Don't browse books.
Describe your problem.

The Time Machine is an AI book concierge that matches real-life problems to the nonfiction books that actually solve them. Taxes, parenting, scaling a business, fixing your sleep. Tell us the problem. We'll find the books.

Find Your Books ↓ 2 free matches per month. No account needed.
Live Example
"I'm scaling a plumbing company in Charlotte and need to hire my first two employees"
1

The E-Myth Revisited

Why most small businesses fail and how to make yours work. The technician-to-owner transition you're about to make.

Paperback Kindle Audiobook
2

Who: The A Method for Hiring

A systematic approach to hiring the right people. Built for small teams making their first hires.

Hardcover Kindle Audible
3

Profit First

Manage cash flow before you grow headcount. Critical reading before your first payroll.

Paperback eBook Audiobook

What are you trying to solve?

Describe your situation in plain language. Be specific — the more context, the better the match.

We'll never spam you. Email just links your matches across sessions.

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Your Book Matches

Three steps from stuck to reading the right book

01

Describe your situation

Type your problem in plain language. "Quarterly taxes for a small business in North Carolina." "Getting my toddler to sleep through the night." Be specific.

02

Get matched books

AI instantly matches you with 3-5 nonfiction books from reputable authors and publishers. Each match explains why this book fits your specific situation.

03

Read and act

Pick your format. Paperback, hardcover, Kindle, Audible. Paid members get a 1-page summary and actionable checklist for every match.

Books chosen for your problem, not your browsing history

Problem-first matching

Every other book app starts with genres, titles, or what you've already read. We start with what you're trying to solve. That's a fundamentally different question.

"Why it fits" explanations

We don't just list books. Each recommendation comes with a clear explanation of why this specific book addresses your specific problem. Context, not just titles.

Every format, one place

Paperback, hardcover, ebook, audiobook. Direct links to Amazon, Audible, and Bookshop.org. Pick how you read. We find what you should read.

Summaries + checklists

Paid members get a 1-page AI summary and an actionable checklist for every match. Know the key takeaways before you buy. Start applying ideas immediately after.

Start free. Go unlimited when you're ready.

Two matches a month, on the house. Upgrade when you realize you keep coming back.

Free
$0
  • 2 book matches per month
  • All formats and links
  • "Why it fits" explanations
Unlimited
$9.99 /month
  • Unlimited matches
  • 1-page AI summaries
  • Actionable checklists
  • Save $20 with annual plan

The right book at the right time can change everything.

Most people don't need to read more books. They need to read the right one. The Time Machine finds it for you.

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