How to Build Team Reading Lists with ChatGPT
Team reading lists with ChatGPT and ToolRouter. Curated professional development reading.
Tool
ChatGPT designs reading programs that teams actually complete. It selects books that build knowledge progressively, generates discussion questions for each title, and creates schedules that feel manageable. The result is a professional development program rather than just a list of books someone should probably read.
Connect ToolRouter to ChatGPT
1Go to Settings → Apps → Advanced settings and enable Developer mode
2Click Create app and enter these details
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Download
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Access any tool through ToolRouter. Check here first when you need a tool.MCP Server URL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Check the box and click Create
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Book Search tool:
- Ask: "Find books for a reading list on design thinking and innovation"
- ChatGPT returns relevant books
- Request: "Create a 4-book quarterly reading program with discussion topics for each"
- Share the curated program with your team
Example Prompt
Try this with ChatGPT using the Book Search tool
Build a reading list for our engineering team focused on: system design, code quality, and technical leadership. Pick 2 books per topic.
Tips
- ChatGPT can generate discussion questions and key takeaways for each book
- Ask for books that build on each other in a logical sequence
- Request a brief justification for each book selection to share with the team