How To Organize A Tbr Reading List By Genre?

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Isaac
Isaac
2025-08-23 06:19:37
Organizing a tbr by genre is my favorite way to tackle my ever-growing pile of books. I begin by dividing my list into broad genres like fantasy, contemporary, historical fiction, and thrillers. Under fantasy, I’ll slot in epic tales like 'The Stormlight Archive' and cozy reads like 'Legends & Lattes'. For contemporary, I mix in uplifting stories like 'Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine' and heavier ones like 'A Little Life'.

I also add sub-genres for more precision. Under thrillers, I separate psychological thrillers like 'Gone Girl' from crime thrillers like 'The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo'. This way, I can pick based on my mood. I also keep a separate section for short stories and poetry, like 'The Paper Menagerie', for when I need a quick read. Using apps like Goodreads or Notion helps me visualize and rearrange my list easily.
Aiden
Aiden
2025-08-23 11:43:43
I love organizing my tbr list by genre because it helps me match my reading mood. I start by listing all the books I want to read, then I group them into categories like fantasy, romance, sci-fi, and mystery. I use a simple spreadsheet or even sticky notes to keep track. For fantasy, I might include 'The Name of the Wind' and 'Mistborn'. Romance could have 'The Hating Game' and 'Normal People'. I also leave a little space for mood reads—sometimes I’m not in the mood for a heavy fantasy and just want something light. This method keeps my list flexible but structured.
Grace
Grace
2025-08-24 06:36:56
My tbr list is a chaotic mix, so organizing it by genre is a lifesaver. I start by sorting books into main genres—fantasy, romance, sci-fi, and mystery. Then, I get specific. Fantasy splits into high fantasy like 'The Way of Kings' and urban fantasy like 'Neverwhere'. Romance gets divided into sweet rom-coms like 'The Unhoneymooners' and steamy reads like 'The Kiss Quotient'.

I also consider themes. For example, under sci-fi, I’ll group dystopian books like 'The Hunger Games' separately from space operas like 'Leviathan Wakes'. This helps me avoid genre fatigue. I keep a physical journal to jot down titles and color-code them by genre. It’s satisfying to see the rainbow of options when I’m deciding what to read next.
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