Find books by how they feel
Vibe search lets you describe the book you're in the mood for in your own words, like "melancholic morning reads" or "slow-burn philosophical fiction", and Hikara's AI suggests books that fit. No genre menus, no fixed list of moods.
Updated By Hikara Team
How it works
Open Add a book and switch to vibe search. Type a phrase, and the AI suggests books matching the feeling you described, each of which you can add to your library in one step.
It works best with a feeling or situation rather than a topic: what you want the book to be like, not only what it's about.
Why start from a mood
Finish a book and you often know exactly the experience you want next ("cosy but mysterious", "demanding but ultimately hopeful") without a genre that names it. Vibe search starts from that feeling instead of making you translate it into categories.
Different from mood filters
Some apps let you filter by a set list of moods. Vibe search is open-ended: any phrase you can think of is a valid search.
On each plan
| Per month | Free | Basic | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vibe searches | 1 | 8 | Unlimited |
Questions
What should I type into vibe search?
Describe a feeling, a situation or an atmosphere: "cosy winter mystery", "a book for a long train journey", "angry but hopeful essays". Topics work too, but moods are where it's most useful.
How many vibe searches do I get?
One a month on Free, eight on Basic, and unlimited on Premium.
Try it with your own books
Import your Goodreads library or add a few books. The free plan needs no card.
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