Fun TBR Prompts for 2025

It's that time of the year! The books you've accumulated over the holidays shine brightly, and your reading goal is set. Now it's time to find out where to begin. If you're anything like me, indecision runs rampant through your mind. Everything seems too good or not intriguing enough. Picking a prompt from my TBR jar eliminates the stress of making a choice. Here are five exciting prompts to add to your jar that will make your 2025 reading journey the best yet!

Predicted 5-Star Read

What better way to begin your 2025 reading journey than with a book that excites you?! Choose a book based on reviews or your gut feeling after reading the synopsis that you believe will be at the top of your list of favorites. Fingers crossed that it does not let you down!

Diversification

Jump into new worlds with stories that have characters or are by authors of marginalized communities. Immersing ourselves in the lives of the characters on the pages before us allows us to make connections, empathize with, and respect the experiences of those whose lives differ from our own. Check out this Goodreads list for some ideas!

Adapted For The Screen

Is the book or the movie better? Find out for yourself! Look for a book or series that has been adapted into a film or TV series. One of the nicest aspects of reading is watching the story unfold in our minds with each page. I thoroughly enjoyed comparing my rendition to the one created on screen. What is your favorite adapted novel? Let me know in the comments!

Classics

Maturing is realizing that you probably shouldn’t have avoided those required readings in school.

Poe, Shelley, Woolf, Austen, Tolstoy… the list goes on and on. As the weather turns cold, sit back with a classic and a nice cup of tea or hot chocolate.

To Unhaul or Not To Unhaul

We all have one (or a few)! The book that we bought with the full intention of reading it, but it now lies on the shelf, collecting dust while we pile on glittering, new prospects. Pick up the book that has been on your shelf the longest and finally dive in! You may be surprised by what you find!

If you have any more fun TBR prompts, share them in the comments. Happy reading!

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