The books we love hold up a mirror. Take a few quiet minutes to reflect on the stories that have shaped you — and meet the kind of reader you are, with a shelf of new books chosen just for you.
5 minutesJust tap & chooseYours to keep
What to expect
A few gentle things to know before you start.
About 5 minutes
A few short sections about your reading life — all quick taps, nothing to write.
Reflective, not clinical
A gentle, bibliotherapy-inspired experience — no right answers, nothing to diagnose.
Yours to keep
End with your reading archetype and a shelf chosen for you. Keep it, print it, or share it with Dr. Easley — your call.
Meet the six readers
Every reader carries a little of each. As you go, notice which one feels most like you — your result is waiting at the end.
The Seeker
Identity · Self-Discovery · Becoming
"Who am I?"
You read to understand yourself — trying on questions of identity, worth, and who you're becoming.
In good companyJanie Crawford · Their Eyes Were Watching GodNora Seed · The Midnight Library
The Keeper
Family · Ancestry · Memory
"Where do I come from?"
You read to trace your roots — family, memory, and the stories carried across generations.
In good companySunja · PachinkoJing-mei Woo · The Joy Luck Club
The Healer
Grief · Healing · Meaning-Making
"How do I survive this loss?"
You read to mend — sitting with grief and loss, and finding your way toward hope and repair.
In good companyOve · A Man Called OveLily Owens · The Secret Life of Bees
The Dreamer
Freedom · Imagination · Possibility
"What else is possible?"
You read to imagine — reaching for other worlds, other futures, and the freedom of what could be.
In good companyLauren Olamina · Parable of the SowerKlara · Klara and the Sun
The Witness
Justice · Survival · Truth-Telling
"How do we tell the truth about what happened?"
You read to bear witness — drawn to truth, justice, and survival, and stories that refuse to look away.
In good companyStarr Carter · The Hate U GiveCora · The Underground Railroad
The Companion
Belonging · Sisterhood · Relationships
"Am I alone in this?"
You read to feel less alone — belonging, sisterhood, intimacy, and the warmth of connection.
In good companyEleanor Oliphant · Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely FineEvelyn Hugo · The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo
Ready to meet your reading self?
About 5 minutes · No sign-up · Yours to keep
A reflective reading experience
The Kindred Reader
What kind of reader are you?
Stories shape how we see ourselves. This is a gentle, reflective look at what you read and what moves you — just for you, and yours to share if you'd like. Take your time — there are no wrong answers.
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As you explore, your de-identified responses — with no name, email, or identifying details — are collected to help improve this tool.
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Reading identity
A few quick questions about you and your reading life.
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Story themes
Which themes pull you in? (choose any that feel true)
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Reading reflection
A few quick prompts — just tap what rings true. (one each)
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Representation & identity
Seeing ourselves on the page matters.
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Your reading profile
Mark how each book lands for you. It's fine to choose more than one — or none.
♥ Loved it · ✓ Read it · ○ Haven't read · — Not for me · ✶ Interested
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Bibliotherapy planning
This helps shape how we might use reading together.
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Curious but unsureAll in
Kindred asks us to carry the past into the present. What part of your own story keeps pulling you back?
Your reading archetype
Just for reflection — not a test. Most readers carry a little of each. Make your selections above, then see where you lean.
Keep your profile
Print or save your profile to keep for yourself. If you'd like Dr. Easley to have it, you're welcome to share your copy with her — entirely your choice.
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As you use this tool, your de-identified responses — archetype, themes, and book ratings, with no name, email, or identifying details — are collected to help improve The Kindred Reader. Joining the email list is separate and optional: your email is used only for the list and is never attached to your profile responses. This is a reflective tool, not a clinical assessment.