Home screen for Marian, my personal AI librarian.

Making Marian, Your Personal AI Librarian, in 4 Simple Steps

Tired of the lackluster book recommendations you get from GoodReads or Amazon? Suppose you could converse with someone who really know books, who knows your likes and dislikes. You can create your own, personal, custom GPT today to fill this role.

August 14, 2025 · 5 min · Tim Graettinger
Screenshot from my personal LibraryThing account - 17 years of reading history.

Meet Marian: How 11 Questions Evolved Into My Personal AI Librarian

Suppose you could consult with your bookshelves. That’s the idea behind Marian, my personal AI librarian, a custom GPT I built around my preferences and reading history.

July 30, 2025 · 4 min · Tim Graettinger