How do you know what book to read next? Do you have a reading list?

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Wei Chun · Accepted Answer

Got my book recommendations from listening to podcast. I always check out reviews on Amazon before borrowing (from the public library) or buying one. No list for me!

Mitch Gillogly · Answer

I always just buy my books in bulk and go through those. Sometimes I look at favorite books of successful people and sometimes things just catch my eye on Amazon.

Fast Tracked Learning · Answer

@abadesi @chew_wei_chun If someone could put me in a library that was sorted by most value to me that would be cool. Otherwise i get overwhelmed haha

João Gonçalves · Answer

Whenever someone recommends me a new book, or I hear about something that might interest me, I just add it to Goodreads and when I'm finished with whatever I'm currently reading, I'll check my "want to read" list to select the next one

Tom F 🚀 · Answer

I read Medium articles, and they often mention or quote books. As I just started to read about marketing and building a strategy, I heard of Hooked by Nir Eyal.

Rahul · Answer

I usually read a book only when I want to learn something and that helps me to pick a book.

Alex Devero · Answer

Usually in four ways, in this order:
1) Listening to podcasts (or watching video conversations on Youtube).
2) Following recommendations from experts on the topic.
3) Amazon best selling books list on specific topic, with high number of reviews.
4) Browsing Reddit, Quora and other places where you can accidentally find interesting tips.

Abadesi · Answer

@chew_wei_chun I really must use my library more!

Abadesi · Answer

Great question! I'm a book hoarder and love reading so I often bulk download to Kindle, or Audible, or add things to my basket on Amazon. Usually I'll find a list of top books for X, or get really into an author, or get recommendations for friends. I don't have a set list that lives anywhere though.

Wei Chun · Answer

@abadesi Libraries are so underappreciated in this era. I loved the feel of flipping through pages hence Kindle is not my kind of thing. With that said, the world could definitely use less books. Can't fathom the sheer number of new, unread books sitting in bookstores!

Brandon Clark · Answer

Whatever I need to learn for my business. For example - growth hacking (marketing with a low budget)

Fast Tracked Learning · Answer

@abadesi Im the same, Except mine are audible.... 
Would you use a list if it was available?

Fast Tracked Learning · Answer

@brandon_clark1 a gold nugget for start ups there :)

Elijah D7r · Answer

Yup I keep a reading list and a wishlist. When the reading list gets thin I check my wish list. The wish list is way too loooong though, lol

Roman Bullitt · Answer

I follow opinion leaders I’m interested in

How do you know what book to read next? Do you have a reading list?

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