Picked Together is a reader-community and recommendation platform that uses a 2-minute quiz to identify your personal reader type, then connects you with books and readers who match your taste.
What is Picked Together?
Picked Together turns a short reading-habit quiz into a personalized reader card and book recommendations tuned to your specific taste. You answer a few questions about pace, genre, and mood; the platform maps your answers to one of 40 reader types (e.g., “The Midnight Devotee”) and surfaces books and fellow readers who fit that profile. It runs as a web app; the maker is not explicitly named on the site.
Key Features
- Reading quiz and reader card — Free, no-account quiz (2 minutes) outputs a shareable card showing your reader type, a one-line vibe, and three favorite-book examples.
- 40 reader types — Each type includes a label, reading mood (e.g., literary, slow burn, introspective), and a short description; types range from “The Plot Chaser” (thrillers, fast) to “The Comfort Reader” (cozy rereads).
- Social feed and following — Paid members can follow friends, see their bookshelves, and trade recommendations with readers who share their taste.
- Goodreads import — Export your Goodreads library as a CSV and import it in one step, free, to populate your reading shelf.
- Book club organizer — A dedicated feature to create a club (link from pricing section); clubs can coordinate picks, though voting and nomination details are not described on the site.
- Unlimited recommendations — Paid membership unlocks personalized book recommendations beyond the free tier’s scope.
Who is it for?
- Individual readers who want discovery — Take the quiz to get a reader type and find books that match your actual taste, not bestseller lists.
- Book clubs looking for group picks — Use the club organizer to invite members and get suggestions aligned to the club’s collective preferences.
- Social readers who follow friends — Paid members can watch what trusted friends are reading and swap picks, replacing generic recommendations with personal ones.
What can you do with Picked Together?
- Discover your reader type and share it — Complete the free quiz, receive a branded reader card, and post it on social media or save it to your profile.
- Find books you’ll actually love — Recommendations are tuned to your reader type (e.g., slow-burn literary fiction for “The Midnight Devotee”) rather than popular lists.
- Follow and learn from friends — See what people whose taste you trust are reading, and recommend books back to them.
How does it work?
- Take the 2-minute quiz: answer a few questions about your reading habits (no account required).
- Get your reader card: a visual summary of your reader type and top book matches.
- Find books and people: use the card as a starting point to explore recommendations and follow other readers with similar types.
Pricing
Freemium. The quiz, reader card, and basic shelf tracking are free. A paid membership ($5/month or $40/year) unlocks unlimited recommendations, full reading history and stats, and social features (follow friends, activity feed). A lifetime option (one-time payment) is also available; exact price is not listed on the page.
FAQ
Do I need an account to take the quiz?
No. You can take the quiz and see your reader card immediately. An account is required only to save the card, share it, or track what you read.
What’s free vs. what’s paid?
The quiz, reader card, and basic tracking are free forever. A membership adds unlimited recommendations, full reading history, and social features (following readers and seeing their picks).
Can I bring my Goodreads history?
Yes. Export your Goodreads library as a CSV and import it in one step, free. Your entire shelf appears right away.
