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Re:Ask HN: How do you decide what books to read? by murrkeys on Wednesday December 09, 2020 @06:47PM (#25367246)
I'm a library fanatic, so I usually end up browsing at the local library until I find one or two books that look interesting. My local library actually has an "Undiscovered Gems" section that has lead me to some interesting reads from authors I'm not familiar with. I also keep a running list of interesting titles on my library account, putting holds on them as I finish books.

I'm like you, I usually bounce around between fiction and non-fiction to keep my reading balanced. For me, half the fun of reading is simply exploring and discovering new books/authors/series!

Re:Ask HN: How do you decide what books to read? by loughnane on Wednesday December 09, 2020 @08:20PM (#25368275)
This is another good one, to just be able to browse.

For me, my local bookstore has an entire downstairs dedicated to used books, with a few shelves for "new non-fiction" and "new fiction". It's great to check in when I'm nearby just to see what's new.

Re:Ask HN: How do you decide what books to read? by redelbee on Wednesday December 09, 2020 @07:20PM (#25367633)
I love browsing libraries (and bookshops) but I haven’t been able to go as much this year because of pandemic-related reasons. I will definitely be going more often once things have calmed down though!
Re:Ask HN: How do you decide what books to read? by captn3m0 on Thursday December 10, 2020 @01:01AM (#25370331)
Now I want a VR Library of Alexandria experience with the entire archive.org collection.