Hello and a big welcome to Book Therapy!
Personalised reading lists are curated book recommendations based on your individual preferences and needs. In a world where a new book is published every minute, selecting the right book can be a tricky endeavour.
That's where we come in - we connect readers to the right books by asking you to complete a few questions below. This captures details about your current situation, needs, objectives, interests as well as reading habits.
Personalised to suit your needs.
We use this information to prepare a highly tailored and personalised reading list of book recommendations that can include fiction, non-fiction, poetry and philosophy depending on your requirements.
These can be classics or modern literature, best-sellers or little-known but powerful books, ranging across different time periods and authored by a variety of writers.
Give it a try today!
If you are simply looking for your next holiday read or something specific to read, these thoughtfully curated book recommendations are sure to inspire, empower and entertain.
Simply answer a few questions and we will email you a list within 48 hours of purchase. (Remember you can gift this for a friend or loved one by simply selecting the 'Gift Instantly' option below and filling out the giftee's details instead of yours in the questionnaire.)
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There is a free list titled the A - Z of Book Prescriptions (both fiction and non-fiction) which recommends books based on your existing life situation (e.g. anxiety, job change, relationship heartache) as well as interests (e.g memoir, historical fiction, non-fiction etc). There's also a children's reading list: Children's A - Z of Book Prescriptions.
A little about the Book Therapist.
"As a little girl who literally visited the library everyday, I relied on lists at the end of paperbacks and friends' recommendations to help me find my next big read. I needed something to dispel the blues of having just finished a book and worrying whether I'll find another one as good! Other times I needed consolation or something to quell my fears. And of course during the summer holidays I needed lots of great books to keep me busy! It was this love of books and a passion to help others discover great books that I launched Book Therapy. "
After 14 years spent in investment banking, it was time for a change. Bijal was really keen to pursue her passion for literature, writing and psychology having published a book titled "The Happiness Mindset" on Amazon written under her pen name 'Brandon Stanberg' which has received more than 70 reviews with a 5 star rating and successfully completed a diploma in psychodynamic counselling and psychotherapy. Book Therapy was the result - matching people to books they will love.
"I love a challenge, so please send me your most perplexing book dilemmas — I can’t wait to dive in and find the perfect book(s) for you."
Bijal (Book Therapist)
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