big city / fantasy world / historical]
Romance: [yes please / light subplot ok / none]
Stakes level: [no real danger / mild tension ok / just cozy]

Find my perfect comfort read:
1. 5 books that match my comfort criteria exactly
2. For each: title, author, and what makes it specifically comforting
3. A re-read recommendation (a classic comfort book worth revisiting)
4. 2 new releases that have comfort-read energy
5. A comfort series I can sink into for weeks
6. The ideal reading environment for each pick (soundtrack, drink, setting)