Picking random colors across the room
What it feels like: Every book creates a different trip.
Better move: Choose one vivid color and clear a small local route before switching.
Common mistakes
Stop paying for uncertainty with extra walking.
Most beginner friction comes from changing focus too often or starting a trip before the destination is clear.
Ignoring section labels
What it feels like: You wander near shelves hoping the destination becomes obvious.
Better move: Read the category and area code first; let labels narrow the search.
Splitting identical titles
What it feels like: Matching books become harder to recognize later.
Better move: Place identical titles together whenever you shelve them.
Refusing to use a hint
What it feels like: One uncertain book stalls the whole route.
Better move: Use a hint when the title-to-section match is unclear, then keep moving.
Treating 2,400 books as one marathon
What it feels like: The collection feels too large to start.
Better move: Work in focused sessions. The official description currently says progress saves.