How to Find Your Next Great Read

Reading slumps usually aren’t about not liking books — they’re about not having the right book in hand. Here’s how to fix that.

1. Start from a book you couldn’t put down

“Books like The Hunger Games” or “if you loved Project Hail Mary” leads you straight to your next page-turner.

2. Match your current attention span

Coming off a slump? A fast, fun, shorter book rebuilds the habit better than a 900-page epic.

3. Use free, legal libraries

Apps like Libby (through your local library), plus Project Gutenberg and Open Library, offer thousands of books free and legally. No reason to risk sketchy sites.

4. Read the first chapter before committing

Most stores let you sample the opening. If the first chapter doesn’t pull you in, move on — guilt-free.

Browse our Books section for reading orders and “books like X” lists to keep the momentum going.