It’s all very well perusing Amazon’s bestseller lists, but sometimes, we’re in the mood for a book that we can’t quite define.

We just know we want it to be original, exciting and deliciously moreish to read. Something that we’d press on our friends to consume the moment we’d finished it.

Which is why a niche new books website has captured our attention.

Lounge Books is a fresh venture launched by Sam Missingham, former digital project manager at HarperCollins.

According to The Bookseller, Missingham's goal is to dig out “hidden gems” of the bookshelf that will serve those looking for “people-powered” recommendations.

Book-lovers, this intriguing new site will broaden your horizons