The web search ain’t what it used to be. Type in what you’re looking for, and you’re more likely to encounter ads and AI aggregations than something useful. And if you just want something great to read, then woe betide you—you’ll have better odds of spotting JD Salinger at the grocery store.
We feel your pain. That’s why we built a custom recommender for longform stories.
It’s simple. Type in the topics, authors, or outlets you’re interested in, and we’ll give you 10 incredible options. Some of them are Longreads originals, some are themed reading lists, and some are stories from elsewhere that our tireless editors have recommended over the years. You don’t even have to finish writing the word!
Starting today, you’ll be able to use the recommender in a few different places. You can always get to it by clicking “Recommender” in our navbar, and you’ll also find a compact version embedded around the site. Like here, for example:
Get searching—and learn to love your results page again.
