You Don’t Need More Books. You Need the Right Ones.
You pick up a few books—maybe one that’s trending, another a well-reviewed favorite, and one that simply caught your eye. They sit on your shelf. You start one, lose interest. The others gather dust.
This is the reading paradox: we buy more books than we actually finish, not from lack of motivation but from a mismatch between the book and the reader.
Where Things Go Wrong
India’s reading culture is thriving. The country’s book market is projected to reach USD 14.6 billion by 2030, making it one of the fastest-growing globally (Grand View Research, 2025). Indian readers also spend an impressive 10 hours and 42 minutes per week on average reading, placing them among the most engaged readers in the world (Mal Warwick on Books, 2023).
However, high reading time doesn’t always translate to book completion. Many readers start books with enthusiasm but abandon them midway—not due to a lack of willpower, but because the book doesn’t align with their current mood, energy, or comprehension level. This pattern mirrors a global trend, where readers complete only 4 to 12 books per year on average (Equity Atlas, 2024), highlighting the widespread issue of book–reader mismatch.
The Missing Filter in Book Discovery
Most of us discover books through:
- Bestseller lists
- Discounts and deals
- Social media buzz
- Influencer recommendations
While these sources help books become visible, they don’t ensure that the book is a good fit for you. Discovery systems are built around what’s popular, not what’s personal. According to Statista (2024), 71% of Indian readers prefer downloading e-books, often relying on algorithm-based platforms. These systems recommend more of what you’ve already seen, not necessarily what you need now.
They don’t ask:
- Do you often find books too simple or too complex for your reading style?
- Which genres do you genuinely enjoy, and which ones do you tend to avoid?
- What type of storytelling keeps you engaged—fast-paced plots, deep character development, or thought-provoking themes?
Without this context, book choices become a gamble. And even well-intentioned readers end up with piles of books they never finish.
Solving the Book–Reader Mismatch
GroBro was created to close that gap—between intent and completion, between what’s available and what’s right for you.
We recognized that unfinished books weren’t a failure of the reader or the writer. They are often the result of a broken matching process.
GroBro is not just another recommendation engine. It is a reader-first system that:
- Understands your current reading needs
- Considers your preferences, time, and goals
- Matches you with books that align with your reality, not just your interests
How the Right Match Happens
To truly enjoy and finish a book, three things need to align:
- The difficulty level of the book
- The reader’s current comprehension capacity
- The reader’s personal preferences and emotional readiness
The system considers both the reader and the book to ensure a meaningful match. It focuses on alignment—how well a book fits your current reading needs, preferences, and comfort level.
Instead of recommending what’s popular, the system focuses on what suits you personally—books that align with your current state, interests, and capacity.
A More Personalised Way to Read
When a book aligns with where you are—mentally, emotionally, and practically—reading becomes easier and more rewarding.
You don’t push through pages — you’re pulled into them.
You finish the book not out of obligation, but because it fits you.
This is the power of personalised reading. It’s not about reading more—it’s about reading what truly suits you.
Find Your Reading Score
You don’t need more recommendations.
You need a book that matches your pace, your purpose, and your reading capacity.
Ready to Find the Book That Matches You?
Start with finding your reading score.
Discover books you’ll actually want to finish—because they align with where you are as a reader.
Let the right story find its way to you.
References
- Equity Atlas. (2024). Average Books Read Per Year By Country.
https://equityatlas.org/average-books-read-per-year-by-country/ - Mal Warwick on Books. (2023). Which countries read the most?
https://malwarwickonbooks.com/which-countries-read-the-most/ - Grand View Research. (2025). India Books Market Size & Outlook, 2030.
https://www.grandviewresearch.com/horizon/outlook/books-market/india - (2024). Books – India Market Forecast.
https://www.statista.com/outlook/amo/media/books/india
