Genre Wheel: a random genre picker for readers and writers
Stuck in a reading rut or defaulting to the same vibes every time? The Genre Wheel helps you choose a direction instantly—whether you’re picking your next book, planning a themed month, or grabbing a writing prompt.
Default genres included: Romance, Fantasy, Romantasy, Thriller, Crime, Sports romance, Dark romance, Literary, YA, Sci fi, Dystopian, Mystery, Horror, Non fiction, Historical, Classic.
How to use this wheel
- Use the default list for a quick pick, or click Edit to tailor it to your TBR or project.
- Turn on elimination mode when you want to work through genres without repeats.
- Add weights if you want “Fantasy” to show up more often than “Non fiction” (or vice versa).
Great ways to use the Genre Wheel
- TBR chooser: let the result decide what you start next.
- Writing sprint prompt: draft a scene in the selected genre for 15–30 minutes.
- Buddy read or book club: share the wheel link and let everyone follow the same pick.
- Challenge mode: eliminate picks as you go until you’ve tried all 16.
Make it yours (and share it)
After you edit genres, weights, or settings, your configuration is saved in the URL—so you can bookmark it, send it to friends, or reuse it anytime.
Ready to break the streak and try something new? Edit your wheel, set your rules, and let the next genre find you.