Your Reading ProfileQuestion 1 of 6
Step 1 of 6: Genre
What kinds of stories call to you?
Pick all that interest you (we'll weigh each one).
Literary FictionCharacter-driven, beautifully written
Thriller & MysteryPage-turning suspense and intrigue
Science FictionBig ideas, future worlds
FantasyEpic worlds, magic, mythology
Historical FictionRich period settings, real or imagined
RomanceLove, longing, happy endings
Non-FictionTrue stories, ideas, essays
HorrorDread, darkness, the uncanny
Select at least one to continue
Step 2 of 6: Mood & Tone
What feeling are you after right now?
Choose up to 3 (we'll match your emotional temperature).
🌑 Dark & GrittyRaw, unsettling, morally complex. No easy answers.
☀️ Light & FunWitty, warm, life-affirming. A book to smile with.
🌊 EmotionalMoving, tender, cathartic. Brings out real feelings.
💡 Thought-ProvokingChallenges assumptions. You'll think for days after.
⚡ Tense & SuspensefulOn-edge, full of twists. Can't look away.
🌱 Hopeful & UpliftingWarmth, resilience, humanity at its best.
😄 Funny & WittySharp humour and comic timing. Laugh-out-loud.
🌫️ Mysterious & AtmosphericEerie, immersive, richly unsettling.
🏔️ Action-Packed & AdventurousHigh stakes, bold characters, relentless momentum.
🎲 Open to AnythingSurprise me. Mood doesn't matter right now.
Step 3 of 6: Pacing
How do you like your story to move?
There's no right answer; all paces have great books.
Fast-paced: can't put it down, one more chapterPropulsive plots, short chapters, constant momentum
Balanced: a mix of action and reflectionPlot and depth in equal measure
Slow burn: atmosphere, character, and prose firstLanguid and immersive; rewards patience
No preference: either works for meWe'll let your other answers lead
Step 4 of 6: Writing Style
How do you like your books written?
This shapes prose style, narrative structure, and depth.
Easy to sink into: clear, fluid, effortless readingGreat for fast reading or winding down
Engrossing with depth: some layering, nothing taxingRewarding without demanding full attention
Dense and rewarding: rich prose, complex structureYou want to work a little, and it pays off
No preference: just find me a great bookWe'll let your other answers do the work
Step 5 of 6: Themes
Which themes resonate with you most?
Pick up to three, or skip if you're open to anything.
Love
Revenge
Survival
Identity
Politics
Friendship
Family
Coming of Age
Loss & Grief
War
Power & Ambition
Redemption
Select up to three, or skip to leave this open
Step 6 of 6: Your Goal
What do you want this book to do for you?
The final piece of your reading profile.
Escape: take me somewhere else entirelyPure immersion; forget the world for a while
Learn something: expand my thinkingIdeas, history, perspectives that change how you see things
Feel something: make me actually feelEmotional, resonant, stays with you long after
Be entertained: fun and satisfying above allEnjoyment first; no homework vibes
Find comfort: cozy, safe, healing readsA book that wraps around you like a blanket
Be inspired: leave me motivated or changedA book that shifts something in how you live or think
Not sure: open to anythingWe'll let your other answers do the work