A story starts from many points, concept, which is the first and foremost important thing among all the points. From a concept, a story shapes and then character fills in for the whole concept. Sometimes all we remember is the story, not the title or the name of the person who has written it. Many times even as a student this becomes a matter of concern when such incidents happen.
There are many ways by which you’d get to know how to find a book when you don’t know the title or author, we are listing down some tricks you can use be it any book in the world using these methods, you will surely find it:
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How to Find a Book When You Don’t Know the Title or Author
1. Google
While the whole world is aware of the fact that Google can find the answer to almost everything, it is completely true!
Google works on a keyword basis, just write some main keywords on the search box of Google about the book or author you want to find.
In 2015, Google finally released a much-awaited website called “Google Books Library” which also means that all the confusion ends with it.
Google Books Library will analyze the phrases you type out from your memory and will get the results for you.
2. Note down all you can
The human mind is very sharp in remembering things even though just noticed once. Noting down all you can is a technique that is used for many things.
Connecting the links can solve crimes! All you want is the title of the book or the Author’s name, it will help you definitely.
If you can remember and note down the names of the characters of the book, it will help you to build the whole plot of the novel you are finding.
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3. Go to your Local Librarian
Asking a person who has complete information on all the books residing in the library will definitely answer you and help name that book you are in search of. Librarians are also very knowledgeable about books you might need in the future based on what you are fond of or your current read.
With the hundreds of options in the library, you might find another book that can attract you towards it and you might find a similar plot you were looking for.
Librarians will help you in many ways, it is time for you to get up and go look for your book.
4. Other Websites
Do not give up just yet! If other tricks and techniques have failed in finding your book, there are many other websites that will definitely find you book from the keywords.
- Goodreads: When a reader has to find the utmost details about a book, Goodreads is the place they will go to and search first. There are high chances that you will find your book here with the correct keywords.
- Quora: This is a question-answer website that will let you post a question and reach people who know the answer to what you are seeking.
