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24 alternatives to Bookswell
Book recommendations from famous writers and thinkers
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Bookswell launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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A recommendation tool to find your next book
2017 · whichbookshouldiread.com · its alternatives →
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Thoughtful book recommendations from indie booksellers
2015 · its alternatives →
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bookmarq▲98Book suggestions from your friends and influencers
2015 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Compare! 📚▲190See the overlap of top founders' recommended books
2021 · mostrecommendedbooks.com · its alternatives →
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Looking for new book series to read?
2016 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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The Book Seer▲100Enter a recently read book & the seer gives recommendations
2015 · its alternatives →
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Collaborative music playlists for your favorite books
2016 · bookplaylist.com · its alternatives →
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Readwell▲153Find books you’ll love with AI-powered recommendations.
2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Top-rated nonfiction book recommendation
2017 · learnbyreading.herokuapp.com · its alternatives →
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Idea Makers▲58Insights into some of our greatest thinkers + makers
2016 · amazon.com · its alternatives →
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