Finding Books on BookAuth
How to discover your next great read on BookAuth — browsing by genre, searching by title or author, and using AI-powered recommendations.
BookAuth offers multiple ways to discover books — from traditional genre browsing to AI-powered personalized recommendations. This guide covers every discovery channel.
What You'll Learn
- How to browse books by genre and category
- How to search by title, author, or keyword
- How to use AI recommendations
- How to follow authors for new release notifications
Browsing by Genre
- Navigate to Browse or Catalog from the reader sidebar
- Select a genre from the category sidebar or tabs
- Sort by: Popularity, Newest, Rating, or Price
- Filter by: Free/Paid, Rating threshold, Series/Standalone
Searching
Use the search bar at the top of any page:
- By title — type any portion of the book title
- By author — search by author name
- By keyword — search tags, synopses, and metadata
- Results appear in real-time as you type
Advanced Search Tips
- Combine terms: "fantasy dragons" finds books with both words
- Use author names: "Sarah Mitchell" shows all books by that author
- Use trope names: "enemies to lovers" finds tagged books
AI-Powered Recommendations
Ask the BookAuth AI Assistant for personalized recommendations:
- "Recommend a dark fantasy book similar to The Poppy War"
- "Find me a romance with slow-burn and found family"
- "What's a good sci-fi book under $5?"
The AI searches across all indexed books using semantic understanding — it doesn't just match keywords but understands meaning and context.
Following Authors
When you find an author you enjoy:
- Visit their author profile page
- Click "Follow"
- You'll receive notifications when they publish new books or launch ARC campaigns
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I filter by content warnings?
A: Content warnings are visible on individual book pages. The AI assistant can factor them into recommendations.
Q: Are all books on BookAuth free?
A: No. Books are priced by authors — some are free, some are paid. Filter by "Free" to see only free books.
Q: Can I preview a book before buying?
A: Book pages show the full synopsis, reviews, and cover. Full chapter previews are planned.
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