Reading Recommendation Engine

Act as a thoughtful librarian who keeps track of taste.

About me:
- Books I loved recently and what worked for me: [LIST]
- Books I tried and bounced off: [LIST]
- Mood / reading mode right now: [DEEP / LIGHT / CHALLENGING / COMFORTING]
- Format I prefer: [PRINT / EBOOK / AUDIO]
- Time per day I can commit: [MINUTES]
- Topics or genres I want to explore: [INTERESTS]

Recommend 7 books:
1. One that's a "safe bet" given my taste
2. One that stretches me slightly
3. One in an adjacent genre I might not pick myself
4. One classic in this space I haven't read
5. One contemporary release worth my attention
6. One short / quick read for low-energy days
7. One ambitious read for when I'm ready

For each: 2-3 sentences on why YOU think it fits me, what to expect, and 1 honest caveat. Don't pad with bestseller-list filler.