I was playing with Bard last night and gave it a list of books I’ve read and enjoyed recently, and asked it to recommend other books I might enjoy.

Here’s my prompt

The following are the title and author of books that I read and enjoyed recently. Can you recommend other books I might enjoy?

• Project Hail Mary, Weir
• Fall, Stephenson
• The Ocean at the End of the Lane, Gaiman
• A Memory Called Empire, Martine
• A Desolation Called Peace, Martine
• Murderbot Diaries books, Wells
• The Kingston Cycle trilogy, Polk
• Ancillary Justice, Leckie
• Ancillary Sword, Leckie
• Ancillary Mercy, Leckie
• Gideon the Ninth, Muir
• All Clear, Willis
• Blind Lake, Wilson
• Nettle and Bone, Kingfisher
• The Graveyard Book, Gaiman
• Saturn’s Children, Stross
• The Anomaly, Le Tellier
• The Daughter of Dr. Moreau, Moreno-Garcia

Bard response

Based on your reading history, I can recommend several books you might enjoy:

Science Fiction:

• The Martian by Andy Weir: If you enjoyed Project Hail Mary, you’ll likely appreciate Weir’s other work. The Martian is a gripping story of an astronaut stranded on Mars and his fight for survival.
• Seveneves by Neal Stephenson: Like Fall, Seveneves explores a near-future disaster scenario where the moon is destroyed and its fragments threaten to destroy Earth.
• The Bobiverse series by Dennis E. Taylor: This humorous series follows the adventures of Bob Johansson, whose brain is uploaded into a computer and who then travels the galaxy aboard a self-aware spaceship.
• The Three-Body Problem by Cixin Liu: This award-winning Chinese science fiction novel tells the story of first contact between humanity and an alien civilization.
• The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells: If you enjoyed the Murderbot Diaries, you may also like Wells’ Raksura series, which features shapeshifting creatures and political intrigue.

Fantasy:

• The Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch: Like The Ocean at the End of the Lane, this book features a magical setting and a cast of memorable characters.
• The Broken Earth trilogy by N.K. Jemisin: This award-winning trilogy explores themes of race, gender, and power in a post-apocalyptic world.
• The Raven Cycle by Maggie Stiefvater: This YA series follows a group of teenagers who discover they have magical powers.
• The Kingkiller Chronicle by Patrick Rothfuss: This epic fantasy series tells the story of Kvothe, a legendary musician and adventurer.

Other:

• The Ministry for the Future by Kim Stanley Robinson: This timely novel explores the challenges of climate change and offers solutions for a more sustainable future.
• Exit West by Mohsin Hamid: This magical realist novel follows the story of a young couple who are forced to flee their war-torn country.
• Lincoln in the Bardo by George Saunders: This experimental novel tells the story of Abraham Lincoln’s grief over the death of his son.
• The Overstory by Richard Powers: This Pulitzer Prize-winning novel explores the interconnectedness of all living things.

In addition to these specific recommendations, I can also suggest some general tips for finding books you might enjoy:

• Read reviews and recommendations: Look for books that have been praised by critics and readers with similar taste to yours.
• Explore different genres: Don’t be afraid to step outside your comfort zone and try something new.
• Ask for help: Librarians and booksellers can be a great resource for finding new books to read.
• Join a book club: This is a great way to discuss books with other readers and get recommendations for new titles.

I hope this helps!