I wanna start by emphasizing that when I say odd, weird, unusual, or any similar adjective in this post that I mean it as positively as possible.

Anyways, that aside, I was wondering what sort of unusual bookish rituals, routines, or whatnot that everyone might have.

I'll give an example, and it's what inspired me to ask this.

I sometimes use my cat, Porkchop, to help me pick my next read. When I enlist his help, I usually put the books upright on my shelf, facing outwards, and hoist Porky up in front of them. Whichever one he touches first is my pick.

So, what are your interesting, off-beat, unique, peculiar, or otherwise not normal routines, rituals, and/or bookish methods or habits?

And of course I'll pay the cat tax. Here is the creechur. (Didn't use Imgur. Hopefully it works for everyone.)

Edit to add: Here's a 🔗 Tiktok of Porkchop choosing my next book!