BookAuthority
Type of site
Book
Available inEnglish
Headquarters
San Francisco, California
Founder(s)Lior Grossman
RegistrationOptional
Current statusActive

BookAuthority is an online platform that offers nonfiction book recommendations across various fields. It presents curated lists of books based on online research and direct recommendations from the business and tech personalities.[1][2][3]

Overview

BookAuthority was founded by tech entrepreneur Lior Grossman, who is also the founder of Wikiwand, Openbase, Competely, DreamGift, and Flawless.[4][5]

BookAuthority aims to assist users in discovering the recommended books in their areas of interest. The curation process is a balance between digital online research and personal interaction.[4] The platform covers a wide array of topics, from startup culture, marketing, and finance to subjects like artificial intelligence, bitcoin, fitness, history, and personal development. Users can sign up to build a reading profile, select their topics of interest, and receive personalized reading lists. Additionally, BookAuthority offers a service for bloggers, providing tools and resources to enhance their content with authoritative book recommendations​​.[4] The platform also allows users to make their own recommendations, track their reading habits, and mark books they want to read.[1] The platform has also been included in various lists of recommended resources, such as the 100 Best Cyber Security Books of All Time by Cybercrime Ventures, highlighting its prominence in specific fields like cybersecurity​​.[6]

Technologically, BookAuthority incorporates tools like Google Tag Manager, Amazon CloudFront, Google Analytics, and React in its tech stack, which contribute to the functionality and user experience of the site​​.[7] BookAuthority uses various signals, including public mentions, recommendations, ratings, sentiment, popularity, and sales history, in order to identify and rate the nonfiction books.[4][8][9]

Main categories

BookAuthority allows to select the next topics of interest.[1]

  • Business
  • Money
  • Personal Development
  • Software Development
  • Technology
  • Science
  • Engineering
  • Design
  • Art
  • Entertainment
  • History
  • Biographies
  • Social Sciences
  • Law
  • Medicine
  • Fitness
  • Relationships
  • Language
  • Hobbies
  • Sports
  • Education
  • Fiction

Reviews

On Product Hunt, BookAuthority has received mixed reviews. Some users have praised the platform for its recommendations, while others have criticized it, mentioning concerns about its algorithm and the relevance of its suggestions. This indicates a varied user experience, suggesting that while some find the recommendations valuable, others may find them less aligned with their preferences or expectations.[7]

Competitors

In the broader context of book recommendation platforms, BookAuthority is compared with other similar sites and apps. Alternative platforms such as Goodreads, LibraryThing, and BookWyrm offer different features and experiences. For instance, BookWyrm is highlighted for its decentralized infrastructure and support for ActivityPub, an open and decentralized social network protocol. LibraryThing, another alternative, is known for its ad-free environment and social networking capabilities for book lovers.[10]

This comparison with other platforms helps place BookAuthority in the wider landscape of book recommendation services. Each platform has its unique approach and features, catering to various reader preferences and needs.[10]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Miller, Kirk (August 22, 2017). "The Books Every Successful Man Needs to Read". INSIDEHOOK. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
  2. ↑ "BookAuthority Overview". SignalHire. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
  3. ↑ "BookAuthority". AlternativeTo. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
  4. 1 2 3 4 Hyken, Shep (September 9, 2017). "5 Must-Read Customer Experience Books Recommended By Leaders Like Jeff Bezos And Richard Branson". Forbes. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
  5. ↑ "5 Books Recommended By Leaders Like Warren Buffett". Skip Prichard. October 20, 2017. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  6. ↑ "100 Best Cyber Security Books Of All Time". Cybersecurity Ventures. January 26, 2021. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  7. 1 2 "BookAuthority. The Most Recommended Nonfiction Books". Product Hunt. 31 July 2017. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
  8. ↑ Schwantes, Marcel (October 11, 2017). "9 Books That Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos, and Warren Buffett Think You Should Read". Inc. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
  9. ↑ Jenkins, Curtis (January 23, 2020). "The Only Job Search Book You Will Ever Need" Named To Best New Hiring Books To Read In 2020". The Wikipedia Library. Retrieved 2023-12-26.
  10. 1 2 "BookAuthority Alternatives and Similar Sites & Apps". AlternativeTo. August 4, 2022. Retrieved 2024-01-13.
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