The Value of a Good Book Recommendation
Why it matters, and how it can go a long way
When trying to kick start a new reading habit, sometimes, it can be hard to know where to look for solid recommendations. But on the other hand, the internet is full to the brim of listicles telling you about all the books you should read. But it pays to remember these lists are usually written by one person and are that person’s opinion on what you should read.
Although starting a book's publication with the intent of writing about reading recommendations may seem counterintuitive, the reason I think it’s valid as a space to come to for recommendations is that it has a myriad of different writers recommending all sorts of books. This space's beauty is that there will always be something for everyone, depending on their interest. That’s what I hope, at least.
I’m sat here, writing our third newsletter about reading recommendations and why they matter — because we have published a lot during the past month — and I’ve loved editing every one of them. In my personal life, and as a bookseller (pre-Covid), I have had many conversations with people about reading and where to start. This, in part, has fuelled my belief that a recommendation can go such a long way, especially when it comes from a place of love.
