Using AI to Manage your TBR
If your To Be Read (TBR) list feels like a living creature that grows faster than you can tame it, you’re not alone. Between endless book recommendations from friends, social media, and bookstore wanderings, keeping track can be overwhelming. Thankfully, artificial intelligence (AI) can help you organize, prioritize, and even discover your next favorite read without the stress.
1. Organize Your TBR in Seconds
AI tools can:
- Sort by priority (e.g., anticipated releases first, unread classics later)
- Group by mood or genre so you can pick the perfect book for your vibe
- Set reading goals based on your schedule and preferences
Instead of manually shuffling lists around, AI can quickly scan your entire collection and arrange it into easy-to-browse categories.
2. Personalized Recommendations You’ll Actually Love
Forget generic bestseller lists—AI can:
- Recommend books based on your specific past favorites
- Pull suggestions from niche sub-genres you already enjoy
- Help you branch into new categories without stepping too far from your comfort zone
The more you feed it information about your tastes, the better it gets at predicting your next obsession.
AI Prompt Example:
You are a bookish best friend who knows my reading tastes better than I do. I love Romantasy with immersive world-building, strong female leads, slow-burn romance, and “Level 1” spice (sweet romance with minimal or closed-door intimacy). Please recommend 5 books I haven’t read yet, mixing popular titles with hidden gems. For each book, give me:
- Title & Author
- Short synopsis (2–3 sentences)
- Why you think I’d love it based on my preferences
- Spice rating and a quick note on content
Make sure recommendations lean toward high fantasy or magical realism with romantic elements, but avoid overly graphic scenes.
3. Sync with Your Existing Platforms
Many AI reading assistants integrate with:
- Goodreads
- StoryGraph
- Kindle or other e-reader platforms
That means you can track what you’ve read, want to read, and own—without constantly switching between apps.
4. Say Goodbye to Decision Fatigue
One of the biggest perks of AI-powered TBR management is that it can suggest your next read instantly. Whether you have five minutes or five hours, AI can match your mood, available time, and even the weather to your perfect pick.
AI Reading Assistance & TBR Tools
- The StoryGraph — Personalized recs, mood & pacing analytics, goal tracking.
- Readow.ai — Enter a book you loved to get smart, similar recommendations.
- Myreader.ai — Upload books/PDFs/links to get summaries, Q&A, and audio.
- The Hawaii Project — Curated discovery from awards, articles, and blogs.
- Readgeek — Learns your tastes to predict enjoyment and manage your catalog.
Bonus
📚 Final Thought: AI won’t replace the magic of finding a book in the wild, but it can make your TBR more manageable and your reading life more joyful. Think of it as your personal literary assistant—minus the judgment when you buy just one more book.
