Decoding Your TBR: Strategies for Remembering Why You Added Books to Your Reading List
TBR (To Be Read) Organization Tips: Craft Your Ideal Reading Queue!
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3 Pointers that will help you remember why you added a book to your TBR
If you’ve ever found yourself staring at your TBR (To Be Read) list wondering why certain books are on there, you’re not alone. Here are three pointers to help you recall why you were excited about these reads in the first place.
Whether from social media, friends, or bookstore finds, you jot down titles, snap a pic, and then add them to your Amazon Wishlist or Goodreads TBR shelf
But when you add them to your list, you’re thinking,
- Why was I so hyped about this?
- What’s this book about?
- Why did I even want it on my TBR?
And then, there’s this BIG gap between hearing about a book and getting around to reading it.
This hack takes a little bit of effort and extra time, but trust me, it’s totally worth it to get that excitement back for the books on your list.
Crafting Your Reading Mood: Genre-Specific Lists for Effortless Book Selection
Also if you’re all about reading based on your mood, you can make a bunch of lists with titles specific to different genres.
That way, when you’re itching for a particular kind of book, you can just dive into the list that matches your mood.
- Amazon lets you write notes on your wishlist (Click here to see how)
- Goodreads also lets you add private notes when shelving a book (Click here to see how)
3 Essential Tips to Revitalize Your TBR Excitement
Now add these three extra details:
- Remember the Source: Note down who recommended the book to you or where you first heard about it.
- Rekindle the Hype: Jot down what got you excited to add the book to your list in the first place.
- Time Stamp Your Reads: Record when you added the book to your TBR list to reignite that initial enthusiasm.
By implementing these strategies, you’ll rediscover the thrill of your TBR list and be ready to take on any reading challenges with renewed excitement. Happy reading!
Taking on a Reading Challenge
Hopefully, you have many books you are itching to read next, and I hope this little hack helps you remember why you were stoked to read them!
A lot of you have Reading Challenges for the upcoming year. You’re all aiming to knock some books off your TBR list. I’m rooting for you!
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