I started with some lists (Time Magazine’s Top 100 English language novels 1923 - 2005, Modern Library’s Top 100), which I started reading through some of those. It helped me to find authors that I enjoyed, and I checked out more of their works. I’ve expanded to several other lists… That gave me a good base of likes/dislikes/genres.

Eventually, I found some bookstagram friends who have read a number of novels I’ve also enjoyed. So, I see what they are reading.

Other times, I’ll pick a country and look up some novels of note from that country. That can be interesting.

Between the lists, and recommendations from my bookstagram friends, and just a general sense of curiosity… I have a never ending to-read list.