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Originally Posted by Blossom
My problem is I get sidetrack. So many books out there and so many series I want to try. My TBR list is blown to bits. I haven't followed it in a long time. I need to redo it.  |
I just have my TBR list in order by author with a separate column for new-to-me authors. I admire people who plan out their list and follow in order, but I could never do that. The order changes with my mood.
Mostly because sometimes I start a book and am just not in the mood for it. I usually know I will enjoy it later/when I am in the right mood for that particular type of story. Forcing myself to read it because it is "next" doesn't work for me.
For example, I have to be in the mood to read historicals as I am totally burned out on the genre. I still buy my favorite authors (though the list has shrunk) and I have several series by new to me authors my friends have recommended. But if I try to read one when I am not in the mood I wind up disliking it. And that's not fair to myself as a reader or to the author. Whereas when I am in the mood, there are still authors I enjoy.