How it works
This book this or that deck holds 66 pairs about how you read: habits, formats, genres, endings, shelves and book clubs. No title, author or series is named, so every reader in the room can vote.
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At book club or in the library
Open with Book clubs and sharing while people find a seat: Talk spoilers or ban spoilers? Press a side once per raised hand, then Next question. Genres and stories suits a class or a library group that reads different things.
For the readers who argue
Bookish this or that fans go to Characters and endings and Formats and pages, where Footnotes or endnotes? lives. The Hard level marks 12 pairs where both sides win votes, such as Signed copy or first edition?
Tips
- Ask the loser of each vote to name one book that proves their side.
Questions and answers
What are some book this or that questions?
Hardcover or paperback? Morning reader or night reader? Dragons or detectives? Shelve by color or shelve by author? All 66 pairs print in the list under the deck, grouped by topic.
Is there a this or that book edition for a book club?
Yes. Book clubs and sharing holds nine pairs written for a meeting, such as Pick the book or read what is picked? and Lend your books or never lend?
Do these work for students?
Yes. Every pair is clean and names no book, so a class can vote without having read the same thing. Easy holds 29 quick picks, such as Funny book or sad book?