Book About

BookAbout suggests books based on your reading history and preferences. Amazon's vast selection.

Checked 5 Oct 2026 Reviewed by Alex Listed since August 2024

At a glance

Starts at $19 per month Includes personalized book recommendations from Amazon’s catalog.

Free tier No

Platforms Web, iOS, Android

Best for Bookworms with an Amazon account

Not for Non-Authorized Amazon Users

3.9 out of 5

Scored by Alex after real use

Our verdict

Suggests personalized book picks, but only covers Amazon titles.

✓What it does well

Personalized recommendationsTailors suggestions based on your reading history and preferences.

Amazon SyncSyncs with your Amazon account for tailored suggestions.

Regular UpdatesSuggestions are updated regularly based on new data and user activity.

✕Where it falls short

Limited to Amazon's catalogDoes not search outside of Amazon’s extensive, but still limited book collection.

No free tier availableRequires a paid subscription to access its services.

Searches only by preferencesDoes not offer detailed reviews or summaries of books you search for.

Key features

Amazon integrationSyncs with your Amazon account to provide recommendations.

Regular updatesSuggestions are updated regularly based on new data and user activity.

Personalized RecommendationsTailors suggestions based on reading history and preferences.

Amazon ReviewsDoes not provide detailed reviews.

Questions about Book About

What does Book About do?

Book About suggests books based on a reader's history and preferences, drawing from Amazon's selection. It syncs with an Amazon account to tailor its picks, and the suggestions update regularly based on new data and user activity.

How much does Book About cost?

Book About costs $19 per month, and there is no free tier, so a paid subscription is needed to use it. The plan includes personalized book recommendations from Amazon's catalog, and the reviewer lists the lack of a free tier among its shortcomings.

Is there a Book About app for iPhone or Android?

Yes. Book About runs on iOS and Android as well as the web. Toolio lists it as best for bookworms with an Amazon account, since it syncs with that account to tailor its recommendations.

What are the limitations of Book About?

Book About only covers Amazon titles and does not search outside Amazon's catalog. The reviewer also notes that it searches only by preferences and does not offer detailed reviews or summaries of books. Toolio scores it 3.9 out of 5.

What are some alternatives to Book About?

Toolio lists Algolia as an alternative to Book About, describing it as a tool that handles complex search queries. Book About itself focuses on personalized book suggestions from Amazon's catalog, synced with the reader's Amazon account.