What Is 'My 9 Books'? The Book-Sharing Trend Explained
"My 9 Books" is a social media trend where you pick the 9 books that shaped you and share them in a 3×3 grid image. Simple concept, powerful results.
How It Works
Pick 9 books. Put them in a grid. Share on social media with #My9Books. That's it.
Why It's Popular
- Self-expression — Your book choices reveal your values
- Discovery — Find new reads from other people's picks
- Connection — Bond over shared favorites
- Low barrier — Just pick books, no writing required
How to Use My 9 Books
- Tap a slot — Choose from 9 empty slots
- Search for a book — Find it by title or author
- Add a comment — Optional one-liner about why you chose it
- Save or share — Download the grid image or share on X
Share links let others browse your picks in a beautiful web page, complete with Amazon and Rakuten links.
Fun Ways to Play
- Compare with friends — See surprising overlaps and differences
- Revisit every 6 months — Track how your tastes evolve
- Theme variations — "9 books that made me cry", "9 books for a desert island"