I just learned about this fun challenge! And I like it because its monthly, so you can participate as much or as little as you want! Its hosted over at I'm Loving Books.
The details:
In short, Random Reads is a meme where we pick a random book from our shelf to read within the month. Feel free to do more than one per month, but since a lot of people have a lot of books to read each month, only one is “required” for the meme. I’m on Goodreads so I’m using a combination of the sorting feature and Random.org to pick the book I’m going to read.
WANT TO JOIN IN ON RANDOM READS?
It’s easy…
- If you’re on Goodreads enable sorting to your to-read shelf (you should see numbers next to each book now).
- Go to Random.org and type in the Min as 1 and the Max as how many ever books are on your to-read shelf. Or you can enter a smaller number as the Max in order to always pick books that have been on your TBR shelf for longer.
- Scroll down to the book matching the number Random.org picks.
- Link up to your Random Reads post (below). If you choose more than one book per month, be sure to put a number by your name in the list so it doesn’t look like a duplicate.
- Read and be merry.
If you’re not on Goodreads just pick a random book from your list in whatever way you want to do it. You can use the method I used above or even just close your eyes and point randomly at a book on your bookshelf if you want (spin the bottle style). lol
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So, my Goodreads shelf has a ton of books that I don't own, and I didn't really want to spend the time sorting--so I just picked a random number and counted down my bookshelves until I got to that book. I had random #90....so I'll be reading
An adult read for once! I'm really pretty excited to read this one, too! I picked it up at a thrift shop a few months ago. Woot!
I think this month I'm only going to pick one random book, because I have so many review books to get to. Buy this will be one book down on my shelves! YAY!
I like the idea of using your physical bookshelves, I am trying to use Kindle books, so that I will actually pick up my Kindle and read. Yours looks like a good pick and I hope you enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThat's a good idea, Sarah! I may do that next month as well!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a cool meme! I'm going to do it right now!!!
ReplyDeleteYay, glad you're joining Roxy!
DeleteOoh I like this. I might join next month!
ReplyDeleteYou definitely should!
DeleteOk, so I decided to try this. 1st odd thing is that I have exactly 100 books on my TBR list. ;) I kid you not! First time it's been that high!
ReplyDelete2nd is that I landed on an a review ARC I really need to get read and reviewed soon! The Troop! I was worried it would land on a book not out yet, or that I didn't have yet. Woohoo!!
Oh, am I meant to put my number in? It picked 87.
DeleteWoot, Karen!
DeleteWelcome to Random Reads. Hope you love it! I just saw Karen's comment and realized I also have The Troop waiting for me for a review. LOL And I actually am quite eager to read it. Double Woot!
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy your random pick for the month, and look forward to reading what you think about it!
Lily @ Bookluvrs Haven
Thanks for stopping by! I'm super excited for this meme, its such a fun idea!!
DeleteThanks for joining in! I hope it helps pick down at your older books too and that you enjoy your pick for this month. :)
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