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This is a great topic to discuss. For me, I sometimes go to my to-read list on Goodreads (specifically with books that I own) and sort it by average rating. I'll pick the book that has the highest rating. :-)
I have various ways of choosing my next book to read: 1. depending on the highest number of recommendations i get from people of a certain book (which is why i love showcasing my TBR on instagram, it always attract lots of comments)
2. Whatever suits my fancy at the time (sometimes I like light reads, sometimes I want to invest in something heavier)
3. whatever's been in my pile the longest! haha
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I already make my own reading list this year. So there won't be a problem for me to choose a book to read. Unlike last year, I totaly lost!
Atikah wrote: "...I'll pick the book that has the highest rating"What happen to the ones with less favourable ratings, then? Do you change the rule the next time you do the raffle?
Shahirah wrote: "3. whatever's been in my pile the longest! haha"
I like this one as leaving books unread always make me feel guilty. Perhaps it's something I can implement, say, once per month. Certainly a great way for a person to reduce their mile long TBR pile!
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Monthly reading list is a must for me. I don't abide to it 100%, of course, but I like the idea where I roughly know what I'll be reading and to make sure that my selection varies (in term of genre) within the said month. To be honest, I truly admire those that can choose whatever they feel like reading. I'd be lost if I am in your shoes, hah!
usually, it depends on my mood, i just read whatever books that i like to read atm, sometimes after i finished reading some dystopian/action/angst stuff, i'd go for the contemporary ones so i can keep myself sane lolbut recently i just got myself a tbr jar! (YAY) and i've already read 2 books, chosen from the jar, because i have like this huge pile of unread books, it's ridiculous, and i really need to read all of them so what's a better way than to make a tbr jar (lets see how long i can keep up with this tho)
Shy wrote: To be honest, I truly admire those that can choose whatever they feel like reading. I'd be lost if I am in your shoes, hah! haha shy i don't think it's something admirable when we we're just too lazy to go through the notion of choosing, and just choose whatever we set our eyes on xD
Syaza wrote: "so what's a better way than to make a tbr jar (lets see how long i can keep up with this tho) "
syaza i have tried TBR jar but it only lasted a few weeks hahaha. i find the books i pull out a bit disappointing and not what i was hoping for ><
I choose randomly of what I want to read but under this criteria:Save the thickest for the last. Hahahah.
Shahirah wrote: "Shy wrote: To be honest, I truly admire those that can choose whatever they feel like reading. I'd be lost if I am in your shoes, hah! haha shy i don't think it's something admirable when we we'r..."
oh really? so far the titles that i got were okay, although when the first book that i chose was not what i had expected so i drew another one lol and then i considered that as the first book from my tbr jar hahaha but i have a feeling that i'm not going to last long sigh
As for me I would go for the most recommended book by people. Coz I'm totally missing out right now, I haven't read tons of book you people have so yeah haha
Most of the time I just pick up randomly and start reading 1st 5 pages or so and if that book pull me in, then i will read it. Depending on my mood and interest too. :P If im in reading slump, i will pick up children books or graphic novels, that really helps me out.
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Syaza wrote: "oh really? so far the titles that i got were okay, although when the first book that i chose was not what i had expected so i drew another one lol and then i considered that as the first book from my tbr jar hahaha but i have a feeling that i'm not going to last long sigh "Syaza, i think so long u keep an open mind of the books you get, you'll be alright! i had specific titles I aimed, and that does not work with the 'luck' factor that comes in using a TBR haha
oh god. every new year I'd be like "I'll make a TBR list and stick with it jyeah" but hampeh. most of the time I'd just pick up something that tickles my fancy, although I'm usually guilty of picking and reading new releases instantly and neglecting the ones that's been on my mental list for so long.I've been saying I need a TBR jar forever but I still haven't made one until now. I'm too lazy lmao
One of my friends even have spreadsheets of books in her TBR, which sounds totally crazy to me
Syaza wrote: "...so what's a better way than to make a tbr jar (lets see how long i can keep up with this tho) "I own one as well but I specifically use it to choose a book among Pulitzer/Booker/Hugo winners or nominees. The system seems to be working OK so far and since I'm aiming for something specific, it seems to suit its purpose.
Badrul wrote: "Save the thickest for the last. Hahahah."
Why last though?
Nabilah wrote: "...then I'll start reading the first few pages first to see if it's the right book for me at the time or not :) "
That is a good habit to practice, imho. I also use it whenever I intend to purchase a new book. Certainly work better than relying on ratings and reviews.
Lisa wrote: "...One of my friends even have spreadsheets of books in her TBR, which sounds totally crazy to me "
OK, I've a confession to make: I do record my reading/book related stuffs in a spreadsheet :P
I'm more like a (c). And since I'm a polygamist, I tend to put down a book I'm reading and pick up another one based on my mood.
sorry for comment in this thread but.... I just found out that Harry Potter full illustration is available for preorder now at MPH! (overexcited)
http://www.mphonline.com/books/nsearc...
eeeeep, want! but I'm so broke right now....& GASP, Shy! I admire your organization :P
Before I know the bibliomaniacs group and bookstagrammers, usually I will spontaneous pick a book that attract me. But now I have a list that I want but I still do the spontaneity sometimes. Depends on my budget and mood:)
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most of the time I know what book I really want read if not, I'll consult the Oracle and see which one calling for me :D
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I just found out that Harry Potter full illustration is available for preorder now at MPH! (overexcited)
http://www.mphonline.com/books/nsearc......"
omg bless you for this!! it totally made my day and I'm freaking excited for this book yay!!
Lisa wrote: eeeeep, want! but I'm so broke right now.... Me too, but... raya money perhaps? :P
Amelia wrote: omg bless you for this!! it totally made my day and I'm freaking excited for this book yay!!
yeayyyy! I'm so happy and excited for it all over again!
oh my, i have to say that evertime i look at my tbr pile, i cry internally. but as a 16y/o girl who's going to take spm next year, i try to chunk down my tbr pile by listing the books, more like doing a list on "tbr priorities."i prioritise books that have good rating and also recommendations from booktubers :)
but sometimes i just look at my tbr pile and just let my heart decide on which book to read next lol
Shy wrote: "I often take a substantial amount of time to decide which book I'm going to read next. I'm certain that, at one time or another, all of you must have experienced the same situation as well. So my..."
(C) definitely definitely pick books according to what i want to read first and my mood. Hahahahhaha.
Lately I've been picking books from my uni library instead of from my shelf.I usually don't have problem to choose my next read cuz I just read whatever that I can get my hands on.
That's how I managed to encounter Kazuo Ishiguro and Edogawa Rampo.
I feel like it's such a shame if I miss out on all the books in my uni library by the time I graduate. Hence that's why my tbr books in my own book shelf has been collecting dust instead.
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So my question is, How did you end up choosing your books, anyway? Did you:
(a) list down the books that you intend to tackle within a particular month?
(b) consult the Oracle? (I mean, the TBR Jar!)
(c) embrace spontaneity and just grab whatever you feel like reading?