Absolutely! A TBR (To Be Read) Prompt Jar Game is a super fun, low-pressure way to help you read the books you already own—just like the BookTubers do! π²π I’ll walk you through how to set it up, give you a list of prompts, and even include a printable version if you'd like.
π² How to Set Up Your TBR Prompt Jar Game:
You’ll Need:
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A jar, bowl, or box
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Small slips of paper or index cards
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A pen or marker
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Your personal bookshelf or reading list
π Sample Prompts for Your TBR Jar:
Here are 50 creative prompts that help guide your book picks and keep things interesting. Feel free to use all of these or mix and match:
✨ Genre & Theme:
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A mystery or thriller
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A book with a magical element
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A contemporary fiction
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A historical novel
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A memoir or biography
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A faith-based or devotional book
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A book about friendship
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A romance or love story
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A fantasy adventure
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A book set in a small town
π¨ Cover & Title-Based:
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A book with a blue cover
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A book with “girl” or “woman” in the title
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A book with flowers on the cover
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A book with a food or drink on the cover
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A book with less than 200 pages
π§ Mood or Message:
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A book that will make you laugh
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A book that could change your life
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A comfort read or cozy story
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A book that teaches you something new
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A book that challenges your perspective
π Time & Setting:
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A book set in summer
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A book set during a holiday
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A book set in another country
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A book that takes place in the past
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A book set during a road trip
π‘ Personal Connection:
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A book you’ve owned for over a year
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A book a friend recommended
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A book you bought for the cover
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A book you started but never finished
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A book you meant to read last year
π§© Wild Cards:
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Randomly pick a book with your eyes closed
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A book with a number in the title
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The book that’s been on your shelf the longest
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A book by an author you’ve never read before
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A book that’s first in a series
π Mix It Up:
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Reread a favorite
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A book from a thrift store or Little Free Library
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Read a book and watch the adaptation
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A book under 250 pages
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A nonfiction book
π Your Passions:
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A book about creativity
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A book with an inspiring woman lead
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A book that talks about God
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A book with a mystery-solving teen
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A book involving journaling or letters
πΏ Feel-Good & Fun:
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A book with animals
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A book that makes you cry (in a good way)
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A lighthearted or heartwarming read
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A book that reminds you of your childhood
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A book with "hope" in the title or theme
π Bonus Options:
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Add a few “wild card” prompts: "Let someone else pick", “Mood read”, or “Pick any book you want.”
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Add seasonal themes like “Winter read,” “Spring bloom,” or “Fall vibes.”
Want a Printable Version?
I can create a PDF version with these prompts that you can cut out and add to your jar. Just say the word and I’ll generate it for you!
Would you like to name your jar something special? Like “The Book Whisperer” or “The Reading Rainbow Jar”? ππ
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