Not sure what to read next, or tired of being disappointed by “recommended for you” lists that miss the mark?
A Place to Begin is a deeply personal reading list, handpicked just for you.
This is not an algorithm. Not a bestseller roundup. Not a generic genre list.
Instead, you’ll receive a carefully curated selection of books chosen by a real reader who pays attention to how you read, what you love, and what you need right now.
You’ll start with a short survey that explores your reading habits, favourite genres, moods, pacing preferences, and the kinds of stories that stay with you long after the final page. From there, we curate a bespoke reading list designed to feel intuitive, thoughtful, and genuinely exciting.
Each list is created to help you reconnect with reading as a pleasure, not a chore. Whether you’re craving comfort, escape, intensity, humour, romance, or something quietly transformative, this list meets you exactly where you are.
What you’ll receive
Handpicked recommendations based on your survey responses
A considered mix of styles, moods, and storytelling depth
Thoughtful explanations for why each book was chosen for you
Perfect for
Readers stuck in a slump
Busy people who want reading to feel easy again
Anyone tired of wasting time and money on the wrong books
Gift-givers looking for something meaningful and personal
 
A Place to Begin is a thoughtful starting point, a quiet nudge back toward reading for pleasure, and a list you can trust.
Because the right book, at the right time, changes everything.
 
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