Spin the Wheel Zone

TBR Prompts

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Spin the wheel to randomly choose from these options: Red cover, Purple cover, Blue cover, Under 300 pages, Green cover, Over 400 pages, Yellow cover, Orange cover, Brown cover, Black cover, Pink cover, Romance, Continue a series, Fantasy, Published in 2018, Published in 2019, Published in 2020, Recent purchase, 21 to read in 2021, Person on the cover, Animal on the cover, Book box book, Pet pick, Contemporary, Weapon on the cover, Classic, Blindfold pick, One word title, Starts with an "S", Non-fiction, Random letter, Random number, Thrifted, # in title, Retelling, New author, Middle grade, Intimidating book, Sci-fi, Published before 2017, White cover, Historical fiction, Booktube rec, Instagram rec, Friend pick, Lowest rated, Highest rated, 5 star prediction, Nature on the cover, Water on the cover, Library book, Foiled cover, Disability rep., POC rep., LGBTQ+ rep., Stand alone, Own voices, Beautiful cover, Ugly cover, A book you know nothing about, Most anticipated, Set outside of North America, Mom pick, Big book >500, Bought new, Buy a new book!!, Adult Fantasy, Favourite Author, Audiobook, Ebook, Adaptation, Bought in 2021, Bought in 2020, Tbr jar, Tbr vet, Graphic novel, Goodreads rec., Flowers, Title starts with "b", Oldest, Audiobook Jar, Short Book, Random Color, More than 5 words, Includes cooking, Includes music, Hand on the cover, Person on the cover, Bird on the cover, Softcover, Hard cover, Sprayed edges, Published before 2015, Tbr vet, Bought last year, Mystery/Thriller/Horror, New to you author, Author you love, Author you hate, Authors debut, Banned book, Library list, Treat yo shelf, 5 star prediction, Rom-Com, Classic, New Release, Out of Comfort Zone, Book about Travel, TBR vet, Fanro, Gifted, Seasonal book, Mythology, Illustrated cover, Includes illustrations, Mood read, You pick!, Dystopian, Poll pick, Self-Help, Buddy Read, Readathon, Recommended, Asian Author, Black Author, LGBTQ+ Author, Set in Europe, Adaptation, Poetry, Revenge Story, Saphic Romance, Novella, Short Story Collection, A book older than you, Longest book on tbr, Shortest book on tbr, By 2 or more authors, Children's classic, Book with a Quest, Mentioned in Gilmore Girls, Animal sidekick, Friendship circle, Enemies to Lovers, Friends to Lovers, Goodreads Choice Awards, Sea setting, Marriage of Convience, Indie, Bookish book, Sibling Relationship, Family Bond, Female Author, Sad book, Happy book, TBR Cart, Strong Female Character!

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What is TBR Prompts?

TBR Prompts is a dynamic spinning wheel made especially for readers working their way through an ever-growing shelf of amazing books (the 'to-be-read' pile!). It turns the daunting choice of 'what do I read next?' into a fun game of chance with hundreds of creative, genre-specific, and quirky book prompt themes ready for your spin. It's the ultimate companion to tackle a monstrous TBR list with excitement and a dash of randomness.

  • Creative and Diverse Prompt Bank
    Spin for prompts based on genre, cover color, page count, publication year, themes, and fun attributes like 'Ugly cover', 'Flowers on the cover', or readathons like '21 To Read in 2021'.
  • Hyper-Customizable to Your TBR
    Since prompts pick a book from your physical or digital pile, each wheel result gets applied uniquely to the books you actually own, making every decision completely personal.
  • Multi-Layering for Deeper Exploration
    Combine multiple prompts for a challenge. For example: spin again on your chosen 'Fantasy' book for a second prompt like '#InTitle' to discover hidden gems in your collection.

Why choose TBR Prompts?

Indecision can make a reading slump worse, so TBR Prompts adds a much-needed element of game and discovery to reading habits. It provides a genuinely random selection to push your choices through a creative filter, ensuring your next read connects meaningfully with themes or aesthetics you enjoy. Turn your reading slump into reading adventures based on how you feel or want to broaden your literary diet via surprise.

  • Conquer Book Indecision & Reduce TBR Shame
    Let go of the guilt of an unread pile or analysis paralysis; spin the wheel for surprise directions based on whimsical prompts like 'Thrifted' or 'A book you know nothing about.'
  • Encourages Variety Outside Your Norm
    Get a nudge towards new authors ('Indie'), diverse voices ('Own Voices'), 'Out of Comfort Zone', underrepresented stories (Disability/POC/LGBTQ+ rep.), genres you’ve been meaning to explore like 'Dystopian,' or older titles sitting aside.
  • Perfect for Book Challenges & Social Activities
    Effortlessly integrate wheel prompts into reading challenges or turn reading alone into a playful, structured activity. The social possibilities also work great for book clubs (with 'Poll pick') and buddy reads alike!

How to use TBR Prompts?

Transform your to-read list into a wheel of fortune. Select a prompt — or spin for a surprise — then match the resulting prompt to a book from your own physical or digital shelf that fits the condition, or vice-versa: choose a new prompt that fits a book in the spotlight on your TBR. It's flexible and made to inject creative order into your reading life.

Frequently Asked Questions

Readers' top queries about working with the TBR Prompts spinning wheel and making the most of their random book selection tool.