Christmas is around the corner and it’s about time to create my 2026 reading list.
I used to rely on the “Customers who bought this also bought that” feature. While efficient, it has a significant downside: homogenization.
Algorithms tend to feed us more of what we already know. If we all rely on the same suggestion engine, we end up reading the same books and thinking the same thoughts.
That’s not discovery; that’s reinforcement.
To find truly fresh ideas, I go offline. Before I download anything to my Kindle, I tour physical bookstores – specifically the Translated Books section.
The Logic:
If a local publisher is willing to acquire rights, pay for translation, and print physical copies, that book has passed a rigorous vetting process. It implies the content is valuable enough to justify significant financial risk outside its home market.
I browse the shelves to find these gems, then head home and buy the original English versions for my eReader.
It’s a powerful strategy that hasn’t failed me yet. How do you prepare your reading list?
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