Will ChatGPT recommend your book?
Readers now ask AI for their next read. Check whether ChatGPT, Perplexity & Google AI know your book — and get a prioritized plan to get found.
Fill in your book details and run the check. You'll get an AI visibility score, what AI says about you right now, and an exact fix list.
AI visibility for authors — FAQ
The questions authors ask AI about getting their books recommended.
How do I check if ChatGPT recommends my book?
Run a free AI Visibility Check on BookBeacon. Enter your book title, author name and genre, and it tests the natural questions readers ask AI (like 'recommend books like X') to see whether ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI surface your book.
Why isn't my book showing up when readers ask AI for recommendations?
Usually it's a mix of weak entity signals (AI can't reliably identify you as an author), missing structured data, an absent or inconsistent author web presence, and metadata that doesn't match reader language. BookBeacon scores each of these and gives you a prioritized fix list.
What is GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) for authors?
GEO is optimizing your book and author presence so generative AI engines (ChatGPT, Perplexity, Google AI Overviews) know and recommend you when readers ask for their next read — the AI-era equivalent of SEO for the new way readers discover books.
How can I make AI recommend my book?
Focus on proven levers: a consistent author entity across the web, Schema.org Person and Book markup, an author website with question-based content, reader-language metadata, and steady review velocity. BookBeacon generates these assets for you and tracks your progress.
Is there a free tool to check my book's AI visibility?
Yes. BookBeacon offers a free AI Visibility Check with a 0–24 score, what AI says about your book right now, the gaps holding you back, and a starter fix kit (author bio, FAQ, Schema JSON-LD and keywords).
Does adding an llms.txt file help my book get found by AI?
It's low impact. BookBeacon deliberately flags llms.txt as a low-priority tactic and points you instead to the evidence-based levers (entity consistency, structured data, author-site content and reviews) that actually move AI recommendations.
What is BookBeacon?
BookBeacon is a free AI Visibility Check and Generative Engine Optimization tool for indie and KDP authors. It shows whether AI assistants know and recommend your book and gives you an evidence-based plan to improve your discoverability.