[joshuamorton]

I use the shortlists lists from awards I like (Hugo, nebula, locus, also the booker and Pulitzer lists but I tend to enjoy those less ) as well as/especially those for new authors. This also generates a list of authors I like. That gives a sort of web of trust, I enjoy n.k. jemisin, so books she recommends and endorses and has a blurb on is one I'll at least take a look at. And that's true for lots of other authors as well.

I have a local bookstore and browse the new releases and staff recommendations they have, and all together that can usually keep me busy.